AllDogs Behaviour & Training

31/12/2023

A lovely moment to finish the year. I visited this beautiful girl a few weeks ago to help her overcome her fear of cars/travelling. She had previously had a vet check to rule out pain in her hips/legs. Her owners did the work and here is Holly jumping into the car voluntarily. No fear, no force, no threat - just a dog who has learnt that there is nothing to be concerned about!
Happy New Year everyone.

28/10/2023

This handsome boy is Buddy. He is only a baby right now, but in a short time he will be a BIG boy. His owners wanted some advice about basic training as well as setting him up for success as an adult!

13/10/2023

Canberra is so lucky to have Jess from The Zen Den Dog Training!

19/09/2023

This happy and very handsome guy is Milo. Milo’s people wanted some help with basic obedience - Milo is quite strong on lead and can be excitable at times because he wants ALL the pats from ALL the people! A lovely example of the Golden Retriever breed.

28/08/2023

This little cutie is Theo. Theo hasn’t quite got the hang of toileting outside. With toileting issues it’s vitally important to get a thorough vet check first to make sure there is no UTI or other medical problem to deal with. Once a clean bill of health is achieved then we change a few things up around the home with a new approach to the problem and he should be heading in the right direction in no time.

25/08/2023

Leo is sitting comfortably (and he is quite the character).
Leo and his owner are starting out on their journey to becoming an accredited MindDog.

24/08/2023

AllDogs has been quiet for a little while due to injury!
However on Wednesday one of our friends gained a significant milestone!
Darling Blu is now an accredited MindDog!
Blu and his handler worked extremely hard over the last 12 months to become a fully qualified assistance dog. He now has the same ‘rights’ as a Guide Dog. Blu travels by foot, car, bus and light rail and is a very good boy.
Congratulations Blu - you are a champion!

06/07/2023

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22/06/2023

This little face belongs to Nami who arrived in Canberra 3 weeks ago. Nami is adjusting to her new home and is learning her new routine and getting to know her new family. Nami is a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

30/05/2023

Morning!

30/05/2023

This darling lad is Freddie. He has been busy overcoming some serious health problems over the last 6 months and still has some treatment in front of him. For this reason we are keeping things super simple and just looking to make life more enjoyable for him. His people are doing an amazing job by working out safe, yet easy ways to manage his issues without compromising his health.

06/05/2023

These utter delights are Poppy and Oliver. They have adapted well to apartment living and enjoy great views on a daily basis. Poppy likes to alert bark to noises in the building at times and Oliver likes to bark at the passing traffic. Their dedicated owner has started a brilliant desensitisation program to combat this!
Also - Poppy has eyelashes to die for!

28/03/2023

Just when you think you’ve seen all the levels of cuteness- along comes Wolfie. Wolfie is a Schnauzer x Chihuahua who is around 20 weeks old. His owner needed some help with biting/mouthing as well as some basic training. Wolfie picked things up very quickly!

22/03/2023

A little update on Sumo. AllDogs has been visiting Sumo on the days when his family is away to help break up his ‘lonely’ time. A short walk, a quick ball game and some snuggle time helps to tide him over until his family gets home.

10/03/2023

This lovely scruffer is Reggie. As a terrier, he is naturally’busy’, and when he is excited he enjoys barking and mouthing his human owners. We talked about redirecting that excitement, giving him some activities to do to fulfil his ’busy’ needs and some basic training exercises to combat the problems.

18/02/2023

Head tilt champion George is a Fox Terrier. George is a busy and extremely sweet lad who has some problems when out walking. He is super excited and has some reactivity on lead as well as putting lots of efffort into pulling hard and ignoring his owners.
With some changes to handling techniques, a steady stream of reinforcement for good behaviours along with some enrichment ideas to put his busy brain to work, George made great progress in his first session!

18/02/2023

It’s been a busy week at AllDogs. This little guy is Sumo. He is a lovely French Bulldog who has had a pretty rough start to life. He is struggling with lots of issues - but after having some very painful teeth removed things are really looking up for him. Sumo was really worried about meeting new people but with the help of the amazing Jess from Abcdog and an extremely committed owner, Sumo is showing us that he can make new friends and is quite willing to accept some gentle head scratches! Baby steps are so important!

13/02/2023

This lovely girl is Zelda. She might look like a terrier - but she is a 45kg Wolfie mix. Zelda is very strong on lead and can be reactive to other dogs. But with some equipment adjustments, some defensive handling techniques and some changes to basic training - Zelda and her family will be able to enjoy family walks again!

07/02/2023

The first consult of the week is Daisy. (Those eyes!)
Daisy is adored by her family and they have redesigned their house to make safe spaces for her. Daisy is friendly to some dogs but not to others. We talked a lot about building her confidence in everyday situations, building engagement and looking for opportunities for her to meet other friendly dogs in controlled situations.

25/01/2023

A couple of lovely consults this week.
Firstly - Isla. Labrador x Ridgeback who is settling into her new home beautifully. She is calm and friendly but does have some problems with seeing other dogs. A beautiful girl who needs the magic ingredient of ‘time’.
Then - Chi. A lovely girl, who at 7 years of age has had a pretty colourful life. She needs some help when around other dogs.
Both are owned by very committed owners who just want the best for their lovely companions.

26/12/2022

01/12/2022

Gus and his new best friend Zoe. Walking together beautifully on a lovely Summer day.

01/12/2022

Arlo and his person on a walk and train session. A lot of things in the environment trigger Arlo which makes it hard for him to relax. Here he is a little tense, but the lead remains loose and he looks to his owner for guidance.

01/12/2022

Walking and training with Darcie and Bobbie. If both dogs have solid basics it makes walking them together a breeze!

01/12/2022

This sweet lady is Poppy who is a recent addition to the AllDogs walk and train program. Poppy experiences some mild reactivity to other dogs and she is coming along beautifully.

24/09/2022

Spring is in the air and the lovely Daisy recommends stopping to smell the flowers from time to time!

08/09/2022

This lovely teenager is Ely (short for Elywort). Ely is a stunning young Red and White Setter who is enjoying 5 days a week of walk and train due to his owner having a short term injury which doesn’t allow for walking!
Ely is VERY interested in birds. Each time we see a bird, we have a conversation about it, and Ely redirects his attention and is happy to move on. I cannot tell you how much I adore this boy!

14/08/2022

This lovely girl is Umi. Umi is an extremely well trained and much loved companion to her family. Umi had a tough start to life and missed out on vital early socialisation opportunities to meet a variety of different people and consequently Umi can be very bothered by people she doesn’t know - especially in her home. Umi’s family wanted to see if Umi was able to increase her very small circle of friends and allow a stranger into her life and into her home. Her family are doing this to plan ahead for potential emergencies so that Umi can be left safely in the care of someone she knows and trusts.
AllDogsBT is very happy to say that friendship with Umi is proceeding well. After 6 weeks, taking things at Umi’s pace, she will allow harnessing, lead attachment, follow cues (to display some of the many behaviours she knows), leave her family to go for a walk and even tolerate some pats/scratches. Next step in this journey is for Umi is to accept a stranger arriving when she is at home alone! Watch this space!
AllDogsBT Walk & Train program is not just about walking and training. It can be tailored to meet the individual needs of any dog.

17/07/2022

This gentle giant is Billie. Billie is an Irish Wolfhound who is adored by her family (& AllDogsBT) but recently Billie has started to become a little reactive to other dogs when out walking. With some simple and easy to implement exercises, Billie is learning other behaviours instead of reacting!

06/07/2022

This young man is Winston. He is a great little family dog, but has managed to race out the front door on a couple of occasions which has caused some stress for his family. Winston is now mastering the art of waiting calmly away from the front door when people are coming and going!