Manners 'n' More Companion Dog Training

04/12/2024

🎄 Already Have a Perfect Fit Harness? Let’s Complete the Look! 🎄

If your dog already has a Perfect Fit harness, it’s time to add the final festive touch! Get a new Christmas-colored top piece and a matching lead so your pup can join the matchy matchy fun this Christmas Day. 🎅🐾

✨ Order by Monday, 9th December to receive it in time for Christmas!

Let your dog celebrate the holidays in style alongside the rest of the family. 🎁 Don’t miss out on making their Christmas extra special!

📲 Send us a message to order or visit our website now.

01/12/2024

🎄🐾 December Special! Give your dog the gift of health this Christmas! 🎄🐾 Use promo code http://lyka.com.au/join/MANNERSNMORE

Bear 🐕‍🦺 (Golden Retriever) and Storm 🐾 (Rottweiler) are here to share their pawsitive review of Lyka — their all-time favorite meals and treats! 🥩🐟 Every bite is packed with wholesome, human-grade ingredients and formulated by board-certified veterinary nutritionists.

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Storm: No more itchy skin, smelly ears, or dull coat! She’s thriving with glossy fur and zero discomfort.
Bear: From a picky eater to bowl-licking happy dances — Lyka changed mealtime forever!
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01/12/2024

🎄 Christmas Has Come Early at Manners 'n' More! 🎄

Perfect Fit has gifted us 10% OFF harness orders placed before Christmas, and we’re paying it forward to YOU—our amazing clients and followers! 🎁

✨ Matchy-Matchy This Christmas ✨
We all love coordinating outfits on Christmas Day, so why not let your pooch join in the festive fun? With Christmas-colored harnesses, tops, and leads, your furry friend can be part of the holiday spirit too! 🎅🐾

Here’s the deal:
🛍️ Order by Monday, 9th December for delivery (to the best of our ability) before Christmas.
🎄 Order by Monday, 15th December to ensure it’s sent in December.

🎁 Perfect for gifts or to make your holiday extra special. Don’t forget your four-legged family member this Christmas—let them strut their stuff in festive style!

📲 Ready to order? Send us a message or click the link in our bio.

www.mannersnmore.com.au/product-category/pfh/

30/11/2024

As many of you know Bear & I are working towards becoming an operational search & rescue team and our unit needs support.

Support K9 Trackers of Perth: Volunteer Search & Rescue Group

Every minute counts when a loved one goes missing. That’s why the K9 Trackers of Perth, a dedicated volunteer search and rescue group, works tirelessly to provide free, professional assistance to families in need. Comprising skilled dog handlers, highly trained canines, and a crucial support team, this organization is on the frontlines of hope, searching for those who can't be found.

To continue their vital mission, the K9 Trackers of Perth need your support. Your generous donation will help cover the costs of essential tools and equipment such as radios, GPS devices, cadaver scent tubes, and yearly insurance—items that are critical to ensuring safety and efficiency during searches.

These volunteers give their time, energy, and resources to bring closure and peace to families during their most difficult moments. With your help, we can keep them equipped and ready to answer the call whenever they're needed.

Every dollar makes a difference. Together, we can ensure that no family faces the heartbreak of losing a loved one.

Donate today and help us bring loved ones home.

Our highly trained search and rescue dogs are available FREE OF C… Sonya Bowditch needs your support for K9 TRACKERS PERTH - Volunteer search and rescue group

02/11/2024

Your HELP is needed!

As some may know Bear & I are working towards our operational status for scent specific training with K9 Trackers PERTH.

This means when loved ones go missing we may be called upon to conduct a search for a member of the public.

To do this I need people willing to volunteer their time to be track layers.

Preferably weekends, near Kwinana and surrounding southern suburbs.

If you’re willing, drop your name in the comments below.

Xoxo Bear & Colleen

30/10/2024

Four years ago, a whirlwind swept through and delivered a little furball who lived up to her name.

From Normie the sweet, with her soft gentle charms.

To Storm ‘n’ Norman wreaking havoc an alarm.

She’s mischief and magic.

She’s both vibrant and lively with a swirl of delight.

With Storm around everything feels right so here’s to our girl on her Gotcha Day!

30/10/2024

Chatter that Matters - K9 Version
From Frustration to Joy: How Persistence Unlocked Bear’s Training Groove!

28/10/2024

Timely advice 🐍

With some toasty days approaching you may see some Reptile friends out and about enjoying the sun too.
If you would like for one to be politely ushered on, please contact your local professional.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CATCH A SNAKE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO KILL A SNAKE.

* Remain calm
* Move children and pets away from the area.
* Keep your eyes on the snake.
* Call your local Reptile Consultant/relocator.

Here is a list of some of the Reptile consultants & relocators that work around Perth. Find your locals & program their numbers into your phone.

Rockingham:
Lani- 0433 590 721
Erica- 0439 998 625
Steven- 0428 276 583
Jayden- 0448 650 845
Kim- 0402 535 223
Jarrod- 0411 834 673
David- 0497 849 758

Baldivis:
Mark- 0406 349 481
Sam- 0414966043

Secret Harbour:
Paul Kenyon- 0439 941 004

Golden Bay:
Kobi: 0426 911 094

Mandurah:
Andy: 0401 571 035
Chris: 0414 747 917
Kel: 0422 554 453
Sarah: 0403 801 447
Casey: 0475 354 474
John- 0450 465 436
Alison- 0401 314 701
Darren- 0420 822 776
Brad- 0475 235 185

Kwinana/Wellard/Medina:
Kenny- 0401 537 304
Amy- 0432 884 904
Emma- 0409 208 531
Mark- 0415 871 501
Stewart- 0439 346 919

Seville Grove: Beau- 0488 391 991

Cockburn:
Jamie- 0432 200 689
Macca- 0491 280 491
Mick/Jasmin- 0413 788 160
Ann- 0421482578 (South Lake and Bibra Lake areas)

Byford:
Cliff- 0432 510 413
Joe- 0431 135 166
Russell- 0499 009 636

Southern River/Canning vale:
Julian- 0423 025 877

Piara Waters & Surrounds:
Paul- 0466 239 231

Armadale:
Deb- 0421 328 096
Jon- 0457 329 427

Thornlie:
Tania- 0422 995 774

Waroona:
Jean : 0429 436 386

Muchea:
Nathan- 0447 524 678

Helena Valley:
Hayley- 0434 526 454

PERTH HILLS:
Adam & Lisa- 0402 856 427

NORTH OF THE RIVER:
Tessa- 0409 378 717
Amelie- 0474 114 463
Si- 0430 588 811
Craig & Felicia- 0458 357 901

**If you have a dog, google your local Snake Avoidance Trainer and enrol your dog into a course**

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10/10/2024

In celebration of all the special wonderful doggos in the world who bring light and life to someone - World Mental Health Day 2024

🌟 Celebrating Our Canine Companions on World Mental Health Day 🌟

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we pause to honor and thank the incredible assistance dogs who bring light, love, and independence into the lives of their owners. These special dogs are not just pets; they are lifelines to many, offering emotional support, companionship, and practical help every day.

🐾 Whether they're guiding those with visual impairments, supporting individuals with mental health challenges, or providing comfort in times of anxiety, these dogs do more than assist. They transform lives and enable their humans to enjoy a richer, more fulfilling quality of life.

Let's take a moment to appreciate these four-legged heroes who ask for little yet give so much. Their unwavering loyalty, boundless affection, and extraordinary instincts make them indispensable to those they serve.

💬 If you have a story about how an assistance dog has touched your life, please share it with us in the comments. Let's spread the word about the critical role these dogs play in promoting mental wellness and emotional stability.

🙏 Thank you to all the dedicated trainers, handlers, and healthcare professionals who make it possible for these dogs to provide comfort and support. Together, you are making a world of difference.

06/10/2024

The Adolescent Developmental Phase.

A post from the late Sam Turner 💕

Developmental stages: adolescence

Looking at dogs (or any living being actually) there are developmental stages that they go through before they are mature. Some of these stages we know a lot of when looking at training. Just look at all the information we can find on the development of puppies when it comes to socialisation phases. Each of the developmental stages have their own set of changes that the individual will go through physically and mentally. Not always easy for the individual and not always easy to see for us. And by that I mean that we don't always see wat is right before our eyes.

Adolescence is one of those phases where not everyone is as well prepared as we would like. There are so many changes happening that it is not always easy to keep up or see them for what they are: development.
One of the most important things to remember is that even though a young dog is bigger and therefore starts to look like the finished product, he or she is by no means finished. The body may be bigger but the musculature and skeleton and everything associated with this is not yet fully grown. Muscles are thin, bones are not yet fully developed which means the bodies cannot be approached as being finished.

Besides the body there is also the mental aspect. Youngers are dealing with the world. They are not yet at the stage where they are ok with everything in it. They can be insecure, prone to high arousal and emotional outbursts. A lot of the time not yet capable of behaving like an adult because they simply are not adults yet. They need time to develop mentally as well as physically.

Taking time and care to offer exercise and training that suits the body and mind in this phase can be a challenge. It can be very tempting to start adding exercise that can be just a little too much for a developing body. Training sessions can become longer or more intense and that can be fine one day but not so fine the next. Every individual is different but they all have in common that they are not yet finished. And keeping that in mind we need to look at what we want to do with youngsters and when. Take into account that a young no fully developed body simply cannot do and handle what an adult body can. This does not mean they won't do it but it does mean that the body will be affected more. The joints, bones, tendons and muscles and also the brain will be affected with what we ask and offer.

As a comparison: We make adjustments for human youngsters in sports to compensate for their not yet fully developed body and strength. And do we let human youngsters compete against adults in sports? Time to look at the developmental stages a bit more closely and adjust our ideas on what to do when with dogs.

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01/10/2024

Such a sensible approach to teaching dogs to be snake aware and avoid vs most offerings currently available.

If you want to know how you can learn to teach your dog to detect a snake and avoid potential harm or worse, drop me a message through Fb and i'll tell you how this can happen.

"Why Rely on Sight Alone When Your Dog's Superpower Is Their Nose? Teach Your Dog to Smell Danger Before It's Too Late!"

When it comes to snake avoidance training, most programs teach dogs to see a snake and then ZAP! A - we never zap —but what if seeing the snake is already too late? 🐍

Our snake avoidance training is different. We teach your dog to use their strongest sense: their sense of smell. Dogs have an incredible ability to detect scents that we can’t even imagine, and we use that natural superpower to train them to identify the presence of two common snakes by scent alone.

Think about it—dogs can detect scents under water, track individuals years after their scent has dissipated, and even alert us to medical conditions. If they can do all that, why wouldn't we use this amazing ability to keep them safe from snakes?

I often take my dogs into the bush on long lines, and they're usually 10-13 meters ahead of me. That means I can't always see what's ahead—but they can smell it.

With this training, we want your dog to detect the scent before it ever gets close enough for visual contact. Imagine the peace of mind knowing your dog can sense a snake nearby and give you the warning you need—before it's too late.

The key here is training correctly and consistently. This isn’t a quick fix, and it shouldn’t be. Just like teaching a reliable recall or loose leash walking, it takes time, repetition, and proofing in real-life situations. That's why our program is 12 weeks long, giving your dog the time and practice needed to achieve lasting success. A quick 1-2 session package isn't enough—I care too much about your dog's safety and well-being to offer anything less.

Give your dog the skills to be truly snake-smart—using their best tool: their nose.

01/10/2024

A TIME-SAVING NUTRITION SOLUTION WITH LYKA! - Starts Today!

What to feed our dogs has become such a complex and sometimes time consuming task, so.....

I’ve cut down the work for you and partnered with an Australian-based company called Lyka—you might have heard of them. They provide high-quality, well-priced, Australian-made food for dogs without the need for you to spend hours creating your own natural feeding regime.

My own dogs have been on Lyka for over 12 months, both on single protein diets due to food-related allergies. Since shifting to Lyka, the results have been amazing! Both dogs are thriving—shinier coats, more energy, and fewer allergy-related issues.
Lyka has made life easier for my dogs and me, and now, they’re offering clients and followers of Manners 'n' More Companion Dog Training a chance to try it out!

All you have to do is use the link below, and they’ll give you an unheard-of 50% discount on your first box. It’s a fantastic way to take the guesswork out of feeding and try something that’s natural and beneficial for your dog.

So, if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the confusing world of dog food, give Lyka a go. You—and your puppy—won’t regret it!

Use this link to order and get 50% off your first box:
https://lyka.com.au/join/MANNERSNMORE

Happy feeding!