THE DOG BLOG
Dog Tips, Beach Days & Life With Dogs
Practical guides, product advice and stories from Dolphin & Dog — covering drying, grooming, beach days, gifts, treats and everyday dog life.
I’m Scott, the artist and designer behind Dolphin & Dog in Port Macquarie, NSW. This is where I share what I’ve learned from designing products for dogs, testing ideas and spending plenty of time around wet, sandy dogs.
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Dog Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms and Ways to Help a Nervous Dog
Anxious Dog? Many dogs experience anxiety during thunderstorms, fireworks, travel or when left alone — but there are simple ways to help them ...
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All Dachshunds Welcome: A Dog Drying Coat Made Especially for Low Riders.
The New Dolphin & Dog Dachshund Range I’ve met enough sausage dogs to know one thing — they don’t fit into anything “standard.” Their low-...
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Wet dog? The 2026 Guide to Choosing the Best Dog Towel for Your Dog
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Dog Towels: Absorbent, Microfibre, and Quick-Dry Options Drying your dog after a bath, a rainy walk, or a sessi...
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Dog Gift Hampers & Gift Boxes for Dogs and Their Humans
Finding the right gift for a dog lover can be surprisingly hard. You want something useful, personal and a little different — something th...
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Dog Drying Robe: Behind the Design, Fabric & Fit
How I Designed the Dolphin & Dog Drying Robe Hi, I’m Scott, the designer behind Dolphin & Dog. The idea for my dog drying robe came f...
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From Markets to Shelves: Dolphin & Dog Joins Inside Out at Lighthouse!
Dolphin & Dog’s First Store Display: with Inside Out at Lighthouse! Big news! My brand, Dolphin & Dog, just made its first leap onto a...
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5 Reasons Why Microfibre Beats Cotton for Wet Dogs
Microfibre vs Cotton: What Actually Happens on a Wet Dog Hi, I’m Scott — owner and designer at Dolphin & Dog. I designed my range because...
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My Australian Journey so far and how Dolphin & Dog was born part 2
Focus Magazine interview Part 2 What are you working on at the moment? Since moving to Port Macquarie, I have been on the wild ride of solopre...
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BEHIND DOLPHIN & DOG
Designed in Port Macquarie
I’m Scott, the artist and designer behind Dolphin & Dog in Port Macquarie, NSW.
I started the brand with a simple idea: create better-designed products for dogs and the people who share their lives with them.
The Dog Blog is where I share more of that process, along with practical advice and things I’ve learned along the way.
OCEAN CONSCIOUS
Designed With the Ocean in Mind
Living and designing by the coast has always influenced Dolphin & Dog. From plastic-free packaging and my Close the Loop recycling program to the microplastic-catching laundry bag, I’m always looking for practical ways to reduce waste and make better choices where I can.