Moogi Labradoodles

24/08/2024

22/08/2024

Learning to understand your dogs body language can quite literally help to give your dog a better and happier life.⁠
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Understanding your dog body language is a key aspect of being a responsible dog guardian. It is up to us to listen to them when they’re trying to tell us if they are feeling scared, worried, stressed, nervous, anxious, excited, playful, etc and to protect them if they need our help. Recognise their signs and intervene before it’s too late.⁠

When a dog communicates with a growl or baring its teeth, although these may seem scary, these are also forms of communication and we should be thankful for them, listen to them and respect them.⁠
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Did you know that there are many steps/signs before a dog will growl or bite?⁠
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Dogs use posture, facial expressions, and other body languages to communicate. ⁠A yawn, lip lick, head turn, facial tension, scratching can be ways a dog is trying to tell you they are feeling uncomfortable (just to name a few). Get educated on this so you know what to look for.

Then you must learn how to advocate for them when they need you…

I mean who else will advocate for your dog if you don’t? It is up to us to notice how they are feeling and to respond or help them if they need us. We want our dogs to know that we are understanding and listening to them and that we will always have their backs. This is how we are going to build up the best possible relationship with our dogs. When we see they are starting to feel uncomfortable or stressed out in a situation, we are going to help them. We shouldn’t want our dogs to walk through life just tolerating their interactions, we should want them to enjoy them and to feel happy and safe. So this is where you come in.

How do we help our dogs when we see those signs of discomfort, stress, anxiety or fear?

1. STOP doing what it is that you’re doing to them.
2. SPEAK UP for your dog.
3. Give them DISTANCE from the thing that is making them uncomfortable.
4. DISTRACT and REDIRECT them away.

For more on this head to my blog post on my website. https://cooperandkids.com/advocating-for-your-dog/

Or get in touch if you need further help.

19/08/2024

Dogs possess the same brain structures and chemicals responsible for emotions as humans do. Research suggests that a dog’s emotional range is similar to that of a 3-year-old child. They experience love, fear, anger, happiness, frustration, and internal conflict but do not feel guilt, pride, or shame and never intentionally cause harm. This is why all dogs are inherently "good dogs." If your dog is behaving poorly, consider checking for signs of fear or pain and remember they can only respond to challenges with the information you've given them. If you need help with your good dog’s challenging behaviours, Kalmpets is here to support you.

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13/08/2024

Excellent advice and techniques, a video well worth watching. Thank you ABC Dogs NZ

Over excited dogs need help to be calm. Here we explore 3 ways to help these dogs relax plus many more dog training tips to help over aroused dogs. As dog tr...

12/08/2024

Your puppy collars were a very welcome addition to the ALA AGM gift bags Dizzy Dog Collars Thank you 🐾

Especially if your dog is a 10 year old chihuahua named Genie 🫥🫣​​​​​​​​
Speaking of Genie - we will be sharing something exciting in the coming months. The rest of 2024 is going to be a huge one here at Dizzy Dog!​​​​​​​​
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06/08/2024

To determine how much water your dog needs to drink each day, use this calculator for Daily Dog Water Intake Calculator

05/08/2024

04/08/2024

Happiest of birthdays gorgeous Buddy 🎂💙❤️💙

31/07/2024

In an experiment, dogs were surprisingly accurate in detecting sweat and breath samples from people who were stressed.

30/07/2024

Winnie forgot to “dial before you dig”! Don’t be a Winnie! 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️

10/07/2024

Love this place!

09/07/2024

Listen to what your dog is trying to tell you.

First off, I want you all to know that growls are important. They are a form of communication. Quite literally your dog saying, “stop that now”. It is the last point before your dog will snap or bite. So, it’s very important not to punish a dog for giving warnings.

Warnings are good!

While we prefer a dog not feel the need to growl, it’s far better that the dog warn when there is a problem rather than simply going straight to a bite. If the dog is punished for giving warnings, the growling is suppressed, but the dog’s anxiety about the situation remains. When this happens the dog’s communication tool is lost.

It’s quite common to hear about dogs who bit “without warning.” And this is something we hear often when children are involved. However, in most cases, the dogs’ warning signals were punished and eliminated when people chastised them for “being bad.” Or the earlier warning signs were missed.

What should you do when you hear the growl?
Depending on the scenario either:
* Stop what you or your child is doing to the dog. For example, if child is pulling the dogs fur, you must stop this from happening or if the child is trying to pick up the dog, you also stop this.
* Give the dog distance from the scary thing. For example, if the child is crawling over to the dog and getting too close, redirect the dog away to give distance from that “scary” child – by calling the dog in a happy tone “Cooper, come” and then rewarding the dog when they get to you or if the dog was sleeping or resting, you can redirect the child away if they are old enough to follow instructions.

As parents and dog guardians it is your job to step it up and advocate for both your dog and your child. Make sure to separate your dog and child after hearing a growl so everyone can decompress and relax safely. Give your dog something to chew on or to lick, like a lickimat, a kong or a chew. This can help to relax a dog who is feeling stressed out.

When you hear a growl, stop and think - what just happened and why did it happen? And how can I make sure that scenario never happens again.

If you need some help on this, I strongly recommend getting in touch.

Mel xox

04/07/2024

Highly recommend this completely fenced 6 acre area, we have used it for our dogs a couple of times for a change of scenery and scent and will be holding our annual reunion here for all our Moogi dogs to have an amazing experience 🐾❤️🐾

A Guide to Sniffari On Swan by Wookie Dogs,Come join us in the heart of the Swan Valley for a time you and your best mate will never forget.Entry strictly by...

03/07/2024

Daily brushing ❤️🐾

01/07/2024

Delighted to say our annual Moogi reunion will be held in this awesome, secure, 6 acre property this year for lots of off-lead fun for all our Moogi puppers! 🤩🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

We're going on holiday!

With daycare being closed this means we will be open through out the week for your private hire bookings!

To celebrate this extra time for you to spend with your pup at one of the best places in the world we thought we would offer an exclusive holiday discount!!!

Use HOLIDAY10 for 10% off! Be quick because this offer is only untill we get back July 17th 😉

Book your playtime now and let the tail-wagging begin

https://WookieDogs.as.me/

27/06/2024

This was me and my daughter Em (K9 Apothecary) enjoying a lovely short break in this beautiful dog-friendly oasis in Perth Hills. Rosie and Winnie had such an awesome time on the 20 acres of trails, none of us wanted to leave! 🥰🐾🐾🐾🐾

26/06/2024

Show them what you want from them and reward them when they get it right🥰🐾

26/06/2024

Happy 2nd Barkday to our darling renowned reds! 🥰 Faldo, Rumi, Luna and Yogi ❤️🐾🐾🐾🐾❤️Hope your special day is filled with lots of yummy treats and cuddles❤️

24/06/2024

Happy birthday to this little squishy, adorable cuddly girl!!! 2 years old already 🥳💖Happy Barkday beautiful Millie 💖🐾 .jones70

22/06/2024

Pay attention to what your puppy/dog is trying to tell you, learn their language and give them a voice!

Dogs do talk, they communicate well with us, they show us what they need and tell us (usually very politely) when they need space. If you need help understanding your dog's languge, drop us a line below.

20/06/2024

Great advice! Four paws on the floor and keep it calm 🥰

20/06/2024

19/06/2024

Keep your meds all well away from your pets!

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18/06/2024

Dog friendly accommodation on 20 acres 🤩