Scratch and Sniff - Ballina & Yamba

02/12/2025

We have restocked with Neempet options that can help repel ticks, fleas, mozzies and midges. New in is Organic Karanja oil pet shampoo, can be used on the most sensitive skin, all natural biodegradable.. from Australian made and owned

02/12/2025

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗜𝗗𝗡’𝗧 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 - 𝗜𝗧 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗔 𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗣

He wasn’t “stubborn.”
He wasn’t “dominant.”
He was overwhelmed.

Every day was too loud, too busy, too unpredictable.
He was praised for “settling” - but what he was really doing was shutting down.
His humans thought they had a behaviour problem.
What they actually had was a lifestyle mismatch.

Not every puppy fits into every home.
And that’s not failure — that’s reality.

We talk so much about obedience, but not enough about environment.
You can train all day, but if a puppy’s sensory world is out of sync - too much stimulation, not enough rest, no predictable rhythm - they’ll never feel safe enough to learn.

This is where so many “bad” puppies come from.
Not lack of effort.
Lack of fit.

Sometimes what a dog needs isn’t more training sessions - it’s a calmer space, softer humans, or a setup that finally makes sense to their nervous system.

Ever seen a puppy change completely once the environment changed? Tell us your story.

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Want to explore what’s right for your pet? Book a consult – we’re here to help.

02/12/2025

30/11/2025

29/11/2025

29/11/2025

15 years ago today, the idea for Augustine Approved was born. I made it my mission to help Augustine live a long and healthy life through the power of fresh, organic food.

It’s been an amazing journey and I am honoured to have been able to contribute to the health of our best friends.

It hasn’t all been smooth sailing as absolute power corrupts absolutely. On one side we have the majority of the public that love and appreciate what we do and on the other side we have a petty government regulator that harasses small natural businesses while registrable chemical products that are well documented for causing nasty side effects are allowed to be sold freely.

Your testimonials make our struggles worth it. I’ve got a lot of fight left in me and our regulator is slowly learning that for us, quitting has never been an option.

Here’s to a big 2026! 🎉

28/11/2025

28/11/2025

New DogRisk study out! 🧪🐾

Our new study compared energy metabolism biomarkers in 46 Staffordshire Bull Terriers fed either a kibble or a raw food diet over 4.5 months. 🐶📈

“Fat-rich diets may promote healthier metabolism, while carb-heavy diets can lead to changes linked to metabolic risk,” says the study's lead researcher Dr. Sarah Holm. ✨

Key findings:
-Dogs on kibble (high carbs) showed increased blood sugar, blood lipids, and bodyweight.
-Dogs on raw food (high fat, low/no carbs) showed decreased blood sugar, blood lipids, and insulin resistance markers.
-Raw-fed dogs had higher levels of ketones and relied more on fat for energy.

This research also shows that dogs could help us understand human metabolism ❤️🐾

Link to the article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1090023325001662?via%3Dihub

28/11/2025

Proudi restocked at the Ballina store today.. all options in the dog and Roo and beef in the cat back available.

26/11/2025

The Yamba store is closed today as
Ken is unwell.. sorry about the inconvenience