Suzy's "See Spot Sit, stand & stay"

16/01/2025

04/04/2024

04/03/2024

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT - JADE FOUNTAIN

Jade is a wealth of information across so many species! She is currently in Tanzania conducting research with APOPO and their amazing detection rats. Her interest & study in animal behaviour, learning and welfare, applied behaviour analysis and zoology has taken her across the globe.

As such there is no better person to fine-tune your mechanical skills with!

This interactive workshop will guide you through how and what data to take, and timing, delivery and reinforcement mechanics, to take your skills to the next level.

Tickets on sale now!
https://www.ppgaustralia.net.au/conference/Jade-Fountain-bio-and-workshop

LEARN, GROW, INFLUENCE

22/01/2024

03/01/2024

Some graduates from my final Puppy Pre-school class after 14 years 🥰

03/01/2024

20/12/2023

Advocate for your Pups, Always! 🐶🤍

13/12/2023

Here’s a few suggestions for keeping your Christmas tree safe from puppies (or dogs/cats).

07/12/2023

Dog training in Tasmania

26/11/2023

🐾 As a dedicated trainer, you strive for the best for your dog, but we get it - sometimes it feels like an uphill battle. 🏔️ Despite your best intentions, behaviour struggles can persist, and progress can feel elusive.

Pause and consider: Could your very best efforts be part of the puzzle? 🤔 If your current strategy isn't yielding results, maybe it's time to try something different.

Let's talk common examples.

🗣️ Tiring your dog out with endless walks might not be the solution - it could build stamina, not calmness. Exposing them to fears may intensify reactions, not ease them. More dog encounters can increase reactivity, not improve it. That’s why we train FOR the situation, not in it.

Feeling overwhelmed? Time to re-evaluate! 🔄 Skill up for challenges with concepts that bring calm, relaxation, and optimism. 🌟 Ready to flip the script on traditional training?
Discover how concept training transforms the game and unlocks amazing results! 🚀🐶 💡✨

Check out our blog post:
https://absolute-dogs.com/3-concepts-lacking-in-90-of-reactive-dogs/

For targeted games and solutions, jump into our Naughty But Nice Bootcamp
http://absolutedogs.me/bootcamps

18/11/2023

Kids in Off Leash Parks - Safety First!
Some things to consider if you take toddlers to off leash parks.

Yes, dogs are meant to be friendly and under control, but let's face it, that's not what happens in the real world. Small children can be knocked over by the nicest dogs if they are playing. Some dogs are totally unfamiliar with children & may be scared of them.

There are very few places that dogs can be dogs and enjoy socialising with other dogs, so please think safety first if bringing kids to the dog park. ☺️

Please feel free to share 😍

20/09/2023

TRAINING TUESDAY - SEPARATION DISTRESS
The distress a dog can exhibit when being left alone can be crippling for a household. Help is possible, and help from a qualified professional can make a huge impact. This article from the SMH quotes PPGA member Jenny Harlow and gives some great insight into treating separation related distress.
https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/up-to-40-per-cent-of-dogs-develop-separation-anxiety-here-s-how-to-treat-it-and-prevent-it-20221209-p5c52l.html

20/09/2023

Training Tuesday
Another dog at the vet because he has eaten a sock (or any other object).
This happens when the dog feels that the only safe place for a treasured object is their stomach.
Prevention is so much better than cure:
• Stop taking things away from your puppy – exchange instead!
• Once they feel safe and exchange, teach a solid 'leave-it' cue.
• Stop chasing your puppy when they have something you do not want them to have – teach them to bring it back! (unless it is a real emergency)
• Stop messing with your puppy’s food – let them eat in peace.

If you need help with this, get in contact with one of our qualified members https://www.ppgaustralia.net.au/Find-a-Professional

05/09/2023

Why dogs jump up and how to stop jumping on people in 3 easy training steps for calm dog greetings.