S.O.S Dog Obedience

28/02/2025

Hello Everyone,
Just a reminder that the Labour Day long weekend is next weekend on Sunday tge 9th of March so there won’t be any classes held.
Shane & the SOS Team

02/02/2025

Dear Members,

This is a dedication post to Ben and Freddie, who joined the SOS Obedience Family in 2022. Ben has put in so much effort and time which has resulted in Freddie being the dog he is today. They have had hurdles that took some time to overcome but Ben and his family never gave up, staying persistent with training! When Sylvia first meet Freddie, Ben insisted that Freddie was for the kids and wanted no part of the training …. However he has show up to training week in and week out, fair to say Freddie won Ben over!
Ben, his wife and two of their kids are in the process of moving overseas for 3 years for Ben’s job which has been a big adjustment for all - we wish them much happiness and success.
We hope to keep seeing Freddie back at school this year with Ben’s son!
Thank you Ben for all your hard work and dedication to our school and to Freddie! Your dedication hasn’t gone unnoticed and you will be missed by your peers and the Trainers!

01/02/2025

Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to clarify about training this Sunday 2nd of Feb with the forecasted 38 degrees.
We will be training as we are just back from a long break. As it isn’t expected to be 35 until after 12, we will be finished.
Hope that clears things up!
Shane, Sylvia & the SOS Team 🐾🐾

25/01/2025

Happy Australia Day (long weekend)!
Stay safe everyone and celebrate our beautiful country- throw a shrimp on the Barby- Shane said!
No school this week so see you Wednesday or next Sunday…

17/01/2025

Dear Members please remember this Sunday the 19th of January we are OFFICIALLY BACK!
For new puppy enrollments please arrive at 9:15am.
All other classes are at our usual times.

Wednesday Classes commence on the 22nd January 2025.

Shane, Sylvia and the SOS Team. 🐾🐾

17/01/2025

Dear SOS Members and Friends, this video features level six completing an advanced road satiety skill, finishing with "court road safety" training.

Shane, Sylvia and the SOS Team. 🐾

01/01/2025

To All Members & Friends of SOS,

As we bid adieu to the year gone by, may we carry forward the lessons learnt, the memories cherished and the love shared. May the New Year bring hopeful enthusiasm, joyful anticipation, positive determination and a healing touch.
We wish that the New Year be filled with joy, peace and abundance for you and your families.
Wishing you a happy and fulfilling New Year 2025.
Shane, Sylvia & the SOS Team 🐾🐾

01/01/2025

Happy New Year Everyone
and Happy 3rd Birthday D’Arcy!

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas Everyone 🎄♥️from SOS Team

25/12/2024

17/12/2024

Hi Everyone,
Yesterday l assisted with a rescue on Burwood Hwy Ferntree Gully. I am posting this info as the dog’s owner was not able to be identified/located. If anyone has lost her, she’s at Coldstream.

17/12/2024

15/12/2024

Tips for dogs surviving the hot weather tomorrow and for summer.

A message from Shane McLaren (SOS head-trainer & founder) about keeping your pets cool this summer.

While temperatures are rising up to the mid - high 30's, your dog will feel the heat as much as you will. Keeping your dog cool and hydrated is vital for its wellbeing, as heat exhaustion is a life-threatening condition. Best time to walk your dog is early in the morning or late in the day, never between 11-4pm. Activities undertaken in the heat should also be light and gentle, this includes when training your dog.

This summer, ensure there is enough shade and water in the backyard. Hydration can also be supplemented by freezing a container of water or give an ice block to your dog to lick. Another way keeping your dog cool is by freezing some chicken stock in an ice-cube container and give it to them as a cool tasty treat, they will love it! If your dog loves the water, hose them down regularly (if you're at home) or keep them cool by filling up a shell-Sandpit with water for them to dip themselves in (you can buy these from Bunnings).

Most importantly, never leave your dog inside a hot car. Pets can overheat even if the window is down or parked in a shaded area. Temperatures over 20 degrees can cause your pet some serious injuries or death. Hot paths and roads can also cause serious injuries on their paws. So this summer, remember to be a responsible pet owner by keeping yourself and your pets cool and hydrated.

10/12/2024

Dear Members & Friends,
Thank you all for your enthusiastic participation and feedback for our Distractions Day activities. The footage recorded is fantastic and we look forward to sharing it with you soon!
I love that so many people embraced what we did and the dogs did so well- a credit to your commitment to training!
A huge thank you to Michael from Australia Post, the Bikers, our Photographers and our much needed helpers- assisting with all kinds of essential tasks. We could not run these important days without you 🙏🏻♥️
Shane, Sylvia & the SOS Team 🐾🐾

08/12/2024

Hi to all Members, here are the Christmas photos! Enjoy!

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06/12/2024

Dear SOS Members and Friends,
This video displays level one obedience, the task being the sit/stay with distractions.

The dog must hold their sit next to their handler whilst ignoring the dogs around him and in particular the dog weaving through.

A "leave it" command is given to the dog if the dog reacts, and breaks his "sit" command.

This task will progress to a higher level of difficulty in future levels, where the handler will step away from the dog while performing the same task!

Shane, Sylvia & the SOS Team 🐾🐾

03/12/2024

Congratulations to these Members on moving up to the next level! Well done dogs & Handlers !! 🐾🐾

03/12/2024

Shout out to all Members & Friends of SOS!
This Sunday 8th of December we are lucky enough to be having Australia Post getting involved in our Distractions Day!
They would like us to create some films they can use for training.
I would love some helpers with iPhones 13 & newer to co-ordinate footage from different angles.
If anyone is a Drone hobbyist, please talk to me!
If anyone has a dog that they think will be reactive also let me know.
Please call me or talk to me at training on Wednesday, thank you so much in advance 🙏🏻Sylvia 0411728961