Clear Dog Training

17/01/2025

Meet Hunter. What a sweetie. 🤩🤩😍
Hunter lives in Hamilton and is the third puppy CLEAR Dog Training have helped train for his family over the past 15 years.
Here we are doing some crate training. Being able to settle in a crate is an invaluable skill for any dog.
We love working with all clients but particularly those who keep coming back many years later as life progresses. 😍
It was also great to see Hunter’s older sibling, Banjo, had turned into such a fantastic family dog.
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06/01/2025

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you! 🎉🎂🥳❤️❤️
A very special boy turns 13 today, head trainer Caroline Strainig’s chocolate tri border collie, Adam.
Apart from being the most loyal and loving dog you could ever meet, Adam is a champion at dog sports, including being a national, state and royal show winner in sports as diverse as rally obedience, traditional obedience, flyball, agility and dances with dogs.
He loves having fun with his mum and is now competing in tricks to keep him active as he just refuses to retire because he enjoys training so much.
Here’s to many more happy years with this gorgeous boy. 😍😍🙏

31/12/2024

Happy New Year from the team at CLEAR Dog Training. Here’s to a great 2025. 🤩🤩😊🥳🥳🥳
Remember to keep your fur child securely contained if there are fireworks in your area tonight on New Year’s Eve.
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23/12/2024

Happy Xmas from the team at CLEAR Dog Training. 🤩🤩🐕‍🦺
Heartfelt thanks to the many owners who have asked us to help with their dogs’ training this year. We love working with you and the updates on how your fur children are doing. 🙏🙏🙏😍😊
We will be back on deck early January for regular sessions. Until then enjoy the festive season. 🎄🎁

14/11/2024

20/10/2024

When you are stuck at home with a leg injury and your canine family is less than impressed that ‘service’ has been interrupted. 🤣
Check out Adam’s face. What a picture. But actually he is coping quite well.
I’ll tell how I made my unexpected house arrest recovery work in a later post. Accidents are just one reason I recommend having a quiet day with your dogs at least once a week so they can cope with an unplanned nothing-happening event. 😊🌻🥰🐕

02/10/2024

To lounge or not to lounge?
As a professional dog trainer, I love showing how early training can make life with your dog more fun and rewarding—especially when it comes to keeping them off the lounge until invited. 🤩🐾
Here’s an easy way to train your dog with clear boundaries while creating a cosy, positive experience for them.
Try CLEAR Dog Training’s foot on lead” exercise: attach the lead to your dog’s collar and keep the other end under your foot while you sit on the couch. If they try to jump up, calmly prevent it with the lead and say “off.” When your dog relaxes on the floor, reward them with treats and praise—this makes them feel like a champion for staying put.
Now, let’s make the floor or their mat irresistible. “Magnetise” the space by giving your dog all the best things there—treats, toys, and belly rubs! They’ll soon love lounging on the floor or mat, associating it with comfort and fun.
With consistency, your dog will eagerly wait for their invitation onto the lounge, knowing that both the mat and the couch can be rewarding spaces. You’ll have a well-trained, happy dog and a lounge free from unwanted surprises.
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Edited with AI assistance.

23/09/2024

Puppy antics. ..
Border collie puppy Lockie has not yet worked out he doesn’t fit where he used to. Someone needs to tell him but we will leave him be and see if he works it out for himself.
Lockie is a seven month old border collie belonging to head trainer Caroline Strainig. 🤩😘🙏🐕🐕‍🦺
Gorgeous little man. Actually make that not so little 🤩🤩❤️❤️😘

03/09/2024

We have been a bit quiet posting lately. The reason is a good one: training for the Border Collie Nationals held last weekend in Brisbane.
Hundreds of border collies from all over Australia competed in this prestigious competition, including those of CLEAR Head trainer Caroline Strainig.
Caroline regularly competes to put her training skills to the test, as well as because she loves doing fun things with her dogs. 🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🤩
And wow, did they do well. Achievements included:
🏆 Highest overall in rally trial award.
🏆 1st masters rally with Hope 100 out of 100
🏆 2nd masters rally with Adam 100 out of 100, beaten on time by Hope
🏆 1st Ex rally with Adam 100
🏆 3rd Ex rally with Hope 99
🏆1st dances with dogs starter heel work Hope with 164.5 out of 180
🏆2nd novice tricks with Hope with 80 out of 80
🏆4th CD obedience with 198 out of 200 (second score wise but relegated to 4th on a count back.)
Caroline and her dogs are having a well earned rest for a few days but she will be back at work tomorrow. Meantime Hope and Adam are enjoying swimming and chilling out. Well done team CLEAR Dog Training.

19/08/2024

CLEAR fun at the EKKA 🏆🏆🏆🏆🤩
Head trainer Caroline Strainig and her gorgeous border collies put their training to the test at the Royal Queensland Show (EKKA) on the weekend. She competed in rally obedience and Dances with dogs.
Outstanding results included first and second in masters rally with two perfect scores of 100 out of 100 with Adam and Hope and winning rally novice with baby girl Sundae. Conditions were very distracting so the fact little Sundae stayed focussed won her extra-special cuddles at the end.
The pictures where she is wearing red are rally and the black dances with dogs.
As you can see she and the dogs had a ball.
“I get very nervous but have great fun at the same time,” Caroline said. ❤️🤩
All photos Ingrid Matschke🤩🤩

01/07/2024

Well done team CLEAR!🙌🙌🏆
Head trainer Caroline Strainig put her training to the test once again in the competition ring on the weekend and came away with lots of happy achievements.
Caroline competed in the state obedience championships and state and national Dances with Dogs championships, which were held in Brisbane.
Results included state champion and runner up state champion in masters rally obedience with her border collies, Adam and Hope. Adam’s perfect score of 100 was the first time the judge,visiting from NSW, had ever awarded 100 in masters. It was a very special moment for Caroline as Adam is nearing retirement.
Adam also won state champion in excellent rally. A competitor Caroline had helped train in rally finished second.
Hope also did exceptionally well. In addition to being runner up in masters rally obedience with 99, she was reserve state and reserve national champion in her category of Dances with Dogs. Caroline was particularly chuffed with this as dancing is not her forte. “I don’t have any rhythm,” she joked.
Hope also scored 195 out of 200 in a highly competitive obedience class to finish third.
Adam and Hope are enjoying the wet weather this week for a well earned break, with lots of walking and fun on the agenda, although they adore their training.
Next fun major event will be the EKKA followed by the Border Collie Nationals.

04/06/2024

It’s always great to share good news and this is heartwarming. ❤️❤️
Young Billy the Cavoodle we were helping rehome on behalf of a client has found a wonderful new home.
Thanks go to Ros at Oodles of Paws puppy daycare for helping connect Billy with Margot and new best friend Eddie.
Sometimes rehoming a dog is best for all concerned and this is one such instance.
We will be catching up with him in his new home shortly to make sure all is well and training continues and cannot wait to see this little cutie again. ❤️❤️👍👍🐕‍🦺🐾

26/05/2024

The team at CLEAR Dog Training happy but tired today after a great Pups in the Park demo yesterday. 🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🐕🌟🌟
Hundreds of people were on hand for our obedience demo which included a fun restrained recall race that the crowd loved.
Also lovely catching up with old clients and chatting to umpteen people about all things dog.
Later in the day I also brought puppy Lockie down to say gday and he had a ball, working off lead in main area and then saying hello to people.
This is a picture of him with me and also playing with some of his new friends.
Special thanks to friends Chris and Sharon for helping with my demo. Also congratulations to the organisers of the event. 🙏🙏😘🐕🐕

24/05/2024

It’s on again - don’t miss out. 🌟
Join CLEAR Dog Training head trainer Caroline Strainig at Pups in the Park this Sunday for a free ‘top training tips’ session. 🐕🐕🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺
Caroline will be doing the obedience session at 10.45am at this community event, which will be held at Elanora Park Wynnum.
Come along with your dog and join in all the fun and games between 10 and 3. 😊👍
Caroline will be there most of the day so say hi if you see her in her blue Clear Dog Training shirt. She will also be handing out discount vouchers for a special Pups in the Park training offer, so make sure you ask her about that if you are interested in training.
And she’s always happy to chat about anything dog related. 😊😊

https://www.baysidecommunityfund.org.au/pupsschedule/

21/05/2024

We all love our vets and they do fantastic work but we couldn’t help chuckling at this reel a client shared with us. 🤣🤣🐕‍🦺🐕❤️

16/05/2024

Are you staying warm and dry?
Head trainer Caroline Strainig’s border collie Hope enjoying a rainy day cuddle on lounge. ❤️😍

10/05/2024

Why you should train at home - first ❤️😊
Susan Garrett is one of our favourite international dog trainers. Put simply, she is brilliant.
This is one of our favourite podcasts in which she explains why your home is the best place to learn, in peace and quiet without distractions. This is just one of many reasons why a home visit from Clear Dog Training is so effective.

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