Paw & Order Noosa

27/11/2024

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24/11/2024

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I am now a fully qualified
FAMILY DOG MEDIATOR
Well that was intense!
What an amazing course.
I am really looking forward to implementing this resource into my work with dogs and their humans.

24/11/2024

Please read if you are thinking of getting a new puppy.
It makes my job easier

24/11/2024

The problem with gatekeeping breeds

Anyone who has spent more than a minute online in dog world will have seen the rhetoric of how it takes someone very special to own a power breed such as a Belgian Malinois or a Cane Corso or an APBT or the like. Social media platforms are filled with posts either showing these breeds doing incredible things, or posts about how you should never get a breed like this unless you are going to work them and unless you are able to fulfil their needs. These posts are spot on and I couldn’t agree more. But they are creating a problem.

Everyone thinks they are special.

It’s a bitter pill to swallow.

As humans we have an ego and our ego often leads us to believe we are more capable than we are. The problem with gatekeeping breeds is that it makes them more desirable. People want to say ‘yes I can handle my Belgian Malinois because I am special’. We desperately need approval and admiration from others, especially in a world that is chronically online.

We saw it happen real time with the XL Bully. People saw this incredibly powerful breed and said ‘I’m special enough to handle one of them’ and then promptly bred them in the hundreds of thousands leading to many ill equipped homes owning a dog they absolutely could not handle.

The truth is, that to own a truly intense, working bred dog, you actually need to have an incredibly small life. You need your entire being to be obsessive about training, handling and working with the dog. It’s a full time career in itself to truly meet the needs of these dogs. You need to be absolutely addicted to it. That level of obsession however isn’t ‘cool’ or ‘sexy’. It doesn’t make for great online content either. That level of obsession however is what makes the dog easy to live with.

Even as I’m writing this, I know someone out there will read it and go ‘yes I can do that’. If you’re that person, please really look inward and be truly honest with yourself. Confront your ego.

I work at a rescue centre and years ago all we had was bull breeds, terriers and lurchers. Now all we have is fad colour Frenchies, Cane Corsos, Shepherds and Malinois/Dutch Shepherds. It speaks volumes.

I don’t know what the solution is. The more we say ‘not everyone can handle this breed!’ The more that is perceived as a challenge to the ego, and the more the ego grabs at a chance to prove itself.

We are heading down a very dark road of breed bans and dog legislation and those of us in the industry can see the patterns unfolding. We don’t know how to stop it, or even if stopping it is the right answer.

The issue is that our human egos and our desperation to be seen as ‘worthy’ is ruining our dogs and creating real danger for the general public.

Look inward. Really question why you want a certain breed. Take pause from the online rhetoric on both sides. Choose a dog that you and those around you need, not just one that you want.

- Kahla

📸 Alison Bowkett

23/11/2024

Oh Harvey, what a charmer.
Harvey is a 4.5 month old Cocker Spaniel.
He has the most incredible caregivers.
Harvey enjoyed some ACE FREEWORK and we watched him go from fizzy puppy to fast asleep under the table.
We had a long chat about why Harvey gets so upset when his family leave and how we can help him.
Poor Harvey does not like car travel and we spoke about how ACE FREEWORK can help with his vestibular system.
The harness is not Harvey’s favourite piece of equipment and we used the ready game in ACE FREEWORK to give Harvey the choice to put it on or not.
We had a long chat about Harvey’s L.E.G.S to explain better why Harvey does what Harvey does.
So looking forward to our next session where we will introduce a new approach to car travel to Harvey.
Check out Harvey’s instagram page

https://www.instagram.com/his_majesty_the_cocker/profilecard/?igsh=MW02dXd4ZWl2MWN4dA==

20/11/2024

Let's start with understanding dogs, not trying to change them.
This statement will be difficult for a lot of people especially traditional dog trainers to grasp.
Humans artificially selected dogs to suit their needs many many years ago.
The dogs genes have stayed the same but we want them to be something different now. No amount of training can change DNA

19/11/2024

Christmas can be challenging for your dog, which makes it difficult for you, the family and the visitors.
Let Jo help your dog to self regulate, achieve calm and be able to cope with all the Christmas activities.
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18/11/2024

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18/11/2024

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16/11/2024

Are Raw Food Diets Safe?

You may have heard from your neighbour, friend, aunty, sister, or even your vet, that it’s not safe to feed pets raw food.

That all they need is dry food out of a fancy bag. It is complete and balanced after all.

Well that option is certainly convenient, easy, and cheap. Why wouldn’t you?

Well unless you want a fat dog, or a cat that ends up with diabetes, or many other of the conditions that afflict pets that are directly related to nutrition, you are going to want to feed raw….

But how can you do this confidently amongst the naysayers?

Well, you could try consulting the experts.

Dr Renee and the other Holistic Vets at The Natural Vets, like most Integrative Vets, has been recommending raw diets to most of her patients for nearly two decades now. And guess what she has witnessed? Raw diets help to CURE illness, not cause it.

To read the rest of this article, head to our website and look at our diet advice section. There is lots of info in there if you’re unsure about a raw food diet, or just want to gain some more clarity!

15/11/2024

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14/11/2024

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This is IT
If you have any involvement with our glorious canine companions this is the best information for you.
This explains what dogs are about and how we can do more to acknowledge the amazing species that they are.
Kim Brophey is one of the best in the business and we could all do well to learn from her.
It has been on my to do list for a long time now but after listening to Kim I have gone and signed up for the L.E.G.S course.
Just started and can not stop reading. 😁

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13/11/2024

13/11/2024

And this is what happens if you do not understand canine communication.
In all fairness, this lady seems to have zero understanding and actually thinks the dog's growl is an indication that he is enjoying the drying.
How can you live with another species and not learn their language?
mmmm sounds like a recipe for disaster to me

13/11/2024

New car decals.

11/11/2024

Thank you again Anke for this conversation packed full of such interesting information from Dr. Marlene.

This week on the podcast:

Dr. Marlene Siegel - Vital Wellness: Healing Pets Naturally

In this episode, I had an enlightening conversation with Dr. Marlene Siegel, a holistic veterinarian based in Tampa, Florida.

We dived deep into what holistic veterinary care truly means, clearing up common misconceptions that it's 'woo woo' medicine. Dr. Siegel explained her approach to bioregulatory medicine, which takes into account the entire biology of the animal, focusing on both deficiencies and toxicities that affect overall health.

We touched on the importance of essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids, and the pitfalls of synthetic additives in pet foods. Dr. Siegel also emphasized the significance of a healthy gut and the alarming rise in chronic degenerative diseases due to modern lifestyles and environmental toxins.

She shared actionable steps for pet parents, from education and testing to diet and detoxification practices.

Tune in to learn how to support your pet’s health and longevity naturally! Link in the comments