Woodville Community Dog Training Centre

21/03/2025

If you're new to our page and looking for information on how to join our club to train your dog, please visit our website where you'll find all the information you need.

Our next Induction Session will be on the 8th of April at 7.00pm, and our online Membership Form is now live on our website. 😊

Induction Session – New Members Induction Sessions are usually held around every 4 weeks on a Tuesday evening. ** The date, day, and time of our next Induction Session will appear on the Member Form (accessible by clicking the button below) when it is available. If the Session is full, the form wo...

19/03/2025

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We might walk slower, sniff more, take longer to get up from our beds, be fussier with food and not want to be touched as much.

But we have given you the very best of ourselves.

And we still love you.

And we are having our own experience within an ageing body.

Please be patient with us

- Senior Dogs.

Comment if you need help understanding your super senior.

19/03/2025

If you're new to our page and looking for information on how to join our club to train your dog, please visit our website where you'll find all the information you need.

Our next Induction Session will be on the 8th of April at 7.00pm, and our online Membership Form will be available from 9.00am this Friday the 21st of March. 😊

Induction Session – New Members Induction Sessions are usually held around every 4 weeks on a Tuesday evening. ** The date, day, and time of our next Induction Session will appear on the Member Form (accessible by clicking the button below) when it is available. If the Session is full, the form wo...

15/03/2025

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15/03/2025

AGM 2025

This year's AGM will be held on Sunday, 23rd March at 10:10 a.m.

Both the President's and the Treasurer's roles will be declared vacant.

Interested parties can collect a Nomination Form from the shop window tomorrow, 16th March from 08:15 onwards.

Nomination Forms, correctly filled out and witnessed must be returned to the Shop by 11:00 a.m. tomorrow, 16th March, one week before the AGM.

Classes 4 and 5 will commence slightly later on that day. We thank you for your interest and support.

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06/03/2025

Just a reminder - There's no training this Sunday as it's a long weekend. 😊🐶

02/03/2025

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What is ‘Silent pain?’ 🤔

Did you know that dogs are genetically predisposed to hide pain because in the wild, weakness or injury would make them vulnerable to predators.

According to some experts, more than half our dogs suffer from ‘silent pain’ that their owners are unaware of. Dogs will rarely vocalise even moderate pain and often just run through it and don’t show any signs.

Silent pain is difficult to diagnose as it is subtle and develops slowly over a long time and any slight changes in the dog are often just attributed to normal ageing.

Things to consider with your dog-

✳️ Dogs are very loyal animals - they will follow you for as long as they can- on walks, up the stairs, onto the bed, ignoring any pain because they want to be with you

✳️ When doing zoomies, playing, chasing squirrels etc your dog won’t feel pain as their endorphins (their powerful natural pain relieving hormone) will be at released - the pain will come later when the dog is home and resting.

✳️ Your dog will not, however, be able to make that connection between the earlier exercise and the pain they’re now experiencing due to the time delay so they will repeat it the next day and the next and so on…..

✳️ Ball orientated dogs will ignore pain and continue to chase the ball as long as you throw it for them until they tire

✳️ Over a period of time and as your dog ages, the joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons become less able to deal with these demands and that’s when injuries start to happen.

✳️ You may at this point start to notice some changes in your dog, they might start to move a little
differently or be less enthusiastic on walks but again, it might not be physical signs. Your dog may develop behavioural problems, become noise sensitive, nervous or agressive with other dogs or may just pant more or find it harder to settle.

✳️ So …..just because your dog can leap for the ball/ jump up and down off the bed/ do ten zoomie laps of the field etc doesn’t mean you should let them and it does NOT mean they are not in pain!

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And just to finish - a pic of my gorgeous arthritic girlie enjoying some autumn sun ☀️ !!

28/02/2025

AGM 2025

This year's AGM will be held on Sunday, 23rd March from 10:10 a.m.

Both the President's and Treasurer's roles will be declared vacant.

Interested parties can collect a nomination form from the shop window tomorrow, 16th March from 08:15 onwards.

Nomination forms, correctly filled out and witnessed must be returned to the Shop by 11:00 a.m. tomorrow, 16th March, one week before the AGM.

Classes 4 and 5 will commence slightly later than usual that day. Please try to make time to attend.

27/02/2025

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Humans like to touch, hold, comfort and soothe with physical contact. Dogs prefer to sniff and use expressive body language to communicate. Hugging and holding dogs regardless of their requests and feelings is disrespecting their natural communication and may even cause trauma for them.

27/02/2025

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Old dogs can still learn! While they may take longer to pick up new skills due to age-related changes, patience, positive reinforcement, and consistent practice make all the difference. Training keeps their minds sharp, strengthens your bond, and boosts confidence, proving it’s never too late for them to learn something new.

25/02/2025

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21/02/2025

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For dogs who are too fearful, anxious or agressive to be groomed - we offer a veterinarian supported grooming service.

17/02/2025

This little cutie is Ichi Ban, a miniature Schnauzer, and she loves to garden 😊🐶

13/02/2025

If you're new to our page and looking for information on how to join our club to train your dog, please visit our website where you'll find all the information you need.

Our next Induction Session is on the 11th of March at 7.00pm, and our online Membership Form is now live on our website. 😊

Induction Session – New Members Induction Sessions are usually held around every 4 weeks on a Tuesday evening. ** The date, day, and time of our next Induction Session will appear on the Member Form (accessible by clicking the button below) when it is available. If the Session is full, the form wo...

13/02/2025

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ARE YOU WORTH COMING BACK TO?

I’m often horrified when I watch people trying to get their dogs to come back to them when they call.

They call and call and get increasingly angry and frustrated as their dog keeps ignoring them.

When their dog eventually comes back, or has been chased and "captured” by the now really angry person, they get screamed at, yanked about, or punished in some way for taking so long and not listening.

Why on earth would a dog want to return to someone who does this to them!

The most common reason dogs don’t come back when we call is because it’s not a positive experience.

A new environment is generally far more rewarding, stimulating and exciting than coming back to us.
An exciting scent or seeing something to chase can all override a response to recall.

Make coming back to you well worth it by always making it a rewarding experience and keep practicing this throughout a dog’s life.

Have a little patience if it takes longer than you would like, let your dog finish what they’re doing before calling them, practice in different locations and environments and never reprimand or punish them for coming back.

There is never a guarantee of a perfect recall each and every time, but making it a rewarding experience will greatly improve the rate of success.

13/02/2025

LIV Golf fireworks over the weekend. Keep your pups safe😊🐶

Fireworks Notice 🎆

The Grange Golf course is hosting the LIV Golf Tournament from Wednesday 12th February through to Sunday 16th February 2025.

There will be shot gun firing and fireworks occurring over the weekend. Where possible please ensure your fur babies are safe and comfortable inside, that they have their ID on them, and that your information is up to date on Dogs and Cats Online. Please ensure your fencing is secure.

Check out our dog blog for more information on helping your dog (or cat!) with a Fireworks Frenzy: https://brnw.ch/Fireworks_Frenzy