Happy Tails Dog Training

18/10/2025

🐶GROUP CLASSES – 2025 🐶 - OCTOBER

Legana
26 October @ 9am - Intermediate Class
26 October @ 11am - Beginners Class

Beginners classes are aimed at teaching various life skills such as sitting calmly around distraction, polite greetings as well as walking nicely on lead and teaching husbandry skills to help make grooming and vet visits easier.

The class is suitable for pups 12 weeks and up (or pups who have had their 2nd vaccination), but any ages and skill level can attend.

🐾Classes go for 4 weeks
Cost $100

Intermediate Class
This combines the best of the Out and About sessions with a formal class structure. The aim of the intermediate classes is to take the skills learnt in beginners to the next level. This course is great for our teenage dogs that a bit of guidance and to learn some new skills.
The first class will be at Legana, 2nd at Windsor Park, Riverside, 3rd at Royal Park and the last at Seaport/Nortbank
Cost $120

Classes run by an experienced Cert IV qualified instructor

🐾Contact Sarah on 0417574307 or email [email protected] for further information

17/10/2025

Well done to two of my Care Dogs & Co clients on passing their tests with flying colours!

Daisy the cavoodle and her mum have a fantastic bond and have been working hard, heading out and about to practice their skills in a variety of environments. Congratulations on passing your preliminary test!!

Demi the Cobberdog and her owner are a great team with such a beautiful relationship with each other. They passed their introductory level with some amazing scores and now have their trainee jacket.

Congratulations to both teams - so proud of you both and all the hard work you have put in :)

11/10/2025

HELP NEEDED
Does anyone know of a small hall or venue available for hire for short term use within Westbury or the surrounding areas?

Note: have tried council but not heard back and a tentative booking at Quercus but would appreciate something a bit cheaper and smaller.

**it does not need to be huge, as only 3 pups in the class. Just need it for the remaining 3 weeks of class as access to usual venue is not available. Will disinfect floors etc

11/10/2025

🐶GROUP CLASSES – 2025 🐶 - OCTOBER

Legana
26 October @ 9am - Intermediate Class
26 October @ 11am - Beginners Class

Beginners classes are aimed at teaching various life skills such as sitting calmly around distraction, polite greetings as well as walking nicely on lead and teaching husbandry skills to help make grooming and vet visits easier.

The class is suitable for pups 12 weeks and up (or pups who have had their 2nd vaccination), but any ages and skill level can attend.

🐾Classes go for 4 weeks
Cost $100

Intermediate Class
This combines the best of the Out and About sessions with a formal class structure. The aim of the intermediate classes is to take the skills learnt in beginners to the next level. This course is great for our teenage dogs that a bit of guidance and to learn some new skills.
The first class will be at Legana, 2nd at Windsor Park, Riverside, 3rd at Royal Park and the last at Seaport/Nortbank
Cost $120

Classes run by an experienced Cert IV qualified instructor

🐾Contact Sarah on 0417574307 or email [email protected] for further information

09/10/2025

With some pretty nasty weather forecast for Friday (and some nasty gusts already occurring) its time to make preparations.

- Ensure that your pets are safely secured - check gates can be shut securely and where possibly keep them inside
- For dogs that don't like these conditions, find a nice safe spot inside where its secure and cosy - close the blinds, pop on some music.
- If they have been prescribed medication, get that ready
- Low level stress relief that's worth a try include adaptil sprays, rescue remedy for dogs and zyklene (all available from pet stores)
- Prepare some lickimats, puzzles, snuffle mats and chews to help keep them busy and promote relaxation
- Make sure those microchip details are correct, just in case

Keep an eye on the TasAlert pages for updates and stay safe

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING – THURSDAY

The Bureau of Meteorology's issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds across all parts of Tasmania today (Thursday 9 October).

Winds averaging up to 80km/h are expected in some areas, with peak gusts up to 120km/h, as a cold front sets in.

There's also a separate severe thunderstorm warning for the central northern part of Tasmania, taking in Burnie, Devonport and George Town: https://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDT21033.shtml

We’ll try to fix any outages as quickly as possible. It’s useful to charge your mobile phone, to keep internet access in case you lose power. We appreciate your support in looking after our community.

The BOM warning's here:
https://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDT21037.shtml

You can monitor weather warnings at: http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/

You can monitor power outages at: https://www.tasnetworks.com.au/outages

You can sign-up to receive TasNetworks SMS outage updates at: https://subscriptions.tasnetworks.com.au/

06/10/2025

Congratulations to our September Legana Beginners class!!

Lovely to see the pups socialise and gain confidence during the weeks. Plus some really lovely loose lead walking taking shape

Well done to Zora, Molly, Kayleigh, and Willow!!

*Eliza was unable to make the last session, but we will have a catch up session soon

05/10/2025

***WESTBURY BEGINNERS CLASS - starting tomorrow evening at 6:30pm
Spots available - Please contact Sarah on 0417574307

UPDATE
Due to a cancellation we have a spare spot in our Legana beginenrs class starting this Sunday

Contact Sarah at [email protected] for further information

16/09/2025

A fantastic program to help your puppy learn that grooming can be a fun, positive experience

Check out the post below :)

✂️ Sage Louise Grooming Salon – Puppy Grooming Program

At Sage Louise Grooming Salon, we know a positive first experience sets puppies up for a lifetime of stress-free grooming.

That’s why we’ve created our 4-visit Puppy Grooming Program, designed to gently introduce your pup to the sights, sounds, and feel of the salon at their own pace.

What’s Included:

Session 1 – Meet the groomer, explore the salon, gentle handling, bath stimulation, and time on the grooming table.
Session 2 – Light brush, nail trim, and building confidence in the grooming space.
Session 3 – Bath and gentle blow dry.
Session 4 – Full puppy groom (bath, dry, brush/trim tidy as needed).

💲 Program Price: $200 (Valued at over $300!)

Terms & Conditions

1. Eligibility – Program is available for puppies aged 10 to 16 weeks at the start.
2. Booking timeframe – All four sessions must be completed within 8 weeks of the first visit.
3. Payment – Full payment of $200 is required at the time of booking. Payments are non-refundable.
4. Rescheduling – A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required to reschedule. Missed appointments without notice may be forfeited.
5. Health & Safety – Puppies must be up-to-date with vaccinations and in good health at each session.
6. At your puppy’s pace – Sessions will be adapted to suit your puppy’s comfort. If a puppy becomes too stressed, the session may be adjusted or shortened for their wellbeing.
7. Gradual progression – Each session builds on the last to help your puppy gain confidence and finish the program ready for full grooms.

✨ Give your puppy the best start to grooming life with the Sage Louise Grooming Salon Puppy Program – a gentle, confidence-building experience from the very first bath.

To book jump online https://square.link/u/6E7kdGSD

12/09/2025

UPDATE
Due to a cancellation we have a spare spot in our Legana beginenrs class starting this Sunday

Contact Sarah at [email protected] for further information

10/09/2025

🐶BEGINNERS CLASSES – 2025 🐶 - SPRING

Legana
14th September @ 11am - BOOKED OUT
NEW - 14th September @ 9am

Westbury
7th October @ 11am

Beginners classes are aimed at teaching various life skills such as sitting calmly around distraction, polite greetings as well as walking nicely on lead and teaching husbandry skills to help make grooming and vet visits easier.

The class is suitable for pups 12 weeks and up (or pups who have had their 2nd vaccination), but any ages and skill level can attend.

🐾Classes go for 4 weeks
Cost $100

Classes run by an experienced Cert IV qualified instructor

🐾Contact Sarah on 0417574307 or email [email protected] for further information

09/09/2025

Some tips to consider if getting a new puppy soon

TRAINING TUESDAY
🐶🐶Preparing for a new puppy🐶🐶

So you have new puppy coming to live in a few days?

What do you need to help prepare for them. The following is three main tips to help you get started

Prepare yourself
🐶Make sure you have time spare to help them settled in particularly if there are existing pets in the household
🐶 Book puppy classes now!! Important to find a good puppy preschool with a qualified PPGA trainer and book early so they can continue their important early socialisation
🐶Get a pet first aid kit and organise a vet if you haven’t already

Prepare the House
🐶Puppy pens are a must to help keep puppy safe, but a part of the action. Pens can have a potty area, fun area and sleeping area.
🐶Baby gates can help manage interactions between both 2 and 4 legged family members
🐶Prepare plenty of enrichment – prefilled lickimats/kongs, chews, soft toys, toilet tolls/cardboard boxes for chewing, snuffle mats etc. (Remember supervision is a must at this early age)

Prepare the family
🐶Be clear with family on what they need to do when pup arrives – this can be a scary and overwhelming time for pups being away from their mum and litter mats. They need time to settle.

Reach out to a PPGA trainer for help when preparing to bring a puppy home

Head to our directory to find a trainer near you https://www.ppgaustralia.net.au/Owners/Find

07/09/2025

🐶BEGINNERS CLASSES – 2025 🐶 - SPRING

Legana
14th September @ 11am - BOOKED OUT
NEW - 14th September @ 9am

Westbury
7th October @ 6:30pm (updated)

Beginners classes are aimed at teaching various life skills such as sitting calmly around distraction, polite greetings as well as walking nicely on lead and teaching husbandry skills to help make grooming and vet visits easier.

The class is suitable for pups 12 weeks and up (or pups who have had their 2nd vaccination), but any ages and skill level can attend.

🐾Classes go for 4 weeks
Cost $100

Classes run by an experienced Cert IV qualified instructor

🐾Contact Sarah on 0417574307 or email [email protected] for further information