The Canine Perspective

14/02/2025

🐾 Did you miss out on the last recall challenge?

🐾 Because we're running it again!

🐾 Our 7-Day Recall Challenge is on again, to help you finally master your dog’s recall—no more selective hearing, no more frustration!

In just 7 days, we’ll teach you:

✅ Why your recall might not be working and some easy, fun hacks you can do to change that straight away.

✅ How to handle distractions like other dogs, smells and kids in the park eating ice-cream (that's Doug's biggest distraction!).

✅ How to build trust and give them more off-leash freedom.

The fun starts on Monday, 24th February 2025, and spots are limited! Join now and give your dog the freedom they deserve.

👉 Investment is only $97! Click the link for more info and to grab your spot! - https://thecanineperspective.com/7-day-recall-challenge

📖 Bonus #1: As part of the challenge, you'll receive a FREE workbook to help you track your progress.

📖 Bonus #2: Get access to our private Facebook Group where you can share your wins (and your puppy spam!) and get individualised help if needed.

📖 Bonus #3: All participants get a special discount on my book, "The Canine Perspective: Using Force Free Methods to Unleash Your Dog's Pawtential". Details in your welcome email!

Your dog is off-leash, exploring with joy, and the moment you call, they immediately turn and race back to you like you’re the most exciting thing in the world.

14/02/2025

Picture this: You call your dog, and instead of sprinting back, they… totally ignore you. 🐕💨

Sound familiar?

You’re not alone!

But here’s the good news: It doesn’t have to be that way.
Join our 7-Day Recall Challenge, where we’ll show you how to turn your dog’s “What recall?” into a joyful sprint straight to you—every time you call!

📅 Starts: Monday, 24th February 2025
🎯 Where: Online (with a private Facebook group + live Zoom session)
💡 Includes: A free workbook, daily tips, secret hacks and a whole lot of fun!

Ready to make recall a breeze? 👉 Click here - https://thecanineperspective.com/7-day-recall-challenge for more info and to book your spot!

11/02/2025

On location today, filming for a lifestyle program being aired in the US later this year!

Please send good vibes! And maybe coffee...send coffee...

🙏❤️

09/02/2025

📚 The January/February edition of the Connect and Grow magazine is LIVE! 🎉

📚 The magazine features a number of great articles about health and wellbeing - including "Pets Corner", where I wrote a beautiful tribute to my heart dog, Kali, after her passing in January.

You can check it out here -

Empower YOU as the new gets into full swing. 15 incredible articles to introduce you to this month's Connect & Grow Magazine issue. The entire magazine has over 18 articles

09/02/2025

🐾 One of the things I love most about my job is working with puppies! Their curiosity for everything and their joy in the present moment never ceases to remind me of life's small pleasures!

🐾 I also love working with guardians who take the time to learn how to give their pup the very best start to life - ESPECIALLY when this is the first time these guardians have welcomed a puppy into their lives.

🐾 No one tells you that raising a puppy can be hard. It can be stressful. It can be messy. It can be painful (those puppy teeth hurt!!). These cute little bundles of joy can also come with interrupted sleep, stress over doing everything "right", and major changes to routines and relationships.

🐾 So if you got a puppy at Christmas and you're struggling with "puppy remorse" (that phenomena where you're questioning whether getting a puppy was, infact, the biggest mistake of your life) - you're not alone.

🐾 We can help. Hang in there. I promise you - it gets better. ❤️🐶

07/02/2025

📚 BOOK SIGNING AT THE CREATIVE ARTISANS GALLERY

📚 Today I had the privilege of being invited to do a book signing at the Creative Artisans Gallery in Ballina.

📚 The thing about book signings is that you also get to meet people from all walks of life, all with their own stories - of dogs they've got. Dogs they've loved. Dogs they've lost.

📚 Dogs with behaviour problems. Dogs with funny stories. Dogs with health issues. And what I love most is watching people's eyes light up as they tell their stories about the dogs they share their lives with.

📚 A special thank you to everyone who stopped by, and to the staff at The Creative Artisans Gallery for making me feel so welcome!

05/02/2025

People grieve losing a pet in different ways.

Some distract themselves with work or family. Others go about their day, telling themselves that it was "just a dog" and to "get over it".

Some fall into depression isolating themselves from the world. Others swear they will never go through that pain again and refuse to bring another dog into their life.

For me, losing two of my furry family within 2.5 months of each other brought a sorrow and heartbreak I have never felt. For me, my dogs are a part of my family and their absence has left a massive hole in our family, our home and my heart.

Earlier this week, I decided to honour them. In my own way.

I went and got a tattoo.

Honouring the passing of our pets is something we should do. After all, they are our greatest teachers, our most loyal companions and our best friends.

Have you had a pet pass over? What did you do to honour them when it was time for them to cross the Rainbow Bridge? Share it with us below.

03/02/2025

🚀 BIG NEWS! 🚀

Turns out, training dogs is one thing, but getting the world to notice? That’s a whole other trick! So, I’ve teamed up with the fabulous people at Sunny Comms on the Sunny Coast to help spread the word about force-free training, dog behavior, and, let’s be honest, my never-ending love for pugs.

Expect more laughs, more dog wisdom, and probably a few rants about why your dog definitely isn’t being "stubborn"—just misunderstood. 🐾

So, if you see me popping up in more places, sounding extra polished… you can thank Sunny Comms for that.

Now, if only they could handle PR for all the dogs dramatically pretending to starve 30 minutes after dinner. 🍖😂

02/02/2025

The next few days in Victoria are set to be SCORCHERS. 🔥

Although some of us love soaking up the sun's rays, our best friends need extra care in the heat to avoid dangerous heat stroke. 🥵

Here is a guide to help keep your pets safe over the warmer days.

Any tips for keeping your pet cool, please share in the comments!

Ps. Don’t forget to leave some water out for the birds and wildlife 💦

27/01/2025

🐾 Did you miss out on the last recall challenge?

🐾 Because we're running it again!

🐾 Our 7-Day Recall Challenge is on again, to help you finally master your dog’s recall—no more selective hearing, no more frustration!

In just 7 days, we’ll teach you:

✅ Why your recall might not be working and some easy, fun things you can do to change that straight away.

✅ How to handle distractions like other dogs, smells and kids in the park eating ice-cream (that's Doug's biggest distraction!).

✅ How to build trust and give them more off-leash freedom.

The fun starts on Monday, 17th February 2025, and spots are limited! Join now and give your dog the freedom they deserve.

👉 Investment is only $97! Click the link to sign up! - https://buy.stripe.com/9AQ6r4aWW9LmccodRa

📖 Bonus #1: As part of the challenge, you'll receive a FREE workbook to help you track your progress.

📖 Bonus #2: Get access to our private Facebook Group where you can share your wins (and your puppy spam!) and get individualised help if needed.

📖 Bonus #3: All participants get a special discount on my book, "The Canine Perspective: Using Force Free Methods to Unleash Your Dog's Pawtential". Details in your welcome email!

15/01/2025

It's going to be hot today, people and heat stroke can be fatal.

Dogs can't cool themselves as efficiently as we can (they dont sweat like we do), so they are prone to overheating.

Keep your dogs inside. Walk them in the early morning or late evening. Make sure they have lots of water, or a frozen treat to keep them cool.

Keep them cool. Keep them safe ❤️❤️❤️

15/01/2025

Attention Sunshine Coast friends!!!

🐕 MODEL CALL 20TH JANUARY 2025 11:30AM - 2:30PM 🐕

We are looking for talent to be the next (furry) faces of Pure Earth International and their incredible new range of SupportApet beds for both the PureGuard (wipeable) and PureComfort (fabric) ranges!

Do you have a good boy or girl who loves the camera?

Welcoming dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes to apply. Must be available on the advertised date to attend a photoshoot in Diddillibah.

In return for your dog's modelling debut and signed talent release, we will be gifting our chosen models with a gift voucher to the value of $50 towards a Pure Earth International SupportApet bed.

Plus, we've partnered with some amazing local businesses who are gifting:

- A voucher to the value of $100 for Aunty Jo's Canine Catering healthy raw dog food delivery,

- A gift voucher towards a custom art piece commission from artist to the value of $100; and

- A copy of The Canine Perspective: Using Force Methods to Unleash Your Dog's Pawtential by Sarah Rutten from The Canine Perspective

Add your dog's name, photo, breed and age to the comments below and DM this page with your contact details to apply!

Chosen talent will be notified by the 17th January 2025.

15/01/2025

05/01/2025

It is with the heaviest of hearts that I let you know that our beautiful girl crossed the Rainbow Bridge this morning - 9 weeks and 5 days after her brother, Harvey. 🌈😢

Kali was my heart dog. My connection with her was unlike anything I've ever known.

My heart is broken 💔

In honour of Kali, if you had the opportunity to meet her - please share when. I would love to be reminded of all the lives and hearts she touched.

Thank you, everyone, for your love and support during this very difficult time.

Fly high my beautiful girl. Tell Harvey we miss him. ❤️😢💔🌈

31/12/2024

A huge thank you yet again to Jacqui Grant from Connect & Grow Magazine for the opportunity to write for her amazing magazine!

The link to the article is here -

https://www.connectandgrowmagazine.com/post/pets-corner-dog-days-of-summer-when-your-pup-thinks-the-hose-is-the-mvp

It's already had over 1,000 views!!!

Happy New Year everyone! 🎉❤️

New Articles: Pets Corner Our pets are a gift in our life, learn strategies to take care of them

30/12/2024

🎉📚 A massive shout out and "thank you" to Rachelle Nieuwerth and Kate Parisi from Canine Howlistic Health for stocking my books!

🎉📚 Thanks ladies! You girls rock on so many levels. ❤️❤️❤️

14/12/2024

🐾 Hi !

🐾 It's come to my attention that a few people are really struggling getting their dog to come back when called.

🐾 So, I'm thinking of putting together a FREE 7 day recall challenge to not only have some fun, but also help improve your dog's recall - in just 7 days!

🐾 At this stage it would take place in January and be all done online.

🐾 Who's keen? Comment "here boy!" below if you'd like to be included when the details get rolled out...