Pup Tots Academy

02/04/2025

FREE eBOOKS — To provide prospective and new puppy owners with AN EDUCATIONAL 'VACCINATION' AT THE OPTIMAL TIME, i.e., BEFORE or immediately after they get their puppies.
Most new puppy owners don't know what to expect and are unsure about what to do, because no one is telling them. Consequently, for nearly 20 years, SIRIUS® Puppy Training, DogStarDaily, and DunbarAcademy have been giving away free books that triage puppy raising deadlines in terms of URGENCY and IMPORTANCE.
The training protocols work equally well with adult dogs, although the older the dog, the longer they take. Whereas behavior and training problems may be resolved at any time in a dog's life, we must all do our utmost to prevent predictable temperament problems in puppyhood. It is simply unfair to dogs and their people to let puppies (by our inaction) grow into adult dogs who are shy, standoffish, wary, fearful, or aggressive towards people or reactive to other dogs, so that every day is a living nightmare — for life.
Please DOWNLOAD THESE BOOKS and SHARE THEM with all your doggy friends, neighbours, colleagues, and clients, and dog professionals in your community, across the States and around the globe, urging them to share the books with their friends, neighbors, colleagues and clients, in their communities. Please email the books, post them (or the link) on social media, and upload them to your own website for free download.
We have spent two decades promoting our FREE eBOOK programme but we are nowhere close to achieving our goal. Please help spread the word.
EVERY PUPPY IS BEGGING FOR THE EDUCATION THEY SO DESPERATELY NEED... AND DESERVE
FMI: Please check my latest blog at Dunbar Academy.

24/03/2025

We’ve got a few last-minute spots open!

If your pup is due for a tidy-up or full glow-up, we’ve got 3 grooming appointments available this week !

Also $20 drop in nail clips :)

Private message to enquire or book online:

http://www.daveandandygrooming.co.nz

07/03/2025

Donations needed if you can please help! Any amount is appreciated as it all adds up ❤️

06/03/2025

Need an excellent groomer? Check out

Looking for expert groomers to pamper your puppy? Trust Dave and Andy Dog Grooming for top-notch puppy grooming services. Book your appointment now!

01/02/2025

04/12/2024

.🎄🐾 Holiday Plans Sorted? 🐾🎄

Does your furry friend still need care this holiday season? 🐕✨ We’ve got 2 amazing house sitters available in the Te Awamutu area – but spots are going FAST!

💼 Let us take the stress out of your getaway while your pooch gets all the love and attention they deserve at home.

📲 Message us now to secure your booking – don’t miss out! 🏡❤️

04/12/2024

Did you know several types of internal and external parasites can affect dogs?

Puppies are at particular risk as their immune system is not fully developed, meaning some of these unwanted passengers can cause them serious health issues.

Click here https://nexgard.co.nz/dog/parasites to learn about the important parasites and how you can provide protection for your puppy.

20/11/2024

Just looking at our social media you wouldn't think much is going on at The Pawphanage. But behind the scenes, kitten season has well and truly hit and it's all hands on deck to make sure that every cat and kitten that comes through our doors is given everything they need to thrive.

We're only a small organisation but we currently have 87 cats and kittens spread across our network of amazing foster families and in the shelter, and that number grows daily.

Food and formula so far this month has cost a little over $800, tomorrow we'll spend another $750 on litter and pay October's veterinary invoices. Next week we'll buy even more food to keep little bellies full...

If you'd like to give us a hand, it's super easy to donate!

• Grab something off our Pet.kiwi wishlist, and their fabulous team will send it straight to us. You can find our wishlist at: https://www.pet.kiwi/rescue-wishlist/the-pawphanage/g389.aspx

• Grab a bit of kitten wet food with your next grocery shop to drop at the shelter next time you're heading through Glenview.

• Donate via card on our website at https://thepawphanage.nz/donate/

• Or pop a few dollars into our bank account (ANZ / The Pawphanage / 01-0142-0747273-01). We're a registered donee organisation and all financial contributions over $5 are tax deductible - just email [email protected] and we'll send you a tax donation receipt.

Legends! 🥰

10/10/2024

Kitten season has hit at The Pawphanage and the fluffy potatoes are starting to appear.

Thankfully, the team at Pet.kiwi have made it super easy to help support what we do.

In case you didn't know, these guys love helping shelters and rescues! Not only does a portion of every sale help to vaccinate shelter animals for free but they also run a Rescue Wishlist Programme - you purchase items from their website to donate directly to one of the organisations listed, and they ship it out to them free of charge, on your behalf.

• If you'd like to grab an item from our wishlist you can find it at: https://www.pet.kiwi/rescue-wishlist/the-pawphanage/g389.aspx

• Or if you're the sort of person who thinks cash is king, you can donate directly to The Pawphanage on our website or via direct credit:
• https://thepawphanage.nz/donate/
• ANZ / The Pawphanage / 01-0142-0747273-01

Legends!

10/08/2024

It's essential that every puppy learns to enjoy being handled, especially on the parts of the body that turn into common bite triggers. Early puppyhood handling and socialization is easy to do and makes a huge difference in a dog's temperament and quality of life, for the rest of their life!

Learn more or download the PDF version: https://dunbar.info/puppy-handling

10/08/2024

If you have a reactive dog sit down with a cuppa & listen to Ian & Jamie talk about the natural way to help your dog’s love life again ❤️🦄

18/07/2024

New Zealand Veterinary Dentistry is a unique veterinary dental referral service for companion animals, owned and operated by board certified veterinary dentist Dr. Crystal Loh, BSc DVM MANZCVS DAVDC

09/07/2024

Take the collar - Give the treat
It is important for your pup to learn the collar being grabbed so it’s not threatening, it is a good thing! They learn ‘take my collar so I can get a yummy treat 😁

22/06/2024

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.