Whinny & Wag

03/05/2024

Been over a month without Lego now, miss him dearly 💙

09/04/2024

✅Setting up for success:
When I was wanting to do Lego’s training sessions in a new yard he hadn’t been in previously, I tried to minimise his potential fear of the environment he wasn’t yet used to around the yard.
My set up for success included:
- keeping him in the area for short bursts at a time
- introducing him to the yard with a calm buddy
- doing enjoyable and calming activities in the yard like eating
- ensuring he didn’t get too fearful and planning to let him take a break from the yard if he was showing signs

07/04/2024

To help your dog pay attention to you when you want their attention (like when going past other dogs, people, wildlife) it’s helpful to rehearse them correctly responding to your cue in the face of less urgent distractions like Penny here when she sniffs the bushes.

19/03/2024

Hank is happy about the slightly cooler change in weather this week! Happy walks! 🐾

09/03/2024

Dog enrichment idea:

Explore a different environment to usual like the beach 🏝️

Leo here loves water 💦

27/02/2024

We can sometimes get caught up focusing only on things we need to or should be doing for our pets.

Making time to have fun, doing activities you both enjoy, will benefit your relationship.

Whether it’s giving some scratches or dressing up and clicker training an agility course like Lego and I 😉.

18/02/2024

Play is a great way to encourage mental stimulation, exercise and bonding with your dog.

But not all play is created equal for all dogs. If you’re not sure what kind of play your dog likes most, experiment with different types and observe when they are most enthusiastic and enjoying themselves.

My dog Bonzai loves most:
- searching and destroying (like in this video, pulling out toys from a purpose made toy barn)
- chasing and being chased

14/02/2024

My dog Bonzai turned 7 a couple weeks ago… officially no longer a baby but will forever be my baby 😂.

We went for a long walk together at a park he doesn’t often go to and I let him sniff his heart out, one of his favourite things to do… after eating… which he also did plenty of that day 😉.

For your pooch’s next Birthday why not do something out of the ordinary you both enjoy? It’ll certainly help mark the special day for your pup 🐶💓.

11/01/2023

We see so many gorgeous blooms on our walks at the moment 🤩🌺

24/12/2022

We wish everyone a lovely holiday season 🎉

15/12/2022

Summer/Birak is here and Leo is stoked about beach visits 😄☀️🌊

20/11/2022

Yardie smiling for the camera 🥰

15/11/2022

Leo always gets the best action shots 🎾

07/11/2022

Double trouble with Sophie and George 🐾🐾

22/10/2022

Teddy smiling by some pretty flowers we found. ☺️🌸🌼

14/10/2022

Astra wants to let you know that our website is up and running with lots of info about us and the services we offer (and with more gorgeous model shots of Astra too 😉).

The website link is in our account description (bio) or you can search ‘calmpawswalksandcare.com’ online.

If you know someone who might benefit from our services, share this with them - we’re offering a ‘refer a friend’ discount of 20% off for both you and your friend’s next service!

12/10/2022

Yardie found a fruit-bearing quandong tree on her walk yesterday 🤩

11/10/2022

Gorgeous Luna investigating a gorgeous scarlet bottlebrush.
The fresh Kambarang sunshine, wind and rain has brought about new blossoms and lots of scents for your dogs.

01/10/2022

22/09/2022

Luna and Astra enjoying the sunny weather. As Djilba continues, birds are beginning to court and build nests. You may notice birds hang out in pairs and around the same tree during your walks. 🦜🪺

20/09/2022

Shenzi loves munching on sticks. 🌴

14/09/2022

Leo patrolling the rugged, gusty coastline with ears flapping 😆.