Trusty Tails - Behaviour Training

Trusty Tails - Behaviour Training IMDT qualified dog trainer, Canine Hoopers World Instructor (CHWI), Fear Free Certified Professional. DLGSC Independent Public Access Test Assessor

Trusty Tails comes to life in 2020 when, the idea of a career change and meeting some inspirational professionals, have paved the path to re-start a journey that was put on hold 10 years prior and go back to studying animal behaviour. The name Trusty Tails represents my training approach, which emphasizes strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners by building trust, leading to safer decision-making by the dog over time.

Super happy to collaborate with these legends 🤩
20/06/2025

Super happy to collaborate with these legends 🤩

We’re not just a dog daycare — we’re your dog’s second home and your partner in raising a well-rounded, confident pup.

Here’s what sets us apart:

✨ Behaviour-First Approach
Our team is experienced in dog behaviour and we work alongside a highly skilled local trainer to ensure every dog thrives in our care.

🧠 Support for Separation Anxiety
We work closely with owners to help dogs become more confident and independent — no quick fixes, just compassionate support.

📆 Balanced Attendance
To prevent burnout and over-socialisation, we cap visits at three days a week with rest days in between. Dogs need time to process and rest!

📣 Open Communication
We’ll always keep you updated on your dog’s behaviour, progress, and any areas we think could use some work — it’s a team effort!

🐕 Temperament-Based Groups
We separate based on how dogs play and interact, not just size. True harmony comes from matching energy, confidence and play styles — not height.

📚 Education for Owners
We love sharing our knowledge. Our goal? Empowering you with the tools and understanding to support your dog beyond daycare walls.

Choosing the right daycare can make all the difference. Come see why we’re more than just a place to play 💛

A million times this
19/06/2025

A million times this

"Yeah....I don't believe it"
To be fair, I didn't either.
This is one of those "hints and tips" that everyone searches for.
It also goes hand in hand with "reward what you want to see more of".

Want a dog to not jump when they are beside you?
Reward four feet on the ground.

Want your dog to be calmer?
Catch those times when your dog is naturally calmer and reward.

Are there pitfalls with this?
Of course !
Dogs that become excited by food, this needs more carefully implemented.

If you don't believe this will work...try it.

Try giving them a reward or two or four when you notice them resting (not sleeping) just when they are naturally doing nothing.

They may get up and investigate if you have more....but watch what happens when they start to "figure it out".
It can take a few weeks for some.

How do you know it's working?

Watch them start to choose calm.
They’ll lie down more. Stay close by more. Settle more easily

We are also giving them clarity with what we want, while following the golden rule of dog training.......

⭐"What is rewarded will be repeated" ⭐

UPDATES As you all know we’re very passionate about scentwork and we believe that scentwork is an activity all dogs bene...
08/06/2025

UPDATES

As you all know we’re very passionate about scentwork and we believe that scentwork is an activity all dogs benefit from, hence we recommend it is incorporated in most behaviour modification plans.
And as you know I LOVE competing with the hounds no matter what the results are. It’s fun for us, bonds us and helps our confidence…and we also learn so we can then teach you.
So on Wednesday 4th June Willow and I attended the Trial organised by the Scent Work Club of WA at the Spanish Club.
We entered Exterior Advanced and Excellent containers (our first experience in Excellent).
Weather was wild and in the exterior search area the wind was blowing some tarps and Willow was a bit unsure. But at the end she searched beautifully, earned the last pass needed for her Scent Work Advanced Title 🏆 and walked away with an honourable 4th place!!
Container excellent was a beautiful search set up! 26 containers and Willow found two targets easily ignoring distractions, then gave a false alert on a container next to the last hide (probably pooling odour).
Nevertheless it was a beautiful search!

Pics of our exterior search thanks to Linds Wiegmann Haggie Snaps Photography

07/06/2025

Another very sensitive girl, Scout had so much fun playing the sniffer game outside in a new environment. Watch how quickly and precisely she works this ground hide! First tricking mum and dad with the idea yeh hide was in the drain!! Cleverest girl!! Such a great effort Team Scout 🤩🤩🤩🤩 Canine Conversations

07/06/2025

Rusty’s communication 😍😍😍 Intermediate Sniffer Rusty has braved the outdoors for his sniffer class. He’s a sensitive little guy so this is HUGE for him. But look how well he works the odour around the chair and how he tells him mum to please support him while he shows exactly where the hide is! It’s so sweet! LOVE IT! Good job Team Rusty 🤩🤩🤩🤩 Canine Conversations

SAMESIES!!!
07/06/2025

SAMESIES!!!

Can you tell I'm in pain?

If you can't, look at the knees.

I'm hypermobile, which means my body sometimes bends in weird ways. When I've been on my feet all day, and am tired, my knees bend inwards. If I consciously correct it, all good. But if I forget, I'll slowly start to feel pain up and down my leg.

It isn't enough pain to require attention, and my hypermobility isn't bad enough to require any type of medical attention. But it is still discomfort.

Most dogs in pain are the same.

Is it life threatening? No. Is it so painful they can barely think? Probably not.

But any discomfort can make our dogs more reactive or anxious.

I don't look like I'm in pain in this photo, and your dog doesn't look like they're in pain either. But we both are.

So get your dog to a physio or a massage therapist, and get them checked. It can be the difference between making progress or not.

Just wondering if any of you with a relatively calm or neutral dog are available tomorrow around 11am to help us out wit...
07/06/2025

Just wondering if any of you with a relatively calm or neutral dog are available tomorrow around 11am to help us out with a cute sensitive small girl. I need 2/3 different dogs.
Please message me if you can assist.

Treatos and a thank you gift will be supplied 🥰

04/06/2025

Love how Mowgli is asking his mum to help him follow the odour to source. This Team has come leaps and bounds and I love how confident this boy has become!

04/06/2025

Beautiful Scout is so quick and precise showing where the hide is! And what a beautiful indication!! Such a good job Team Scout 🌟🌟🌟

04/06/2025

Apologies we have been a bit quiet.
We’ve been super busy and planning a few exciting things coming up!!
We’ve also been attending events and trials to make sure we keep up with our skills and education!

Anyway catching you all up on what’s been happening…our Intermediate Sniffers have been busy leaning a new odour, and that hides are now everywhere.
But the most important thing in this course is strengthening that communication with our dogs. Remember, the nose knows, so we now have to take a step back and follow out dogs’ lead.

Watch how beautifully Rusty guides his handler to where the hide is!!! This boys is becoming more and more confident every day!
Superstar Team Rusty 🤩🤩🤩🤩

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Perth, WA
6152

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+61432617216

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