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Problems On Paws

Problems On Paws provides dog behaviour and training, puppy training and puppy class services.
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08/11/2024

We are taking a break!
In approximately 3 weeks' time we are going on a family vacation and will be uncontactable during this time.
If you need help or were thinking of booking a follow up with us, don't hesitate, or you'll need to wait until after we return.

18/10/2024

Seeing multiple people comment and recommend me and my little business honestly makes my day.
To those that have commented on someone else's post recommending me - thank you!
You know who you are, and I see you supporting me and it means so much honestly - times are tough for everyone and this is such a lovely free way to support small business.

27/09/2024

It’s finally here!

Our new group manners class starts on 21st October at 6pm. Join us for a fun and informative experience.

Each class will be held for an hour on Monday evenings at 6pm in Asquith.
Don’t miss out – get on the waitlist today!
Text or email me your interest
0406 649 633
[email protected]

25/09/2024

Something exciting is coming your way! 👀
Get ready for our brand-new Group Manners Class!
Stay tuned for more details and how to get on the waitlist.

24/09/2024

I can't believe that it's been 5 years since Problems On Paws came to fruition.
Thank you to all my past, current and future clients!
And to my support network who have batted for me and my small business since day one!

Without the support Problems On Paws would still be a distant dream, but instead I am out helping people and their dogs for a living! And loving every minute of it!

We'd love for you to share a pic and brief update of your dog if you've worked with us at all in the past 5 years 🥰

28/08/2024

Adventure to the northern beaches with my boy.
As some may know, I used to live on the beaches and every now and again I pop down to visit friends and family, and my old employer. Today I took Benji with me for the visit and he loved it!
Car rides are so much fun, he got lots of snacks and got to see people he loves!
He also brought home a souvenir in the form of a sticky dot (maybe bandaid) on his neck - gross!

He will sleep well for the afternoon! 🥰

20/06/2024

If you are struggling with your dog barking then I highly recommend checking out and attending this workshop!

I just came from an all weekend conference run by the Pet Professional Guild Australia for dog trainers and the information they shared was so valuable. I can only imagine how much owners will get out of this workshop!

Are you a dog owner or resident, and looking for support and advice to solve excessive barking?

19/06/2024

Let's catchup!
I'd love to see where all my clients are now in life - share a photo of your dog from the last week and let me know how things have been going for you all!

31/05/2024

Starting tomorrow you can get 50% off your first order with Lyka if you use my code at checkout!

https://lyka.com.au/join/POPS

So if you've been on the fence about trying Lyka then now is a great time to do it!

But be quick this is a limited time offer!

Terms and conditions apply. This deal ends 1st July 2024.

11/05/2024

Happy Mothers day to all mums today, even the dog mums!
Hope you get spoilt!

04/05/2024

Mayday for Mutts is all about celebrating the diverse range of dogs that make our life better for them being in it. It is also a day to encourage and educate about the many shelter dogs that need homes. A shelter dog can make a absolutely wonderful pet so consider adopting your next dog if you can.
Share your loveable mutts below!

24/04/2024

Today we remember and honour those who have served and fought in wars to protect our country.
The men and women both on the war front and the home front and the animals that aided these men and women.
Lest We Forget

24/04/2024

This is what I try to teach in my puppy class to set everyone up for an easier life ahead!
Too much focus on playing with dogs and getting pats from strangers can equal to a very frustrated and over stimulated dog when out and about.

We want to aim for neutrality where possible. And not everything needs to be interacted with - observing from a distance is still socialisation. It's all about habituation.

15/04/2024

Meet Loki!
I saw Loki and his humans over the weekend after they were recommended to me by Asquith Veterinary Clinic.

Loki is such a sweet boy but sometimes his over friendly looking behaviour can get him into trouble.
So we are putting together a plan to help him learn how to be nonchalant around other dogs and people.
We discussed so many things at our consult:
- body language
- muzzle training
- feeding options to build value in his food
- the possibility of him having some gut issues that may impact his behaviour
- adding enrichment to his life
- lead skills
- the engage disengage game
- tethering skills

(went a bit over time whoops)

We covered many aspects of training for the problems his owners called me in to help with. I had a great time working with this firecracker of a dog and meeting his humans.

Looking forward to our follow ups and seeing progress with this family!

09/04/2024

The early stages of muzzle training your dog!
By playing this game we teach the dog that they have a choice and they can opt in or out. We can obviously see when the dog is opting in too which is important for dogs that may find the muzzle a bit scary for various reasons.

Send a message to learn more

04/04/2024

Just sharing my dog on a log!

Having a good foundation of communication and skills makes taking cute shots like this easy!

Skills we used for this photo:
- up up (get onto this thing)
- sit
- stay
- focus

If you want to share adorable photos of your dog with ease then training simple foundations is the way to do it.

Need help?
We're here to support you 🥰

28/03/2024

Did you know that puppies who attended puppy school were less likely to show behaviour problems, such as fear of strangers, and were overall better at listening to cues from their owners.
And the benefits to owners aren't unnoticed either; a better ability to read and understand their dog, and a greater success rate in getting their puppies to listen.

And the benefits don’t just stop with puppy classes either. On-going training for both owner and dog can have lasting positive impacts on the life and relationship they share.

We are passionate about educating owners on how their dog thinks and how we can work harmoniously with them to achieve our training goals together, whether that be basic manners in the home, or appropriate behaviour when out and about too.

To help you achieve your training goals with your dog or puppy, we have different services available
- Behaviour and training consults (in-person and online options)
- Take and train (similar to walk and train, but not solely for walking skills)
- Private Puppy sessions
- Group Puppy class sessions

If your dog or puppy isn’t quite where you want them to be with their training then get in touch with us and we can discuss the right service for your human-canine team!

https://www.problemsonpaws.com.au/booking-calendar/15-min-free-call

25/10/2023

Absolutely love this!
Such a great reminder that ANY dog is capable of biting or being aggressive and that should not be forgotten or taken for granted.
What really worries me are those people who have so much trust in their dogs that they put them in uncomfortable situations.
It only takes a split second for things to change.
Even if your dog never has, doesn't mean they never will.

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Hornsby
Sydney, NSW
2077

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+61406649633

Website

http://www.problemsonpaws.com.au/

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We got given a gift from the awesome @bellas_happy_tails These snuffle balls are 100% hand made with love! We absolutely love ours (as you can see) and I highly recommend ordering your own soon so your doggo can get in on the fun! Benji needs to be guided on correct use of this toy otherwise he will shred it, so I highly recommend supervising your dog the first few times you introduce them to a new enrichment activity #canineenrichment #dogtrainerslife #snuffleball #handmade #supportsmallbusiness #beaglexhusky

Clyde's owner contacted me due to unmanageable behaviour on the lead when walking. His behaviour ranged from constant pulling, whining, barking and then intensely lunging towards dogs and/or people. Prior to this session Clyde, his owner and I worked on learning the foundations of loose lead skills in the home, then we took those skills outside without any triggers and here we are putting his focus and loose lead skills into practice with a trigger present! He was such a super star today! And we can't forget to mention how awesome our stooge dog helper was today too! #dogtrainerslife #positivereinforcementtraining #reactivitytraining #englishstaffy #suchagooddoggo #ilovemyjob #soproud

Small Update

I didn't even advertise this live. The last month has been tough for me. I love what I do but I have piled too much on my plate and I need to take a small step back. I am always here to help those who need it so please reach out.

Socialisation : what, when, how, why?

As a dog trainer I see a lot of dogs and one main issue that I come across with my clients could be greatly reduced by changing a few key ways that we go about socialising our puppies. Today I'm going to cover when the socialisation period is for puppies, what socialisation is really all about and couple key changes you can make the next time you go through this process with your puppy to hopefully get that well-rounded, focused adult dog that is accepted in many different social settings.

How often should we train our dogs?

Join me for a super casual unscripted chat about how frequently we should be training with our dogs. I'll even share my own routine for training my dog.

Introduction to Lead Skills with your Dog

Have a dog that pulls? Or a new puppy that you want to set up to succeed from the beginning. This live goes through some simple exercises you can start working on with your dog today to allow you both to enjoy your walks together with no pulling.

I finish working a bit more on shaping Benji to use his stairs. The process is by no means done, but this was the first session.

What is Positive Reinforcement Training?

What it is and what it isn't in as simple terms I can put it without losing important information. Ask me questions, enjoy the talk and let me know what you thought.

Remember Teddy? Well as part of Teddy's training plan, we spoke about using a muzzle to prevent him from being able to scavenge things on walks, which is a big problem for his owners. If we can prevent him picking up random things in the first place, the owners don't have to break that trust they are building with Teddy around taking things from him. So this is the start of muzzle training with Teddy. It's important that when we can, we give back agency to our dog's. Allowing them to opt in or out of training sessions or activities gives them confidence and trust in you. It also makes them more likely to participate in the long run too! Only a few sessions in and we are seeing so much progress with this guy around his items thanks to the hard work and dedication his parents are putting in outside our sessions! #positivereinforcementworks #resourceguardingtraining #scavenger #positivereinforcementtraining #forcefreetraining #ilovemyjob #malamute #positivereinforcementtrainer #muzzle #muzzletraining #forcefreetrainer #suchagoodboy

Remember Lolly? Here she is super chill and relaxed with a dog in view. Lolly's threshold is quite large so we are working in controlled set ups (with a stooge dog) to help bring her distance to a more manageable one. Both Lolly and her owners did absolutely fantastically today and I was bursting with joy and pride by the end of the session. What a great way to start the weekend!! #ilovemyjob #positivereinforcementworks #suchagoodgirl #sosweet #positivereinforcementtraining #dogtrainer #dogtraining #forcefreetrainer #positivereinforcementtrainer #reactivitytraining #stoogedog #progress

What a great thing to come back to after my holiday! Chewy's owner contacted me a few weeks ago beside themselves with stress over their dog's behaviour towards people entering the home + property. He particularly struggled with trades-people coming to work on their place. Here is a video Chewy's mum sent me of his progress. To say I'm proud is an understatement! From Chewy's mum: "This is Chewy calm in his bed while the gardeners mow the lawn. Major progress!" #dogtraining #positivereinforcementworks #forcefreetrainer #dogtrainerslife #lovethisfeedback #soproud #reactivitytraining #bouvier #positivereinforcementtraining #dedication #problemsolved

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We help you build strong, positive relationships with your dog!

Remember when you first picked up your puppy? I do. It was exciting and scary at the same time. This little ball of fur will rely on you for everything. There is the potential there to have the most amazing relationship and bond. Something so unique you won’t be able to describe it. It’s a best friend but with so much more on offer too.

I have always loved animals, especially dogs. I spent my entire childhood asking my parents for a dog. Always the answer was no, until one day it wasn’t.

When I got Benji I vowed to always take care of him no matter what. I promised to never abandon him and to look after him as best I can.

When I first got Benji I did just that. Except, with what I know now, I can tell you I made mistakes.