Dog Obedience Group

12/06/2022

THEORY THURSDAY

For many dogs, going to the vets can be a scary experience. As pet owners we want to know why and how we can help

The (soon to be Dr) Petra Edwards has been studying this topic investigating how dogs experience their vet visits and identifying PET-ential strategies to reduce stress at the vet.

She has written this fantastic article summarising what she has discovered with ten top tips on helping your pet feel better at the vets

https://set.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2022/03/17/why-are-dogs-scared-of-the-vet-and-what-can-i-do-to-help?fbclid=IwAR1mPbw183RTjhyORvEQQL1XRsvV2KbPygsyZBQxhPRMApGYFfnptt38F7g

14/04/2022

It’s often assumed that to socialize your puppy means that they must interact with a variety of people and other dogs. Unfortunately, the wrong experience can greatly shape how your dog handles these interactions in the future. Instead, proper socialization should consist of exposure to many different sounds, sights, places, things, people and animals with an emphasis put on your puppy’s ability to relax around these stimuli. The act of actually interacting with people or other dogs should be reserved for those who you know will handle your puppy correctly.

Do you have a new puppy? Check out our puppy training and field trip classes here: https://www.goodasgoldtraining.ca/puppy-training/

06/03/2022

If you can't go outside then you need indoor exercise for your dog. Here are my top 3 indoor exercise idea boredom busters.

25/12/2021

Just a friendly reminder of foods to keep out of reach from your furry friends this holiday period!

25/12/2021

Please keep this in mind w your new puppies and dogs during Xmas holidays. Lots of people, music, strange noises, new environment, etc.

18/12/2021

Keep your dog on the 'Nice' list by keeping an eye on what they eat this Christmas.

The last thing we want for Christmas is an emergency trip to the vet!!

While there is a temptation for a treat or two, just make sure its on the good side of the list (or the in moderation side).

To help reduce temptation, why not prepare some ready made treats/enrichment items ready to go.

For example frozen chews/vegies in ice blocks, banana and peanut butter on a Lickimat or even a Kong with their regular food frozen/fresh in it, treat balls with their dry food pre-filled.

**The list is by no means an exhaustive list, but highlights the main Christmas type foods

p.s. Sweets such as hard/soft lollies (especially those containing xylitol

24/10/2021

16/10/2021

Owners usually approach dog training as a way to stop undesirable behavior and saying “no” seems a logical choice – to a human being. I begin reframing their goal by suggesting, “Let’s think about what you want your dog to do, rather than what not to do. When we do that we can use language and methods that help your dog learn and succeed. - Daniel Antolec explains why dogs don’t understand what we mean when we say “no,” and presents an alternative strategy for optimal communication | Coming up in the November issue of BARKS. Subscribe for free today for a sneak peek at the next issue! https://barksfromtheguild.com/subscribe/

02/10/2021

How the socialization of young puppies affects later behavior.

07/07/2021

My dogs just handed me this!
Apparently, they want us to tell kids (and grown-ups!!) everywhere EXACTLY how they'd like us to say hi!
You wouldn't want to disappoint the pups now, would you!!?
Share away - it'd be rude not to!!