Yvonne's Dog & Puppy School Dog Training

24/04/2025

Congratulations to Georgie, Kenzie and Mickey graduated from Puppy Preschool, Thursday 24/4/25

24/04/2025

19/04/2025

Easter is a joyful time filled with family, food, and fun 🐰❤️

For our furry friends, it can be unexpectedly dangerous time. So as tempting as it may be to include your pets in the hunt for Easter eggs, please keep chocolate eggs and other hazards well out of reach 👋

For more information on how you can keep your pets safe this Easter, visit our blog via the link below: https://www.rspcansw.org.au/news-and-updates/keep-pets-safe-from-chocolate-and-other-unfriendly-easter-food/

19/04/2025

Our doggy playgroup had their Easter hat parade and Easter egg hunt on this beautiful morning. If you’d like to join us for next year please send me a message or call me 0416102071. I wish everyone and their four legged companion a very happy Easter

17/04/2025

Meet Snowy 👋
The first thing you might notice about Snowy is her beautiful different coloured eyes! 👀

Just like her eyes, Snowy's unique personality will have you falling in love with her in no time. A little shy at first, don't let this fool you, once she warms up to you she'll never leave your side. She's all about quality time curled up in your lap! 😻❤️

Coming into our care through no fault of her own, gentle-natured Snowy is on the hunt for a loving family who involved her in their lives and help her to really shine and come out of her shell 🥰

A curious and active girl, once Snowy is settled she'll soon be exploring every nook and cranny of her new abode and inserting herself into your daily happenings!

With plenty of scratch posts, cat trees, hiding spots and toys, not to mention chin scratches, this floof will be one contented cat! 😻

Visit her profile online 👉 https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/adopt/search/animaldetails?AnimalId=999748 and start your honourable tail today 🏡

AID: 1493922
In foster care near RSPCA Dakabin

17/04/2025

Ace spent some time yesterday with participants of the Happy Paws Happy Hearts Foundation program! 🐰

He’s hoping to spend his easter break with a new family and couch to lounge on!

Apply to adopt through the website 🐶
https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/adopt/search/animaldetails?AnimalId=1000847

17/04/2025

🐰 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒 — 𝐑𝐒𝐏𝐂𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐍

Please note that 𝐑𝐒𝐏𝐂𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐍 will be 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃 on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. We will be 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 on Easter Saturday as normal. Just a reminder, we’re always closed every Monday and Tuesday.

Even though our doors are closed to the public on some days, rest assured we’ll still have our dedicated team of staff and volunteers on-site every single day making sure all the animals in our care are safe, happy, and well looked after.

📍 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝
The Pound will also be 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃 on Good Friday, but will be 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 for normal business on Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday.

𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐃
Lost or found a pet?
Call RSPCA Lost & Found on 1300 363 736

📞 Need to contact the RSPCA for something else?
Our Contact Centre is available 24/7 on 3426 9999.

Found a healthy stray animal that needs collection?
Call City of Moreton Bay on 3205 0555 and select Option 2.

Found sick or injured stray animals or wildlife?
Please take them to the nearest after-hours vet or call RSPCA Animal Emergency on 1300 264 625.

📸 Note: The image used in this post is AI-generated. The animals featured are indicative only, and we promise – the Easter eggs contain no chocolate! 🐣

Wishing you a safe and joyful Easter from all of us at 𝐑𝐒𝐏𝐂𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐍! 🐇

13/04/2025

Puppy classes held Wednesday afternoons 4.30pm for one hour for 5 weeks at Sandstone Point Vet Clinic, Ningi. Age from 8 - 15 weeks old. Cost $120 or minimum weekly payment of $35 until paid in full. These classes are designed to teach puppies to be calm, well behaved and how to interact with people and dogs. Topics covers biting/mouthing, toilet training, jumping, barking plus lots more and includes hands on training. For more information please call me 0416102071 or send me a message

11/04/2025

𝐑𝐒𝐏𝐂𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐃𝐀𝐘 — 𝟐𝟗𝐓𝐇 𝐌𝐀𝐘 — 𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒

Join us on Thursday 29 May 2025 at Caboolture Baptist Church from 9:00am to 2:30pm for our next People & Pets Community Day!

Free pet health support for approved concession card holders (CRN required):
✔️ Vet health check (per booking)
✔️ Dog vaccinations (per booking)
✔️ Microchipping & ID tags
✔️ Flea & worming products (thanks to Elanco)
✔️ Pet care essentials – food, collars, leads & more
✔️ Grooming, behaviour & training info
✔️ Positive pet ownership advice

❗ Please note: Due to a nationwide shortage, cat vaccinations are currently unavailable. Desexing appointments available after consultation.

🔹 Bookings are for new clients only and limited to 2 pets per person.
🔹 Pets must be on a lead or in a carrier – we can assist if needed.

📩 Questions or have more than 2 pets? Email us at [email protected].

🎟️ Bookings are essential – don’t miss out on this pawsome day!

Moreton Bay — RSPCA Community Day — Caboolture Baptist Church — Thursday 29th May, HURRY only 20 spots available. Make your FREE booking here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/moreton-bay-rspca-community-day-caboolture-baptist-churc-tickets-1104192703099?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/04/2025

It’s that time of the week!

Congratulations to everyone welcoming new family members 💞

If you have adopted from us and would like to share an update, please message the page or email the shelter 🐶🐱🦜

03/04/2025

Congratulations to Druze, Suki and Teddy graduated from Puppy Preschool Wednesday 2/4/2025

01/04/2025

31/03/2025

5 Things Your Dog Wishes You (and "Balanced" Trainers) Actually Understood

1. That “Guilty” Look Isn’t Guilt

Your dog isn’t feeling guilty about raiding the trash, they’re just reacting to your body language. Research by Dr. Alexandra Horowitz revealed that dogs display these so-called “guilty looks” in response to human cues like scolding, not because they’re remorseful. Dogs who didn’t even misbehave showed these expressions most when humans mistakenly assumed they had done something wrong. Understanding this prevents unfair blame, keeping trust strong.

2. Dogs Don’t Love Hugs (Usually)

Humans see hugs as affectionate; dogs often see them as restraint. Studies show around 80% of dogs exhibit stress signals like lip-licking, turning away, or showing the whites of their eyes, during hugs. Hugging restricts a dog’s natural instinct to move freely and escape perceived threats. Instead, your dog appreciates gentle pets or simply staying close. Respect their comfort, and they’ll trust you even more.

3. Sniffing Is a Dog’s Social Media

A dog’s nose is their window to the world. With over 200 million scent receptors (compared to our mere 6 million), sniffing provides dogs essential mental stimulation. Letting your dog sniff freely reduces stress, promotes relaxation, and even improves optimism according to recent studies. It’s not wasting time, it’s vital enrichment that boosts your dog’s overall happiness and well-being.

4. Punishment Hurts More Than It Helps

Science consistently shows punishment-based training methods like yelling or leash corrections significantly elevate stress levels and erode trust between you and your dog. Dogs trained this way often display anxiety and reduced learning efficiency. Positive reinforcement and neuro affirming approaches, using rewards, praise, and play while considering the dogs emotional state, is shown to achieve better long-term results, strengthening your bond without the harmful side-effects of stress or fear. Kindness doesn’t just FEEL good; it’s effective dog training.

5. Your Dog Experiences the World Differently

Dogs don’t rely on language or vision the way humans do; their worlds revolve around scent and motion to a greater extent than ours. They excel at interpreting your body language and emotional tone. A dog’s vision is specialized for detecting movement, while their powerful noses decode scents we can’t even imagine. Knowing this helps you communicate better, recognizing when your dog might be distracted by something important you simply can’t perceive. Words matter less to your dog than gestures, scents, and actions.

Knowing these scientifically-backed truths about guilt, hugs, sniffing, punishment, and perception, will help you interact with greater empathy and effectiveness. Dogs don’t speak human, but they’re always telling us what they need. When you listen, you’ll see just how much closer you can become.

Sources and more info:

• How to Transform Your Walks By Understanding Your Dog’s Nose: https://youtu.be/MfFlhcnFOcs

• How Dogs Perceive the World: https://youtu.be/F8mJet68AFk

• What Really Prompts the Dog’s “Guilty Look”: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090611065839.htm

• Dogs Don’t Like Being Hugged: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/202405/new-research-confirms-dogs-really-dont-like-being-hugged

• Importance of Dog Sniffing: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/is-sniffing-a-dog-s-version-of-social-media/

• Training Methods and Dog Welfare: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/12/201217095536.htm

Follow to join the Dog Training Revolution 🙌 more sources and info at zakgeorge.com

30/03/2025

Happy Sunday ☀️

What a fantastic week! Best wishes to all the new family members 🐶🐱

If you have adopted from us and have an update to share, we’d love to hear from you! Just send us a message or email the shelter directly 🥰

28/03/2025

Join one last lap - Million Paws Walk 🐾

24/03/2025

Next puppy class held at Sandstone Point Vet Clinic will be Thursday 27/3 4.30pm for 5 weeks. Cost $120 or minimum weekly payment of $35 until paid in full. We do hands on training, teaching puppies calm, well mannered behaviour and how to interact with people and dogs, plus talks on toilet training, jumping, biting/mouthing plus lots more. There is still a couple of spots left. These classes are suitable for puppies aged 8 - 15 weeks old. If interested or would like more information please send me a message or call 0416102071