r+ Dog Training

21/10/2025

19/10/2025

⚠️SYDNEY HEAT STROKE ALERT⚠️

Hot weather is forecast tomorrow onwards in parts of Sydney. Familiarise yourself and your family with the dangers of heat to pets.

Heat stroke is common during high temperatures and is is a serious, life-threatening condition that can cause death or permanent damage to your pet’s internal organs. The window between the first signs and a critical emergency is very short, so knowing what to look for is essential.

Signs of heat stroke include: lethargy, excessive panting or difficulty breathing & sudden collapse.

While all dogs are at risk, flat-faced brachycephalic breeds (like bulldogs and pugs) are particularly vulnerable. Their short snouts make it harder for them to cool down by panting, so extra caution is needed on hot or humid days like tomorrow.

Keep your dog indoors in a cool, shaded area & ensure there’s ALWAYS fresh water available. Avoid walking or exercising your dog.

If you suspect your pet is overheating or suffering from heat stroke, proceed to SASH 24/7 Emergency immediately.

07/10/2025

06/10/2025

Yesterday we had another great opportunity to play our favourite game!😀
We attended a Nosework 3 trial run by and .
In a Nosework 3 trial the dogs need to run six searches (vehicles, containers, interior, exterior) with an unknown number of hides (range 0-3) in a set time frame.
This level of trials tests the teams’ ability to work together. The handlers need to be able to read their dogs and to leave a search area when they believe the dog has found all the hides.
Different to lower level trials, the teams only find out if they were successful at the end of the competition.😬
Isla worked beautifully and we not only got one of only three titles, but placed second overall and earned two extra partnership awards. ☺️

20/09/2025

This beautiful boy was found on Knights Rd last night injured. He has no microchip but he is desexed. Do you know him? Please call 96531622

15/09/2025

CASTING FOR DOGS THAT ARE GREAT JUMPERS for a fun film shoot in Sydney. They woud also need to be confident with good level of training. Must be available on or around 30 Sept. Please DO NOT respoind here. Please send images of your dog, plus its name & age, Also your name and contact details to either .... [email protected] or 0415 672 047. Many thanks in advance Julie Lorimer, Animal House, mob 0415 67 027

10/09/2025

09/09/2025

Suddenly "grabby"?
Some days they take rewards gently, other days they may jump and snatch them from you.
When they do that it can be a sign they're feeling anxious or maybe even excited.
There's been a definite emotional shift and we need to keep a little eye on it.

How about all that dog "confetti" you've noticed?
More on the bed.
More on your clothes and couch?
Dogs shed naturally, but stress shedding means more than usual, sometimes immediate, over days or weeks
You may pat and your hand has a lot more stray hairs on it than normal.

There's just more hair everywhere.
Rolling tussocks of it (not quite but you get the idea).

Definitely keep note if you see these.
What's happening around?
What happened just before?

Time to get your detective hat on and find your magnifying glass.
It's time to do a wee bit of work to figure this all out.

08/09/2025

Isla modeling for Antinol Australia🥰

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