Sit Happens NZ

09/01/2025

SIT HAPPENS IS NO LONGER TAKING TRAINING BOOKINGS

I’ve got some bittersweet news to share: after much reflection, I've made the decision to stop taking training bookings through Sit Happens and instead focus on our online store Kiwi Canine.

This change brings a mix of emotions; I'm excited about what’s ahead, but it’s definitely hard to walk away from the world of dog training which has brought so much joy into my life. Who knows, maybe it’s not forever, but for now, it’s the right decision. I really enjoy selecting products, curating photos and descriptions, consulting and being able to educate across a wide range of dog families. Working weekday daytimes and having some flexibility on evenings and weekends for family time is of course a bonus as well.

Over the past 2 years most of you have worked with our head trainer, Adele, who is now operating as Hear The Dog - Training & Behaviour Coaching with Adele Curran and is excited to take your bookings for Puppy Training, Socialisation, Life Skills, and Behavioural Modification. I am so excited that all of you will continue to get fabulous training! 🥰

Other awesome IAABC certified and CANZ accredited trainers in Christchurch worth checking out if Adele is unavailable: Clara from Canine Care, Dog Training and Behaviour and Lavinia from Adaptive Behaviour

Our amazing admin, Vikki, is excited to have more time to focus on fine art, offering commissioned work, pet portraits and art classes. https://www.facebook.com/VikkiHartArt/

To all our clients who have supported us over the years, thank you! We look forward to staying connected through our new channels. 🐶

08/12/2024

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I’ve got some bittersweet news to share: after much reflection, I've made the decision to stop taking training bookings through Sit Happens and instead focus on our online store Kiwi Canine. This change brings a mix of emotions; I'm excited about what’s ahead, but it’s definitely hard to walk ...

21/11/2024

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05/11/2024

Make sure you're prepared for tonight NZ dog guardians - it's about to get noisy.

We love this post and the wonderful work from this team! Along with the below information, you can check out additional tips for fireworks on our website here: https://www.sithappens.co.nz/fireworks

We hope in future that the public sale of fireworks (not including sparklers) are banned to safeguard the wellbeing of not just dogs, but all animals, living in Aotearoa and abroad.

We can prepare to protect our animals when we know. If you or someone you know are considering having an impromptu fireworks session outside of the designated day, please think twice about it and discuss alternatives - we're sure you're not meaning to cause emotional, and often physical, harm to animals in the community.

𝗙𝗮𝗻𝘀, 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀

Fans and other forms of white noise are a simple but effective way to support our dogsin a range of ways including if your dog struggles with

🐶General noise sensility
🐶Noise phobia including fitreworks. and thunderstorms. Research suggests that pain may contribute to noise sensitivity, so make sure you discuss this with your vet.(Lopes-Fegundes et all,2018,Mill et al,2020).
🐶Trouble relaxing
🐶Difficulties with sleep ( this hack can enhancec sleep quality )

The use of fans and white noise comes into its own around this time of year. It is particularly beneficial for dogs who live in cities or built up areas although it can work equally well in rural areas.

Box fans function by forcing air through the space between the blades as they pull air through the back of the fan and force it out of the front of the fan. They are fully enclosed usually round or an oval enclosed shape, unlike other fans they do not move or oscillate . It is possible to use other fans however, be aware that the movement may make some dogs anxious.

Give your dog plenty of time to get used to the nose of the fan and do not point it directly at your dog, start with the fan facing the wall and on a low setting. Introduce the fan in plenty of time before bonfire night.

If your dog needs additional support please speak to your vet in advance to discuss medication options.

©️ Jessie Sams Animal Behaviour and Trauma Recovery Service

18/10/2024

🫣 Monty was VERY shy with new people when we first met, and had a tendency to react to things in ways that indicated he was uncomfortable.

🙌🏻 His mum has done a wonderful job socialising him to the world safely, getting her puppy pram out for adventures before he was ready to be on the ground.

🌟 After learning how to support him further, Monty has shown a massive improvement and even positive interest in engaging with new people, as well as graduating from our shy puppy socials after multiple positive sessions 🌟 Great work team!