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We offer in vet puppy classes and online short dog training courses. We are the only QLD Stockist for Blackhound Australia and MIMsafe dog travel gear.
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Crash tested car travel crates and gates to keep your best friend safe in the car.

16/11/2024

A reminder have a Variocage Double XXL in stock. Brand new, already put together, never had a dog in it. Full warranty applies. PM for details.

05/11/2024

One of our happy clients recently purchased a Variocage Double Small and roll mat and is fitted into a RAV4.

Looks great with the draws. Glad you love it Mel!

If you would like more information about a Variocage send us a message or call 0425 265 165. We currently have a Double XXL brand new in stock and already put together!

03/11/2024

In stock NOW! Brand new Variocage Double XXL! Plus we have put it together!

Saving over $300 on shipping and assembly changes as we have done all the hard work for you.

Suits many SUV's , 4 x 4, wagons including Forester, Outback RAV 4, MUX, Prado etc

Depth 810 - 1030 mm

Width 1060 mm

Height 715 mm

Message us for more information.

19/06/2024

Looking for something to do this weekend? Forget footy State of Origin, it's flyball State of Origin!

Come and check out the dog sport of Flyball racing. The biggest competition of the year in Queensland is happening at Ipswich showground. Cheer on the Queenslanders against teams from NSW.

If you've never seen Flyball Racing, it's drag racing for dogs so come and check it out THIS WEEKEND!

Open to all breeds and sizes, Flyball Racing is the loudest, fastest and most fun you can have with your dog.

Over two big days, dogs of all speeds and sizes will be going head to head, culminating in the Showdown at 2pm on Sunday afternoon to determine the winner and ultimate bragging rights!

Entry is just a gold coin donation to Wounded Heroes Australia.

🐾 FREE face painting (9am-2pm daily)
🐾 Meet Chase and Skye from Paw Patrol
🐾 River 94.9 Pet Mince Direct River Rover (Sunday)
🐾 Food vans
🐾 Market stalls
🐾 Giveaways
🐾 Chance to win $1,500*

📍 Ipswich Events Centre, Ipswich Showgrounds, 81 Warwick Rd, Ipswich
🏁 Racing starts at 8:30am each day

* ticket with every merchandise purchase to be placed in the draw after midday Sunday with prizes drawn following the Origin Showdown from 2pm. You must be present to win.

10/06/2024

Ever wanted to check out Nosework for dogs? I have been learning this new fun sport and it is great to see your dog think use their sniffer!

It is great for older dogs or dogs who may not be keen on interacting with dogs.

Learning at home via an online course is easy and convenient. So you then just set up practice sessions and away you go.

Our first 6 week ONLINE beginner class will be starting soon.

Covering the core values and foundation skills needed to make a great nosework team. Cost $195

Ideal for remote teams.

Enquiries: https://forms.gle/jav65vKNcnXDqyaM7

09/06/2024

We are checking out the Nosework 1 trial today Caloundra. Seeing lots of great set ups with Variocages and Variogates. Lots of safe and comfortable dogs waiting their turn to sniff out some fun.

If you have been thinking about a Variocage for your dogs checkout our website or shoot me a message.

23/05/2024

Here is a fabulous post from ABC Dogs NZ the 3 second rule for dog greetings.

10/05/2024

A nice little training tip for loose lead walking. 🙌🩷

07/05/2024

Now is the perfect time to start working on this for next summer!

ATTENTION GOLD COAST DOG LOVERS

🛑 Stop the Chase! Join our Un-Chase! Snakes! Workshop and keep your dog safe from slithering encounters! 🐍

Teach your dog to avoid snakes using positive reinforcement!

📆Saturday 1 June 2024
⏰ 9 am until 12 noon
📍Mudgeeraba, QLD

Are you concerned about your dog’s safety with snake encounters at home or during hikes or outdoor adventures? We've got the solution for you!

Attend our Un-Chase! Snakes! 🐍Workshop and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to keep your beloved dog out of harm's way.

✅Learn effective positive reinforcement training techniques to teach your dog to avoid snakes.

✅Obtain essential safety tips to prevent snake encounters and handle them if necessary.

✅12-month access to video tutorials and support from Un-Chase! Creator Alexis Davison, after the workshop.

✅Connect with like-minded pet owners and share experiences to create a supportive community.

🔔Limited spots are available, so don't miss out on this crucial workshop to protect your canine companion. Reserve your spot now! Send us a message or comment below for further information.

23/04/2024

Love this from Tate's..... training is not about obedience.

It's about finding what works for the dog to WANT to do what we want them to...like recalls and sit etc. It's about finding their currency and using it to help shape and train the behaviours you want.

Just like you and I have different currencies that motivate us... so do our dogs!

A dog’s inability or unwillingness to come when called or just follow basic obedience instructions for the owner is often impacted by a “lack of currency”.

If we aren’t seeing the desired attitude or engagement from one of our dogs, instead of working on obedience drills we will often strip it back to basics and try to work on the dogs reward system.

Why would a dog want to be obedient for us if we don’t have anything of value to them? Because “they should” do as they’re told? Nope.

If you want a reliable recall, reliable obedience and a dog that is more engaged with you than other people, dogs or animals, understanding their ‘currency’ is key.

If your dog lacks obedience here are a few things you might want to consider:
* Are you giving them treats and toys for mediocre behaviour? Save the rewards for the important stuff!
* Do you spend time testing out what rewards they like? Kibble versus last night’s steak leftovers. Frisbee versus ball. Tug versus fetch.
* Do you ever spend time playing games or getting your dog to just look at you, or follow you around the house or yard for treats and toys?
* Are you dynamic and exciting in the way you deliver your rewards?

19/04/2024

We have Unchase!® workshops coming to the Gold Coast again on Saturday 1st June with the awesome Alexis from Unchase!®

If your dog chases ... then we can help. We even have an Unchase!® snakes workshop.

📣 Attention Gold Coast dog lovers! Ready to transform your dog's chase habits? Join us in Mudgeeraba!

Alexis Davison, the innovator behind Un-Chase!®, is excited to lead our upcoming workshops on the Gold Coast.

Whether your furry friend can't resist chasing your cat, kangaroos, cars, cyclists, or you're worried about snake encounters, we've got the perfect session tailored for you.🦘🚲🐓

Dive into our Un-Chase! workshop for general chasing behaviours or specialise with our Un-Chase! Snakes! session 🐍. Each workshop is designed to equip you with the techniques to teach your dog to stop unwanted chasing safely and effectively using positive reinforcement.

🐶 Eager to learn more or secure your spot? Drop us a comment or send a direct message today. Let's keep dogs and other animals safe together! 🐾

31/03/2024

Need help with teaching your dog a good reliable recall?

📢 Tired of yelling your dog's name in vain? Join our 30-Day Recall Challenge! 🎯

✅ Daily bite-sized training videos all focused on teaching a fabulous recall.
✅ Interactive challenges to keep you and your dog motivated.
✅ Expert tips and advice to troubleshoot any challenges along the way.

See amazing results! Our positive reinforcement training is FUN for you and your dog! Enjoy your dog's recall and strengthen your bond. ❤️

Ready to get started? We'll be announcing the launch date soon, so stay tuned!

Want early access? Comment Paws Up, and we'll message you as soon as registration opens!

24/01/2024

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Are you shocked to learn that our first move as dog trainers usually isn't to train the dog!? 😱😂

When we're presented with a problem, we consult our training "baskets" while devising our plan. Often we use bits and pieces from multiple baskets!

🐕1. Management. Sometimes your pup isn't developmentally ready to handle certain situations. Sometimes the human has unrealistic expectations of what dogs should be asked to endure. Management often looks like baby gates. Picking up the floor. Avoiding certain situations. Sometimes management steps are put in place as a temporary measure until your dog gets older and wiser or until you've worked on fixing some emotional upset. Sometimes, management is permanent.

🐕2. Normalization. Lots of stuff dogs do is just normal doggy stuff that we shouldn't expect them to eliminate from their lives entirely. We want you to know how your dog works and thinks. We want you to understand that, as in any healthy relationship, there has to be some amount of compromise. And most of all, we want you to know that we get it! You're not alone.

🐕3. Exercise & Enrichment. Sometimes, the unwanted behaviors we come across are due to insufficient physical and mental outlets. Bored dogs find ways to entertain themselves... usually by doing stuff that humans don't approve of. Unspent energy can lead to anxious, neurotic behavior. Our goal is to provide acceptable outlets to meet your dog's individual needs, so that he doesn't feel like he has to gnaw on your furniture anymore. Some examples of exercise and enrichment include providing more bones, toys, and playtime. Sometimes it's getting your pup out to sniff, scheduling play dates, or going for runs. Exercise and enrichment makes your dog's life rich, happy, and fulfilling... who doesn't want that for their pup!?

🐕4. Training. If we see that all of the other training "baskets" have been met, THEN we turn to training! We might teach new behaviors to replace their current undesirable behaviors. We might work on changing their emotions towards certain events or objects. Our specific training plans vary from case to case, but our goal is to teach the dog to behave or feel differently. We're always aiming for a happy human AND a happy dog.

02/01/2024

Please see the post below from Nicola from Puppy Class. She is looking for Canine Fitness Clients interested in participating in FREE fitness sessions to help her complete her qualifications as a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer.

If you would like to apply please complete the application in the link.

If you could imagine the perfect racing dog with speed, excellent turns on the box and adaptability to run in several positions, Clancy would be that dog.

11/12/2023

Online snake avoidance training with Alexis from Unchase! starts in early jan.

📢 Only 2 spots left in our next Live Online Un-Chase! Snakes Course commencing on Monday, 15 January 2024.

✅ Learn effective positive reinforcement training techniques to teach your dog to avoid snakes.
✅ Obtain essential safety tips to prevent snake encounters and how to handle them if necessary.
✅ Connect with like-minded pet owners and share experiences to create a supportive community.

A small class of six dogs will ensure individual attention to support your dog's training during the course; however, multiple family/household members can attend the group classes.

You will receive live coaching and video feedback from Alexis Davison, creator of Un-Chase! and have access to the online course and ongoing discussion and support for 12 months.

You will have access to online recorded content and handouts, which will be released weekly. There are 5 live online group classes held via Zoom on a Monday evening at 7 pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time. Group classes commence Monday, 22 January and run for 5 consecutive weeks. The group classes are 1 hr.

🐍 Cost AUD $350 includes GST for the 5-week online guided course, 5 group classes and 12 months of access and support. Registration link in the comments.

11/11/2023

This is so TRUE!

26/10/2023

Want to help teach your dog to avoid snakes?

EDIT: This course is now fully booked. If you missed out and would like to be notified as soon as our next course is open, please email alexis .com or send a DM.

📢 Our next Live Online Un-Chase! Snakes Course commences on Monday, 13 November 2023

✅ Learn effective positive reinforcement training techniques to teach your dog to avoid snakes.
✅ Obtain essential safety tips to prevent snake encounters and how to handle them if necessary.
✅ Connect with like-minded pet owners and share experiences to create a supportive community.

A small class of six dogs will ensure individual attention to support your dog's training during the course; however, multiple family/household members can attend the group classes.

You will receive live coaching and video feedback from Alexis Davison, creator of Un-Chase! and have access to the online course and ongoing discussion and support for 12 months.

You will have access to online recorded content and handouts - released weekly. There are 5 live online group classes held via Zoom, which are on a Monday evening at 7 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time. Group classes commence Monday, 20 November and run for 5 consecutive weeks. The group classes are 1 hr.

🐍🚫 Cost AUD $350 includes GST for the 5-week online guided course, 5 group classes and 12 months of access and support. DM for more information. Registration link in the comments.

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Learning CALM around exciting stuff

Last night we went to a Flyball competition where my own dog "Nudge" is in training. Nudge has high arousal issues and it has been something we are ALWAYS working on. Therefore at flyball, he will lose his sh*t and bark and chase moving dogs. This is not a good trait in a future flyball dog or any dog for that matter. Chasing the other dog is a massive NO NO for obvious reasons. To work on building calm in the flyball environment last night we used the Lickimat Tuff soother, inside an Indoor Keeper, on a mat. The mat and Keeper held me to provide information to Nudge where I want him to be and focus his attention without me needing to say words. The licking action is soothing (and low arousal) to dogs and the whole experience helps build calm, good associations with events around the dog at the time. In this instance flyball. Previously I would use food and reward markers in a similar setup. However, I felt the anticipation of the rewards was just as over-arousing for Nudge and he would still bark and carry-on like a pork chop this was not ideal when learning to be calm. As you will see in the video we managed to get reasonably close to the ring and he was calm, even after he stopped. Meaning his arousal level was DOWN not up. So that's a win. We managed to walk back to camp, past the ring in a calm, polite manner. So we will continue to use this method in various set-ups around exciting things for Nudge. Not just flyball. If you have a dog who chases things we can help! Or even just over excited, the Un-Chase!® training protocols help build calm responses to exciting things If you need help with chasing or you have an excitable dog who you want to teach to be calm in exciting situations we can help. Our next Un-Chase!® workshop is Saturday 26th November at 9am. I will place a link in the comments.#goldcoastdogs #dogsofthegoldcoast #unchase #lickimat

Last weekend we had a flyball competition in Brisbane. My own dog "Nudge" is not ready to compete yet, so we attended to get some valuable training in the ring time. However, when not training in the ring we can do LOTS of training using just the environment. A flyball comp is a hyped UP environment for dogs! Nudge is a VERY easily aroused dog, he gets excited and OTT at the slightest thing and he will chase the other dogs who are running. Therefore, a lot of our training is about building calmness in lots of environments. Because if he is not calm, he can not think. If he can not think, he can not learn! Here we are at the comp building calmness next to the busy flyball ring with loads of movement and noise for Nudge to deal with. He is learning to look at the distractions and movement and remain calm and look back to me...... rather than get excited and chase! He did pretty well and I was happy with the distance we managed to get from the ring. Our goal is to get closer to the ring gradually and he remaining calm. I think he could be a little more relaxed than he is in this video so we have more work to do. But all dog training is a work in progress! The second part of the video is Nicola and her young Koolie "Opal". Opal is in training for flyball as well. She is doing the same exercises as prevention to chasing. Being a working breed, they are VERY prone to chasing behaviours so Nicola is putting a lot of work into preventing this from becoming a habit, especially in the flyball environment. If you have a dog who chases, whether it be cars, bicycles, dogs, small animals or anything that moves really.... we can help with that! Our next Un-Chase!® adult dog workshop is Saturday 9th July at 9am and registrations are open now. See link below for more information https://goldcoastpetbutler.com.au/un-chase-%C2%AE-classes

We did a bit of videoing in last nights puppy class. Let's just say it doesn't always go to plan.... and when it doesn't it is generally pretty cute! 💙

Nudge is working hard on his KONG while I am working from home. What is your dog doing while you are working from home? Post pics in the comments

Our new online puppy class - how it works.

Little Archie at last nights puppy class learning the beginning of loose lead walking. He and Teddy were rockstars last night! Sorry I didn’t get a video of Teddy!

Did you have a lazy Sunday sleep in today? Here is puppy class students George and Piper the French Bulldog this morning. No wonder mum got up early :) turn up the volume...

In Wednesdays puppy class we had just two puppies. So I invited Piper the French Bulldog along (she is from my other class) to play with Shadow the Staffi. Both have similar play styles and great temperaments. They thoroughly enjoyed themselves. When your dog or puppy is playing with another dog it is important to supervise and monitor the interactions. Play should be even for both dogs ie not one dog bouncing all over the other victim, that is bullying. Dogs should look like they are enjoying themselves. if your dog is trying to escape the other dogs play then take note and get them out of there.

Checkout my friends little foster puppy "Belle" learning to use the KONG Wobbler. We can do this for first time users ( always under supervision) to hep set them up for success by knocking off the top. Once the puppy (or dog) learns knocking the Wobbler over means food....then you can start doing up the top of the Wobbler.