It's Not About The Dog

18/11/2025

This gorgeous lad has his second home visit today.
Worked on stand and stays for vet checks and grooming, a little long lead and recalls.
This lad is a real observer and takes his time.
End of his session he did a little exploring in the court yard.

15/11/2025

Fell in love with these 2 sweet boys today.
White Jack Russell has big emotions.
Both give very clear signals on their emotional state.
Behaviour challenges : barking and reactivity.
First session today they were awesome willing and eager to learn.
Today we worked together on requests:
Settle
Leave it
Stay
On your bed
Quiet request.
At the end of the session we put them all together while we rolled play person coming to the front door.
95% improvement.
Today was just the start, tomorrow will do a short assessment of them on a walk.
Can’t wait🐾🐾❤️

11/11/2025

Another lovely morning at Currimundi 🐾
When the boy was not doing small swims in the lake he just wanted to chill with me on the rocks soaking up the peace and the sounds of nature around us.
Had a little bush walk on the way back and a bath.
Needed this day🐾🐾

10/11/2025

Having a puppy is hard work but it is also one of the most rewarding kinds of love you will ever experience.
So, to anyone thinking about getting a puppy: be ready for the mess, the patience, the training, and the time it takes. But also, be ready for unconditional love and a little best friend who will change your life forever.
For the new puppy parents, enjoy the journey, avoid putting pressure on yourself to get it right. Take every day as it comes, because I promise you it all comes together.

08/11/2025

Many behaviour issues we see in dogs are not about “bad manners” they are about emotions that have not been understood.
When we focus only on controlling a dog’s behaviour, we risk suppressing vital emotional communication. Barking, growling, whining, and even pulling on the lead are all forms of expression. They tell us what the dog feels and needs in that moment.
By allowing dogs to safely express themselves and responding with empathy and guidance rather than punishment we nurture emotional regulation, resilience, and a stronger bond with them.
Let’s listen more, control less, and help our dogs feel heard.
Dog in image makes it very clear that he is happiest in the front seat of the car.

07/11/2025

Sweet Golden Retriever and I got to hang out with 2 awesome dogs and their awesome humans this morning. Dogs were fantastic with each other and their interactions.
Us humans just watched the interactions letting them just be dogs with no interference from us.
These 3 K9s are truly living their best lives❤️🐾🐾🐾

06/11/2025

This girl has come so far with her confidence when out and about. She now is cruising around relaxed and curious.
Today when I picked her up she will usually greet me with a toy then drop it to be harnessed up.
Not today so I asked her to give and she did a few quick eye blinks, so I went ok and she ran happily to the car with her toy.
Now have I reinforced her behaviour in not giving something up when I asked her. Golly gosh did I let her have full control.
Noooo I just listened to her😜 giving me the toy was not that important at that time, for her it was important to keep it.
All my relationships with all dogs is about listening to them, connection.

05/11/2025

🐾 love this human! 🐾
This awesome human graduated a little while ago, and I will never forget how chuffed she was in her last session, as she absolutely nailed it!
She would say to people, “My dog is awesome I am the one in training with him.” I had never heard a human say that before, and honestly, it still makes my heart melt. ❤️
This family loves their dog to the moon and back not because of the training, but because they truly see him. They let him be the spunky, cheeky little dog he is. His personality shines, they understand K9 lingo, and their connection is something truly special.
At the end of the day, the most beautiful thing a human can do for their dog is simply let them be a dog.
Just love this and it's what keeps me doing what I do.

04/11/2025

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They have a great range and the staff are so friendly.

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04/11/2025

A wonderful morning at Currimundi, quiet beach, cool weather, catch up with an old friend.
My boy had an absolute blast, let him do what he wanted, swim, run, chew branches.
Yes he will always have some physical pain but this old boy has always been good at self pacing himself.
Aches and pains is not meant to take their joy of life away. Life is to be lived and I will manage his pain with meds, red light therapy, anti inflammatory foods and massage.
Even as he ages he still gets to do what makes him happy he just may not do them for as long🐾🐾

04/11/2025

A easy early morning drive to Currimundi, deserted beach, gorgeous cool weather, good company catching up with an old friend and good coffee.
My boy had a blast, yes he will always have some physical pain but life is to be lived and he self manages and goes at his pace. I never stop him If he wants to swim, ride the surf or run he can, I assist him with pain relief when needed.
Later today he will have pain meds and red light therapy and some massage.
Today was very much a needed day
Thank you to the big man upstairs for taking care of me and seeing that the day was stress free with nothing to navigate.

03/11/2025

This little cutie’s human graduated yesterday in the private puppy training program.
This fella did so well, chilling out watching all the activities going on around him while we sat and chatted.
Nice little recalls in the park.
We need to remember pet dogs are not working dogs or AI robots, they are constantly having to navigate all different types of stimuli around them on a daily basis when they are out and about.
This little one and his human were a joy to coach and so lovely to see their connection grow.