Dog Days WA

12/11/2025

⚠️ Quick heads up! The Training Resources Library is currently down due to a technical fault (it's me, I'm the technical fault 😅).

A huge thanks to for their amazing customer service helping me get it sorted! 🙏

We’ll let you know as soon as it’s back up and running — thank you for your patience! 🐾

12/11/2025

🐍 Snake Season is Here, Perth! 🐍

Snake encounters are becoming more common as the weather warms up - and our pets can be at risk. Over the weekend, Ripley had a run-in with a baby dugite. Thankfully, they both surprised each other, and because Ripley’s recall is solid, she came straight back when called - and the snake was able to retreat safely.

This reminds us of two years ago, when Ripley tangled with a big mama dugite right at our back door. We thought she had been bitten! Thankfully, her clotting times stayed normal throughout the day, which meant either no bite or a dry bite.

⚠️ Key tips for dog owners this snake season:
🐕‍🦺 Keep your dog on a leash in bushy or high-risk areas.
🚀Practice reliable recall -your dog’s safety could depend on it.
🩺Always take your dog straight to a vet if you suspect a snake encounter, even if they seem fine.

Stay safe out there - and make sure your furry friends are too! 🐾

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12/11/2025

08/11/2025

🐾🤩 IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR IN THE DOG HOUSE 2025!! 🤩🐾

In the Doghouse is our annual festive fundraiser where our valued supporters lock themselves away for the day in a kennel with a pooch who is looking for a new home!

Held on Sunday the 30th of November and with a range of fun things like a sausage sizzle, plant stall, puppy kissing booth, coffee and SANTA PAWS, you definitely don't want to miss out!!! 💙

As an added boost to our fundraising efforts, the Tate Family Foundation will be matching every donation you raise up to $30,000 – we are so grateful for their ongoing support year after year!

The day is absolutely full of festive fun so make sure to save the date and get your pooch ready for their photos with Santa 🎅

Find more information and donate here 👉 https://inthedoghouse2025.raiselysite.com/

07/11/2025

🎉 Free Dog Training Resources!

We’ve put together an online library full of helpful training and behaviour info — and it’s free for you to explore.

Comment “Library” or send us a quick message, and we’ll share the link 🐶💬

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28/10/2025

Does your dog pull on the lead?

Before we can teach nice walking, we must teach our dog that staying close is rewarding. Try this mini-training game:

1️⃣ Take one step → your dog follows → reward beside your leg
2️⃣ Take two steps → reward
3️⃣ Slowly build up

Short sessions. Quiet environment. High-value treats.

Want help with loose-lead walking? Comment WALK.

23/10/2025

Struggling with a behaviour at home? You’re not alone.

Whether it’s barking, reactivity, jumping, pulling on lead, or settling in your home — We can help.

Our private sessions are:
✅ Force-free & fear-free
✅ Tailored to your dog and household
✅ Focused on practical, achievable steps
✅ Supportive and judgement-free

📍 In-person around Perth
💻 Virtual consults available Australia-wide

Comment HELP and we'll send you options, or DM anytime.

22/10/2025

Foster of the Week: Buddy🩵

This handsome boy is looking for his forever home!

Interested in adopting a greyhound? Contact our friendly adoption coordinator on:
☎️ Ellen 0408 951 931 (North of the River)
☎️ Alana 0411 817 338 (South of the River)

Or complete an online expression of interest form ⬇️

https://greyhoundadoptionswa.com.au/adoption-foster-application/

21/10/2025

🎃🐾 HOWL-OWEEN GIVEAWAY! 🐾🎃
Win 1 of two FREE Virtual Behaviour Consults with Dog Days WA!

Does your dog have a spook-tacular quirk you’d love to work on? 👻 Whether it’s barking at ghosts (ahem… the postman), zoomies at the witching hour, or a recall that has vanished into the night—let’s tackle those behaviours together!

To enter:
1️⃣ Like this post 👍
2️⃣ Comment below and tell me the behaviour you’d most like help with 🐶💬

That’s it! You’ll be in the draw to win a 1-on-1 virtual session, personalised to your pup. 👇✨

🧡 Prize: 2 x Virtual Consults (45 mins each)
🧡 Winners Drawn: 1st November 2025
🧡 Open to: All dog owners Australia-wide 🌏

Give your dog the training treat they deserve—no tricks attached! 🍬🐕
Good luck, and Happy Howl-oween! 🎃👻

⬇️Ts & Cs and other boring stuff:

Howl-oween Giveaway – Terms & Conditions
Giveaway closes 31st October 2025 at 11:59pm
Winners will be chosen at random from eligible entries and announced within 48 hours.
To enter, participants must: (1) Like the giveaway post; (2) Comment the behaviour they would like help with.
Prize includes 2 x 45-minute Virtual Consults (1 consult per winner).
Open Australia-wide. Participants must be 18+ years old.
Prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash.
Virtual consults must be booked within 60 days of winner announcement.
This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram.
By entering, participants acknowledge this release.

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21/10/2025

👀Often the first sign.
This subtle "no" is easy to miss but important to understand.
Reading the "small stuff" helps us all.

Looking away is part of a dogs language and it can be a polite way to diffuse tension or show they mean no harm. It’s part of how they may communicate peace and avoid conflict.

Some common reasons they do this include

They’re uncomfortable or unsure about a situation or another dog.

They’re trying to calm themselves or the other dog down.

They want to avoid confrontation or pressure.

They’re overstimulated and need a moment to process.

They may need more time to assess.

This "tiny" gaze shift needs respected.
If it's not, then that's when they may feel they have to escalate.
If you notice this around you, try to give them more space and perhaps avert your eyes too.
Let them process what they need to while you do the same.

18/10/2025

Thank you all for your patience this week! 🐾

Ripley and I spent the week at the Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training intensive workshop — a fantastic opportunity to expand our knowledge, refine our skills, and learn from an amazing group of trainers and peers.

I’m coming away inspired, grateful, and excited to put what I’ve learned into practice! 💛

17/10/2025