Beyond Dogs

27/11/2024

Client update - Cujo the Rottweiler
Look at the difference a couple of weeks makes! 😱 When we started not only was Cujo reactive around other dogs, but his owners were unable to walk him without getting pulled down the street.
Look at him now 🤩
At Beyond Dogs we don't limit ourselves to one training method or one ideology. We don't label ourselves. Take reactivity for example.... ‘Fear reactive’, ‘Barrier reactive’, ‘Leash reactive’, ‘Noise reactive’, ‘Dog reactive’ … This can be summed up in a single sentence. The dog does not understand what you want in this situation. What you want in this situation is either unclear or deemed unworthy of a response.
We simply want to help owners and their dogs build a better relationship, together. We get results for our clients! 😎
If you need help with obedience training or addressing problem behaviours, get in touch with the team from Beyond Dogs today!

20/11/2024

Lovely little Lily
This cute Doberman pup joins us for a series of training sessions! Her owners have been struggling to contain her over-the-top energy levels. This is leading to a number of unwanted behaviours stemming from frustration at both ends of the leash!! 😩
Her owners have had Dobermans before and something we hear a lot of is comparisons between the current dog and a past or previous dog. As perfect as your other dog may have been, your current dog has their own drives, their own personality and may require completely different training tactics 😱
This session focused on improving the owners ability to communicate with Lily, adding some obedience into their daily interactions with her and helping them understand how to enforce some rules and boundaries 😎
Lily showed great potential and we're excited to be a part of her training journey. If this sounds all too familiar and you need help, get in touch with the team from Beyond Dogs today! 🐶

14/11/2024

Dulcie back for a follow up 🤩
This cute little Lagotto girl has been a real treat to work with. We've had the pleasure of knowing her since she was about 12 weeks old and her owners have done a fantastic job raising her and following through with the training programs we set out for them!
This session was to work on her focus while outside the home (she loved to chase birds) and to fine tune her loose leash walking. Her owners were struggling to get this right and reached out for help.
We were quickly able to provide the guidance and instruction they needed to get Dulcie loose leash walking again. There are a number of tactics we recommend to our clients to help keep the dog abiding by the rules that we set in place.
If you are an existing client, or someone that's never worked with a professional trainer before, if there's something you're struggling to overcome with your dog, one session may be all it takes! Our goal is to help you build a better relationship with your dog 🐶
Get in touch with the team from Beyond Dogs today and find out how we can help 😊

12/11/2024

Huey helping Niko with his reactivity
We get a lot of requests for help. Most of the time, it's because the dog doesn't listen, doesn't have good obedience, and the relationship isn't where it should be..... Sometimes though, we meet a dog and they have great obedience and the relationship is solid, but there's one or two things that the owner just can't quite manage.
This is where Niko and his owner AJ fit in. When we started together, Niko had great obedience and they had a great relationship. However, Niko was struggling with reactivity towards other dogs, and this was becoming more and more of a problem.
Fast forward two months. In the photo you can see him and Huey focused and relaxed. AJ was so happy to see Niko enjoying spending time around another dog. He was now confident in Niko's recall, confident in his ability to handle him, and their relationship is now even stronger than before! 😎
This is our goal - to help you build a better relationship with your dog 🐶
If this sounds familiar and you would like help, please get in touch with the team from Beyond Dogs today!

11/11/2024

POSITIVE DOESN'T MEAN GOOD.
An awesome article by Steve.

Worth a read if you find the time. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments section below!

https://www.facebook.com/share/PdEebvzKNJjW9gtc/?mibextid=xfxF2i

Have you checked out Steves latest blog post?

“Most trainers speak in a way to try and make you think they are smart, Steve speaks like he wants you to understand your dog“

READ IT NOW!
http://blog.k9pro.com.au/positive-doesnt-mean-good/

11/11/2024

In honour of the fallen soldiers. Those who gave their lives for this country. Lest we forget.
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03/11/2024

Big boy Atlas making big improvements!
This large German Shepherd boy has come a long way since our first session. His owner has done a great job of following our recommendations on how to change her relationship with him!
So often we see dogs that are in control. Dogs that are given everything that they presumably want for free and allowed to make decisions on how to engage with their environment and the things/people around them.
However, this freedom often lends itself to a number of behavioural issues. When dogs have a perceived responsibility that doesn't align with what you want them doing, the outcome is nuisance behaviour!
To help gain back control you need to restrict the dogs access to the things it wants. By making the dog work for these things (food for example) you change the way the dog perceives its interactions with you. You create a mentality of "to get what I want, I need to do what I'm told". This is a powerful place to be.
Once you change the way you interact with your dog, you will see big improvements 😎
If this sounds familiar or you would like help getting back control, get in touch with the team from Beyond Dogs today!

27/10/2024

Let's talk about addressing anxiety in dogs!
This is Lily and her dog Winnie.
When we started working together, Winnie had a bite history, was extremely anxious and nervous of the world around her, and would shut down under any kind of stress load.
All of these things on their own are enough to cause anxiety for the owner, but when combined, Lily didn't know what to do or where to turn. She had been to see numerous vets and other trainers with little to no progress, with the only suggestion being medication.
We promote intervention over medication!!
Fast forward a couple of months and here we are. Winnie and Lily have come such a long way. Through obedience training, play and confidence building exercises, and the nurturing of trust between Lily and Winnie, they have both become much more confident, individually and in each other. Winnie is progressing every day and it's been beautiful to watch her come out of her shell.
The best is still yet to come so stay tuned for more updates on Winnie.... BUT if you are struggling with your dog's anxiety.... OR if taking your dog out in public makes you anxious.... PLEASE - for both your sales - get in touch with the team from Beyond Dogs today!

24/10/2024

Billie back for a follow up 😎
Talk about big transformations!! Wow has this lovely Weimaraner girl made some big improvements 😱
During our first session she was timid, fearful, lacked impulse control, lacked drive and had zero self confidence. What a difference a couple of weeks can make 😁
This session we started building on this amazing progress her and her owners had made.
We focused on developing a solid routine at the front door, so her owners could effectively control her when guests arrived 🐶
We also worked through building on her new found confidence with some play and a stint of loose leash walking practice 🐾
Billie has a way to go yet but it was so lovely to see her starting to come out of her shell and be the calm and confident companion that her owners dreamed off 😍
If this sounds familiar or you need help building your dogs confidence, please get in touch with the team from Beyond Dogs today!

23/10/2024

Bonnie the chocolate Collie 😍
This VERY clever Border Collie girl joins us for a series of training sessions. Her owners needed help managing Bonnie's drive. Coming from working lines, she has strong natural herding instincts that weren't being fulfilled.
It's true that dogs with high drive need high energy activities. BUT it's also so important to train high drive dogs in low arousal states! This can often be much more difficult for the dog, as their natural state is often much more excitable.
One of the biggest issues Bonnie's owners faced was her shadow chasing. This problem stems from a lack of genetic fulfillment. Border Collie is going to Border Collie.
To help combat this problem, we gave our clients a series of obedience training drills to run through with Bonnie. These drills are designed to not only fulfill Bonnie's drive, but at the same time improve her obedience, add accountability to her actions, and build a better relationship between dog and owner. These components are so key to long term reliability 😎
If this sounds familiar or if you have a high drive dog that you need help with, please get in touch with the team from Beyond Dogs today!

13/10/2024

BEACH ETIQUETTE 😎🐶🐾🌤️
With summer around the corner, we thought we would talk about Beach Etiquette.
Dogs must be under effective control AT ALL TIMES.
This means that if your dog DOES NOT RECALL when asked, then you are NOT IN EFFECTIVE CONTROL.
Not all dogs want to be friends or play with your dog NO MATTER how friendly your dog may be.
Anxious dogs have JUST AS MUCH RIGHT to be at the beach as your dog does.
If a dog owner asks you to recall your dog, or not to approach, PLEASE RESPECT THEM. They will have a good reason for it.
When we respect each other and understand that, like humans, dogs also have preferences and won't get along with everyone, then we can all enjoy our time at the beach this summer.😊
If you want help getting your dog under effective control, please get in touch with the team from Beyond Dogs today!
📷 Remco Albers

09/10/2024

Little Daisy joins our Private Puppy school
This cute little Beagle girl was a lot of fun to work with. Her owners reached out knowing full well that Daisy would have a lot of energy and a lot of drive and wanted to set her and themselves up for success!
We always start with a conversation about what you want the adult dog to be like, and then work backwards from there. Our Private Puppy school focuses on skills that we consider essential for all dogs and always includes specific skills the clients request.
Daisy made big steps forward in her first session and we've armed her owners with all the tools and information they need to get started on their obedience training journey.
If you or someone you know are getting a new puppy, consider a puppy school that is appropriate for you and the dog you want to create! If you want more information about our Private Puppy school, get in touch today!

08/10/2024

Zeus back for a follow up
This handsome Husky x German Shepherd boy (one of Huey's brothers) has made some seriously big improvements in such a short space of time!
His owners have done such a good job following along with the custom training program we set up for them. His obedience inside and outside the home has dramatically improved and his love for play has skyrocketed!
Play is such an underrated tool when it comes to the relationship you build with your dog.
If you need help building a better relationship with your dog, please get in touch with the team from Beyond Dogs today!

03/10/2024

Vali back for a follow up 😎
How handsome is this Golden Retriever boy! He's such a lovable goof, but has A LOT of energy and this lends itself to some naughty behaviour.
We have been focusing on the basics with him. Our approach to addressing problem behaviours is to train the behaviour we want first. This way the dog has a good understanding of what's expected.
By ensuring the dog understands what we want, when the dog ultimately makes a mistake, it's far easier to communicate that this is NOT what we want. We can then easily remind the dog of what we DO want.
Vali has made some good progress and we're now able to address the behaviours that his owners don't like and reinforce the ones they do!
If you need help communicating with your dog and helping them understand what behaviours you do want, please get in touch with the team from Beyond Dogs today!

01/10/2024

Courtney getting great results for our clients!
Did you know that Matt isn't the only trainer here at Beyond Dogs! Courtney Petrilli has been working with Beyond Dogs for the last 12 months. Her and Matt are often seen on the job together.
She also has lots of clients of her own and has been getting great results for them all lately. Macey is a big and powerful dog and Courtney has helped her owner, Kirstie, get back control, with training that's easy to follow and quickly effective!
If you need help with your dog, get in touch with the team from Beyond Dogs today!
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25/09/2024

Peppa learning some manners!
This photo may not look like much, but this cheeky Kelpie cross girl has previously never been able to relax and focus around other dogs!
Prior to working with us, she would display some pretty full on reactivity, which sometimes would lead to aggression (she tried to bite Huey the first time they met!). She has a very strong genetic desire to chase and herd.
With A LOT of work put in by her owners in the background and the luxury of having a great helper dog like Huey, we've been able to help her overcome some of her bad behaviours.
It's still a work in progress, but this session was a huge step in the right direction on the road to success for Peppa and her family 😍
If your dog is reactive or doesn't do well around other dogs, get in touch with the team from Beyond Dogs today!

22/09/2024

Shadow joins us for a series of sessions!
This big Labrador boy has been a real challenge for his owners. He presented with a number of behaviours that they had never had to deal with in any of their previous dogs.
He pulled with all his might while on leash, he was very reactive around other dogs and when outside the home he would completely disengage with his owners.
We had a great first session and went to work quickly, assessing his obedience in the backyard, ensuring that there was a good understanding of what was expected and the associated rules.
We set them up with some structural training exercises, in particular some focused loose leash walking training. It's so important to teach the dog how you want them to behave before correcting them for doing something you don't want!
If this sounds all too familiar and you want help improving your dog's obedience, get in touch with the team from Beyond Dogs today!

17/09/2024

Huey helping Saba
Saba is a beautiful German Shepherd boy, who like many Shepherds, is dog reactivity (or was dog reactive!)
This session focused on putting his obedience to the test. Our clients live near a reserve (pictured) that is regularly visited by many people and their dogs.
We worked through a number of obedience drills with Saba, using Huey and the other dogs as distraction, ensuring that Saba paid attention to his owner above all else.
It's important that your dog values you. This is one of the keys to success, particularly for off leash control. If you're more valuable than anything, you'll have this great problem where the dog will never leave 😎
If your dog is reactive around other dogs and you would like help to address this, get in touch with the team from Beyond Dogs today!