by PIAA staff | Aug 15, 2018 | News |
August is Pet Dental Health Month and pet owners are being encouraged to speak to their veterinarian about what they can do to ensure their pet maintains good oral health. Dental disease is common in Australian pets. If left untreated, it can be painful and lead to serious health concerns. Dr Tara Cashman, spokesperson for the AVA, said Pet Dental Month highlights the importance of good oral health in pets and its impact on the overall health of an animal. It also raises awareness of the need for yearly thorough dental exams performed by a veterinarian to identify any emerging dental issues. “Dental disease occurs above and below the gum line. It’s extremely difficult to get a full picture of what’s going on in a pet’s mouth when it is conscious because disease below the gum line can’t be seen. “To properly examine, diagnose and treat dental disease in pets, it must be done by a veterinarian while the animal is anaesthetised. This ensures the experience is a positive one for the pet because it is unaware of pain during the procedure and does not need to be physically restrained. “A general anaesthetic also ensures the veterinarian can complete a thorough inspection of every single tooth above and below the gum line and address any problems on the spot. This is not possible to do effectively on a fully conscious patient,” Dr Cashman said. In its early stages, gum disease or gingivitis is reversible. However, if left undetected it may progress to periodontitis which can impact heavily on a pet’s quality of life. The longer it’s left untreated, the...
by PIAA staff | Jul 30, 2018 | Classifieds, NSW |
Join the team in one of the busiest DOGUE stores Work with dogs every day! Opportunity to grow with the company About DOGUE DOGUE is Australia’s leading dog boutique and spa network that provides grooming, day care and retail in high-end store boutiques. We are a company that is passionate about dogs, pet care and the experience of their owners. With 10 stores already open across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Canberra, DOGUE is at the forefront of dog fashion, accessories, grooming, luxury day care and boarding in Australia. Experience the DOGUE Difference: FASHION, STYLE, CONFIDENCE, and FUN. About the Role DOGUE is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Manager to drive the success of the store! As the Assistant Manager, you will be confident and energetic, helping to lead a great team of Retail Assistants and Groomers, drive sales and customer experience. Assist the Manager in managing the day-to-day store operations Lead the team of Retail Assistants and Groomers Provide an exceptional customer experience for both our two and four-legged customers Driving sales and achieve retail and services targets Create and implement local marketing to attract new clients Staff performance management and rostering Establish and maintain an exceptional customer experience Train and motivate the team Create a great workplace culture and environment Manage inventory and merchandising About you As the successful candidate, you will be passionate and eager to deliver the most superior and caring customer experience to our customers, both two and four-legged. Experienced in a similar role, such as a Assistant Retail Store Manager, PT or Gym Club Manager Results driven, self-motivated and confident to work with...
by PIAA staff | Jul 30, 2018 | Classifieds, Queensland |
Do you have a passion for the highest quality of dogcare? DOGUE Bulimba is expanding, and we are currently looking to welcome an experienced Dog Groomer to join our DOGUE Boutique & Spa team. We are entering the very busy grooming season, so we need more experienced groomers to join our existing team. It’s a great chance to join an organisation that will offer you training, development and opportunities. About DOGUE DOGUE is Australia’s leading dog boutique and spa network that provides grooming, day care and retail in high-end store boutiques. We are a company that is passionate about dogs, pet care and the experience of their owners. With 10 stores already open across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Canberra, DOGUE is at the forefront of dog fashion, accessories, grooming, luxury day care and boarding in Australia. Experience the DOGUE Difference: FASHION, STYLE, CONFIDENCE, and FUN. About the Role DOGUE is currently seeking a passionate and experienced Dog Groomer to join the team at DOGUE Bulimba. In this role, you will be responsible for attending to all grooming activities: Grooming services including breed-specific clipping and de-matting Exceed customer expectations and ensure customer delight Excellent dog handling skills Extensive breed knowledge Reach grooming targets Maintain a clean and tidy work area About you As the successful candidate, you will be passionate and eager to deliver the most superior and caring grooming and customer experience to our customers, both two and four-legged. Breed-specific clipping skill set Ability to confidently complete a high quality groom without the assistance of a senior groomer Strong interpersonal and communication skills Gentle and confident dog handling techniques Confident in...
by PIAA staff | Jul 30, 2018 | Classifieds, NSW |
Do you have a passion for the highest quality of dogcare? DOGUE is expanding, and we are currently looking to welcome new Dog Groomers to join our DOGUE Boutique & Spa locations throughout NSW. We are entering the very busy grooming season, so we need more experienced groomers to join our existing teams. It’s a great chance to join an organisation that will offer you training, development and opportunities. About DOGUE DOGUE is Australia’s leading dog boutique and spa network that provides grooming, day care and retail in high-end store boutiques. We are a company that is passionate about dogs, pet care and the experience of their owners. With 8 stores already open across Sydney, Melbourne & Canberra, DOGUE is at the forefront of dog fashion, accessories, grooming, luxury day care and boarding in Australia. Experience the DOGUE Difference: FASHION, STYLE, CONFIDENCE, and FUN. About the Roles DOGUE is currently seeking passionate and experienced Dog Groomers to join the teams at DOGUE Boutique & Spa. In this role, you will be responsible for attending to all grooming activities: Grooming services including breed-specific clipping and de-matting Exceed customer expectations and ensure customer delight Excellent dog handling skills Extensive breed knowledge Reach grooming targets About you As the successful candidate, you will be passionate and eager to deliver the most superior and caring grooming and customer experience to our customers, both two and four-legged. Breed-specific clipping skill set Strong interpersonal and communication skills Gentle and confident dog handling techniques Certificate III in Pet Grooming or equivalent 2 years dog grooming experience is essential You will receive Excellent salary and ongoing bonuses DOGUE Induction...
by PIAA staff | Jul 17, 2018 | Classifieds, Jobs, Queensland |
Is being a dog groomer more of a passion and career than a job, if so we want you! We are looking for a special person with a minimum of 2 years experience to join our team. This position is for 30 – 38 hrs per week. We are a group of 6 grooming salons in Brisbane with a large database of clientele and a high rate of return visits. This role gives you an opportunity to work in our high volume boutique salon situated in Hawthorne. The ideal applicant will be highly motivated, supportive of others and display excellent customer service. Skills required - competency with using attachment combs, teddy bear haircuts and breed specific trims such as schnauzer, bichon, westie, poodle lamb trims with a requirement to groom 6-8 dogs daily. Great remuneration for our employees and fantastic working conditions with flexible hours. As a team member, you will have access to ongoing training, a supportive work environment and company bonuses. This position is for immediate start. Please send your resume to judy@judhar.com. (Please note that due to the volume of interest, only experienced groomers will receive a follow up...
by PIAA staff | Jul 4, 2018 | News |
“The Pet Industry Association of Australia has a strong focus on responsible pet ownership and we were very keen to be involved in this initiative when AMA approached us”, said Mark Fraser, PIAA CEO. If you are thinking about sharing your life with a pet, this resource was developed as a useful checklist to help you be a responsible pet owner. If you already own a pet, this resource can also help you and your pet share the many health, social and mental benefits that responsible pet ownership brings. Ben Stapley, Executive Director of Animal Medicines Australia, said: ” Responsible pet ownership is good for owners and their pets. This resource was designed to help potential and existing pet owners understand what responsible pet ownership entails.” For this downloadable resource, please click...
by PIAA staff | Jun 5, 2018 | News |
The role of the PIAA is to defend the industry, so that all of our members can continue to operate at a standard that ensures our long term viability. Ultimately its about ensuring that every Australian continues to have the right and ability to own and enjoy the love of a pet. We as groomers have a key role to play within this. Grooming Shows are an important part of our sector. They are a chance to showcase our skills, compete and learn from others and to use the recognition of winning to build loyalty and awareness of our expertise amongst our client base. They are also an important way to showcase the training and skills required to be a professional groomer. As Grooming Director, many of you have shared with me your frustrations, desires and ways to improve the competitions the PIAA currently hosts. At the most recent Board Meeting I have recommended and achieved support for some significant changes. There are lots of changes affecting grooming competitions in general. The biggest change in recent years has been the rapid increase in privately hosted grooming competitions that are giving our members much welcomed broader access in many states. This is also reducing available competitors for some of the competitions, especially the Royals. Changes in the way the PIAA awarded prizes was also a key frustration, where prize money only went to members. The amount of prize money is also a big frustration as the costs associated with attending shows continues to rise. The first step is to ‘do less and do it better’. The initial focus is to...
by PIAA staff | Jun 5, 2018 | News, Uncategorised |
Proposed changes to rental legislation in Victoria will open up doors for pet owners and the rest of the nation should follow their lead. Australian TV vet and author, Dr Chris Brown is a firm advocate for changing the stigma around pets in rentals and strata. “Australia is a nation of animal lovers, but our pets deserve a place in our homes as well as our hearts! We need a culture change in the way that landlords and strata corporations see our pets – not to ban them by default, but to look at the family and the pet’s individual personality. Pets have such an incredible impact on people’s lives – we can’t lock the renting generation out of the benefits of pet ownership” said Brown. A new nationwide survey conducted by Mars Petcare Australia, has revealed that more than 4.3 million Australians struggle to find a suitable place to live with their pet. The survey shows that more than three million Aussies aren’t able to keep pets on their properties, and nearly half of all Australians do not know how to apply for a pet from their landlord or strata committee. A staggering 54 per cent of apartment dwellers don’t understand Australia’s regulations and laws about pets or where to find useful information to prepare themselves about this topic. 19 million Australians are not allowed a petwhere they live 82% of Australian pet owners say pets improve their quality of life A further 62% of Australians say that the love of a pet provides emotional benefitsand 56% say that their pet provides mental health benefits. 48% of renters, or apartment dwellers, do not know how to apply for a...
by PIAA staff | May 16, 2018 | News |
The internet has dramatically changed the way people find their new pets; but what are the dangers of buying a pet online? “We don’t know exactly how many pets are sold online in Australia, but recent research into the numbers of dogs and cats advertised for sale online indicate that tens of thousands of pets are advertised every year. “It’s not uncommon to come across misleading ads or outright scams online. There have been many cases of people receiving a sick or diseased animal, or a breed unlike the description in the online ad. The truth is, it’s difficult for members of the public to differentiate between good and bad ads,” said Dr Susan Hazel from the University of Adelaide. Another concern with the online sale of pets is that animals traded online can often arrive with a blank medical history. Dr Hazel says that while responsible pet owners will advise potential new owners of a health or behavioural problem, not all owners are responsible. “Even people who want to do the right thing might mislead a potential owner. If a seller is desperate to find their pet a new home, they may not disclose the real reasons for giving it up,” Dr Hazel said. Fortunately, not all websites that advertise pets for sale are bad. “There are also some highly reputable websites like PetRescue that help to find homes for surrendered pets in shelters or pounds,” Dr Hazel said. AVA President, Dr Paula Parker said that it’s important for websites or online trading platforms that advertise dogs and cats for sale to follow standards that support animal welfare...
by PIAA staff | May 3, 2018 | News |
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries has launched a consultation paper outlining a range of proposals to prevent puppy farms in WA. The paper outlines the Government’s proposed measures to stop puppy farming in WA by introducing: mandatory de-sexing of dogs unless an exemption is requested for breeding purposes or for reasons stated by a registered veterinarian; a centralised registration system to ensure every dog and puppy can be identified at the point of sale or adoption, including in advertisements for sale; mandatory standards for dog breeding, housing, husbandry, transport and sale; and the transition of pet shops into adoption centres that will only sell puppies and dogs from approved rescue organisations and animal shelters. The paper has been drafted with the input of the Stop Puppy Framing Implementation Working Group, which consists of expert representatives of key stakeholder organisations. As a member of the working group, the Pet Industry Association of Australia has shared insights into how the provisions will affect pet shop businesses in WA. How to have your say Community feedback is essential to enable a well-informed decision on the impact of the changes across the broader community, industry and government sector. Members of the public are invited to have their say on the measures by: Completing the online survey at dlgsc.wa.gov.au/stoppuppyfarming Completing the submission form and emailing it to puppyfarming@dlgsc.wa.gov.au Attending a workshop. Register online at dlgsc.wa.gov.au/stoppuppyfarming Feedback on the measures must be submitted to the Department by Friday, 3 August 2018. For more information, please contact...
by PIAA staff | Apr 18, 2018 | News |
The Domestic Animals Amendment (Puppy Farms and Pet Shops) Act 2017 (PFPS Act) and supporting Domestic Animals Amendment (Puppy Farms and Pet Shops) Regulations 2018 are now in operation. Key changes include: new definitions for breeders transitional provisions for dog breeding establishments to reduce relevant fertile female dogs to 10 transitional provisions for commercial dog breeder approval requirements, which caps breeding limits at 50 relevant fertile female dogs restrictions on co-registration for breeding businesses a foster carer registration scheme animal sale permit scheme declared bird organisation scheme expanded enforcement powers for council authorised officers revised date for council Domestic Animal Management Plans. Please note, minor updates will be made to the Code of Practice for the Operation of Breeding and Rearing Businesses 2014 (revised 2015) to reflect the PFPS Act. Updates will not include any new requirements outside of the current laws and regulations. As of 1 July 2018, pet shops will only be able to accept and sell cats (8 weeks or older) and dogs (six months or older) obtained through an approved source. Approved sources are: pounds registered as domestic animal businesses with their local council shelters registered as domestic animal businesses with their local council individual foster carers registered with their local council under the foster carer scheme. Fact Sheet - Animal Sale Permit Fact Sheet - Commercial Dog Breeders Fact Sheet - General Fact Sheet - Pet Shops...
by PIAA staff | Apr 17, 2018 | News |
Mars Petcare Australia has signed a partnership agreement with REDcycle which provides a route for its dry pet food bags and flexible pouches to be recycled into a range of outdoor products. As the first Australian pet food company to join the program, the agreement represents an opportunity for millions of tonnes of plastic to be recycled helping to stop the progression to landfill and contamination of our environment. Mars Petcare Australia’s General Manager Barry O’Sullivan said: “We’re proud to join the REDcycle Program and share the responsibility for the packaging’s best end-of-life outcome by collaborating with our retailers and our customers.” “Our (Mars) Sustainable in a Generation Plan is designed to help us grow in ways that are good for people, good for the planet and good for business. Today we’re thrilled that through the initiative of our Associates, we have a solution to help combat environmental harm and supports our ambition to be a leader in sustainability” REDcycle’s program is a supermarket-based recycling program that invites consumers to gather together their empty soft plastic packaging and unwanted shopping bags and return them to their nearest Coles or Woolworths supermarket for recycling. In partnership with Coles and Woolworths, REDcycle currently provides Australian consumers with over 900 retail drop-off points. By partnering with REDcycle, Mars Petcare Australia joins FMCG brands such as Helga’s, Kellogg’s, Arnott’s and Birds Eye. Once collected, REDcycle in conjunction with Australian manufacturer Replas, recycles the plastic into a range of sturdy products suitable for use in schools, parks and public spaces. The range includes outdoor furniture, decking, dog agility and human fitness circuits, signage, bollards...
