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Providing reward based, force-free dog training and dog walking in Sydney's eastern suburbs.

31/07/2025

It's a soggy doggy kind of day 🌧

18/07/2025

📣 𝗜𝗳 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿....𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘂𝗽𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢?

We’ve all had those moments — our child is whining, climbing on us, or ignoring a request for the hundredth time — and suddenly we’re overwhelmed, irritated, or even snap.

That’s being human.

Now imagine your dog in the same household — no words to ask for space, no way to say “stop,” no understanding of why the little human is pulling their ears, hugging too tight, or shrieking nearby.

🧠𝘋𝘰𝘨𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘰.
They have limits, just like we do.
They show signs of stress long before they growl or snap.
And they rely on us to notice and step in.

💡 Just because a dog 𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 something, doesn’t mean they’re 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦.

Let’s stop expecting our dogs to be more patient than we are.

👀 Watch for:
• Whale eyes (showing the whites of the eyes)
• Yawning or lip licking when not tired or hungry
• Turning their head or body away
• Freezing or holding their breath
• Avoiding the child entirely

🛑 If you see these signs, pause. Intervene kindly. Give your dog a break. Support your child in learning gentler ways to interact.

A peaceful home for kids and dogs starts with empathy and understanding — for everyone.

👉 Share if you’ve ever felt triggered as a parent — and want to do better by your dog too.

02/07/2025

Welcome Miss Honey 🍯

30/06/2025

🎉🐾 Happy International Joke Day! 🐾🎉

Laughter is one of the best sounds in a family home—especially when it’s shared between kids and dogs (ok… maybe the dogs don’t laugh, but they sure make us laugh!).
Today, we’re celebrating the silly side of life with some paws-itively hilarious dog jokes that are perfect for kids. Whether you're walking the dog, snuggling on the couch, or sitting around the dinner table—these jokes are bound to get tails wagging and little ones giggling.

👇 Drop your favourite dog joke in the comments—bonus points if it’s kid-approved! 🐶👧🧒

26/06/2025

Hello Miss Willow

11/06/2025

Did you know adult dogs need 𝟭𝟲–𝟮𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆?
And puppies need even more — around 𝟭𝟴–𝟮𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀!

Not all in one long stretch, either. Just like toddlers, dogs need naps throughout the day to stay emotionally and physically balanced.

When dogs don’t get enough rest, their behaviour can unravel:
😠 Cranky
🐾 Overexcited
📉 Poor decision-making
🎯 Less impulse control
Sound familiar, parents?

Busy days like family BBQs, playdates, or guests popping in can overstimulate your dog. Even if they seem excited to be part of it all, that tiredness builds up fast — and can show up as barking, growling, or jumping.

👉 Give your dog space to relax. A quiet room, a comfy bed, and a chew toy can do wonders.

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 — 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀.

🛏️💛

👇 Tell me in the comments:
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝘆?
𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗴?

09/06/2025

Many parents think their dog licking their child is a sign of love… but sometimes, it’s the exact opposite!

🐶 Dogs use licking as a way to create space. When a child is too close or overwhelming, a dog may lick as a subtle way of saying:
➡️ "I need space."
➡️ "Please stop."
➡️ "I’m uncomfortable."

If the child doesn’t move away, stress can escalate into growling or snapping. 😬📢 What to do instead?
✅ Teach kids to respect a dog's space.
✅ If you see "Kiss to Dismiss," calmly call your child away.
✅ Always watch for stress signals like yawning, lip licking, or turning away.

Have you seen this before? Drop a 🐾 if you learned something new! 👇

02/06/2025

🎓 Let’s Rethink Puppy “Socialisation”

When we hear that a new puppy needs “socialising,” many people picture trips to the dog park and encouraging their pup to say hello to every dog and person they meet.

But here’s the truth: “socialisation” is often misunderstood.

A better word might be “acclimatisation.”
Your puppy isn’t just learning to be social — they’re learning to cope with a completely new and confusing world.

📖 To acclimatise means to become accustomed to new conditions. And that’s exactly what your puppy is doing.

🐾 Your job as their guardian isn’t to throw them into the deep end — it’s to gently guide them as they learn about:

Noisy traffic 🚗

Wobbly bikes and scooters 🚲

Fast-moving children 🧒

Other dogs 🐶

People with hats, umbrellas, bags, beards, and more! 🎩☂️🎒

It’s not about forcing interaction. It’s about helping your puppy feel safe and supported in the face of new things.

💡 What are we aiming for?

A puppy who can calmly observe the world

Who behaves appropriately around dogs and people

Who trusts you to protect them if something feels too overwhelming

👋 So next time you think “socialisation,” think acclimatisation.
Your puppy doesn’t need to meet everyone — they need to feel safe with you as they learn about the world.

Your puppy is counting on you to be their safe place. Let's make sure you know how.

01/06/2025

🐾 Bringing a New Dog Home? Here's How to Introduce Them to Your Kids Safely 👧🐶
Welcoming a new dog is exciting—but first impressions really matter, especially when kids are involved. Here’s how to set everyone up for a safe and happy start:

✨ 1. Start with calm – Skip the big welcome party. Keep the house quiet and let the dog settle in first.

👃 2. Let the dog approach – Teach kids to stay seated, hands low, and let the dog come to them.

🙌 3. Gentle touches only – No hugging, no grabbing. Show kids how to pet gently on the chest or side.

👀 4. Watch body language – Yawning, turning away, or stiff posture? The dog needs space.

🎉 5. Praise calm behavior – For both your kids and your dog! Reinforce gentle, kind interactions.

The first meeting sets the tone—so go slow, stay positive, and supervise closely.

💬 Have you recently introduced a new dog to your family? What worked for you?

31/05/2025

Too Much Freedom Too Soon = Trouble! 🐾🚫

New puppy parents,
One of the BIGGEST mistakes you can make is giving your puppy the run of the house before they're ready.

🐶 Puppies rehearse behaviours — good and bad.
Every time your puppy pees on the rug, shreds the couch, or sneaks a snack off the table... they're getting better at it. 😬

👉 Instead, set them up for success!
Give your puppy more freedom little by little — after they've shown they can handle it.

Tools to Help When You Can’t Watch 100%:
✔️ Crate training
✔️ Baby gates to limit room access
✔️ Puppy pens for safe hangouts
✔️ Tethering (when supervised)

💡 Freedom is earned, not given.
Your future well-behaved adult dog will thank you! 🐕❤️

28/05/2025

𝗜𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀?

😌 Does your child freeze, panic, or hide whenever a dog comes near?

You're not alone - and there's a gentle, proven way to help.

🧒🐶 We are pleased and excited to offer our 𝟭:𝟭 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝟱-𝟭𝟮 to overcome their fear of dogs using the successful protocol from KAD (Kids Around Dogs).

✨ Over 10 Personalised sessions (7 online + 3 in-person), your child will:
✅ Feel more confident around dogs
✅ See dogs in a more positive, less scary way
✅ Build real life coping strategies that stick

And the best part? It's done at 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 pace - no forced interactions, ever.

𝘼𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙩𝙤 𝟮 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣.

💬If you know a child who could benefit from this program, send us a message to apply!

Let's help your child feel safe and in control again - without the fear. 🧠💛🐾

09/05/2024

It's a snoozy kind of day 😴

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