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If your dog is scared of loud noises, chances are they will be scared of fireworks as well! ๐ฅ
It is important to put a plan in place ready for tonightโs festivities so check out our handy hints below ๐
๐ Research where fireworks will be happening in your area remembering there is usually an early session for the kids and a later session for the bringing in of the new year. Tonight at the marina there will be 8pm and midnight fireworks.
๐ท Make sure your dogs identification tags are up to date and secured on their collar.
๐โ๐ฆบ Take your dog for a walk early in the evening before the festivities kick off.
๐ฝ Feed them dinner via mental enrichment, this can include food dispensing toys or training.
๐ด Bring your dog inside to settle before the activities start. If your dog is an outside only dog consider sharing your laundry or garage space with them for the evening, ensuring anything harmful is put away.
๐ Close any windows and blinds to block out some of the sights and sounds of the fireworks.
๐บ Play some calming music or leave on the tv to also help with the sound.
๐ Utilise calming alternatives like a thunder shirt or adaptil.
๐ฟ Natural remedies may also assist those with mild noise phobia to help calm and take the edge off.
๐ If this is a common occurrence your vet may have already prescribed fast acting medication. Be sure to read the instructions given by your vet for the most effective dosage and time to give.
โฝ๏ธ Play! If your dog loves to play then utilise some games to help pair the scary fireworks with fun. Be mindful this won't work for every dog.
๐คช Be prepared for the aftermath! If your dog is not noise phobic but instead reactive, you will face the aftermath from those that may have had a few too many. If possible secure your dogs for the eveni
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The office is now closed for the holiday period until I return on Monday the 6th of January ๐
I have some admin to finalise due to overwhelming demand and then I will be offline to enjoy a much needed break! ๐น
Classes will resume on Saturday the 4th, Tuesday the 7th & Wednesday the 8th of January. If you are wanting to book please use the link below, this is for both puppy class & basic obedience classes, once booked out the links will disappear ๐
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=24862191
Have a wonderful holiday period with your loved ones both two legged and four and I look forward to seeing you all in the new year ๐
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๐งก EDIT: only one space left in class!! ๐งก
I am currently getting a lot of enquires for training however bar 2 spots remaining in my Wednesday afternoon basic obedience class starting this Wednesday, I am completely booked out for the year! ๐ฑ๐
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Wednesday basic obedience 4.30-5.30pm
โ Saturday basic obedience
โ Puppy preschool
โ Private one on one training
If you would like to snap up one of the last basic obedience spots please reach out ASAP to book ๐ฑBasic obedience classes are suited to all friendly dogs over the age of 5 months old ๐โ๐ฆบ
I will be looking at opening a limited number of assessment spaces in December ready to start private training in the new year. Classes for January will also be released in mid December so keep an eye on the page if you would like to join in on classes as well ๐๐
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๐งก๐ Puppy Class ๐๐งก
Dates have been set for our next puppy class! ๐ถ
Puppy classes are suited to baby puppies aged 8-14 weeks on the start date to ensure early learning and appropriate socialisation takes place in their early developmental period ๐ฅฐ
So if you have a puppy born in May or June then this class is for you! Class starts on Saturday the 10th of August at 12.00pm ๐คฉ
If you have any questions or would like to join in, please send me a message to book (booking link is in the Facebook message auto reply!) ๐ฑ
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I am finally finding time to sit down to reflect and write about my awesome weekend away with Jason Vasconi from Transform My Dog hosted by Dave at The National Canine Academy. Naturally these seminars also bring together a whole bunch of dog trainers and dog enthusiasts, which I love being able to connect with and expand that social circle to talk all things dog training! ๐ถ
I was super curious when I heard about Jason coming to the land of Aus and teaching us about something called ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐
๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง. Living in a small town we definitely donโt have the perks that the cities do with options for safe socialisation for our dogs so off I went to do some learning and I was not disappointed! ๐คฏ
Large field socialisation allows dogs to interact in large open spaces under controlled supervision, think dog parks but much safer! The space allows dogs to engage in natural curious behaviours plus allow them to approach and retreat in their own time without feeling confined therefore fostering a much more positive experience for all ๐
The aim of large field socialisation is not play but good social skills, neutrality, confidence and fulfilling exercise which leads to a much more balanced and satisfied dog ๐งโโ๏ธ
I took Otis with me on my road trip to trial in these classes and my anti-social dog who is not interested in interaction with other dogs at all was having an absolute ball and went and interacted with so many dogs! To see the transformation before my eyes truly sealed the deal for meโฆ.I LOVE large field socialisation. He also slept like a saint at the end of each day, which for a working line labrador is almost unheard of haha ๐๐ค
What I loved about the seminar is Jasonโs ability to teach in a way that drew you in, we talked theory, played games, told bad dad jokes, watched videoโs and then we put it all into practice. If you like a tear jerker look up โDog ma
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๐ Puppy Class ๐
There is ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ remaining in our puppy class starting this weekend! ๐ถ
Puppy classes are suited to baby puppies aged 8-14 weeks on the start date to ensure early learning and appropriate socialisation takes place in their early developmental period ๐ฅฐ
So if you have a puppy born in April or May then this class is for you! Class starts this Saturday the 29th of June at 12.00pm. If you are away for school holidays do not fear, it is our theory lesson so I have recordings to send if you can't make the first class to ensure you don't miss any important information ๐คฉ
If you have any questions or would like to join in, please send me a message to book (booking link is in the Facebook message auto reply!) ๐ฑ
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๐จ๐จ๐จ Big Dog Pickups ๐จ๐จ๐จ
I am away for a seminar this weekend which means there will be no Friday pickup this week โ
To account for the workers in the group that usually pickup on Friday afternoons i will be doing a pickup either side of my class on Wednesday:
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2.30-3.30pm
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5.15-6.00pm
If you would like to pickup on Wednesday please send me a message. Please do not arrive early as this will distract the group during their lesson ๐คช
Pickups will be back to normal next week ๐
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A big happy barkday to our mother hen Miss Molly! ๐ฉท
Age has definitely caught up with her in the past year so she doesn't get to spend much time at work with clients anymore however she is still a core member of our Redefine Canine pack ๐ฅฐ
Her most favourite things are:
๐ง Eating
๐ Swimming
๐ป Squeaky toys
๐ Random zoomies
๐ฌ Cuddles with sneaky nib nibs
How old are your doggos currently? We also have a nearly 10 year old and a 6.5 year old in the house and waiting very patiently before we get another puppy ๐
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Our final Big Dog delivery has arrived for the year ๐ถ๐
If you need to stock up for the holiday period please reach out ASAP for pickup this afternoon as I will be closed until I am back on the 8th ๐๐น
๐๐๐ Christmas Closure ๐๐๐
The office is now closed for the holiday period until i return on Monday the 8th of January ๐
I have some admin to finalise tomorrow morning due to overwhelming demand and then i will be offline to enjoy a much needed break! ๐น
Classes will resume on Saturday the 6th and Wednesday the 10th of January. If you are wanting to book please use the link below, this is for both puppy class & basic obedience classes, once booked out the links will disappear ๐
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=24862191
Have a wonderful holiday period with your loved ones both two legged and four and i look forward to seeing you all in the new year ๐
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๏ธ Morning walks to start the day โ
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This mornings walk and trains were with golden retriever brothers Bailey & Eddie ๐ถ๐ถ
These boys have different strengths and weaknesses which is why itโs important to walk them individually until they have both perfected a solid loose leash walk ๐
Bailey is easily distracted, pulls like a freight train, sniffs EVERYTHING whilst dragging the human along for the ride and in general doesnโt have much of a regard for the person on the other end of the leash. He is now understanding positioning, has rules on his walks and has a much better respect for leash pressure. The goal going forward is to gain more engagement from Bailey in order to gain more freedom but overall he has made massive strides ๐
Eddie loves a good zig zag and follows his nose wherever it leads him. Being such a big strong boy this is not good for mums shoulders! Eddie has surpassed his brother in this area of learning and shows great restraint and respect for the rules. Watch him surge forward and then back off on his own accord. This is why Eddie is allowed more freedoms then Bailey at this point, good boy Eddie ๐
Another solo lesson and regular training from mum in between before we add in the helper dogs to really stir the pot ๐