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Dog Adoption Guides

Guides written for Bendigo adopters: where the rescue dogs are, what adoption costs, and how the Victorian rules work.

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The Best Dog Rescues in Bendigo

BARC, the council shelter in East Bendigo, and Chally Animal Rescue foster carers: booking rules, fees, what the price includes and which to try first.

Free tools & training

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Free Dog Training Program

Step-by-step commands to train your new rescue dog.

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Adoption Readiness Check

A quick gut-check on time, budget and home before you apply.

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Dog Cost Calculator

The real monthly and yearly cost of owning a dog in Australia.

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Dog Age Calculator

Convert your dog's age to human years, adjusted for size.