Gel.dog

23/05/2024

03/07/2023

What a great turnout to our workshop, Canberra Canines Upskilled. Thanks to Jess Abcdog and Isabelle, Canberra Animal Behaviour Services, for sharing your knowledge and time.

Thanks to everyone who came along, what a fantastic group of people. Loved sharing time, ideas, stories and lunch with you all. What a great day.

A big thanks to our helpers and volunteers, we couldn't have run things without you.

The event was supported by Michelle from Royal Canin who presented on RC diets and the role they plan in a behaviour plan from your vets and trainers. Thank you LickiMat who were very generous in sharing all your wonderful products with us.

I would love to see a pic of your pet loving their goodies they got at the workshop.

The biggest thanks goes out to Sian and ThinkPlace you were so generous with your space, time, talents, tech, tea collection...we are so greatful.

Lastly thanks to the doggohs, Darcy, Merlo and Charlie, I'm sorry, one day we will be smart enough for you. We will keep up our learning and never stop trying our best for you and all your friends.

15/06/2023

FB Memories reminded me that 3 years ago I did something I had always wanted to do. Design and commission an infographic from Doggie Drawings by Lili Chin 🥰🥰

13/06/2023

Less than three weeks to go until the Canberra Canines Upskilled conference.
If you have not already done so, make sure you book your tickets!

Helping owners and trainers upskill their knowledge of dog behaviour. A seminar with lectures and demonstrations to help you upskill.

05/03/2023

DOG BEHAVIOUR SEMINAR - Aimed at trainers, dog enthusiasts, foster carers, vet nurses, pet care professionals. a great opportunity to upskill those clients who want to learn.

1st & 2nd July - Thinkplace Barton

DAY 1 - Aimed at dog owners, enthusiasts, foster groups, vet nurses, dog trainers or anyone wanting to upskill their dog behaviour understanding.
DAY 2 - Aimed at trainers looking to upskill their behaviour knowledge and business acumen.

Dr Isabelle Resch (Canberra Animal Behaviour Services),
Jess McNamara-Rice (ABCDOG Dog Training)
Geraldine Gel Wickham (Gel.Dog)

We would love it if you share the link on your social pages to promote this event to friends, family, clients and fellow learning enthusiasts.

Helping owners and trainers upskill their knowledge of dog behaviour. A seminar with lectures and demonstrations to help you upskill.

10/11/2022

The Colonel soaking up some rays. What a good old boy. Old dogs can learn new things too. Xo

25/10/2022

So giant caterpillars and greyhounds are a thing 💚💙💜💛🧡❤ Share your greys fav toy

04/10/2022

Nox the dog had his friemd Wendy the cat tag along today for peer support. Big brave tiger. Big love for these two friends.

03/10/2022

Licki mats in Woolworths.

(Woolies Yass isn't fancy enough for good tonic but progressive enough for licki mats, a win for the dogs)

26/08/2022

Happy International Dog Day from my dogs to yours

26/08/2022

Happy International Dog Day to all my doggoh friends.

26/07/2022

Zina loves her new outfit from Stylish Dogs Wagga. Thanks team.

17/07/2022

Friendships come in all shapes and sizes.

14/07/2022

Cassie is fitter than Gel. Recall practice and stays were amazing (because she had to sit and wait for me to catch up).

07/07/2022

Best bit of winter is frolicking in the leaves. Treats hide and seek.

01/07/2022

Taffy found the place all missing tennis balls go to hide.

"Mine- all mine" said in evil overlord voice.

21/06/2022

Show me your dogs winter fashion. Rabbit looks amazing in a wool knit.

17/06/2022

I love chihuahuas. Little dogs with big personalities.

I did think twice when Muffin met me at the door with his home made shiv.

07/06/2022

Weather considerations & cancellations.

Rain, wind & excessive cold can be additional stressors in training for many dogs already struggling with anxiety. If you feel the weather conditions will affect our training session please let me know asap or the day before. We can sometimes find an alternative training space under cover, change our session focus or we can reschedule our appointment to make the most out of our time together.

TXT 0409 011 530 for weather cancellations

03/06/2022

Sniffing is a really valuable tool for our dogs, so its really important to ensure you promote and allow sniffing activities.
Whilst it can feel like forever when our dog stops and sniffs, in reality its not usually long at all.
Remember that when our dog is sniffing there are so many benefits to them :- they are gaining information, destressing, using their brains and lowering their heart rate to name just a few!

So when your dog pauses to check out a scent, make the most of the time and stop, be present and give them the time they need to sniff.

26/05/2022

Running into old friends from Paws2play days. The beautiful Marley. We are both just a little greyer around the edges.

21/05/2022

From poodles in Page to pugs in Parkes, Canberra is home to many beloved four-legged companions. And what is not…

21/05/2022

Help find Rio his new home.

YOUNG ‘RIO’ NEEDS AN ACTIVE NEW HOME
PLEASE SHARE HIS POST TO HELP HIM FIND IT
Rio is a beautiful 8 month old kelpie looking for a loving new home. He's housetrained and loves coming inside to be with his people.
Rio’s an active lad who loves long walks in the bush, chasing after sticks and balls and playing tug a war. He’s very kind, caring and playful however he’s reactive to cars and bikes and may bark and lunge (current training is being undertaken to assist with this). He also often finds young children too overwhelming. A large block of land for him would be ideal due to the breed’s natural requirements!
He gets on well with other dogs and would be fine in a home where he'll be the only dog or with another friendly dog for company. Training wise, Rio responds well to simple commands such as sit, down, wait, middle, heal, along with decent lose leash walking skills. He is eager to learn and has a solid herding instinct, however, he’s a town boy and would need more training if you want him to help out on the farm.
Free dog training handover and introduction into the new home will be included to help with a smooth transition into his new home (to be provided by Geraldine of Gel Dog training service).
To find out more, email his owner and tell them a bit about the home you’d offer Rio. Email: [email protected]

18/05/2022

The lovely staff at Lucky Shot Kippax bought my little dog out a with our morning coffee. ❤☕️

09/05/2022

I always see post on Facebook about recommendations for trainers. It is an unregulated industry and a lot of miss information on dogs out there.

One of the best (and peer reviewed ) info I've seen in while was the recent abc https://iview.abc.net.au/show/dog-s-world-with-tony-armstrong
Start with Ep3 which highlights the key aspects to modern dog training.

If you want what's best for your dogs, you wouldn't want to use punitive methods/trainers. We don't use methods like this in children or adult learning (especially if you are a young or stressed learner).

Check the trainers' website or ask what qualifications they have and what methods they use. (Imagine having to ask this of your kids' school or your workplace, eg, if your teachers throw stuff at them, yell at them, grab or pin them down, choke or use electric shocks).

But dogs aren't humans? You ask or ponder? They are neurologically complex animals like us. And deserve better than lame excuses for anything less ethical.

You are looking for fear free trainers. Look for APDT, PPG or IAABC affiliates or trainers. These are modern trainer industry groups so helps identify level of knowledge or affiliations.

It's overwhelming where to begin. So ask your trusted vets, they will know who to refer to. Or ask the local dog clubs, BDOC (Mitchell), ACTCDC(Narrabundah), TDTC (Tuggeranong).

I hope you find the help you are after.

Please share.

Tony Armstrong takes us into the incredible world of our four-legged friends, revealing the fascinating evolutionary journey of dogs, their amazing super senses, and the science behind their well-being.

08/05/2022

How did your dog get its nickname??

06/05/2022

PLEASE READ or SHARE - IF YOU WOULD LOVE A HELPI KELPI

Rio
Male Kelpie
D.O.B 20.08.2021 (8 months old)
Desexed and fully vaccinated to date.
Black and Tan with white stripe on chest.
Located within the ACT.

Due to housing changes, we are looking to pass Rio over to a good home. He loves long walks in the bush, chasing after sticks and balls along with playing tug a war. He is very kind, caring and playful however, is reactive with cars and bikes (current training is being undertaken to assist with this). A large block of land for him would be ideal due to the breed’s natural requirements! It is advised young children may be too overwhelming.

Training wise, Rio responds well to simple commands such as sit, down, wait, middle, heal, along with decent lose leash walking skills. Rio can walk off lead in environments with lower levels of stimulation and has good recall but not 110%. He is eager to learn and has a solid herding instinct, however, has been trained in suburbia, thus will need further training if wanted for mustering.

Free dog training handover and introduction into the new home will be included to allow for a smooth transition into his new home to be provided by Geraldine (Gel Dog training service).

Any expressions of interest please contact us via email on [email protected]