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03/07/2025
FREE MICROCHIPPING
Lake Macquarie Rangers will be at Glendale Bunnings this Saturday 5 July 2025 from 10am-2pm to offer free microchipping for cats and dogs of Lake Macquarie residents. Litters are not permitted.
In NSW, all dogs and cats must be microchipped by 12 weeks of age or before being sold or given away, whichever comes first. This is the 1st step.
Registration is the 2nd step. All dogs and cats must and must be registered before they're 6 months old. Registration is cheaper if your pet is desexed.
A valid proof of Lake Macquarie residence and owner identification is required. It is the Rangers discretion as to whether an animal can be microchipped or not, depending on the behaviour of the animal at the time.
01/07/2025
🙀 If you are a pensioner living in Newcastle council area, you can apply to have your dog desexed for only $49 and your cat for only $29.
Link to the application is in the comments.
Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to improve the life of your dog or cat and benefit the community be reducing the number of dogs and cats in pounds. 🐶😻
This is an initiative of The Stay Foundation during the month of July. Be quick, spaces are limited.
18/06/2025
Eligible pensioners in the Hunter region can get free and discounted veterinary consultations for their sick or injured pets from the SafetyNetPetAssist program.
Be quick because this pilot program expires on the 30th of June. Hopefully this essential service it will be extended.
12/06/2025
🥶🐶 Got a cold dog? You can make a cozy dog coat out of the sleeve of an old sweater or sweatshirt!
If you have a very big dog use the leg of old sweatpants or if you have a puppy or very small dog use an old sock!
If your pup gets cold easily or you want to build their fall/winter wardrobe then this tutorial is just for you! Growing up my mom always made sweaters for o...
11/06/2025
Leptospirosis is being reported by vets around Charlestown, Bennetts Green and other parts of Lake Macquarie. Be careful not to let your dogs drink from puddles or creeks. Get your dog vaccinated against this sometimes deadly infection.
Leptospirosis symptoms can mimic other conditions. Common symptoms include:
Fever and lethargy
Vomiting and diarrhoea
Loss of appetite
Muscle pain or stiffness
Jaundice (yellowing of the eyes or skin)
Excessive drinking and urination (a sign of kidney involvement)
If you notice any of these symptoms in your dog, contact your vet immediately for a check-up and further testing.
11/06/2025
FREE microchipping for cats and dogs of Lake Macquarie residents. Litters are not permitted.
Rangers will be at Morisset Multipurpose Centre tomorrow, Thursday 12 June from 11am-2pm.
A valid proof of Lake Macquarie residence and owner identification is required. It is the Rangers discretion as to whether an animal can be microchipped or not, depending on the behaviour of the animal at the time.
23/05/2025
Dog body language is very often misinterpreted. This dog is not smiling, she is showing fear and stress: ears back, squinting eyes and showing teeth.
We need to learn dog’s subtle signals so that we can help them out. If we don’t help them when they’re afraid, and if they can’t get away, they may have no choice but to escalate to growling, snapping or biting. Never punish warning signals, intervene to help your dog.
18/05/2025
Let’s talk about HU***NG 🤭
Most of the time it is in no way s*&ual. Usually it is just redirected energy (playfulness, excitement). The dog has lots of energy and hu***ng is one way to use up some of that energy. For example, excitement when you or a guest come home.
It can also be displaced anxious energy.
Don’t try to punish, reprimand or “correct” the behaviour. Simply interrupt the behaviour by calling the dog to you using your happy recall cue. You have taught a strong recall queue, right?
Once the dog comes to you, give them something else to do, such as a toy. If the dog is anxious soothe them.
If your dog humps another dog, help out the target dog by calling the hu***ng dog to you. If you don’t help the target dog he or she may be forced to handle it themselves by growling or snapping, and that can escalate in time.
11/05/2025
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO MUM'S OF ALL SPECIES. 🌹
30/04/2025
😬Does your dog do “nib nibs”? Also called cobbing, because it can look like eating a cob of corn 🌽, this behaviour can have a few meanings including showing affection and self soothing.
My Chihuahua does a little nib nibs before going to sleep at night. It’s a bit like a baby sucking a thumb 🍼. I provide a toy so he uses the toy instead of our blankets or pyjamas.
Show me your photos or videos of nib nibs.
28/04/2025
The Kong Wobbler is a favourite around here. Food dispensing toys are a good way to slow down fast eaters and alleviate boredom. Use a variety of toys and remove them when empty order to keep them fun not frustrating.
23/02/2025
Some dogs are reluctant to use a dog door because the plastic flap can smack them on the bum as they go through. To help your dog, I recommend tying the plastic flap up and out of the way until your dog is in the habit of going in and out. To keep insects out, you can tie a piece of fly screen over the dog door. Most dogs will happily push through the fly screen.
After several weeks or months when your dog is in the habit of using the dog door, you can try lowering the plastic flap. You can use treats to encourage them in and out.
Note the bell next to my door. My dogs used to ring it to ask to go out when the dog door wasn’t available.
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Small group classes, in-home Puppy Pre-school, Walk and Train, Day Training, Private Lessons, Behavioural Consultations in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, NSW. Prices on my website www.dogtrainingnewcastle.com.au
*** SMALL GROUP CLASSES ***
Level 1: Foundation Program = essential manners for all dogs.
Level 2: Intermediate Program = make the basics stronger and learn new skills.
There are 6 x 1 hour lessons taught over 6 weeks on Saturday mornings.
Location: Kotara South Public School, under cover (protected from sun and rain) and private (no other dogs).
Class size is limited to 5 dogs. Dogs need to be 6 months or older (no upper age limit) and fully vaccinated.
There are no group classes from December through February but I offer private lessons year round (see below).
*** PUPPY PACKAGE ***
Puppy Preschool comes to you. Private lessons, in your home, scheduled at your convenience. Instead of going to a group class, we bring the training to you. Four private lessons conducted in your home you'll learn the same things as puppy preschool. Available for puppies from 6 weeks up to 6 months old. If your puppy is 6 months or older please consider our classes or private lessons.
*** PRIVATE LESSONS ***
There are many reasons why private lessons or behavioural consultations would be suitable for you and your dog:
* Your dog has problem behaviours that you need help with (fear or anxiety; barking; unsuitable reactions to other dogs, people or objects; resource guarding; defending food or toys; etc).
* Your dog is not comfortable near other dogs.
* You have specific skills that you want to teach your dog that aren't covered in class.
* Private lessons are a more efficient use of your time because you and your dog get individual attention and can learn more in a shorter period of time.
* Your schedule doesn't allow you to attend classes.
* You appreciate the convenience of lessons at home instead of driving to classes.
* There are no suitable classes near you.
* Group classes aren't available during the summer.
All lessons are one hour. Unlike group lessons, I focus on your specific requirements. I'll give you printed handouts covering the topics which we cover in the lesson. I can book you in for a private lesson on any day of the week between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
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Rescue Dog Discount
Save $25 off your first private lesson or class if you adopted your dog from Dog Rescue Newcastle.
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