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10 HOT TIPS FOR SUMMER
Summer is a great time of the year with plenty of warm sunshine and long days, however it’s also a time that your furry friends and green gardens need some extra attention to keep them happy and healthy! So, we’ve come up with 10 TOP TIPS to help your pets and gardens thrive throughout these […]
Beach Etiquette
With weather warming up it’s time to dust off the bathers and head down the beach for some fun with the dogs. So it’s also the time to talk about “beach etiquette” and how to make sure that everyone gets to enjoy the beach this summer. Every dog owner has a responsibility to keep […]
Surviving Thunder and Fireworks
With thunder storms and the knowledge that the fireworks will become more frequent over the coming few months of festivities, it got me talking to my friends about fears and phobias in dogs. What is the best way to deal with situations where a dog is really scared of something like thunder or fireworks? What […]
Speaking Out: Signs of Heatstroke & Dehydration in Pets – Amber Kingsley
When we Speak Out on our pet blog, it also means listening to our animals when they may be trying to tell us when they’re uncomfortable, sick or diseased – and it’s really hard to tell sometimes. Even though they can’t communicate with words, especially when temperatures start to rise, we can still recognise some […]
Counter-conditioning. Out with the old! – Karen Phillips
Counter-conditioning is the “fancy” name that dog trainers use when conditioning or changing an unwanted response into a wanted response by associating good things with what the dog experiences. Most dog owners inadvertently use conditioning with their dogs during day to day life without actually realising what they are doing. Once you understand the concept […]
Responsible Dog Ownership – Karen Phillips
I recently saw a great poster that listed some very relevant points on the responsibilities of owning a dog. It was put together by a Melbourne-based company Paw Behaviour Dog Training who specialise in dog training and dog behaviour issues. I liked it so much that it inspired me to do my own version of […]
Teaching impulse and self-control – Karen Phillips
Just as dogs come in all shapes and sizes, they also come with wide and varied personalities. Their temperaments are often influenced by their breed’s natural instincts but even dogs of the same breed have their own unique behaviours and quirks. Some of us love dogs to be a little crazy. I’m one of them! […]
Training mischievous puppies – Karen Phillips
Teaching the foundation agility class to puppies at the Agility Club of WA always provides me with some great questions on how to deal with problem puppy behaviours. A lot of people end up at agility class with their young dogs because they are over the top, crazy exuberant which means that they get up […]
Have a Garden and a Dog Too – Karen Murphy
Having dogs and a nice garden as well often seems to be an impossible dream. Dogs love to dig, play with branches and sticks and run for the sheer joy of it. Success can be had but it does involve management, planning and supervision to blend your dog’s natural doggy behaviour with their surroundings. The […]
“Must haves” for dog owners – Karen Phillips
As a passionate dog owner, agility competitor and dog trainer I often get asked what things are a “must have” for dog owners. This got me thinking about some specific things that I just couldn’t do without when it comes to everyday living with my own dogs. Top of my list would have to be […]
