Every Dog - Dog Training and Behaviour Consulting

Every Dog - Dog Training and Behaviour Consulting Dog behaviour experts offering classes & in home training for reactive, aggressive, and anxious dogs

04/11/2025

Meet Poppy! She joined her new family two weeks ago and is quickly settling in! There’s just one little skill she needs help working through… When Poppy sees another dog on her walk, she’ll bark continuously until it’s out of sight. This is a very normal response for a dog who is feeling unsure or a little overwhelmed, especially in a new environment.

During Poppy’s private lesson, we focused on teaching her what to do instead of barking when she sees another dog. Our goal is for Poppy to calmly notice the other dog or look back to her owner for guidance. By rewarding these positive choices, we build confidence and help those calm behaviours become her new go to response.

Poppy’s backyard is quite short and narrow, which meant that initially she spotted Soda before we were able to create enough distance for her to stay calm, which led to some barking that you can see at the beginning of the video. Since we do not want her rehearsing that behaviour, we adjusted the environment to better support Poppy. We put Soda away and focused on building Poppy’s confidence, engagement with her owner, and alternative skills first.

Once Poppy was settled, focused, and ready to learn, we reintroduced Soda gradually at a distance Poppy could comfortably handle without barking. This allowed her to practice her new skills successfully! We started with Soda in a drop stay, and then gradually made things more challenging e.g. soda standing, moving around, and later introducing a new dog to the mix, Queenie. Poppy and Queenie finished the session by choosing to relax together in the garden! Huge win!

Poppy did such a brilliant job and we can’t wait to continue watching her confidence grow!!

If your dog finds other dogs on walks a little overwhelming and you’d like some support, our Private Lessons are a great start:
Learn more here: https://everydog.com.au/consultations/

Level 3 today was at Kangaroo Bay, we even got to explore the local market. The doggies and their owners handled it perf...
01/11/2025

Level 3 today was at Kangaroo Bay, we even got to explore the local market. The doggies and their owners handled it perfectly!

31/10/2025

You open your front door and this clown is staring back at you… Do you give treats or run for your life? 🤡🎃 Trick or Trick! Happy Halloween! 🐾

Check out handsome Whiskey, who had a Pet Tutor session with Kylie today! He showed off his beautiful loose leash walkin...
31/10/2025

Check out handsome Whiskey, who had a Pet Tutor session with Kylie today! He showed off his beautiful loose leash walking and recall skills. It’s wonderful to see all that training paying off.

Getting busy as we head into the Christmas period? Now’s the perfect time to book a Pet Tutor session! Kylie comes to your home and takes your dog out for a one on one training session while you’re busy at work, giving you peace of mind and your dog something fun and enriching to do during the day!

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Meet Sir Darcy, he’s a 5 month old Tenterfield Terrier full of energy, curiosity, and puppy mischief! The playpen was su...
30/10/2025

Meet Sir Darcy, he’s a 5 month old Tenterfield Terrier full of energy, curiosity, and puppy mischief! The playpen was supposed to be his… but his 18 year old cat sister had other plans. She’s claimed it as her peaceful retirement retreat… The only safe spot in the house where she can get some peace and quiet away from puppy zoomies 😅

Can you guess what three behaviours Darcy’s been working on?
Hint: they’re some of our most common puppy home visit requests!

24/10/2025

Bucket Game Series — Week 2!

Last week, we kicked off our brand new video series and introduced you to The Bucket Game! We focused on building the foundation and teaching our dogs that looking at the bucket means snacks comes from the bucket.

This week, we’re moving our bucket skills to the next stage! In the video below, you’ll see Soda demonstrating how we start to build duration and gently introduce tiny distractions.

Our goal is for your dog to keep their focus on the bucket, even when you add small movements like wiggling your fingers, shifting your weight, or making a slight movement.

If your dog stays focused, mark and reward! Over time, you can gradually increase the challenge by adding a little more movement, for instance, swinging your arm or tapping the floor. If your dog looks away, moves away from the bucket, or loses focus, that’s totally fine! Just lower your criteria, make it easier, and set them up for success again.

Remember, these distractions should stay small. We’re not trying to throw our dogs off, we’re helping them build calm focus and confidence.

Give it a go at home this week! Keep your sessions short, positive, and fun. And don’t forget to reward that bucket focus! 🐶

17/10/2025

Remember last week when I posted that photo of Soda holding a bucket and asked you all to guess what our new series was about? Well… nobody guessed it! Welcome to week one of our brand new video series, all about The Bucket Game!

The Bucket Game, originally developed by Chirag Patel, is designed to give dogs a clear way to communicate comfort and choice, especially during things like grooming, nail trims, vet checks, or anything that might make them a little uncomfortable.

It’s a gentle, consent-based training exercise that helps dogs understand they have control over what happens to them. The idea is simple: we use a bucket (or any obvious container, mugs work well!) as a communication tool. The bucket holds treats, and it becomes the dog’s focus point.

Eventually, the game is:

✅ When the dog looks at the bucket, that means “I’m okay, you can keep going.”

❌When the dog looks away or moves away, that means “I need a break.”

Since this is only week one, we’re keeping things nice and simple! This week’s focus is all about building the foundation and teaching your dog that looking at the bucket is what makes the food happen!

Depending on your dog, and if they’re the kind who can’t help themselves around food, you may need to start with the bucket out of reach. If not, you can place it on the ground in front of them, like I did with Soda. Either option works perfectly, just choose what sets your dog up for the best success!

That’s it for week one! This week’s all about teaching your dog that calmly looking at the bucket = a treat from the bucket. Keep it simple, keep sessions short and fun. Try practicing a few times throughout the week to really help your dog understand the game. Let me know in the comments if you give it a go - I’d love to hear how your dog does!

14/10/2025

Check out Ingrid and Gossamer having a great time at the last Trick Dog trial!

Trick training is a fantastic way to have fun and build a strong relationship with your dog. The behaviours taught in trick training can also be useful in everyday life.

Ingrid will be teaching another Introduction to Trick Training course soon!
In this 5 week course, you’ll choose 6 tricks to begin teaching your dog, learn how to cue tricks without having food on you, and discover what’s needed to take your tricks to a trial level. Most importantly, you and your dog will have loads of fun learning new things together!

Want to join in on the trick training fun? Jump in and book your spot here:

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11/10/2025

🎓Graduation Time! 🎓

Here’s a look at our Obedience & Life Skills Level 1 graduates taking on their Week 6 test last night. They absolutely smashed it!

Ralphie, Jaffa, and Buffy all passed with flying colours, even making it look easy. You have all come such a long way over the past 6 weeks! 🥰

If you’d love to have this much fun with your dog teaching them some practical life skills, you can join our next class here:
https://everydog.com.au/classes/obedience-life-skills-level-1/

09/10/2025

Now is the time folks! It’s reactive dog walking weather.

‼️ Watch this space! ‼️Our new mini video series is on the way… and Soda’s dropping a pretty big hint!Any guesses on wha...
07/10/2025

‼️ Watch this space! ‼️

Our new mini video series is on the way… and Soda’s dropping a pretty big hint!

Any guesses on what we’ll be teaching? Get ready to follow along at home as we guide you through each step in our new interactive mini-series! Stay tuned!

06/10/2025

Training Should Always Be Fun! 🎾 🐶

When it comes to training, one of the biggest secrets to success is keeping the sessions short and fun for both you and your dog!

In the video below, you’ll see Jaffa and his friends during his private lesson at the beach. We were working on his recalls, but rather than making it all about repetition, we broke up his training with plenty of playtime alongside his doggy friends. You’ll notice how much fun the group is having; and that’s exactly the point!

Why incorporate play into training?

✅ It gives your dog a mental and physical break.

✅ It strengthens your bond and makes training something they want to and enjoy doing.

✅ Play itself can even be used as a reinforcer. If your dog loves to chase, tug, or play, you can use that as a reward.

Training doesn’t have to feel like a chore. By mixing in games and play, you’ll not only improve your dog’s skills but also build a stronger, happier relationship together.

Remember: keep training sessions short, fun, and positive. That way your dog will always look forward to learning with you!

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