Cause & Effect, Dog Training

13/01/2025

Supporting other small businesses is a great thing to do and everyone benefits.
Big Dog Grooming here in Toowoomba, provide a new option for dog owners. They take their time with your dog, whether thats letting them sniff around and get used to the salon or having a quick game to settle the nerves and build trust.
We recently collaborated with Big Dog Grooming to create a new blog to help dog families understand the grooming process and how they can help their dog with regards to grooming, making it a more pleasurable and stressfree activity for everyone.
All dogs need grooming of some sort, whether that is a quick bath, brush and nail trim or a full on clip. Simple things like the nails being too long can cause pain, discomfort and eventualy effects the way your dog moves. Getting your dog familiar with whatever grooming he needs makes the whole process quicker, and less stressful for you both.

https://bigdoggrooming.com.au/the-grooming-trainer-connection-expert-insights-with-linda-cause/

Discover expert tips from renowned dog trainer Linda Cause on how training can improve your dog’s grooming experience. Learn how to reduce stress, build trust, and make grooming sessions a success!

10/01/2025

Its days like this that toileting on command comes in really handy.
For some dogs, getting their feet wet is a real drama. If you have a dog like this, I feel your pain. One of mine, big boofhead that she is, will hold on so long that she starts to overflow, so what is my solution?
I pop her lead on, get my unbrella out and take her to where she normally wees and give her command for toileting staying there until she goes. I do this on lead for a couple of reasons. 1. She cant just run back inside without "going". 2. I can take her exactly where she normally toilets - she can smell her own smell - making it alot clearer what I am asking of her.
Then she gets a towel rubdown (which she loves) and comes back inside.

08/01/2025

We recently had a private consult with these super cute puppies and their Dad.
These dogs family have alot of the work in hand and just needed some finer points clarified and some help with a few issues that needed a little more focused work.
Beautiful temperaments and willingness to learn made this consult so much fun.

06/01/2025

03/01/2025

Welcome to 2025. 🎉
Did you make any New Years resolutions that involve working on problems with your dog? Are you sick of the stress he is creating. Do you want more enjoyment between your dog and your family? Maybe stopping that annoying jumping up, barking, over excited behaviour, or not wanting to go skating everytime you take him for a walk!

Knowing why he is doing these things makes stopping them so much easier and teaching you this is all part of the training picture.

Maybe you welcomed a new puppy or dog into your family and want to know the best way to go about raising or integrating him into your household.

Now that the holiday period is over, its a good time to book lesson/s and get started on building a better relationship and life with your furry friend,
Just PM and we can get started.

31/12/2024

🌟 Meet Cowboy! 🌟

At Big Dog Grooming, we’re known for pampering the BIG boys and gals, but every now and then, we welcome a pint-sized superstar like Cowboy into the salon! 🐾

Cowboy, a Long-Haired Jack Russell, came in yesterday for his very first professional grooming experience, and we couldn’t be prouder of how brave he was! 💪

Being a little sensitive to loud noises, Cowboy wasn’t too keen on the high-velocity dryers (totally fair, buddy!). So, we made sure to take it slow and easy, drying him with a soft shammy and sending him home just a little damp but totally happy. 💧✨

Building confidence is key when it comes to grooming, and Cowboy is already on his way to becoming a pro. It’s all about positive experiences, and we’re thrilled to have been part of his journey. 🐶💖

Thanks for trusting us, Cowboy – you’re welcome back anytime!

24/12/2024

Its been a big year for us in so many ways .

Id like to thank all my beautiful clients for trusting me to help you with your furry family members. You guys are amazing and I love the committment and love you've shown to your dogs to make them better family members.
Im grateful to have made some wonderful friends along the way as well.

I hope you all have an amazing and loving time with your family, friends and furry four leggeds and let the new year be the best yet!

20/12/2024

When you've got the Christmas vibe but Mum won't let you have any of the decorations.

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Love Theo.

18/12/2024

Its been 12 months today,
12 months since you left this life and grew your wings
12 months of feeling the massive gap in my life that you filled with your huge presence
12 months of not hearing you snore
12 months of not watching you in the bath stretching out your neck as the water sprayed giving you a watery massage
12 months of not watching you try and catch the air coming out of the hair blower
12 months of not watching your delight in winning a tug game and running around in a circle puffing like a dressage horse.
12 months of missing your nose pushing into my legs giving me the royal inquisition sniff investigation when I come home after working with clients all day.
12 months of missing the black balls of hair rolling around the floor waiting for the vacuum
12 months of not hearing the sound of you glugging water out of your water bowl
12 months of not seeing the water trail as the excess found its way out of your lubber lips and onto the floor
12 months of missing your beautiful big soft head in my lap
12 months of not feeling you push under my hand for a pat
12 months of not having you laying by my bed. My guardian and protector
365 long days of missing you
My Best Girl

18/12/2024

We recently did a private in home puppy development lesson with this gorgeous girl. In these lessons we cover everything about puppies. From basic training, common puppy behaviours that are not so cute, grooming and handling, socialising/exposure, management and raising, diet, building trust and strong bonds and anything.else that needs to be worked on. My aim in the initial stage of training is to give families knowledge and skills to start their new puppy the best way possible.

13/12/2024

Lets talk about dog treats at Christmas time.

As we all know, at Christmas time, its a open ticket to indulge in foods we love but would not normally eat.... or not much of it anyway.

We also tend to indulge our furry family members as well, but its not always doing them a favour. Some dogs can have very sensitive stomachs, and even those that generally don't, can have issues with the fatty and rich foods of Christmas dinner.
One of the big ones is feeding them the ham bone and/or fat trimmings that are cooked. We all know that cooked bones can cause major problems for dogs, but so can lots of fat. Dogs get most of their energy from fat, however, too much can cause issues like pancreatitis and diahhorea.

A common treat we give dogs generally and more so at Christmas time as a present, is the rawhide chew. These are a terrible idea and because they dont break into pieces when chewed, dogs sometimes swallow the entire soggy mess of a thing and get a blockage for their trouble. And this is not a good thing.

There are numerous other things to be aware of in the way of food for our dogs at Christmas, but the best advice is to stick to their normal food as much as possible.
After all, no one wants to visit the emergency vet over the Christmas break,

11/12/2024

Nearly everyone loves Christmas!
Its a time of families and friends getting together and enjoying each others company. Some of our dog also love this........but some do not.

For some dogs, Christmas visitors are a source of stress, anxiety and confusion.
So what can we do to help our pets cope with this busy time?
Firstly, if you have a pet who isnt a social butterfly and new people can make him feel nervous, ask your visitors to ignore him. Don't look, talk or try and touch him. If your pet is crate trained, you can pop him in there when visitors arrive. This way, he can see them, smell them and get used to their presence without the stress of being looked at, talked to in an effort to "make friends" or being touched.
, You can also put him outside if he is generally happy being there, Giving him distance away from the noise, excitement and presence of new people in the home will help he to settle. You can also put him in a quieter room, perhaps give him something to chew so that he can feel safer.

But remember, even with the social butterflies of the dog world, not everyone loves them jumping, sniffing and being pushy for a pat, so the easiest way to deal with that is put them on a lead. That way you have control and your quests will be inadvertently working for their dinner by helping you train your dog to be calmer. Win Win!!

Remember, special single lesson prices are up for grabs in December!

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09/12/2024

Christmas is just around the corner and thinking of a useful presents can be abit of an issue.

If you, a family member, or a friend have a new puppy, or an older dog with some behaviours that would be really great to not have to deal with, then why not think about buying them a dog training lesson. I have a Christmas special price for lessons in December if you quote I NEED TRAINING when you message here or email me through my website.

Not only will this present very useful and practical, its also something that can make lives happier and more enjoyable for years to come.

You can either message me through this page, or contact me through my website. www.causeandeffectdogtraining.com.au
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09/12/2024

This is a pretty sad situation when you understand that the 3 problem behaviours outlined here could be helped if not totally sorted with guidance by a professional.

A study of 43,000 dogs in the US has found that almost all pet dogs have at least one serious behaviour issue.

The most common issues are separation anxiety as well as aggression, fear and house soiling.

Just 0.88 per cent of all dogs were considered to have no behaviour issues.

04/12/2024

What to expect in your very first dog training lesson.

Training your dog is about your relationship and how clearly he understands what you are asking.

In your first lesson, we start by having a chat about what is happening, the background of the behaviour/s, what you have already tried and what your expectations are for the end result.
Understanding why your dog is displaying a behavour, goes a long way to understanding the training process, what we do and why it is done systematically. One lessen very rarely, if ever, stops an annoying behaviour. There is always background behavours and obedience that we need to put in place to give your dog the ability to succeed long term. Success in dog training takes time, patience, the knowledge needed and the committment to reach your goal,

Of course all dogs are different so the approach we use is very much about what is best for you and your dog to get the result you are looking for.
How long that takes? There are many variables when working with an animal and handler, Sometimes we can give you a rough idea but it all comes down to putting in the time and doing the work.

02/12/2024

When you're a little puppy learning the ropes in your first lesson, it's pretty tiring. This cute boy did great and his family learnt alot too. I'm looking forward to helping them further as puppy grows.

29/11/2024

Nothing like a pigs ear on a rainy day.
Pigs ears have quite a high fat content, so definitely a treat and not an everyday snack.
I really promote natural food for dogs so when we are looking at treats, mine love dried sardines (definitely ones to dehydrate outside), lamb and beef puffs and dried whitebait.

27/11/2024

I recently visited this young man to help his family learn all about raising a puppy. Puppyhood doesn't have to be super stressful filled with toileting mistakes in the house, chewing shoes (and anything else they desire) or using you as a chew toy

Armed with the right information of the do's and dont's about raising a puppy, itcan be a really fun and exciting time.
I have limited sessions available at the moment. Just reach out.