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Kirsten Chircop

Kirsten works at Mad Paws HQ, and also side-hustles as a Pet Sitter for the platform. She creates helpful, fact-based content designed to help Australian pet parents (and Pet Sitters) make confident decisions about their pets’ health, happiness and everyday care.

Dogs Training & Tips
Does my dog miss me when I’m gone?
by Kirsten Chircop October 10, 2018
by Kirsten Chircop October 10, 2018
*UPDATED JULY 2026* In short: Yes, dogs do miss their owners! And research suggests they have some sense of how …
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Dogs Training & Tips
Why does my dog lick me?
by Kirsten Chircop February 7, 2018
by Kirsten Chircop February 7, 2018
*UPDATED AUGUST 2026* In short: Dogs lick their owners for a mix of reasons: affection and bonding, taste and curiosity, …
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Tips on how to read your dog’s body language
by Kirsten Chircop March 31, 2014
by Kirsten Chircop March 31, 2014
*UPDATED JULY 2025* Your dogs ears, tail and posture tell you all you need to know about how they’re …
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Kirsten Chircop

Kirsten Chircop

Does my dog miss me when I’m gone?

Why does my dog lick me?

Tips on how to read your dog’s body language