Skill Up my Pup

07/07/2024

Help shut down the illegal dog meat trade. Donate now to stop thousands of dogs from being tortured and butchered for their meat.

04/06/2024

Looking at the why behind a behaviour is the best thing we can do for our dogs, and ourselves.

When we see behaviour for what it really is, we realise it’s not personal, just practical for our dogs at the time.

06/05/2024

29/04/2024

No, your dog doesn’t need to be held accountable.

No, they don’t know what they did was wrong.

Dogs don’t know right from wrong at all! This is a human concept we project onto them. Teach your dog how to do the thing you want, and prevent the rest.

01/02/2024

If a dog is repeatedly not following a cue, it's important we don't decide they are being 'stubborn'. Dogs are not stubborn because they choose to be.

It may be that they haven't actually learned the cue properly.

They may be feeling unwell.

There may be distractions in the environment that mean they can't concentrate and respond to the cue.

The reward on offer might not be motivating enough for them in that moment.

Look at the environment for distractions, look at the coaching history to see if the cue has been fully established and proofed in the wider world, and look at the value of the rewards you are offering.

01/02/2024

If you have kitty cats you want to skill up, here is an opportunity :)

COMPETITION TIME

Pet Nurture is offering a FREE Virtual CAT behavioural consultation in February 2024.

To enter, follow these steps:

1. Like this post.
2. Post the cutest photo of your cat.
3. Tell us about their behaviour that drives you crazy.
4. Tag the photo with and tag 2 friends in the comments section.

The competition is open to both existing clients and non-clients of Pet Nurture.

The winner will be announced on Facebook in the last week of February and notified via social media.

Good luck to all the participants!

09/01/2024

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Why you always question your trainer before you hand over your dog. This dog is NOT jumping. This dog is being HUNG by the leash

27/12/2023

Playing some bubbly airplane game tonight 🤭✈️

13/12/2023

Providing a learner with choice leads to increased engagement and empowerment in all species. Teaching (both humans and animals) is evolving from dominance and dictatorship to effective communication and patient teaching. https://buff.ly/3sEYM4x

14/11/2023

Announcement 📣

First and foremost, very special thanks to Every Little Stitch for partnering with us to bring Christmas joy 🥰

Santa’s free delivery in Coogee, Clovelly, Randwick and Queens Park!!!

🎄✨ Unleash the festive joy with our PAWsome Christmas Dog Treat Packs! 🐾🎅

🎁 Pack 1: Santa's Trio Delight - $70

- 3 different healthy treats (2 different beef treats + green lipped mussels OR 2 different lamb treats + green lipped mussels )

- 2 versions for your furry friend to choose: Beef or Lamb

- Adorable, personalized Santa sack by Every Little Stitch to make tails wag with excitement!

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🎁 Pack 2: Santa's Ultimate Feast - $110

- 5 delightful treats (2 different beef treats, 2 different lamb treats and Green Lipped mussels

- A bigger, personalized Santa sack by Every Little Stitch for the ultimate tail-wagging experience!

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🌟 Why choose our Christmas packs?

✅ Healthy Goodness: K9 Natural treats - grass-fed, no fillers, no preservatives, just pure New Zealand organs and meats.

✅ Personal Touch: Each pack comes with a Santa sack made by Every Little Stitch, personalized with your dog's name!

✅ Perfect Gift: Ideal for your own furry pals, families with kids, and thoughtful gifts for dog-loving friends.

✅ Dog Professionals: Elevate your client relationships with VIP Christmas treats.

🐶🎅 Dive into the holiday spirit and treat your four-legged friends to a Christmas they'll never forget! 🎅🐾

📍 Limited packs available! Click the links to secure yours. Let the festive tail-wagging begin! 🌟

08/11/2023

So tragic :(

The Gonzalez family is reeling after losing their 3 year old Pit/Pyrenees pup on October 29th when she suffocated in a Cheetos chip bag. Mike Gonzalez writes, "This past weekend we lost our precious pup Stella. We left on what was an unusually busy Sunday as the kids each had separate events to attend. In a short hour's time when we were gone our dog got into the trash and pulled out a chip bag. She suffocated in it. Jillian came home to find her dead on the dining room floor. She had gotten the chip bag all the way up to her ears and when they inhale the bag forms a vacuum seal that suffocates them in minutes. My poor wife even desperately tried to revive her but it was too late.

We are devastated beyond belief. She was just 3 and in minutes she was gone. I in all my years of having dogs have never heard of the dangers of chip bags. Not one vet, not one warning label not one dog or pet tv show ever told me this could happen. They tell you about chicken bones, chocolate, onions, grapes etc., but chip bags????? Well come to find out it’s a very common danger. Look it up, thousands of dogs suffocate every year on chip bags. It takes MINUTES. You could be home, not even out, and they could be in next room.

Had I ever heard this before my Stella would be here now. I would have cut up the bags before throwing them out. Please please please save yourselves the pain, spread the word to pet owners you know! I loved you Stella like no other dog I’ve ever had. I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you this time. Please read this story I’m sharing and protect your pups!"

Yes, we need to keep spreading awareness! It's our best defense against pet suffocation. We have lost too many innocent pets and wildlife. Please visit our website (link below) to learn more on how you can prevent pet suffocation. It has numerous infographics, PSAs, interviews, videos, and pet safety tips to help protect your pets. Please share in honor of sweet Stella, gone too soon.
www.preventpetsuffocation.com

03/11/2023

https://www.skillupmypup.com/behaviour-change-vs-behaviour-suppression

19/10/2023

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13/10/2023

If your child's new horse toy comes with unnecessary equipment like whips, they can easily be converted into a handy target stick simply by dipping the end in paint.
Now your child can train their toy horse just like us 🙂

04/10/2023

Well said! 🥰

Yep!! 😬