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01/01/2025

We’re having a tricky couple of days, no, actually… working on trick foundations and skills!
In the past I’ve been sniggered at for training tricks! That’s not ‘real’ training is it! I mean it’s not like training a food drop or retrieve will actually be useful in real life, right…? And yes she likes bananas:)

10 things to consider when making your New Year Resolutions!.. from your dog!1. Let me ‘Eat right’! - The gut and the b...
31/12/2024

10 things to consider when making your New Year Resolutions!.. from your dog!

1. Let me ‘Eat right’! - The gut and the brain are inextricably linked, so adequate nutrition is essential for both physical and mental health

2. Teach me something new - science tells us that simply the practice of learning enhances plasticity in our brains ie. learning helps us to create new connections in our brains and learn more easily in the future

3. Create an enriching environment - whether its a food puzzle or a scatter feed in the garden, allowing us to use our naturally reinforcing traits like scenting and scavenging as well as using our brains to solve food puzzles can have immensely beneficial effects leaving a more satiated dog in general.

4. Play with me more… play is often one of the most under valued ways to engage, interact and teach your dog. Play releases ‘feel good’ hormones that naturally enhances the bond and builds relationship. Spend some time every day in play!

5. Be Patient with me … sometimes people misinterpret confusion for disobedience or stubbornness. There are always 2 considerations when we interact and ask things of our dogs. First is the emotional state…are they ready to learn (or are they anxious, fearful, over-excited or frustrated?). ALWAYS deal with the emotional state first ! give them time to acclimatise, play games to reduce arousal or frustration and when they are calmer, then we train the brain

6. Try not to confuse me - (Clarity feeds relationship). think about it, it you are confused and uncertain it often creates anxiety. This is where a trainer can often help, by cleaning up your communication. Its remarkable how quickly behaviour can turn around once we increase clarity in our ‘conversations’ with our dogs.

7. Don’t forget to check my Teef - any kind of pain or discomfort effects behaviour. Its the very first thing we tend to look for in a behaviour consult. Don’t forget to take care of those teeth and gums. Inspect them at least once a week for problems. Pay your dog handsomely for being good. Practicing examinations positively makes them easier long term!

8. Pet, handle and cuddle me - regular grooming means you can target those knots and hidden grass-seeds before they do damage. Regularly handling, petting and cuddling can be a good bonding time and a way to check your dogs for problems in their coat or body.

9. Exercise me safely - exercise you choose depends on age, health, breed and most of all safety. If your dog doesn’t have a great recall or if they are reactive to other dogs or people, take that into account. No matter what your dog deserves appropriate exercise to meet their needs.

10. Take care of yourself! Whether its putting aside one day or even an hour or 2 each week for yourself, do it!
You are the most important person in your dog's life!

Happy 2025!

Christmas is for dogs too! Eva took the time to design some non explosive crackers for the dogs ! Toto needed some help ...
24/12/2024

Christmas is for dogs too! Eva took the time to design some non explosive crackers for the dogs ! Toto needed some help but the girls got into the spirit of cracker pulling.

So I’m feeling pretty lucky right now. Why? It’s utter chaos here today! The guy is fitting a new water cylinder. There’...
22/12/2024

So I’m feeling pretty lucky right now. Why?
It’s utter chaos here today!
The guy is fitting a new water cylinder. There’s stuff all over the courtyard.
There’s a new chicken settling in.
Our Xmas boarder just showed up .
So why lucky?
Everyone’s coping!
All three dogs are at a point now where they take things in stride. There’s a bit of barking now and then, the odd door-gap shimmy from Winnie who loves to know what’s going on (but won’t actually leave the house)… but we have 4 dogs and 4 chickens and no water and we are coping…
In my mind management is always the key supporting factor to success!
Tell me about your Xmas time management challenges…

Welcome to the family , Belle! This is the sweetest and smartest little chook! Found by a friend and after a lot of effo...
22/12/2024

Welcome to the family , Belle!
This is the sweetest and smartest little chook! Found by a friend and after a lot of effort trying to find the owner we are now boarding her. Definitely a contender for trick chicken extraordinaire judging by the speed she picked up the feeder step. Slowly being introduced to the West wing as the others range the garden. There is room to separate the chicken enclosure into 2 areas. Once they are used to each other and once Belle is used to the dogs more, we will start to introduce everyone. She’s enjoying scratching in dirt after living in a bathroom for a bit.

As is traditional around this time of year, we often turn our attention to trick titles! It’s something you can work on ...
22/12/2024

As is traditional around this time of year, we often turn our attention to trick titles! It’s something you can work on with your dogs with your time off, builds relationship and confidence and is just plain fun!
These two set the ball rolling by achieving their novice trick titles today at our Xmas lunch.
Congrats to Michaela and Marshmallow and to Eli and Lottie!

Hey all, I'll be over with friends at Central Allbreeds Dog Training School tomorrow (Sat 23rd Nov) judging the Hoopers ...
22/11/2024

Hey all, I'll be over with friends at Central Allbreeds Dog Training School tomorrow (Sat 23rd Nov) judging the Hoopers Novelty event and some of the Nzaro RallyO Zoom classes.
Come along and support the club, watch, help, take part as you feel :)
Hoping it will be a good day! Judging starts with Hoopers at 11am

14/11/2024

CATCH! 🐶
She's good at this game 😁

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Paws up! 🐾 Learning to slow down and engage in the environment is a great way to build confidence 😌Rocco is excelling in...
12/11/2024

Paws up! 🐾
Learning to slow down and engage in the environment is a great way to build confidence 😌
Rocco is excelling in this and learning neat tricks too!

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Who needs eyes 👀 ❤️ 🇳🇿
10/11/2024

Who needs eyes 👀

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09/11/2024

CATCH! 🐶
D'oh!

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09/11/2024

CATCH!🐶

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07/11/2024

He's just so pretty 😍
I could watch this all day 🐶🐶

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02/11/2024

Have fireworks started where you are?
How's everyone handling it?

It's gotta be said and its what a lot of us are thinking... just how do we effectively get through Firework season again...
01/11/2024

It's gotta be said and its what a lot of us are thinking... just how do we effectively get through Firework season again this year!
Fireworks go on sale today and if anything like previous years there will be sporadic fireworks going off for months, probably up to New Year, so having a plan to help tackle your way through it is essential!

1. Make sure you are home this week because these might be the first time your dog hears them. You should be there to help support them.
2. If you have a puppy you won't have any history but trying to make them as much in the background as possible is a good idea. Play music, put the tv on loud, Close the curtains or blinds, play games, have treats handy.
3. Exercise your dog well today both physically, mentally and ensure they've also partaken in some good sniffy adventures. This will make them less tense generally and more tired.
4. Prep your dog with a few quiet recorded firework sounds. Ideally this should be done well in advance but could help so long as you start very quietly and at a level that your dog is well able to cope with. Dont focus on the noises though. Let them play in the background as you play your favourite games!
5. consult your vet for meds if you know it will be a problem. You can also try some Tryptophan chews which can have a calming effect.
6. PLAY! Play releases endorphines that can help swing your dog into a positive state. Have a favourite game and practise it well. It should be active, enjoyable, can have elements of tuggy games or fetch games and is active. The simplest game is "Find it" which involves calling out "find it" and tossing a treat for your dog to find and eat. You can build anticipation by having a countdown "1, 2, 3... Find it"
7. If your dog is inconsolable please just give them a place to hide, pad it with blankets. Many dogs might find solace in cupboards, under beds, etc. Stay close by and do all the other things that might help like masking with music and other known sounds, covering windows and sliders.
8. Other aids - diffusers like adaptil (an artificial pheromone that calms) or thunder shirts (a snug fitted jacket) can also provide support. Ideally you would want to try these out in advance and ensure they suit your dog. eg. for one dog a thindershirt might provide support for another however with physical sensitivities to 'wearing' things it might be even worse.
9. Just BE THERE and provide as safe a place as you can. Ensure there is no way for your dog to escape or flee if frightened. Keep them safe indoors and on lead for the next week or two if theres a chance they could get frightened whilst out walking.

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We’re having a tricky couple of days, no, actually… working on trick foundations and skills! In the past I’ve been sniggered at for training tricks! That’s not ‘real’ training is it! I mean it’s not like training a food drop or retrieve will actually be useful in real life, right…? And yes she likes bananas:)

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It’s fireworks season. We are prepped with treats, and some well practiced moves! Seriously though… practiced patterned games are one way to ease the tensions with fireworks and can really help. Shifts focus and allows increased arousal to be targeted into another activity!

Last week we started working on take it and drop because this gal, once she grabs a paper item from the gutter will not let go or trade for anything. She just gets super intense and locks teeth around it. So today we came up with the idea of trading paper items like currency in a different game. Maybe eventually she can be useful in cleaning up too!

I don’t care what anyone thinks, working on tricks with your dog allows your dog to negotiate better balance and increases confidence by consistently pushing just beyond the comfort-zone. By making it safe and being there for support we ask for just a little bit more each session. I couldn’t keep Winnie from joining in so she got a free ride too!

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