Pawz For Thought

22/02/2025

Please feel free to contact us for pricing and availability of all Prime100 products. Likely to be cheaper than regular pet store prices🥰

21/02/2025

I have been thrilled with all of the Puppy and Basic Manners class attendees and how they have improved and gained confidence with every class. Owners and handlers have also worked on behaviours they want their dogs to exhibit and it has shown, with every dog showing less of the unwanted behaviours and more of the acceptable behaviours. This week for the first time I remembered to take some photos, here are some of the most recent Basic Manners class, everyone should be very proud of the progress they made.

12/02/2025

Puppy classes in Branxton, one hour per week, four weeks, $120.

10/02/2025

Looking for expressions of interest for morning or early afternoon sessions of Basic Manners Class. Four sessions of one hour, two sessions per week $160.

31/01/2025

Friday evening Basic Manners Course in Branxton. Four weeks, one hour per week $160 unless you have previously attended any training sessions with us, which reduces the cost to $145 for four sessions.

19/01/2025

After finding some people aren't aware of foods we have around which can be very bad for dogs I thought this could be a reminder, or new information for people.

10/01/2025

Bushfire Evacuation Plan For Pets

My heart goes out to everyone affected by the devastating fires in Los Angeles 💔a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly disasters can strike and lives turned upside down…. And I cry every time I think about the animals 😢

Here in Australia, bushfires are a constant threat, so it’s vital to be prepared, and that includes planning for your pets.

Here’s some bushfire evacuation tips to help keep pets safe - it could make all the difference 🙏

Now/ Before fire season:
• Make sure your pet’s microchip details are up to date, including an alternative contact number outside your area.
• Invest in secure carry cages for cats and small animals, and sturdy collars with identification tags that include your name, your pet’s name, and your vet’s contact details. Ensure you have strong leads for each dog.
• Develop a plan for safely capturing and transporting your pets to a vehicle, assigning specific responsibilities to family members.
• Speak with your veterinarian, boarding facilities, and local animal shelters to understand their emergency capacity for pets.
• Acclimate your pets to being confined in a carry cage or crate.
• Back up important records electronically, including microchip details, vet records, and photographs.

At the Start of Fire Season:
Prepare an easily accessible emergency kit that includes:
• A carry cage or crate large enough for your pet to stand or sit comfortably, labelled with your name, pet’s name, and contact details.
• Collars with ID tags and sturdy dog leashes.
• Canned pet food (with a can opener) and water for at least three days.
• Food and water bowls, cat litter, paper towels, and plastic bags for waste. Litter box and litter for cats
• Treats, a favourite toy, and a first aid kit.
• A waterproof bag containing copies of medical/vaccination records, medications, registration/microchip certificates, and a photo of your pet.

During Days of Extreme Fire Warnings:
• Keep pets inside where they can be quickly retrieved.
• Block access to places where cats may hide and be hard to reach.
• Confine cats and small dogs to carry cages ahead of time, as frightened pets may hide during emergencies.
• Ensure dogs have secure collars and leads readily available for quick evacuation. Be aware that pets may behave unpredictably due to smoke and noise.
• If separated from your pet, immediately notify local vets, shelters, rescue organizations, and nearby facilities.

23/12/2024

Taking expressions of interest for the next Basic manners course, one hour per week, four weeks. Day and time to suit the group. Cost is $160 unless you have attended any previous training sessions with us, which is $145 for the four sessions.

23/12/2024

Looking for our next group for puppy classes! Day and time will be to suit the group. Cost is $120 for the four weeks. Feel free to ask any questions!

05/12/2024

New in our fridges! Prime100 SPD Fresh Rolls are now available—packed with high-quality ingredients and made using a single protein, making them ideal for dogs with allergies and sensitivities. Ask our friendly team for more info.
We currently have Kangaroo, Salmon and Duck in stock at the introductory special of $22 per 2kg roll.

03/12/2024

❌AT CHRISTMAS YOUR DOG DOESN’T HAVE TO:

🧑‍🎄 Visit Santa at the garden centre

🎄 Be around your visitors

🎅🏽 Go to other peoples houses

🎄 Go to see the Christmas lights switch on

🍺 Go to the busy pub on Christmas Eve

If they are anxious or get worried about people, dogs or busy places or if they just don’t like doing these things. It’s not a fault if they don’t like doing these things, many dogs don’t enjoy ‘human activities’ like this (some do, I have one that loves all of it and two that would be 🫤 ).

✅ Instead they may prefer to:

🚪 Be in their safe space (see upcoming post on this), a quiet room they like being in with a dog gate on the doorway when you have a house full of people who may scare them

🐕 Have an extra trip to a freedom field on Christmas morning and some extra enrichment at home while you go and visit family for a few hours if they’d find it stressful to come with you

🐶 A meet up with a dog or human friend at a place they like rather than a trip to the heaving pub on Christmas Eve

🦴 A trip to a dog enrichment centre or a 121 in an activity they love (scent work, mantrailing etc) rather than an outing to see the Christmas lights switched on

🍖 Some dog safe Christmas biscuits you’ve made them rather than dressing up in a dog Santa outfit

Loads of these Christmas ‘traditions’ that we enjoy are not enjoyed by our dogs, especially if they are anxious or more sensitive. Even the most robust dog may tolerate these activities rather than love them.

Please be mindful of your dogs wants and needs and don’t put them into situations they find stressful just because we want them to be part of Christmas. It’s your Christmas, not your dogs, they really won’t mind not being included in everything you do ❤️

Laura McAuliffe Dog Communication 2024

11/11/2024

Basic manners classes Branxton Tuesday 6.30 pm. Four weeks, one hour per week $160.

06/11/2024

11/10/2024

This is a fantastic resource for anyone who can afford it, cooperative care, obedience, tricks, so much training information! (It was actually the reason I joined Facebook).

Would you like to have fun teaching your dog some new Tricks?

The Wonderdog Trick & Training online course starts up again on the 14th October...

The course is run in a private FB group where you can visit at your leisure any time. You can join as an auditor or with a working spot.

There is a library with 100's of training videos separated out into different sections/folders to make it easier to navigate. There are tutorial videos with very detailed footage of how to teach loads of different tricks, Training concepts, Management behaviours, Puppy training, Heelwork & competition Obedience section. The whole lot is available to look at for 3mths so as an auditor you can look whenever during this time.
It doesn’t matter if you have a puppy or an adult that hasn’t done any tricks there is heaps in there for every level & ability.

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07/10/2024

For a limited time Lyka are offering people the chance to try their first delivery at half price, use the code PAWZFORTHOUGHT at checkout to receive a 50% discount!

18/09/2024

Expressions of interest in Basic Manners class for dogs over five months of age. Four weeks, one hour per week.

11/09/2024

We need to introduce everything that could cause fear or excitement gradually, which often means starting at a distance until they are comfortable and then slowly reducing the distance.