Adventures with Stylish Hound! 🐾🎄
Boxing Day tradition = a swim with the dogs! This year, we took along some fantastic Stylish Hound products to keep things fun, functional, and stress-free. Here’s what we loved:
💧 Collapsible Water Bowl & Water Bottle + Slidable Bowl – Perfect for keeping hydrated, no matter where the adventure took us.
🎒 Day Tripper Bag & Ball Holder – Essentials were easily packed, and no lost balls this time!
🛁 Dog Robes – Because no one wants wet dog smell on the way home! These robes made drying off quick and easy.
🚗 Back Seat & Boot Protectors – Clean car, happy owner. Enough said.
🎅 Christmas Chill Bag – Snacks and treats stayed fresh all day long.
🐾Not featured by essential to our day we’re also …
🛠️ OG Treat Pouch – Our personal favorite! Quick access to treats for rewards on the go.
🐾 Zani’s OG Harness – Stylish, secure, and super comfy for all his adventures.
Stylish and practical, these products made our outing seamless. The dogs had a blast, and we had everything we needed at our fingertips!
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🐶 How did you and your pups spend Boxing Day? Let us know below!
Behind the Scenes: Flying Paws Annual Refresh! ✨🎥
It’s that time of year again! After our last clients but before the Christmas festivities begin, we dive into our yearly tradition of completely clearing out our training facility—and this year, we’re taking you along for the ride! 🐾
Why do we do it? 🤔
✅ To give everything a thorough deep clean (even those hard-to-reach spots!).
✅ To let Pat work her magic with a fresh coat of paint on the floor 🎨, leaving it shiny, spotless, and ready for another year of happy paws.
✅ And to make general cleaning (and those occasional doggy accidents!) as easy as possible. 🧽✨
Check it out and see how much effort goes into keeping Flying Paws a clean, welcoming space for all our furry friends and their amazing humans. 💛
With the hard bit over, we’re nearly all set for 2025— ! We just have to pop everything back! 🎉
Top Tip Tuesday: The Secret to Keeping Your Dog’s Toys Exciting! 🐾🎾
Ever noticed your dog loses interest in their toys after a while? Rotating their toys is a simple and fun way to keep them engaged and stimulated!
Here’s how:
1️⃣ Sort Them Out: Divide your dog’s toys into groups—maybe by type 🧸, size, or material.
2️⃣ Store Extras Away: Keep one or two groups out and stash the rest in a closet or box, or at the bottom of the toy box! 📦
3️⃣ Rotate Weekly: Swap out the current toys with a “new” set every week or two 🗓️.
✨ Why it works: Dogs, like us, love novelty! Rotating their toys makes each “new” set feel exciting 🎉, even if they’ve seen them before. It also helps prevent boredom and reduces the chance of destructive behaviors.
🐾 Bonus tip: Add in a puzzle toy 🧩 or chew treat 🦴 during rotations to keep things extra exciting!
What’s your dog’s favorite toy they always go back to? Let us know in the comments! 🐕💬
🌟 Top Tip Tuesday 🌟
What Is The Most Important Tool in Dog Training 🤔
Everyone wants to know what the best tool for dog training is—and you might be surprised by our answer! It’s not a fancy enrichment or a complicated harness. It’s something simple yet incredibly effective: a treat pouch! 🎒
💎 Here’s why these little gems are an absolute game-changer:
🕒 1. Quick Access: No more fumbling in your pockets or juggling treats in your hands 🙈. A treat pouch lets you reward your dog fast, which is crucial for training success!
🐶 2. Encourages Learning: When you don’t have food in your hand constantly, your dog learns to trust that treats will appear for good behavior—even when they don’t see them! 🦴
💼 3. Perfect Design: The right pouch is comfy to wear, has a large compartment for treats 🍖, and lets you grab them quickly without any hassle. Whether you’re training, walking, or working with a new puppy, a good treat pouch makes life SO much easier!
🍗 4. Variety is Key: Mix high-value treats to keep your dog guessing what yummy reward they’ll get next! The surprise factor keeps them motivated and engaged 🐕✨.
🧽 5. Easy to Clean: No one wants a smelly treat pouch! 🙅♀️ Our favourites like the Stylish Hound and DOOG ranges make it easy with wipeable and washable designs—functional and fabulous! (Psst…stay tuned for a post about the Stylish Hound treat pouch range to find which one is best for you! 👀)
🏅 6. Class-Approved: In our Moving Manners and Nimble Paws classes, treat pouches are a total lifesaver! 🐾 Clients often say, “I wish I’d gotten one sooner!” 🙌
🚨 7. Avoid Common Mistakes: Keep your hand out of the pouch unless you’re rewarding—otherwise, it becomes a big cue to your dog 🐕🦺! Also, where you position the pouch matters for quick, smooth access.
💡 8. They are For Everyone: Whether you’re working with a puppy, adolescent, or adult dog, a treat pou
🌟 FINAL DAYS to join our Get Outdoor Online Challenge! 🌟
🎥 POV: You and your dog are having a blast right in your own backyard for 4 weeks! 💥
How are you having fun? 🤷♀️
🏡Your pup having fun with things you probably already have at home!
🎾 A fun new ball game … with a twist (no throwing here!)
🐕🦺 Simple, exciting recall game to try at home
☀️Creative enrichment ideas using things from around the house
💦 Cooling down with a fun food and water play session
No fancy equipment or trips needed—just summer fun and bonding time with your dog, right in your backyard! 🐾
⏳ Time’s almost up—the next few days are your LAST CHANCE to sign up for easy, fun backyard activities that’ll keep your dog entertained and engaged all summer long. ☀️🐶
➡️ Head to the link below and join the challenge today!
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☃️Those signed up to our Winter Enrichment, remember you’ve got a sneaky discount in your inbox
🌟 Top Tip Tuesday 🌟
Why Your Dog Isn’t Actually “Fussy” About Food 🐾🍽️
Do you have a “fussy” eater at home? It might not be what it seems! Often, what we label as picky eating is just your dog trying to tell you something about their preferences or needs. 😋
Fox is definitely not what you’d class as fussy! But recently after a change of mince, he wasn’t having a bar of it. We could have assumed he wasn’t hungry or was being “fussy” but when replaced with some else he ate it all up … he was just telling us he didn’t really like the meat that was served up! 😲
Here are a few reasons why your dog might be turning up their nose at meals 🍴
🤤Taste & Texture: Just like us, dogs have food preferences. The texture, temperature, and flavor of their food can impact whether they want to eat it.
🐓Food Sensitivities: Some dogs may avoid certain foods because they make them feel unwell. Consider trying different proteins or ingredients if your dog regularly rejects their meals.
🍽️Portion Size: Most dogs are great at regulating their intake. If they’re not finishing their meal, they may simply be full or not need as much as you’re offering.
🍉Variety: In the wild, dogs wouldn’t eat the same thing every day. A little variety in meals can go a long way to keeping your pup interested.
🌳Environment: Stress, distractions, or even the wrong feeding setup can make mealtime less appealing. Make sure your dog has a calm, comfortable space to eat.
🦴 Enriching enough: Being natural scavengers, our dogs get a kick from working for their food … to varying degrees. So much so that it has a name, Contrafreeloading! Lickimats, snufflemats, puzzles or bones are all ways to get that brain into gear!
It’s important to remember that dogs aren’t trying to be difficult—they’re just communicating in their own way! 🐶💬 By listening to their needs, you can help make mealtime enjoyable again.
Remember you can a
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🌟🎃 ITS A HALLOWEEN GIVEAWAY! 🎃🌟
Murph, Zan and Fox are so excited for Halloween tomorrow they’ve pulled together a couple of things for a fun Halloween giveaway! 👻
Up for grabs we have…
🎃 A LICKIMAT mini
🎃 A spooky range of chews
🎃 A Halloween treats for the humans 🍫
All you have to do is …
🎃 like this post
🎃 tell us how many pumpkins are in the video
🎃 tag a friend!
For an extra entry:
🎃 join our mailing list ( https://flyingpaws.us21.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f023534abafb0506cb1f1bdb6&id=7ed71a8432)
🎃 Follow us on Instagram
If you already do both of these you will automatically get your extra entries once you have completed the first steps!
Watch the video and comment below 👇
⏰ Entry’s close on October 31st with the lucky winner randomly drawn and announced on November the 1st
Please note …
❌ This giveaway is not associated with Meta, Facebook or Instagram.
❌Giveaway is for Tasmania residents only
❌ Please be aware of scammers, we will never ask you for credit card details or to fill out a form to redeem your prize 🐾
🌟Top Tip Tuesday 🌟
Teaching Your Dog to Disengage with Distractions and Reengage with You 🐾
Distractions like 🐕 other dogs, 🏃♂️ people, 🐦 animals, 🚗 traffic, and 👧 kids can make it tricky for your dog to stay focused. But with some training and a positive approach, you can teach them to choose to disengage from distractions and reengage with you! 🎯
💡 What does disengaging look like?
It’s your dog checking out a distraction and then choosing to look back at you 👀🙋♂️!
💡 How to teach it:
🌟Distance is key! Start far enough away from distractions to keep your dog comfortable 🏞️.
🌟Reward big! When your dog looks back at you, celebrate with jackpot of treats or play 🍖🎾!
🌟Gradually close the distance, but go slow! We want to set our dogs up for success 🎯🏅.
💡 Common mistakes:
The biggest mistakes are waiting too long to mark and reward or missing it entirely ⌛. Be quick with that reward !
This method works everywhere 🌎 and helps teach your dog that while distractions are fun, reengaging with you brings even better rewards 🎉.
🌟 Interested in teaching your dog this valuable skill? Contact us today and let’s get started! 🐾
🌟 Ever wondered just how busy our Saturdays are? 🌟
Well, it’s time to show you! 🤫 Saturdays at Flying Paws are non-stop with fun, learning, and wagging tails everywhere. You won’t believe how much we pack into one day!
🐾 The day kicks off early as we prep for 5 different classes. Murph, Zani, and Fox were right by our side, “helping” us get everything ready!
🎩 First up: our Advanced Crew! We always start the day with these guys, and this time, our littlest team member, Charli, took top honors in our weekly trick-off! 👏
🚶♂️ Next came Moving Manners! We only have one group this round, but the morning warmth didn’t stop them from showing off some incredible progress.
🍴 After lunch, it was Nimble Paws time! The crew crushed it in the main paddock, then took on the tunnel and started working on the seesaw—so much confidence building! 💪
🐕🦺 Mid-afternoon brought our Positive Puppy Program. The pups had an absolute blast racing through the tunnel for their socialization activity! 🏃♂️🐶 By this point, Fox was ready for a nap! 😴
⛰️ Finally, we wrapped up with our Adventure Series featuring the fan-favorite Adventure Course! This group did a great job and everyone got better with each go around 🥳
☕️ After 11 hours, 13,500+ steps, and one very needed Macca’s coffee run (Molly even beat Pat on steps this week! 😱), we were ready to unwind.
But we love every second of it! 🥰
🔔 Want to be part of the action? Contact us and see for yourself what makes these courses so fun! Your dog will thank you! 🐕✨
👇 Click to join the fun!
www.flyingpaws.com.au
🌟 Top Tip Tuesday 🌟
Trust Yourself – Do What’s Right for YOUR Dog! 🐾
Ever feel pressure to walk your dog every day, take them to the dog park, or try a method that just doesn’t feel right? You’re not alone! Every dog is unique, and it’s important to figure out what works best for your dog, no matter what others—even professionals—might say. 🐕💬
🤷♀️ What does doing what’s right mean?
It could mean your dog thrives on two walks a day 🚶♀️🐕, or maybe your dog doesn’t enjoy walks at all 🏡. Whether it’s their exercise routine, socializing habits, or daily schedule, it’s about discovering what fits your dog’s personality and needs. 🧠💡
Don’t be swayed by pressure:
🐕🦺 You don’t have to take your dog to the dog park 🏞️ if they don’t enjoy it.
🐶 It’s okay if your dog doesn’t love everything 🫣 or needs extra space from certain situations.
🧠 The key? Making sure your dog is happy, not stressed, frustrated, or fixated on something that’s not working.
Listen to professional advice, but trust your instincts:
👂 Try professional suggestions, but always advocate for your dog’s well-being if something feels off. 🗣️
🔄 There’s always a Plan B! If one method isn’t working, adjustments or alternatives can be made. 🛠️
❗ If you’re unsure, ask a professional you trust for a second opinion 🧐. Avoid jumping to online forums or Facebook groups with unregulated advice 📲🙅♂️.
🙌🏼You know your dog best:
We ask so many questions during training because there’s no one-size-fits-all approach 🧩. Every dog’s needs are different, and things can be adjusted to suit you and your dog’s specific situation. So trust yourself! 💪🐾
💡 Need a second opinion? Don’t be afraid to seek one! Having another perspective can help you feel confident in doing what’s best for your dog’s unique personality and needs. 🐕✨
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Top Tip Tuesday: Scratch Boards for Nail Care! 🐾🛠️
If you’re looking for a fun, easy way to manage your dog’s nails, why not try a scratch board? It can be quicker and more enjoyable for your dog than traditional clipping, though both can be taught using positive reinforcement! Here’s why we love them:
🎉 Make Nail Care Fun! A scratch board allows your dog to file their own nails, making it a stress-free alternative. Fox has been enjoying his scratch board, especially the one with a section for treats to encourage scratching! 🐕🍖
🛠️ Easy DIY or Buy Options: We’ve made scratch boards in the past using MDF board, sandpaper, and a hot glue gun! But you can also buy pre-made boards with extra features to make the process even smoother.
📅 Weekly Nail Maintenance: While we’re building up to weekly sessions with Fox, it’s a great way to keep your dog’s nails at a manageable length. The thicker your dog’s nails, the coarser the board should be!
🧠 Mental Stimulation Bonus: Not only does it help with nail care, but it also provides mental stimulation! Think of it as a fun challenge that rewards your dog while maintaining their paws. 🐾✨
Tips for Success:
• Start by asking for a shake 🤝 and getting your dog to tap the board. Gradually build from there!
• Keep sessions short ⏱️ and always supervise 👀.
• Remember, it may take some dogs a bit longer to pick it up, but with patience and rewards, it’s a fantastic way to handle nail care! 🏆
Fox loves his scratch board, and it’s a great tool to add to your dog’s routine. Give it a try—your dog will thank you! 🙌🐾
