Dog Trainer currently in Canberra, helping owners and dogs enjoy a calm and enjoyable life.
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Just a content, fulfilled pup after our training session today 💛
Jordan's owners reached out for help on teaching a reliable recall, to learn how to have him listen more and to be able to have more of an off switch (when they aren't playing or exercising.)
He's an incredible dog with a lot of energy! It's great to see his owners much more confident about the road ahead for training and excited to get stuck into it! 🐕
Navigating having a newborn and bringing a young pup into the home I imagine isn't the easiest of adjustments!
Jelly's owners were extremely proactive reaching out for a session to focus on a few areas:
- toilet training
- teaching Jelly how to be calmly separated and sleep in his own bed
- neutrality around bub
Having a game plan and staying frequent and consistent with training makes all the difference, especially when it's tailored to the owner's lifestyle and schedule.
Awesome session with Zuko and his owner working on relationship building, leash handling and better manners around dogs 💛
What a transformation today to see a much more engaged pup and a more relaxed and confident owner.
Regular sessions with owners allows me to know how far I can push them and their dog, so they can improve in their confidence/ belief and their dog can make progress in their training.
This snap captured at the end of training says it all 🥰🙏
This was a fun session getting to play around with adjusting some of Morris's training as he is deaf.
His incredible owners rescued him a few weeks back and have got him into great health and now wanted to tackle the training.
We can really take advantage of how much we use our voice when it comes to training - Morris was a great example of keeping things simple when it comes to training! 🥰
Although as humans we communicate mostly verbally, our dogs really respond to physical movement and cues.
Something to consider - are you paying attention to the different cues you may be unintentionally giving your dog that could cause confusion in your training?
Loved getting to work with these gorgeous pups and their owners.
Dealing with leash reactivity and fence fighting is no joke - especially when you have a huge dog!
Over time as owners I know our confidence can dip and we start to lose belief in the journey of working our dog through it.
Grateful to the owners who show up and do what they can to allow their dogs to be most content, peaceful and fulfilled versions of themselves! For our dogs to change, we often have to change too 💛
Still on a high after the incredible seminar last weekend!
Michael is so humble, kind and an incredible teacher for both dogs and humans!
I've learnt so much that I'm excited to now apply 💛
Still so much to process but this weekend truly highlighted how much there is to learn and how important being a forever student is!
Met this handsome little fella and his owners for a session working on all things puppy!
Sometimes it can overwhelming when getting a puppy - they change so quickly and it can feel like your whole world becomes focussed on them ❤️
In our session we really broke things down for these first time puppy owners to give them the foundations on what to begin working on to have a well mannered and enjoyable family dog whilst also setting appropriate expectations to best prepare them.
It's always refreshing to meet owners who have done research into the breed they gave selected so they can be best prepared too ✅️
Look forward to updates from the family!
'It's said that a wise person learns from his mistakes. A wiser one learns from others' mistakes. But the wisest person of all learns from others's successes.' - John Maxwell
I love this quote as it shows the importance of learning from other's- whether it's from their mistakes or successes.
It brings me such joy when clients send me updates along their training journey because it shows me they want to get better and that they're open to learning and growth.
A few incredible clients sent me some update videos showing they are putting in the work and are open to feedback so they can continue to improve upon their skills. This is exactly why I offer ongoing support for my clients.
For those who may be wanting more guidance along their journey building a better relationship with their pet, find someone you trust and continue to learn and gain support from them.
Are you willing to be more excited about your training journey than your trainer is? ❤️
Working with Gilly the last few days on building her neutrality around other dogs.
Where did we go to do this? Outside of a local dog park!
It's a great way to keep safe and practice repetitive exposure around different dogs while you practice your handling.
If we try to work on our dog's reactivity to world solely on our walks around the neighbourhood, it will be a far longer and more stressful journey as you or your dog will never be prepared to practice succeeding first!
I love starting and ending Gilly's training with her most favourite activity- tug - to help build her engagement with me and also give her a good outlet for her energy before we get to work 😎
Love receiving photos and updates after sessions 🥰 these two are just too adorable!
After bringing in a new little family member, the owners were proactive and reached out for guidance on how to set their pups up for success and prevent any issues from forming in the relationship.
It's so important when we bring home our new puppies that we don't rush the process and we ensure we give them plenty of down time amongst training and play.
Got to meet the gorgeous Freddie and Gilly this week (not from the same home!)
Both owners wanted help working on better leash manners and overexcitement around dogs on the walk.
They've both got a plan in place to work towards the goal of becoming more neutral around dogs out in public, so their owners can enjoy taking them new places safely 💛
Charlie before and after training 🤣❤️
Charlie started day 1 of some daily training to help work on his exposure training, engagement, leash skills and overall manners.
He's around 8/9 months and has been causing his owners a bit of stress in the home and on walks.
This age period can be very rough for many owners, so some daily outings helps to give Charlie an outlet, his owners some peace and also to progress Charlie's training.
Of course owner integration is part of the plan - so they're educated and involved in the process.
Charlie is definitely a gorgeous dog and I'm stoked to see how he evolves with the training.
Canine Calm is now back in Canberra! 💛
I've been a little MIA on the business socials after the recent relocation back here to Canberra, getting another puppy and travelling interstate earlier this year.
It's almost feels like we blinked and it was May! Does anyone else feel that way?
All this to say, I'm super excited to be back and to help as many dogs of you and your dogs back here in Canberra. 🥰
If you're wanting to book in a private 1:1, feel free to get in touch. Group sessions will no doubt be on the cards again in the near future.
Really enjoyed the visit back to Canberra - including a small popup training class!
While some were heading away for the Canberra long weekend, these select few were out working on developing their relationship and training with their dogs.
In today's class we just worked on some foundations for creating better engagement, advancing the recall and some loose leash walking tips.
Really enjoyed getting to see you all and I'm looking forward to hearing your updates and progress after class.
POP-UP CANBERRA GROUP CLASS - 1 OFF!
When: Saturday 11th March
Time: 8:30-10am (approx)
Investment: $50
I'm back in Canberra for a few days and running a 1-2hr group training class! This class isn't designed to work on reactivity or serious behavioural issues - but to develop your dog's training and have fun in a social setting.
In this class we will go over some loose leash walking drills, developing the recall, some tips with playtime to better your relationship and either social or downtime depending on your dog's temperament and needs.
Limited spaces available!
Book here :D
https://calendly.com/caninecalm/popup-canberra-group-class
Look forward to seeing you on the weekend!
Training in a social environment with a young puppy doesn't have to be complex!
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Okay, so it's been some time since I've posted.
You know those moments where you feel like it's been a few days - but in reality, it's been a month?
That's how the move to Newcastle has been this year - in the best way possible.
3 things I've learnt and am truly embracing now after spending several times travelling states with our animals are:
- Take your time (don't always rush to get to the next place!) Add in wiggle room to go off the beaten track and explore - be present!
- Keep your dog's favourite toys/treats and meals easily accessible so you can use this to reinforce good behaviours from your pup and strengthen behaviours they need more work on.
- Play with your pup in different locations. If you did nothing else - this is key! Play is such a fantastic way to keep your dog engaged with you whilst also giving them a way to release energy. If your dog doesn't value toys as much as food - use food to play some engagement games with them!
All of this to say - we've moved locations and have some exciting changes in place to reach people virtually!
Looking forward to sharing more with you soon 🥰
A reminder that training looks different for every dog and owner.
Don't compare where you're at to your friends or family dogs (or even strangers you see on the street.)
The magic comes from getting to know your own dog, finding an activity that you enjoy together and building a strong motivation to work as a team.
Food and toys can be great ways to build motivation with our dogs - but it's just as valuable to take time to go and just be with your dog in nature.
If your dog doesn't enjoy tug or fetch, but LOVES to sniff and explore - go hiking or to parks and start there or perhaps start some scent games.
Whereas if your dog is a huge foodie - incorporate that into your training on your daily walk.
If you don't know where to begin, start with finding something you both enjoy to do together and start there. 🥰
We're back baby!
Hope everyone had a lovely Xmas and New Year.
A few faces to kick off the year 🥰
WE ARE MOVING!
Over the Xmas period, Canine Calm has had the opportunity to relocate locations - Newcastle is next on the list for end of Jan 2023!
I want to thank all of the beautiful clients and their dogs that I have been fortunate to meet during my stay in Canberra and look forward to keeping in touch if ever you need!
We have decided to embrace the big decision of another move for the New Year as this will allow the opportunity to help more owners and their dogs and explore more of Australia in the process.
I am in the process of responding to emails and messages after the busy Xmas period and will still be taking sessions up until the final week of Jan. Thank you for your patience in the meantime.
I hope everyone has had the most magical Xmas and is looking forward to an epic 2023!
We will continue to share our journey here, with more new updates coming in the New Year.
Thank you to all of you who continue to support Canine Calm as we continue to grow and evolve!
Sarah x
We are on break from 19th-30th December! Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and looking forward to the New Year!
A snapshot of some of the happy faces from the last few days!
We'll be taking a few weeks break to recharge so we can kick the new year off with even more of a bang!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
What a blessing to have met so many incredible people and their pups this year.
I'm very grateful and looking forward to ramping up the new year with some exciting updates!
Take the time these holidays to enjoy quality time with those you care about most 🥰
We will be on break from 19th- 30th Dec. Merry Xmas and New Year to all!
After a week of being sick, it sure is nice to get some fur therapy! 😍
Just a few gorgeous faces from sessions and walks over the past few days. There's a few I didn't get any photos of - was purely meant for the moment!
It's nice to have some sunshine and to get to explore different places with all the pups!
Happy weekend to you all 🥰
Met the handsome little Bailey today and his owner!
Bailey had been rehomed from another family member as he wasn't suitable around the young children.
He's started showing fear and suspicion around new people, the vets and has already nipped a few family friends. These were all moments that could have been prevented with proper management.
It's really important with young puppies that we advocate for their space and ability to opt into certain interactions - not all dogs enjoy affection from new people and can become easily overwhelmed.
Sometimes we're not in a situation to manage other people or educate them on ways to interact with our young pups - so setting up the environment effectively can be a great way to allow our dogs to build confidence in us and ultimately become more neutral around these new triggers.
With an appropriate introduction, Bailey warmed up very quickly and was comfortable enough to open up and play! He's a smart young dog with a lot of energy - I'm looking forward to seeing how he matures.
You can do what you put mind to! 🥰
This is why in our training sessions, I like to focus a lot on the owner - their mindset to training and their expectations and goals with their dog.
If you don't believe the goals you want to want to reach with your dog is possible, you won't succeed.
If you have a mindset where you are open to learning, flexible to adjust your approach and are willing to push yourself to grow and get uncomfortable - you will get there!
Ps - you'll know you've got a got reward system in place when you say 'yes' and your dog comes barrelling back to you! Good work Iggs!
Medowie, NSW
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You can do what you put mind to! 🥰 This is why in our training sessions, I like to focus a lot on the owner - their mindset to training and their expectations and goals with their dog. If you don't believe the goals you want to want to reach with your dog is possible, you won't succeed. If you have a mindset where you are open to learning, flexible to adjust your approach and are willing to push yourself to grow and get uncomfortable - you will get there! Ps - you'll know you've got a got reward system in place when you say 'yes' and your dog comes barrelling back to you! Good work Iggs!
Dex lives in an apartment block and is overstimulated as soon as he hits the sidewalk. He has a lot of energy which gets channelled into frustration on the leash (on tight sidewalks) and reactions to other dogs and the environment. He doesn't have an interest for toys outside (and is not interested in food in busy environments- as many can relate!) - but loves to smell and explore! So to benefit Dex and what he needs - we took his training to the park and worked him on a long line. He was able to take food and engage with me - which is very difficult and sometimes impossible for him in his busy surroundings at home. We started to work on some basic training with regular breaks and rewards to take in the environment. Nothing I'm doing here is fancy or complicated - which is exactly how training should be! This is something his owners can start to do to help build value in them and provide exercise and an appropriate outlet for him. Training doesn't start in busy environments - it starts in your home, at parks and in areas where your dog can be successful first. Then once they understand what you want and you have more control and understanding of your pup, you can conquer busier environments! (Facebook won't allow me to add multiple videos but both are on Instagram) #dogtrainingcanberra #canberradogs #dogtrainercanberra
Got a nervous dog or one who is overly stimulated in new environments? Go back to basics and work on setting realistic expectations that your dog can achieve while outside. So if your dog struggles to walk well on leash with limited distractions - avoid trying to work on this in environments they are overwhelmed in. I see this being a huge frustration for dog and owner - meaning no one wins. Instead - work on play in new environments, reward your dog for any engagement with you and work on building their confidence around things that are challenging to them. The beauty of new environments is that it gives you an opportunity to be a better teacher and guide for your dog and allows you to learn more about your dog. #dogsofcanberra #canberradogs #canberradogtrainer
Today we continued work on Ragnar's leash skills. No - we didn't start this for the first time in a new environment. We worked on conditioning the tools separately and building his motivation up around the home first. This video was just down the street and he already was much more distracted - just because your dog knows something at home, doesn't mean it generalises in a new environment. At the start you'll see him on a harness as we did some play to begin, before I swap him over for some training on the head collar. You'll notice his motivation to engage is much higher and he is happy to do so on a loose leash - this is what I always strive for in training. It will take more work to build the foundations but once you have them (and it's done well) - you have a well trained and happy dog at the end of it. We all know training is a forever process as we grow with our dog - but if you start the work early, it becomes easier and more rewarding for all much quicker! Ragnar is 1yr old and is currently in a spooked by a lot of things outside- I'll be doing some sessions to advance his training whilst also continuing to expose him to new things in a fun way! #dogtrainingcanberra #Canberradogs #dogtrainercanberra
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There's always more to learn 🥰 Sometimes when I go to share a video, I'm quickly humbled by how much I still have yet to learn with training - but that's exactly what I love about it. Every dog and owner teaches me something new - and I love the challenge. Growing up I always loved people, animals and problem solving - and I've been blessed with the ability that my mission encompasses all 3! For the dog owners out there on your journey training your dog - it can be so helpful to film your sessions. Sometimes when you take a look from the outside, it can become clear on what you need to work on next. I really aim to find the humour when training - even when it feels frustrating or like you're taking steps backwards some days. Remember to play with your pup each day 🥰 don't take training too seriously that you can't stop to have a laugh or appreciate the moment you're in. Training your dog isn't an overnight process - it takes time but is so worth it. Happy weekend 🙏🌈 #dogs_of_cbr #canberradogs #dogsofcanberra #canberradogtrainer #professionaldogtrainingcanberra #playwithyourdog
If you can recognise that you also need training too, you're already ahead of the curve 😎👌 #dogownerlife #dogtrainers #comedyreel #empoweryourself #selfresponsibility
Those who have leash reactive dogs - have you heard any of these comments before? 🙋♀️ I know I certainly have (or clients have told me themselves that they were told it.) Yes - every dog is different and we need to approach each situation to help the individual owner and dog. However, some big no's (and I know from experience) is to constantly avoid the trigger, not provide clarity to your dog and hold them accountable or to allow your dog to rehearse bad behaviours. A lot of the time, leash reactivity isn't something that sits alone. Most of the time, the dog doesn't have engagement with the owner, they rush through thresholds, they don't listen around minimal distractions, the dog is allowed to make his own choices in all moments and their is no accountability in place. Working on leash reactivity can be quite complex - but what I do know for sure is that if you're only hoping for your dog to change (without you also putting in the work on you too) - it will be a challenging journey. Confidence comes from making progress and working through things that make you uncomfortable. It doesn't need to be a long journey to get there. Reach out if you have any questions or share your experiences below. 💛 #leashreactive #dogtrainingtip #dogownerproblems #comedyreels #canberradogs #dogbehaviour
Know or own a pup who barks at everything? This may be why 💥 #dogtraining #dogreelsofinstagram #dogproblems
Sharing some training tips of things I've found valuable when travelling with my dogs. You can keep up with it wherever you go, is super simple and is a great idea if you're in hotel spaces, apartments or smaller accommodation. It's important for us to keep up wiith our dog's training if we want to be able to enjoy new places with them, and be allowed to come back 😉🤣 It's also important that they are getting fulfilment through regular exercise, play, training and a healthy diet 😍 As I've always said, it's part of our lifestyle VS something we just DO with our dogs. One thing we had struggled with at times was keeping up a routine for our dogs when on the road - but it just made us realise just how powerful it really is for them having structure in their days! What do you struggle with most when on the road with dogs and when staying in accommodation? #roadtripwithdogs #travelwithdogs #petfriendlyaccommodation #dogtrainingtip #travelaustralia
I know there's a lot of owners struggling with their dog's reactivity, pulling and general behaviour on leash. A lot of this can stem from lack of engagement with you, frustration on the leash, previous bad experiences on leash and a lack of genetic fulfilment overall. 3 things I suggest to start on: ➡️ working on creating a better relationship with your dog around limiter distractions first (play and using your dog's daily meal are great for this.) Have fun with your dog! ➡️ teaching your dog what you do expect of them on leash (ideally there is no pressure from the leash unless when you're needing to give them more guidance.) I'll be sharing more tips on this! ➡️ start small then build up (work around your house first then build to higher distractions for your dog) Training shouldn't just be about your dog! It should be an activity you do together- so be sure to work on your skills also. I love helping owners build their confidence so they can be the best owner they can for themselves and their dogs. If you're really struggling or need a safe space to learn and practice your skills, I'll be setting up some adventure walks and group classes very soon! Drop a 🔥 in the comments if you're interested! #canberradogs #dogwalking #dogreels #groupclasses
Proud of this little man today! I took him to Mandurah Foreshore to expose him to ALL the things - mainly people and dogs and the few Xmas decorations 🤣 We didn't plan on much formal training today - more so socialisation, but he did SO well we did some active training too! We only did one session at his house prior to this and he was able to listen and take direction around heaps of people and even passed a few dogs too! We had a dog reacting a few metres away and he chose to come to me and play with the tug toy instead. Super proud of this boy and so is his owner! What a great reminder to never underestimate what your dog is capable of. Don't be afraid to challenge them and expose them to new environments. Walk a different route, mix up your training that day - you might be greatly surprised with the results!
Training calmness in the house doesn't happen overnight. In fact, there's a lot of boring work that goes on behind the scenes that quite often doesn't get shared or discussed. Finding pockets of your everyday, like preparing dinner, cleaning the house, watching your favourite series - that are all opportunities to train your dog if you put in the extra time. Kobe has been doing great with his calmness in the house (whining and pacing have reduced), however, we brought out the vacuum and it was a struggle. This is what it takes if you want a calm dog in the house - setting up situations, helping them become successful, putting in the work and staying consistent. Don't be discouraged if it looks messy during the process - actually embrace it, as it will happen! It's what you do in those moments that really make all the difference for your dog!
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