Master and Hound - Dog Behaviour and Training

11/06/2024

There are some dogs that are so special that a hundred lifetimes would not be enough to satisfy our need to keep them with us. Rocket was that for my family and Chris' family, along with the countless trainers, owners and dogs that he inspired, helped, and taught along the way. Rocket, you will be sorely missed to say the very least. Love you big guy.

02/05/2024

Last week, the President of the PDTA, Steve Courtney, was called upon to provide information on the inquiry into approved charitable organizations operating under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 at NSW Parliament.

Among these organizations, the RSPCA and AWL are predominant.

It is regrettable that the general public perceives the RSPCA as the ultimate saviour of all animals.

However, this has shifted over time. It appears that their focus has shifted towards garnering donations and enforcement, which in turn generates revenue.

While this approach is not unusual for a business, it is not ideal for a government-funded charity.

The PDTA is highly concerned that the RSPCA is encroaching upon the realms of dog training and behaviour modification.

They provide guidance and direction on training methods, training aids, and tools that they have insufficient knowledge about. In the past, they have advertised nearly 70% of euthanasia in dogs that did not respond to their preferred training programs.

We strongly advise individuals to avoid following such advice, which has a high failure rate.

This video links to Steve’s presentation, but all presenters can be viewed for those interested.

https://youtu.be/4EnHLLQ2aeo?t=9313

10/11/2023

Life is too short not to have fun 🍻🍦🏖🎵

05/11/2023

This is Watson. Watson needs a home. Let's find him one.

WATSON The Sleuthing Sidekick You’ve Been Searching For! Our dear Watson is the James Bond of dogs—charming, mischievous, and a little bit of a daredevil. He’s got a heart as big as his appetite for treats and loves to snuggle…

05/11/2023

I have had Sherlock and Watson in my care for a while now.... What do you say we find these boys a home!?!

This is Sherlock.

Greetings, potential adopters and fellow mystery enthusiasts! I present to you the one and only SHERLOCK, a dapper black-colored Staffy x Rottweiler with a nose for adventure and orange eyebrows on fleek. Sherlock is a seasoned detective in the world…

23/08/2022

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28/04/2022

Looking fo a home for this beautiful boy Louie.

Louie is a desexed Border Collie crossed with a Blue Heeler and is approximately one and a half years old.

He is very clever and trainable, has plenty of energy and is very quick and agile. He has a lot of potential and may be suitable to working a farm, running sheep trials or competing in the agility ring.
He will need plenty of time to run each day to burn off his energy so a small yard and a walk each day will probably not cut it.

Louie does love to play with other dogs and would do well with a high energy female to play with. As for his manners around dogs, he is a bit full on initially, and sometimes enjoys herding them, which would need to be managed in order to ensure it doesn't get out of hand. Otherwise, he does quite well with other dogs.

Louie needs a forever home so please read this carefully and ensure that you are looking for a high energy breed.

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15/02/2022

Nothing can explain the depth of our sadness today with the sudden loss of our beautiful Penny. She was so much more than just a dog, she was family and changed the course of our lives. We will be forever thankful for our time with her and all she has done for us.

05/08/2021

03/08/2020

Quick tip! If your fur mates are not listening as well in public, it may be due to the masks. Address this by simplifying tasks and rewarding earlier. Then build back up to their usual level of ability!! It is new for all of us!

28/02/2020

This one cracked me up....

12/01/2020

Hi All,
I am currently looking for a foster and/or permanent home for a BIG beautiful German Shepherd, Archer. Archer has come into my hands from a family who could no longer keep him. He is 4 years old, desexed and overall healthy.
His ideal home would be with no kids and a large yard.
Please private message if you are interested.

09/12/2019

Build trust through training, they will thank you for it!

06/11/2019

Dog mauled in Pakenham | Pakenham Gazette

EDIT: Since sharing this post it has been brought to my attention that CCTV footage shows 3 dogs agressively approaching the woman with her child and staffy. The woman climbed onto picnic tables to get away from them while her staffy took on all three, eventually killing the dachshund. (According to channel 10 news after reviewing the footage).

I am sharing this story with all of you because this is a topic which frustrates me beyond comprehension.
A woman has spread a horror story on social media about a staffy attacking her dachshund and killing it. She neglected to inform the public that her dog, along with 2 others, got out of her property and ran up to the staffy and it's owner on the footpath. The staffy was on lead and fully abiding by the rules. The staffy ended up killing one of the 3 dogs in the end.

This is a sad sad story for all involved. The poor dachshund should never have had this happen to it, however, the blame is somehow being placed on the staffy and it's owner among the social media world. That is largely due to the perception of terrier breeds and it is unacceptable.

Many of my clients have reactive dogs that are working through issues. It is through my experience with these dogs that I have seen an enormous amount of irresponsible owners who have their dogs off lead and with no control. Whether it is an on lead area, or an off lead area, your dog should NEVER run up to a dog on lead without the owners permission, or any dog for that matter. If it does then you are putting the life of your dog at risk and you need to accept the responsibility for what happens. Don't go doing the wrong thing and then get upset when something bad happens because of it. There is a great saying that applies to this situation.

"Play stupid games, win stupid prises"

If you don't want to have bad things happen, make sure you follow the rules and hopefully you won't run into an irresponsible owner that causes problems for you. If you do want to ignore the rules and take unnecessary risks, accept the consequences of those actions and don't point the blame.

And thank you to all of the responsible owners out there that are dping the right thing. It is much appreciated.

https://pakenham.starcommunity.com.au/news/2019-11-05/dog-mauled-in-pakenham/

A beloved pet dachshund has died after it was allegedly mauled by a dog in Pakenham. Kashila Chintamunnee’s pup Coco ran outside her property near Cardinia Lakes after a gate was opened on Tuesday 5 November, about 11am. She told Leader Coco ran up to another dog and sniffed it when it’s believe...

29/10/2019

Super Hero Dogs Review Food | Part 4

https://youtu.be/6rdZ920Mkbg I just love these videos...

Bat Doggo & Super Twerp Review Food 😂 - 🍴Foods: Prime Rib, Pickles, Blueberries, Peanut Butter, Kale, Ice Cubes

17/10/2019

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC

More good stuff!

Stay safe and keep dogs comfortable by following these guidelines when greeting a new dog. Learn 5 things humans do when saying hello that can cause a dog to bite, along with simple guidelines to keep greetings safe and low-stress for all. Remember to ALWAYS ask permission from the owner AND the dog, before saying hello.

*Thanks to Helper Dog Mozeez for putting up with our rude greetings for this video. He was paid generously in cookies and hot dogs!*

13/10/2019

BBC Earth

Good breakdown of social rules in dogs at play!

The 'play bow' performed by dogs to stop aggressive behaviour 🐶 WARNING: cute videos of dog play fighting in slow motion 😍

BBC Two

16/09/2019

Have a dose of cuteness my friends!

11/09/2019

Sammy is nailing his training!!!

10/08/2019

Dog Ugly Dudes Talkin' Dogs

SHAMELESS PLUG ALERT!!!
If you want some solid dog knowledge mixed with casual banter and other various nonsense, you need to have a listen to our podcast! Available anywhere podcasts can be found....

https://open.spotify.com/show/1EFxf3hS9vzNwVghJSnAOc?si=lKWEfxLwTWqWcF5gISuWMA

Just two dudes that happen to be dog ugly... talkin' about everything to do with dogs. by Dog Ugly Dudes Talkin' Dogs

10/08/2019

Family photo!!

17/07/2019

The dogs and cows are very curious of each other!

31/03/2019

Sometimes training our dogs can be tedious and extremely frustrating! 'Embrace The Suck' is an expression that helps me through certain aspects of training! Put in the time and effort and you will be rewarded!!!

12/02/2019

Controlling a high energy dog is NOT about suppressing behaviours! It's about adding impulse control and making that energy work for you in a more civilised manner!!

31/01/2019

This one cracked me up so I thought I should share!

11/12/2018

Dominant dogs at the dog park and collar placement example

If you ever bring your dog to a dog park you NEED to watch this!!! The dominant dog bit not the collar placement.
https://youtu.be/zK9CYtTlSL0

Just in general information on identifying dominant dogs and how to deal with them as well as some helpful tips on correct collar placement for the Cane Cors...

10/12/2018

Great morning session at the beach with this beautiful girl! She is one high energy dog, that's for sure!!!

27/11/2018

Luna is thriving in her new home!!