DogWorkz, Kallangur (2025)

17/12/2025

🚫🐾 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 “𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐎𝐊!” 𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐠 🐾🚫⁣
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We mean well when we say “It’s ”ok”—but to your dog, it might mean nothing… or worse, confusion. 😕⁣
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Think about the moments we use it:⁣
❌ At the vet⁣
❌ During thunderstorms⁣
❌ When they're anxious around strangers or other dogs⁣
❌ Right before something uncomfortable happens (like nail trims or injections)⁣
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We say “It’s ok” — but then the scary thing still happens. Over time, your dog might learn:⁣
🧠 “That phrase means ‘brace yourself.’” ⁣
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It can actually mark the moment before fear or discomfort—like accidentally saying, “Here comes the bad stuff!” ⁣
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Instead, try this:⁣
✅ Stay calm and quiet⁣
✅ Use a soothing tone without verbal fillers⁣
✅ Redirect with gentle touch, treats, or focus games ⁣
✅ Save praise for after they’ve gotten through it!⁣
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Your presence and predictability help more than reassurance words that don't match their experience. Be their calm in the storm — not the cue that says a storm is coming. ⛅️💛⁣
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17/12/2025

I have to agree. Respect the person handling the dog to do the best for their dog. Whether you like it or not as a bystander, do what the owner of the dog asks without malace.

21/11/2025

🐾✨ 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐃𝐎𝐆 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐒 ✨🐾⁣
Ever had that moment where your sweet, steady dog suddenly flips from calm to “absolutely not” around a stranger?⁣
It’s easy to brush it off, but dogs notice things we don’t — tiny changes in posture, tension in a walk, the way someone smells, the energy they carry. Their instincts are razor-sharp.⁣
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I had a dog years ago who never put a paw wrong… until one day a man came to my door. She went from relaxed to full alert in seconds. And honestly? She was right. Something about him felt off, and I was grateful she stepped between us without hesitation.⁣
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Trust your dog when they signal discomfort.⁣
They read the world in ways we simply can’t.⁣
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Their instincts aren’t magic — they’re survival smarts.⁣
And they’re usually spot on. 🐶💛⁣
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21/11/2025

💥🐶 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐫! 🐶💥⁣
One of the biggest myths in modern dog training is the idea that all guarding behaviour comes from fear. It doesn’t.⁣
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Some dogs guard because they’re anxious…⁣
But many guard because they’re confident, pushy, or simply competing for control of valuable items.⁣
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When we label every case as fear-based, we miss the real picture — and we create bigger behaviour problems down the track.⁣
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Understanding the difference between fear-driven guarding and competitive/status guarding changes everything. Correct behaviour… don’t coddle it. Support fear… don’t punish it.⁣
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Two very different motivations.⁣
Two very different training plans.⁣
One calmer, happier dog. 🐾✨⁣
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20/11/2025

🐾💛 𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐖𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐊 “𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐒” 💛🐾⁣
So many people go straight for a big slap-pat on a dog’s head… and honestly, dogs must think we’ve totally lost the plot! 😅⁣
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Most pups don’t enjoy hands coming down from above. It’s sudden, it’s heavy, and it feels more like rough play than affection. In dog language, banging on the head is what they do when they’re wrestling — not relaxing.⁣
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The safest, kindest way to touch a dog?⁣
✨ Slow.⁣
✨ Soft.⁣
✨ Calm.⁣
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Think long, gentle strokes down the body. Light chest rubs. A quiet moment of connection instead of wild thumping. When we’re calm, they’re calm — and that’s where real trust grows. 🐶💕⁣
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20/11/2025

🌟 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐂𝐇 🌟⁣
Animals start “talking” long before your hands ever make contact.⁣
It’s the tiny flinch, the soft lean away, the breath that pauses for just a moment. Those little signals are their way of saying, “I’m not sure yet…” or “I’m okay, keep going.”⁣
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Too many people rush in for a pat or cuddle without noticing the story the body is already telling. But when you pause and really observe, you create something magical — trust before touch.⁣
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In bodywork, grooming, training, or daily life, tuning into these signals helps nervous systems stay calm and makes every interaction safer, kinder, and more connected. 💛🐾⁣
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Slow down. Watch first. Touch second.⁣
That’s where real communication starts.⁣
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19/11/2025

🧼🐾 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 🐾🧼⁣
It’s about comfort, health… and trust.⁣
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If you’ve got a long-haired, double-coated, or curly-coated dog — grooming isn’t optional.⁣
It’s essential. ✂️⁣
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That coat will mat.⁣
Those nails will overgrow.⁣
That skin can get sore underneath.⁣
And guess what? Most dogs aren’t born loving the brush.⁣
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But here’s the good news:⁣
You can teach them to tolerate — even enjoy — grooming with the right approach.⁣
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🌿 Start young (or now — it’s never too late).⁣
🌿 Go slow.⁣
🌿 Use treats, praise, and calm handling.⁣
🌿 Touch their paws, ears, tail, and underarms regularly.⁣
🌿 Break it into tiny, positive moments — not overwhelming sessions.⁣
🌿 Let them sniff the brush. Hear the clippers. Feel the towel.⁣
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Desensitization works. Repetition works. Gentle patience works.⁣
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Because here’s the truth:⁣
If your dog needs to be shaved every 6-8 weeks or brushed daily, but they hate every second of it…⁣
That’s not fair — to them, or to the groomer.⁣
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Make grooming a normal part of life — not a battle.⁣
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It’s not about perfection.⁣
It’s about creating calm, safe habits — together. 🐶💛⁣
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19/11/2025

🚶‍♂️ 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐠 — 𝐁𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦⁣
The other day I saw something that truly touched me —⁣
An elderly dog, moving slowly down the path, and their owner walking gently ahead… holding the leash behind their back, matching every small, tired step. ❤️⁣
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It wasn’t fast.⁣
It wasn’t flashy.⁣
But it was real care — present, connected, and full of love.⁣
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And then… I saw the opposite.⁣
A large dog 10 meters out on an extendable lead, weaving left and right with zero guidance.⁣
The owner? Eyes glued to their phone. Completely disconnected. 😤⁣
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Let me be blunt:⁣
This isn’t a walk.⁣
It’s not training.⁣
It’s not enrichment.⁣
It’s not safe.⁣
And it’s not fair to the dog.⁣
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A walk should be with your dog — not just dragging them behind you or letting them lead with chaos out front.⁣
Your dog craves more than movement — they crave engagement. Direction. Bonding. Shared experience. 💬🐶⁣
Walks are an opportunity to:⁣
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✅ Build communication⁣
✅ Practice calm and focus⁣
✅ Offer mental enrichment⁣
✅ Deepen your relationship⁣
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So please…⁣
Put the phone away.⁣
Hold the leash with purpose.⁣
And show up for your dog — every age, every stage, every step of the way.⁣
They deserve it. 💛⁣
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18/11/2025

🐶 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐨𝐠? 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭. 🐶⁣
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I’ve fostered a lot of dogs over the years — tiny pups, oversized goofballs, the anxious, the rowdy, and everything in between.⁣
And you know what?⁣
I’ve never had a major issue with any of them.⁣
Why? Because they were welcomed into my pack — treated with structure, patience, and consistency, just like my own dogs.⁣
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But here’s the truth — and one of my biggest pet peeves:⁣
Too many people put their hand up to foster without having a clue what it actually involves. 😤⁣
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💡Fostering is not just cuddles and cute selfies.⁣
It’s messy.⁣
It’s demanding.⁣
It’s emotional.⁣
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Here’s what people don’t think about:⁣
🚫 Puppies will cry all night.⁣
🚫 You need the right equipment (and some dog knowledge).⁣
🚫 You have to be present to help them de-stress.⁣
🚫 And yes, they might come with behavioural issues — that’s often why they were surrendered in the first place.⁣
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You can’t expect a perfect dog from day one. They’ve had change, confusion, sometimes trauma. What they need is someone realistic, committed, and calm.⁣
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So if you’re thinking about fostering:⁣
✅ Please be honest with yourself.⁣
✅ Learn a bit about dog behaviour first.⁣
✅ Don’t treat them like a guest — treat them like family.⁣
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Fostering saves lives — but only if it’s done right. 🐾⁣
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18/11/2025

🐶✨ 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐯𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫-𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐠 – 𝐌𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 ✨🐶⁣⁣
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Let me start by saying this: I absolutely applaud anyone who chooses to adopt a rescue dog and give them a loving, safe home. That takes heart, commitment, and a willingness to take on the unknown — and it deserves huge respect. 💛👏⁣⁣
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But here’s my personal truth…⁣⁣
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I personally prefer to get dogs from responsible breeders. Breeders who put real thought, time, and effort into what they do — health testing, DNA screening, hip scores, and selecting strong, stable temperaments that support the purpose of the breed. 🧬📋⁣⁣
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Why? Because I like to raise my dogs from puppyhood. I want to shape their training, environment, and early experiences from day one. That doesn’t guarantee a perfect dog (no such thing), but it gives me the foundation I want to work from.⁣⁣
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Rescue dogs often come with unknown backstories — sometimes trauma, sometimes gaps in socialisation. And let’s be honest… many dog trainers make a good chunk of their living helping owners navigate the behaviours that can come with that.⁣⁣
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That doesn’t make rescue dogs lesser. Not at all. It just makes the journey different.⁣⁣
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There’s no “better” path here — just different choices based on what works for you, your goals, and your lifestyle. ❤️⁣⁣
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No judgment — just sharing where I stand. 🐾⁣⁣
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17/11/2025

✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 “𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐎𝐟𝐟” 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 ✨⁣
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Some topics make my ears twitch — in a good way, because they’re worth talking about.⁣
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There’s a growing trend in the dog-training world that says trainers shouldn’t touch dogs and that everything should be “positive only.” And while positivity is important, real training needs something more: clear communication and real-world consequences. ⁣
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Here’s the honest, professional truth:⁣
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🐾 𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲 — 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬.⁣
Cause → effect.⁣
Action → consequence.⁣
That’s how every animal on earth learns.⁣
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🐾 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞.⁣
Guiding, calming pressure, supportive contact, a reassuring stroke — it’s all information. To pretend dogs don’t understand touch is to ignore how they communicate with each other.⁣
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🐾 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠.⁣
It’s smell, movement, timing, touch, and trust. You can’t build a relationship from two metres away while your hands stay jammed in your pockets.⁣
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🐾 𝐀 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠.⁣
To the dog.⁣
To the owner.⁣
To the whole situation.⁣
Then they teach, demonstrate, guide, and yes — interact physically with the dog when appropriate.⁣
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Some “hands-off” programs mean well, but many rely more on branding and gimmicks than real communication. And sadly, it leaves owners confused and dogs stuck.⁣
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💛 Balanced, thoughtful training isn’t about being harsh.⁣
It’s about being honest.⁣
It’s about clarity.⁣
It’s about guiding dogs in ways they actually understand.⁣
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If you’re looking for a trainer, here’s a simple rule of thumb:⁣
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👉 Choose the one with dog hair on their shirt.⁣
The one who kneels down.⁣
The one who listens.⁣
The one your dog naturally gravitates toward.⁣
The one who teaches you and your dog.⁣
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Because real training involves real connection — not just pretty words and polished marketing.⁣
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