Lovelocks Australian Cobberdogs - Brisbane

16/03/2025

🐶🎓 Crate Training 101: Why ONLY High-Value Rewards in the Crate/Pen? 🏡✨

When teaching puppies to self-settle, the crate or pen should feel like a safe, positive space—never a punishment. That’s why we only use high-value rewards (food) inside! 🦴🥩

🔹 Why Food?
✅ Puppies naturally love food, making it the ultimate positive association
✅ Keeps them engaged & relaxed while settling in
✅ Encourages calm behavior instead of frustration or whining

🔹 What to Use when actively rewarding calm bevaviours?
✔️ High-value treats (real meat, cheese) 🧀
✔️ Boiled Chicken, Raw food like mince

🔹 What to Use when leaving pup to self settle? ✔️chews (bully sticks, yak chews) 🦴
✔️ Stuffed Kongs (raw food, peanut butter) 🍖
✔️ Chicken Wings 🐔

💡 Toys? Not Yet!
Exciting toys can create too much stimulation, while food encourages relaxation & contentment. Once they’re confident & settled, enrichment toys can be introduced!

By pairing the crate/pen with delicious rewards, puppies quickly learn that their space = calm, happy vibes! 💛

📍 Want more expert puppy training tips? Check out our website as we launch our advanced Stay and Train program in 2025 🐾

Tag a new puppy owner who needs to see this! 👇🐶

14/03/2025

Our darling Elton is fast approaching 2 years old! As we reflect on his future, it's heartwarming to take a step back and cherish the memories of the gorgeous little puppy he once was. His playful spirit and curious nature brings so much joy to our lives, and it's incredible to see how much he has grown.

02/03/2025

The next planned mating for 2025 is Our beautiful Georgie girl who is on her way to Queensland Veterinary Specialist for assisted reproduction with the amazing Prairies Cruiser At SVL, a fantastic smaller medium boy from Canada. This pairing will bring in fresh genetics to complement our breeding program. We’re eagerly anticipating this litter's arrival in early May!

28/02/2025

We're so 🥳 excited 🥳 to share that our beautiful Lovelocks Billie is expecting her first litter in just under 4 weeks with our handsome boy, Elvis! She is absolutely glowing!
A huge shoutout to Billie's amazing guardian family for taking such wonderful care of this expecting mama. Her recent ultrasound revealed a larger-than-expected litter, which is fantastic news! We still have one more spot available on our waitlist for a loving family to join this journey. If you're interested, don’t hesitate to reach out!
You can follow Billie's journey leading up to the birth on her Instagram page
* Billie.the.cobberdog *

13/02/2025

Our next planned mating is with Georgie this is a very important mating for our breeding program as we will be using a stud boy from Canada 🇨🇦 to help diversify our genetics with hopes of creating new breeding lines in Australia.

13/02/2025

This gorgeous girl DC Maggie Bear the granddaughter to my beloved Martha will with any luck join our breeding program at the end of the year.

05/02/2025

Great time to try LYKA with 50% off!!
My doggos enjoy the variety of meals and I like that it's set and forget, delivered to my door, easy and convenient.

Lyka Pet Food: for puppers living their best life. We deliver fresh, homemade dog food straight from our Australian kitchen to your door.

04/02/2025

Beautiful Billie has blossomed over the past two years into a truly magnificent dog, mirroring her mother Georgie's stunning looks and truly affectionate character. She embodies love and loyalty, showcasing a gentle and connected temperament with her human family.
Having undergone all necessary health tests we now eagerly anticipate the delightful sound of tiny paws in the months ahead.
Billie x Elvis Due March 2025.

25/01/2025

Windy (Lovelocks Wildflower)
We are thrilled to invite expressions of interest for our wonderful Windy. We hope to include her in our breeding program, but we may also consider the possibility of releasing her if the right opportunity arises outside the guardian program.
We are looking for a family based in Brisbane (Ipswich or Toowoomba) who would like to participate in our "guardian home program."
Windy has a wonderfully affectionate temperament; she thrives on connection and eye contact, and she absolutely adores a good tummy rub. She has a very trainable personality, and we hope her caregivers will be enthusiastic about developing these qualities through consistent training and socialisation.
Windy is likely to mature small standard (her parents are Daphne x Obi) and she is magnificent cool caramel blonde with mesmerising light eyes and dark liver nose.
You can find more information about how the guardian home works on our website or feel free to reach out to us directly.

14/01/2025

Lovelocks Spencer, also known as Benzo, is participating in the Puppy to Public Access (TM) program with Certified Assistance Dogs Australia to train as a medical alert dog for his wonderful owner. It's been incredible to see Benzo flourish in this puppy program while forming a deep connection with his trainer and his human mum.

what if you could select a puppy and engage a training organisation to work with you, while they train your dog?

04/01/2025

Edited 08/01/2025
Daphne's puppies are 9 weeks old today, and the final pup from our allocated group has left for their forever home!

As a breeder, I always feel a mix of nerves and excitement when they leave, but it warms my heart to see the beautiful bonds they form with their new families.

*We have a unique opportunity with Dell who has demonstrated a keen nose for scent work, amazing connection and natural ability to know who needs her most.

Delphine, affectionately known as Dell, has shown impressive natural qualities that, with the right training, could make her an excellent candidate for a future Medic Alert Assistance Dog. She has recently started her initial four-week training with Assistance Dogs Australia. Dell possesses remarkable scenting skills and is adept at sensing changes in people. Her strong connection with others and high motivation for work will help her thrive in this position. We prioritize inquiries from those interested in training a pup for a Medic Alert role or any other assistance dog purpose, yet welcome all enquiries. Dell has a higher price point reflected by her time in training.

29/12/2024

Florian, our extra-large last remaining male from Daphne and Obi (litter), is a gentle giant. He interacts softly with his littermates and exhibits a medium to low energy level, radiating a sense of calm and quiet confidence. His demeanor is more clumsy and gentle than overly enthusiastic. Florian has a straight fleece coat (light density), which is expected to mature into a long-haired coat with gentle waves.
Both of his parents have successfully passed all health assessments, including DNA, hips, elbows, and heart evaluations, and Florian is accompanied by a health guarantee.
Florian is ready for his forever family this week (3rd January) or can move to a 4 week puppy training program with our recommended Certified Assistance Dog Trainer (additional costs apply).

Florian has a family waiting for him. You can find out about our expected litters for 2025 on our website.

www.lovelockscobberdogs.com

22/12/2024

Florian is the largest puppy in the litter and is expected to grow into a large dog as he matures. He possesses a beautiful light-density straight coat, which will develop into long, wavy fur in adulthood. He has a gentle and affectionate personality.
Don't let his potential size fool you he has a soft nature and needs kind reassurance, loves a lap cuddle and belly rub.

22/12/2024

Rhodes is one of our larger pups who will grow to a standard size. He shows great confidence, has a strong startle recovery, and loves to take the lead during our adventures. Playful fun and friendly.

21/12/2024

The largest girl of the litter Delphine, at almost 2kg heavier than our little chocolate miss.

Delphine is a confident big girl, that loves an adventure, always at my feet and ready to explore.

21/12/2024

Puppy photo shoot incoming.

First pup our lovely chocolate girl "Sacred Lotus", she is the smallest of the litter, and just sweet as candy.

This puppy has a family waiting for her.