It's Not About The Dog

30/11/2025

🐾 Bark Out! K9 Socials Are Back! 🐾

K9 Social sessions will start up again on Saturday, 13th December, and will run every Saturday morning.

Time: 8:00am
Venue: Hemmant private venue
Cost: $30 per session

Sessions are kept small to ensure a safe, controlled environment where your K9 buddy can continue building their social skills. These mornings are also a great opportunity for humans to become more fluent in K9 Lingo and practice off lead response skills with confidence.

Bookings are essential and must be made via text message.
I look forward to seeing you and your K9 friends there!

30/11/2025

What a cutie🐾❤️
This gorgeous and very sweet 8 week old Staffie boy was my demo pup in puppy orientation today.
Already switched on and ready to learn.
Looking forward to seeing his progress over the next few weeks.

29/11/2025

Take 5 with a cuppa and have a read.
What’s your thoughts on CBD oil?
I personally am a fan of it though we must always keep in mind just like humans every dog is an individual and can react differently.

Dog Aging Project Peer-Reviewed Study - “Dogs with consistent CBD💧 use showed a decline in the intensity of aggressive behaviors over time compared to a more steady trend among non-use dogs. […] The decline in the intensity of aggressive behaviors suggests the potential use of CBD in dog training. Further studies are needed to advance our understanding of this novel supplement at the mechanistic, clinical, and population levels.”

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26/11/2025

As much as many humans love showering our dogs with affection, constant patting or attention can have downsides. While most dogs enjoy being petted, not all are comfortable with it all the time. Just like us, dogs can get overstimulated, and constant touching can make them anxious or agitated. They may retreat, show signs of stress, or even snap if they feel overwhelmed.
Dogs also need personal space to relax and be independent.
Not all dogs like being touched in the same areas, and subtle cues like turning their head, licking their lips, or stiffening up are signs they need a break. Constant attention can also disrupt their rest, especially for puppies or older dogs, leaving them tired or cranky.
It’s all about balance! Show your dog love by respecting their boundaries and allow them the space they need to recharge.
Pay attention to their body language, and if they show signs of discomfort, it’s important to stop. This way, you can ensure a positive experience for both you and your K9 buddy. 🐾

26/11/2025

A awesome past client just sent me this so I am sharing.
I have always said Sharibg my food is bonding🐾😊

26/11/2025

Check out new post!
This one's a freebie😜

How to decode one of your dog’s most misunderstood signals

26/11/2025

Spent a few slow, peaceful days at our newly found hideaway Green Farm in Koonorigan.
Nothing but birdsongs, soft rain when it came, and the beauty of the bush all around.
Total calmness, good company, good food, a good book and my sidekick by my side not feeling the best, but soaking up the fresh air and sunshine.
No hands on with clients for another few days as my boy is unwell.

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.