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Dr Harry

June 18, 2010, 6:45 pm betterhomesgardens

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Born and raised in Sydney, Dr Harry Cooper graduated with second class honours from Sydney University’s Faculty of Veterinary Science in December 1965 aged 21. He practised for several years across Sydney and the UK before his burgeoning media career became a full-time commitment.

Dr Harry began his media career on breakfast television as the veterinary expert on a local Sydney chat show. He also had a spot on Don Burke’s radio program, and joined Burke on his long-running tv series for the Nine Network, Burke’s Backyard.

Dr Harry moved to Channel Seven in 1993 to helm his first series, Talk To The Animals. In 1997, Dr Harry returned to his veterinary rooms to film the new series Harry’s Practice which ran for six years. Dr Harry joined the team of Better Homes and Gardens in 2004 and has been providing pet information and advice to viewers ever since.

In late 2007, Dr Harry was diagnosed with prostate cancer and he underwent intensive radiation treatment throughout 2008 to treat the disease. Dr Harry’s “annus horribilis” also saw him suffer through a hernia operation and a hip replacement – all within the space of a few months.

After these major health battles, Dr Harry realised it was time to make some big life changes. So after 21 years at home in Tasmania, he moved to the mid-north coast of NSW in 2011 where he has scaled down the size of the property he is responsible for. It’s also much easier for him to transport his livestock, primarily fowl and Welsh Mountain Ponies (his pride and joy), to shows and sales. And he doesn’t mind the warmer weather up there either!

In 2012, Better Homes and Gardens was awarded a record 10th Silver Logie for Australia’s Most Popular Lifestyle Program. The series is now in its 18th season.

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Colin1 day agoReport Abuse
Hi Dr. Harry, We've been having problems with cats in the neighbourhood for quite a long time and everythin we've tried has failed. We've had a go with pet/pest deterrents, pepper, curry powder and we are at the end of our tether with them using our enire yard as a defecation area. I recall seeing Graham on BHG referring to a problem with possums and the use of an accoustic barrier. Will this also work with cats or do We have to resort to more drastic measures?
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Debbie3 days agoReport Abuse
Hi Dr Harry, I have an amazing Shutzu/Poodle that I was asked to look after for 10 days 2 years ago and we have been together ever since. The problem is, is that as soon as I leave him alone for prolonged periods, an hour or more, he digs holes. Very deep ones too, like hes trying to dig to china. I have recently moved from Queensland to Perth and had to during the day take him to doggie day care, as I was very worried that he may dig his way out. Im beside myself, and Im not sure what to do. PLEASE PLEASE I need your help, I cant afford to keep taking him to doggie day care everyday of the week.
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Shania6 days agoReport Abuse
Hi Doctor Harry. We really need your help! In March we adopted an American Staffy from the pound his names is Flynn and he is apporoxiametly two years old. He was brought to the pound after been adandoned and was used for breeding. Yesterday while walking him he saw another dog who had similar features, Flynn began to growl and tried to get close to the other dog and his back fur was standing up. After we realised he had tried to attack another dog and we were so upset that we are needing help to detect what causes this behaviour and how can we stop his aggression towards dogs who only look like him, the problem is he will not try to attack any other dogs except ones that are of the same breed and have the same face shape, please help! Thanks
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Rose04:01pm Saturday 18th May 2013 ESTReport Abuse
Hi Dr Harry. Love watching you on Better Homes & Gardens. I have a Cavalier King Charles who is 4 years old and a rescue dog. She is adorable but is very timid and scared of other dogs, people and loud noises. Is there anything I can do to help her overcome her problem? Thanks Rose
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Sally01:13pm Saturday 18th May 2013 ESTReport Abuse
Hi Dr Harry, Iam hoping you might have some ideas to stop our 11month old red cloud Marley from digging up our underground reticulation, PLEASE HELP ! Sally
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