What do we mean by positive training
February 28, 2025
Positive training is the buzz word around at the moment but it means different things to different people.Positive training means rewarding the dog for the behaviours that you ask for. Reward can be praise, food treats, toys, environmental (swimming, digging, running, sniffi...
New Years resolutions
December 31, 2024
What are your hopes and plans for 2025
At this time of the year I like many others make a pile of resolutions around my business, my lifestyle block, my dogs and my family.This year my main resolution is that each goal will be accompanied by a plan to follow to achieve it. So i have set out my plan and like my bu...
Fireworks
November 1, 2024
Managing dogs and fireworks
Fireworks- what can you doSome of our dogs are sensitive to noisy things like fireworks. While it is too late to solve the problem for this year there are a few things that can help1. Try to stick to your rountine as much as possible – although make sure you have walk...
Puppy Socialisation
August 14, 2024
Puppy Socialisation
Puppy socialization is the process of exposing a young puppy to a wide variety of experiences, environments, people, animals, and objects in a positive and controlled way. Proper socialization reduces the risk of future behavioural problems such as fear, aggression, an...
Why does my dog not come when I call
June 24, 2024
There could be several reasons why your dog won't come when called.
Here are some common factors to consider:
1. Training Issues
Inconsistent Training: If you haven't consistently trained your dog to come when called, they might not understand the command or if you have used different commands eg come or come come
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How much time should I spend training my puppy
September 22, 2023
How much time should I spend training my puppy.This is a common question I get and always gets me thinking about what is training.First thing to remember is training happens 24 hours a day not just when you are training and it is about the decisions you make almost unconscio...
My puppy- goals and training plans
August 25, 2023
I cant believe it is now a week since I picked up my puppy.I wasn’t sure quite what to expect as I have only had bigger dogs before and recently have had crazy heading dogs although I work with a lot of varieties of puppies.As always I drew up a list of goals – short ter...
Getting a new puppy
August 14, 2023
Congratulations on getting a new puppy!
Here are some important things to teach your puppy: Potty Training: Your puppy needs to be taught where to eliminate and when to do so. Starting a consistent routine of taking them outside to use the bathroom can help prevent indoor accidents and aid in their pott...
1. Dogs need daily physical exercise to keep them healthy and tire them out. Go for long walks, play fetch in the park, or engage in activities that get them moving and running in your backyard. The amount of exercise required depends on y...
Should your dog go to doggie day care
June 16, 2023
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