2025 Easter Road Adventures: Big City, Beaches and Beyond

Aerial view of the Great Ocean Road curving along a cliffside with cars driving, green ocean waves below, and dense vegetation above. Perfect for an Easter road trip with breathtaking views that charm any traveler.

As Australians, we live on one of the biggest countries but smallest continents on the planet. That means diverse landscapes, climates, topographies, flora and fauna. If you’re planning an Easter road trip, a Great Ocean Road trip itinerary is a way to see it all. It could take you to some of the farthest most … Read more

Chocolate and Pets: Here’s Why It’s Dangerous

Is chocolate bad for dogs and cats​? The answer is yes – chocolate toxicity in dogs and cats can be a serious health issue. While many pet owners are aware of this, it’s worth learning about the specific factors that cause chocolate poisoning. Below, we look at what it is about chocolate that doesn’t agree … Read more

How to Make Your Car More Visible and Avoid Accidents

Woman in red leather jacket driving a red car

Driving your car in low visibility can be scary – seeing where you’re going is a necessity for safety and feeling secure behind the wheel. You wouldn’t drive around blindfolded nor would you want other drivers to. But sometimes low road visibility driving conditions can land you in this boat. In holiday time more of … Read more

3 Reasons for a Stiff Brake Pedal and Car That Won’t Start

A brown shoe emerges as if stepping straight from the pages of top articles, pressing a car brake pedal with precision inside a vehicle.

Help! My car isn’t starting and the brake pedal is stiff – why?! First of all, if your brake is stiff and car won’t start then you’ve already pieced together two clues. In many cars, especially new and automatic cars, there’s a connection between the brake being pressed down and your car starting. In other … Read more

Increasing access to pet insurance – PD Insurance & Dogs Victoria partnership

A person joyfully holds two golden retriever puppies, with vibrant geometric shapes adding a playful backdrop. Dogs Victoria's influence can be sensed in the cheerful scene, celebrating the zest of puppy companionship.

PD and Dogs Victoria have signed an exciting partnership agreement. The partnership, which commenced on 01 January 2025, will help more Victorian puppies and dogs access the safety net of pet insurance. Dogs Victoria Dogs Victoria is the peak body representing purebred dogs and dog sports within Victoria. The organisation’s driving mission is to promote … Read more

How to Know if Your Dog Really Does Love You This Valentine’s Day

A man holds up a white baby onesie adorned with red hearts in front of his corgi sitting among red paper hearts, pondering softly, "Does my dog love me?.

Are you wondering: ‘does my dog love me?’ Sure, dogs perpetually wag their tails at us and don’t hold back on the slobbery kisses. But how can we truly know this means love in ‘dog-speak’ (short of learning how to speak dog)? Given Valentine’s Day is almost upon us we though it appropriate to delve … Read more

Interview with a Dog Conformation Show Judge

Three people are on a grass field; two are proudly holding award ribbons from the dog show, while one kneels beside a black dog, showcasing its conformation.

PD recently interviewed Jen Sayers, a conformation dog show judge and Dogs West member. Jen has just come back from Singapore where she was on a panel of judges (more on that further down). Not only is Jen a dog conformation judge at dog shows, but she’s also been a pedigreed dog breeder and a … Read more

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