Full of Beans Dog Training

29/06/2024

Don’t forget, deal ends midnight tomorrow night!!
Best way to give it a try and see if you and pup like it!! My bet is they will!!

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28/06/2024

Subtle signs in Dog body language.

My boy Finn had a photo shoot this afternoon with the amazing Kelly and Sam 7 to 1 Photography with Kelly Pilgrim-Byrne and although Finn seems like a happy and carefree pup most of the time he can actually get a little stressed by things…for example the big flash going off in the studio.

He was happy to go back for his photo, but wouldn’t stay long if he had to. By the 15 minute mark, he wasn’t able to respond to cues and he sat up beside me and started aggressively, licking my face!!

It was the not responding to cues that made us all go yeah I think he’s done, but it was the face licking that sealed the deal. To an outsider licking my face might just look like he’s happy and wants to give me some love and kisses, but Finn actually uses face licking to soothe and calm himself down in stressful times or when he is overstimulated.

Does your dog do something “odd” when in stressful situations or just when over stimulated?
It is knowing these subtle signs that can help us understand when your dog needs us to step in and help.

A massive thankyou to Kelly and Sam who know body language and were able to also read how Finn was feeling. It made the session go so nicely and stress free!! High recommend if you need some amazing memories of your pets 💕💕

25/06/2024

I’m a bit of a yogi fan girl!!

Yogi’s prior trainer told his mum that the only way he would walk nicely on lead would be with a prong collar….

Time, patience and lots of love and positive reinforcement have shown there is no need for these kind of tools!!

25/06/2024

Whilst it’s not pleasant to think about, have you ever considered what would happen if you were involved in an accident and your dog was in the car? What if you needed to go to hospital? Whilst not fun to think about, it is always best to be prepared.

Trainer Stephanie was first on scene at a motor vehicle accident yesterday (all okay, everyone is well now). After caring for the human and the poor, scared dog in one vehicle, it had Stephanie considering her own vehicle set up and procedures.

After doing her own safety audit, she put together this helpful graphic.

Some things to consider-

1. Is your dog contained? If they are loose in the car, they could be injured in the accident or be ejected and lost in the environment. Ideally, a crash-tested crate or harness is best, but something is better than nothing!

2. Who should first responders contact? Hopefully, you are lucid and able to direct for help, but what if you're not? Having emergency contact numbers easily accessible helps the responders!

3. If your dog needs to be removed from the car, is there gear to help keep them and the humans safe? Frightened dogs will run or bite to protect themselves - having an extra lead and muzzle handy can help!

4. Is there more than one exit point for your dog? If you're rear ended, you may not be able to access the boot - how else can you get the dog out?

How do you keep your dog safe?

24/06/2024

Best puppy school SOR!!!

24/06/2024

Such an amazing class!! Get in quick before it sells out! If I had another dog I would do it all over again!!!

League Level 1 registrations are now open!

Course STARTS Wednesday 10th July located in Southern River.

These popular and fun classes are now in their fourth year, come join the fun with your dog learning new and important life skills and deepen your relationship and connection with your fury best friend!

Details:
* 9wk course, starting Wed 10th July
* Held in a secure, members only location
* Positive reinforcement training
* Qualified IMDT coaches
* Limited class numbers to ensure positive experience for all
* Create a training language between you and your dog
* Learn important life skills in a fun and supportive environment
* The only prerequisite for the course is that your dog is comfortable around other dogs.

* 8am class - Several places still available
* 6pm class - Several places still available

Every journey begins with a single step, let us help you take that step with your furry best friend!

Message us via Facebook or email [email protected] for more information or to book.

Happy Training!

31/05/2024

I’m partnering with Lyka to make sure no pup misses out on life changing nutrition! Use my code to get 50% off your first box. Be quick — this offer is for a limited time only!

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If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Together, we can supercharge every Aussie pup’s nutrition and pave their way to a fresh future.

29/05/2024

23/05/2024

Ya girl is on a mini break!!

I am off til Tuesday for a quick little getaway!

I won’t be answering messages or emails while on break so please be patient and I will get back to you as soon as I can next week 🙂

Have a good weekend everyone and go find an adventure to go on with your pup 🐾🐾

16/05/2024

Exciting news!!!!!

We have a website 🎉🎉🎉🎉

It’s basic for now but it’s just the beginning!!!

Jump on and take a look!!

www.fullofbeansdogtraining.com

15/05/2024

Every time I walk Yogi these days he surprises me each and every time! We went from him pulling me down the street to multiple check ins, walking past dogs (with help) and being able to walk past a cafe!! His mum even told me today he was able to walk by two joggers on the weekend…something he was never able to do 💕

13/05/2024

Couldn’t recommend a better puppy school!!

PUPPY SCHOOLS STARTING SOON!

Preschool and High school classes starting Tuesday 4th June.

Uniquely designed and delivered classes with your puppy’s specific development stage in mind.

PRESCHOOL course for puppy’s aged 8 - 15wks. Starts 4th June 6pm central Armadale. 4wk course. CLASS FULL.

HIGH SCHOOL course for puppy’s aged 16wks - 6mths, starts 4th June at 7.15pm central Armadale. 4wk course. 3 SPOTS LEFT.

Come join us for lots of fun and learning with your new puppy! We are passionate about getting you off to the very best start together and building foundations that will last a lifetime.

Message us here on Facebook or email [email protected] to find out more and book your place. Class numbers are strictly limited.

09/05/2024

Finn loves his Lyka!
Get 30% off your first box with code FULLOFBEANS

19/04/2024

A fun enrichment game everyone can do as you only need toilet rolls!!!

It’s simple grab a couple of empty toilet rolls, close one end, put some food in and close the other end.
Have your dog wait on their bed or in another room while you go and hide the rolls (if it’s your first time make it easy).
And that’s it, let your pup go and find them!!

Finn loves his treasure hunts as it allows him to sniff and search for his food plus as a bonus he gets to rip open the cardboard.

Try it out and let me know how you go!!

*please excuse me messy house 😂*

Send a message to learn more

18/04/2024

Some amazing work by Denise and her amazing carer Alex!

Denise has been improving each time I see her!!

We are using free work and scentwork to help Denise build confidence and will eventually take it outside when she is ready!

03/04/2024

I hope you all had an amazing Easter long weekend!! Trainer Kelby was lucky enough to do her first ever educational talk on all things body language for IMDT at the Dogs West open day.
She can’t wait to be back next year and be able to talk again!

26/03/2024

Socialising puppies is so much more than having them meet people and dogs - it’s all about having positive experiences with everything the world has on offer - textures, smells, sounds and sights of environments and beings they may meet in life. Check out just some of the experiences Rogue had as a puppy at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh1KvXWcjA4&t=6s.

22/03/2024

Wow!!! Full of Beans Pet Sitting is now fully booked for the year!!!

I will still be available to take on short stays here and there so feel free to enquire but I won’t be able to guarantee availability.

Thankyou everyone for trusting me with your precious fur babies! I did not think it would be this big but I am glad I offered it!!!

18/03/2024

Guess what...we have partnered up with Lyka!!

Finn has a very sensative gut and we have to be so careful what we feed him. Lyka got in touch after Trainer Kelby went to the APDT conference and got to listen to Dr. Matt last year about how food played a crucial part in our dogs lives, so we gave it a go. We have been so pleased with the results. No gut issues, Finn absolutely loves the kangaroo and it’s so easy to feed because it’s all portioned out and has all the good stuff already in it!!

�I want you guys to try it!! You can use our code: FULLOFBEANS for 30% off your first box!!!! How good is that!!

*as a disclaimer I will say I do get commission if you use my code, but I’m happy to share other peoples codes if you would rather use theirs, I just want you to give it a go!!!

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20/02/2024

Treat placement!

When teaching a behaviour treat placement can be the small but crucial thing that changes everything!!!

Max is learning to settle outside. We are still quite new to this so first I set up Max for success and take him to a shaded area at an empty park.

I ask him for a drop and mark him between his front paws.
After that I periodically drop treats to the right of Max. This encourages him to plop those back legs to the side promoting a much more relaxed position. When he does go over he gets a jackpot!!
This way he is being rewarded for a nice relaxed drop position instead of a “I’m ready to get back up again” drop.

17/02/2024

Puppy School but at home!
Barney is just 8.5 weeks old and is already being set up for success!!
Today we learnt what a marker word is and got to experience some different surfaces!

13/02/2024

You do not have to wait until your puppy is fully vaccinated before they attend a puppy class.

It is important for your puppy to be exposed (gently and within their comfort levels) to all sorts of stuff before they are 13 weeks of age.

Some dogs will be fine without extensive exposure, some will not. Don't take the chance!

Easy and relatively risk free ideas for your puppy prior to 13 weeks of age:

Car rides, keep them short, keep puppy chewing during the trip (Kong, long lasting chew). Let them travel where they are comfortable, even if it's front passenger seat for now.

Stand on your driveway with your pup in your arms and let them watch the world go by. Have food rewards ready, pop a bit of food in their mouth every now and then.

Drive to your local shops and stand with your pup in your arms, near your car, and let them look at people. You decide whether you want strangers touching your puppy or not and then make that happen. You can lie if you don't want people to touch your puppy and say that they have ringworm. If you don't mind people touching your puppy, be aware this may have consequences later (I aim for neutrality to unknown people, saves me having to compete with strangers for my pup's attention).

Visit an indoor puppy class run by a Dog Trainer. Go and watch a class without your puppy before you commit. Message me for recommendations if you get stuck. Book in so your pup can attend around 10 weeks of age, after they have been with you for a few weeks.

Invite people over to meet your puppy. Educate your visitors before they arrive about only interacting with your puppy if their paws are on the ground (so they don't get rewarded for jumping up). If your visitors are not willing to listen to your instructions, they don't get to visit.

Exposure to the world before 13 weeks of age is essential. I would aim for a short session each day, as long as your puppy is coping well. Keep sessions short and pair with yummy rewards.

28/01/2024

Wow! Hunter and I did some eye contact / checkins while out training today!

First I wanted to see if I could get eye contact with the distractions in the park (we made sure to go to the quietist part so it wasn’t to hard).
Then while walking I made sure to reward Hunter with any small check ins he did with me!

You would have never guessed this was his first time doing this with me outside of the house!!

There is nothing better then walking with your dog as a team not one leading the other.

30/12/2023

It’s that time of year again which people either love or hate!!!

For those that hate it be prepared!

Check out: https://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/Schedule-of-fireworks-events-3205.aspx
This will let you see where and when the fireworks will be!

26/12/2023

HOT TIP!!

Don’t throw out those scraps of wrapping paper on Christmas Day! Save them for some enrichment!!

Such a simple and easy game:
1 - wrap up your dog’s food (biscuits or roll, don’t recommend raw with this)
2 - hide around the house while your dog is on their bed or in another room
3 - release your dog and let the fun begin

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas everyone!

23/12/2023

Exciting news for Trainer Kelby who received her certificate as an early Xmas present!

22/12/2023

And with that our year has come to an end!

What an amazing first year it has been and I have loved meeting all these gorgeous pups!

I hope you all have an amazing Christmas and Happy new year!

Can’t wait to see what 2024 brings us!!

12/12/2023

Great classes down Mandurah way!

Book today for a happier and well-socialised dog!