Beyond Dog Training

22/06/2024

The original Snoopy 🥰 from which the cartoon character was derived, with his adoring owner, Charles Schulz

20/06/2024

** More than 55 Posties each week are falling victim to dog incidents, with an alarming 1,420 incidents occurring over the past 6 months!!

13/06/2024

ALERT: Leptospirosis can be contracted by humans as well.

Warning! Positive cases of Leptospirosis in our local animals.

What is Leptospirosis?
It is a bacterial disease that can be found in water, soil and even damp grass. It can be spread when a dogs mouth, nose or eyes come in contact with urine infected soil or water. It can also be contracted by eating a diseased animals carcase.
Leptospirosis can cause Liver or kidney failure and lung disease.

Symptoms and Prevention:
Unfortunately, most symptoms are non specific and wide ranging but some signs can be dull, vomiting, diarrhoea, jaundice, high temperature and increased thirst. Some dogs may not show any symptoms at all and if they do show any symptoms they will only arise 2 weeks after the exposure to the disease.
Prevention is the best cure!
We can provide a vaccine once a year to help protect your Dog.

If you suspect your dog has strange symptoms or has been in contact with any of the items mentioned, call 6543 1888, our team are there to help.

08/06/2024

On Wednesday 5th June, we (myself and Robyn Jay of Maremma Support NQ) presented a webinar to the AWL Queensland, & the G2Z memberships, focusing on how shelters, pounds and rescues can better understand and help Livestock Guardian Dogs that come in to their care.
With an increase in the number of abandoned, surrendered and lost LGDs in Australia, these organisations need to prepare for that trajectory to continue.
In the USA, there are thousands of LGDs lost, abandoned and surrendered each day.

05/06/2024

An informative article about the dangers of using air diffusers, candles and other scenting devices with pets in the home. Many are toxic to our pets.
There are some ideas for great alternatives in this article.

Commonly used scents can cause breathing difficulties and other illnesses in your pets. Learn about harmful scents you may be using and safe alternatives.

01/06/2024

WaterNSW has advised that Glennies Creek Recreation Area and Dam Wall are currently on amber alert with potentially toxic Radiocystis sp. present in the water.

Customers and visitors are advised that blue-green algae may be multiplying and the water may have a green tinge and musty or organic taste and odour.

The water should be considered as unsuitable for potable use and alternative supplies or prior treatment of raw water for domestic purposes should be considered. The water may also be unsuitable for stock watering.

The water is generally suitable for water sports, however people, including visitors to Lake St Clair Park, are advised to exercise caution in these areas, as blue-green algal concentrations can rise to red alert levels quickly under warm, calm weather conditions.

Council draws raw water from Glennies Creek Dam and provides treatment at Obanvale Water Treatment Plant before supplying treated water to the town. However, between Glennies Creek Dam and Obanvale Water Treatment plant there are a number of properties connected to the raw water supply and potentially impacted by algae presence in the Dam.

To date, monitoring has not identified the algae in Council’s raw water feed, but this may change. However, the raw water supply is untreated and is solely for the purpose of irrigation and stock supply. This water supply must not be used for any domestic purposes, such as drinking, washing, food preparation, cooking, personal hygiene or other uses where consumption may be possible.

Additionally, due to the elevated risk of potentially toxic algae in the Dam, Council advises the raw water should not be used for stock consumption until further notice from Water NSW.

Current information on the algae alert is available on WaterNSW website ➡ https://www.waternsw.com.au/water-services/water-quality/algae

23/05/2024

Erin from Beyond Dog Training a professional member of Pet Professional Guild Australia on the main stage at The Pet Show.

23/05/2024

Great sign!

05/05/2024

**IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

Beyond Dog Training will no longer be conducting Puppy Preschool classes at Singleton Vet Hospital.

Please contact me directly for your puppy training needs.
Thank you to all my wonderful and devoted puppy owners who have attended and supported my puppy classes over the last 3 years. I hope to someday bump into you and your cuties once again. 😍
Here are the beautiful Nellie and Stella saying hello to each other in class under the watchful eye of their Mums and the Trainer! 🥰

24/04/2024

Fresh Feeding Hacks
Everyone has been feeling the pinch of the increasing cost of living this year. This can often lead people to thinking that they can't afford to feed their animals a fresh whole food diet, but we want to make sure you know that it doesn't have to be fancy or expensive. Of course there are many convenient, ready-made options but these can be costly, and luckily, these aren't the only options! If you have the time to shop around and prepare, a homemade diet can be significantly cheaper.
There is a common misconception that our animals NEED kibble, but this is simply not true. Most animals can eat a raw or cooked fresh diet and be very healthy. There is no need to be afraid about making each meal perfectly balanced or right, balancing over time is perfectly fine and the way nature intended it!
Our favourite hacks:
- Wilting veggies, scraps and leftovers - can easily be used to bulk up your dogs meals with nutritious ingredients and fibre. You can add to a bag in the fridge or freezer over the week and blend them up, freeze in ice cube trays pop a couple into meals.
- Eggshells - save and dehydrate them in the oven at a low temp and ground them up. Can be added to meals for calcium to replace bones for adult animals. Amount: 1tsp of ground shell per 1kg of meat.
- Cheaper cuts - our animals don't have to eat premium meats, when cheaper cuts that are just as suitable. Eg stewing meats, chicken thighs, or bone-in pieces (of small animals).
- Premium foods such as Ziwi, and Frontier - don't need to be 100% of your animals diet. These can be used as toppers, treats or for enrichment feeding.
- Offal and bones - doesn't need to be expensive, ask your local butcher if they have organs or bones they usually throw away or can sell cheaply. You may know someone who hunts who has parts they don't use or a neighbour who is throwing out freezer burnt meat.
- Cold weather - as it's cooling down, our animals might be a little apprehensive of eating cold and frozen food, so try adding some warm water or ginger tea to heat up their meal. A little grated ginger can also warm them up internally.

If you're interested in learning more about fresh feeding and homemade diets for your animals, get in touch to book a nutritional consult. Let the vet know if you're pinching pennies and they can help create a recipe that suits you and your animals needs.
For the first time ever, we'd like to offer our clients a FREE copy of our Natural Feeding Guide - please email [email protected] letting us know that you'd like a copy of our "Natural Feeding Guide" and we'll send it through!

22/02/2024

If you have a herding breed dog, this book will help you to understand their needs and how you can help them to live more successfully in a suburban backyard -

The best selection of dog training books, dog nutrition books, and dog competition books anywhere!

10/02/2024

26/01/2024

Great advice about keeping our dogs cool, from Pawsitive Connection!

Trying not to state the obvious….but it's HOT! 🥵🔥

Keeping yourself and your pets hydrated is extremely important, but especially puppies and older dogs.

💦 Add extra water to their normal meals
🍉 Feed watermelon and cucumber pieces
🦴 Feed bone broth
🥥 Small amounts of plain coconut water
💧 Electolyte powder for dogs such as CEN electrolyte powder or Lectade
🧊 Make some ice treats – small amounts of kibble or treats in a container of water and freeze.
👻 Norm Freakshakes mixed with water can provide hydration to the fussiest of dogs

Make sure outside water sources are in shade where possible.

Know the signs of heat stroke 🥵
Visit our article https://www.pawsitiveconnection.com.au/heat-stress/

15/11/2023

I was grateful to be invited to write an Article for "Pooches At Play" (Lifestyle TV) as a lead-up to my presentation on stage at "The Pet Show" in Sydney this weekend 18-19th November.

It's going to be my next big challenge stepping up on that stage to do a live presentation (with a challenging dog or two!) this weekend in front of a huge crowd and "holding it together!" But it's the passion that drives me - to extend myself, to take these risks, and this is my way/contribution to ensure that we educate the public about how to have the best relationships with their dogs and to ensure that we are always focused on their welfare as a priority. If you know me, you'll know I'm uncomfortable with self-promotion so I try to focus instead on being a vehicle to get the right message out there. And you will have heard me say it many times - "education is everything" Let's go do what we do best!

When it comes to top dog behaviour problems it's important to understand why they occur and what to do to help prevent or treat them.

03/11/2023

Here's a good reason to come to the Sydney Pet Show on 18-19 November - discounted entry!.
Please come and say hello, as I will be presenting on stage at 2.00pm each day with you guessed it - naughty puppies!!!

14/09/2023

Many Thanks to Western Sydney Dog Lovers Photography for this series of images taken during our Pet Cattle Dog Area training classes at Saturday's Great Cattle Dog Muster in Muswellbrook!!👏👍
Check out their Page for more great images from the Muster.

08/09/2023

You won't believe how valuable our prizes are for the competitions in the Pet Cattle Dog area at the Great Cattle Dog Muster this Saturday!!!😮 🏆🥇

Each prize pack is worth $200 from Kong and in addition, includes a large bag of Advance Dog Food.
This year, we have also introduced an additional Prize Pack for the best Children's Trick Dog to be judged by our special guest, Kelly Gill of "The Wonder Dogs!"
You'll find the Pet Cattle Dog Area down the back next to Bluey & Bingo. It's a full day of entertainment and interesting presentations as well.

08/09/2023

Are you bringing your Cattle Dog to the Great Cattle Dog Muster? There are some great prizes to be won in our Novelty Competitions!
Best Aussie Pair - how well can you and your dog look like a true Aussie!
Best Trick - show us your dog’s best trick that it loves to do.
Best Bandana - get your designer bandanas on and show off your gorgeous dog!
Register on the day at the Pet Cattle Activities Area. Get there early to register!!

05/09/2023

Coping with a dog that might have some difficult behaviours.
https://positively.com/contributors/why-cant-my-dog-be-normal/?fbclid=IwAR2UueUkDeXYGra1BjOpkTTHy5i3W9FWjMI7khoKLfv2vQn3C3DSIqkGbm0

It may seem sometimes like everyone else has a “normal” dog while you struggle to make minute changes towards the better with your own. How can we cope?

29/08/2023

Hot off the press today:
Australia Post has released a collector's coin featuring the Blue Heeler and recognising it's home in Muswellbrook!
This release is 5 days before our annual event "The Great Cattle Dog Muster" here in Muswellbrook NSW on Saturday 9th September. I am proud to be part of the organising committee for this event, running the Pet Cattle Dog area for them. With over 7,000 visitors expected this year, including visitors from overseas, it is sure to be another great day for you all, so please come along and pop in to the Pet Cattle Dog Area to say hello or ask me a question!
This should be a worthwhile collector's item if you have a love for Blue Heelers.
https://auspost.com.au/shop/product/aussie-big-things-1-big-blue-heeler-coin-2050546
Aussie Big Things $1 Big Blue Heeler Coin - Aussie Big Things (auspost.com.au)

Collectable $1 coin featuring the Big Blue Heeler - one of 10 iconic Aussie Big Things in this Collecting Month 2023 range. Buy online today.

13/08/2023

Are you bringing your Pet Cattle Dog to the Great Cattle Dog Muster?
A reminder that the first of our Cattle Dog training classes 'Teach Your Dog Basic Manners’ starts at 10.15am, so get there early and register in the Pet Cattle Dog Area.
For sessions times and more on the Pet Cattle Dog classes, presentations, and competitions, visit our website: https://www.greatcattledogmuster.com.au/bring-your-pet.../
Proudly Sponsored by Pets Domain and Beyond Dog Training and supported by Kong and LikiMat

26/07/2023

We have some great PRIZES and gifts for those participating in the events at the Pet Cattlle Dog area on 9th September!!
So bring your Cattle Dog and register for our classes and competitions!

Are you bringing your Pet Cattle Dog to the Great Cattle Dog Muster?
A reminder that the first of our Cattle Dog training classes 'Teach Your Dog Basic Manners’ starts at 10.15am, so get there early and register in the Pet Cattle Dog Area.
For sessions times and more on the Pet Cattle Dog classes, presentations, and competitions, visit our website: https://www.greatcattledogmuster.com.au/bring-your-pet.../
Proudly Sponsored by Pets Domain and Beyond Dog Training and supported by Kong and LikiMat

19/07/2023

17/07/2023

There are some great images in this photo competition line-up! It won't be easy to pick one winner!

The finalists for the 2023 Comedy Pet Photo Awards have been announced, with 25 shortlisted images included.

29/06/2023

A great resource for anyone who wants to understand their Cat!

21/06/2023

🐾 JULY IS NATIONAL DESEXING MONTH 🐾

There are many benefits of desexing your pet:
🦮 Reduced risk of diseases such as testicular cancer, cystic ovaries and mammary tumors.
🦮 Longer life expectancy.
🦮 Reduction in territorial behaviour.
🦮 helps reduce the cost to communities for having to care for unwanted puppies and kittens.

📞 Head over to www.ndn.org.au for further details or contact them directly on 1300 368 992.

👩‍💻 To see a list of participating vets and their rates, please visit: https://ndn.org.au/ndm-2023-pet-owners/

🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ Did you know that Muswellbrook Shire Council and the National Desexing Network are also currently running a joint program to assist LGA members with desexing their cats all year round.

If you're interested in accessing this program, please contact the National Desexing Network directly. Please be advised that this program is only available whilst funds last. 🐈🐈

“To battle from birth as a stray is not a life for any cat. Please desex and save lives" - Freedom Hill Sanctuary.

19/06/2023

Be quick!!
Puppy Preschool commences this Saturday at Singleton Vet Clinic!!

Puppy Pre School starts on the 24th of June. Please phone 6572 2077 to secure your place 🐶

16/06/2023

❗ Abandoning a companion animal is an offence ❗

In recent weeks there has been an increase in companion animals, particularly dogs, being abandoned overnight or in the early hours of the morning - either left in the deposit pens or tied to fixtures outside the Animal Shelter.

Not only is this an offence, but it is traumatic for the animals to have to endure the cold of the night and the fear of being restrained and alone in a strange place.

Furthermore, it presents an opportunity for unvaccinated animals to bring parvovirus and other diseases into the Shelter, potentially putting the other animals at risk.

Council has CCTV cameras set up around the Shelter and will be pursuing regulatory actions against individuals who do this.

The deposit pens at the Animal Shelter are only intended to be used after hours by individuals who pick up a straying animal that is not theirs. A follow up phone call with Council on 02 6549 3700 is also appreciated to assist us in finding the owner and returning the animal home.

Where you wish to surrender your animal(s) to Council, there is a process to be followed by calling us on 02 6549 3700 to speak with our Animal Shelter Coordinator or Ranger, and it will be our pleasure to assist in finding them a new home.

We thank you, our community, for your cooperation.