Duke's Academy for Dogs started with 1 goal in mind! To teach people how to have fun with their dogs! Duke's aim is to show you the ability your dog has.
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Duke's Academy for Dogs is a dog school located in the Alberton area. This has been a life long dream of mine! The goal at Duke's Academy for Dogs....is to have fun with your four legged "furkids"!!
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Agility Foundation
Puppy 1
Puppy 2 Obedience
Breed Specific Obedience
So proud of these gorgeous pups. Well done everyone for your well deserved Graduation.
Puppy 1 - Graduation
Mila
Nova
Jakkals
Jorik
Daycare dogs having a blast
Reasons to Allow your dogs to sniff:
When you’re taking your dog for a walk, do you let them move at their own pace and sniff freely, or do you dictate where and when they can sniff? Sniffing is a powerful behavior for dogs that serves a variety of functions. Here are five reasons to let your dog sniff when out in the world.
1. Sniffing is how dogs learn about the world.
Dogs have an incredible olfactory system (sense of smell), one of the best in the animal kingdom. Dogs have up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their nose (we have about 5 million), and it’s estimated that about one eighth of a dog’s brain is dedicated to olfaction. Dogs evolved to use their sense of smell to survive - to find food, to learn about other members of their species, to navigate the landscape, and to evade predators. Sniffing is the primary means by which dogs gather and process information about the world. It’s as essential as sight is to humans. Would you want to take a walk with a blindfold on?
2. Sniffing lets your dog be a dog.
All dogs should be given daily opportunities to practice the innate behaviors that make them dogs, and sniffing is no exception. Playing, vocalizing, digging, scavenging, foraging, and hunting are all normal dog behaviors that we often see as “problems” when done in contexts that we don’t like. Giving your dog plenty of opportunities to sniff is an easy, no brainer way to let your dog be a dog!
3. Sniffing works your dog’s brain.
Because such a large portion of their brain is dedicated to their sense of smell, sniffing is a great way to give your dog’s brain a workout - and a happy side effect of this will be a more calm, relaxed dog at home. While a sniff walk will certainly engage your dog’s brain, you can level up by playing scavenging games in your house or yard (scattering or hiding treats for your dog to find), using food puzzles, or signing up for a nose work class. Try out some scent games for mental enrichment, and see if you notice a more relaxed companion at home.
4. Sniffing relieves stress.
Studies have shown that when dogs sniff, their heart rate goes down - and the more they sniff, the more their heart rate goes down. This suggests that sniffing has a calming, self soothing effect on dogs, and that it may help reduce anxiety and stress. Over time, daily decompression walks using a long line can have significant benefits for fearful or anxious dogs, or any dog living in our modern, busy world. Putting sniffing on cue (through “Find It” games and the like) can help dogs disengage from scanning, staring, and fixating on potential triggers in the environment, and the movement involved can release tension in their body.
5. Sniffing feels good.
Sniffing activates something called the Seeking System portion of a dog’s brain - which is also the portion of the brain responsible for releasing dopamine, the “feel good” chemical. An increase in dopamine can boost mood, motivation, and attention, and helps regulate learning and emotional responses. In addition to reducing stress, studies have shown that sniffing can improve a dog’s mood and make them more optimistic. I joke that when we take a walk, my dog is checking the “pee mail” or checking the “social posts” in the neighborhood - but in reality, the feeling he gets through investigating scents are probably similar to the feelings that keep bringing us back to social media.
6.Sniffing is a form of communication
Dogs don’t just sniff to gather information, relieve stress, and feel good - they also use it to communicate their emotional state. Dogs who are feeling stressed, overstimulated, or anxious may sniff to self soothe or as a displacement behavior, kind of like how we say “um” or scratch our heads when we’re feeling nervous and aren’t sure what to do. Sniffing can also be used as an appeasement gesture or as a cut-off signal to other dogs or humans. If we observe our dogs carefully, we can start to understand what their sniffing means in certain contexts, and how they might be feeling.
7. Give “the gift of sniff” to enrich your bond
Every walk you take with your dog is a conversation. Giving them the freedom to explore their environment gives them choice and autonomy over their body and their environment. It tells them that they matter, and that their needs, desires, and feelings are important. We may never fully know a dog’s inner life, but we can honor its existence. Letting your dog sniff gives you the opportunity to slow down, be in the moment, observe, and practice empathy. Over time, these moments you share with your dog will build a bridge of trust and deepen your bond.
Dogs give us so much - let’s give them the gift of sniff in return.
Why introduce your furkids to puzzles?
They offer mental stimulation
Mental stimulation is essential for your dog’s overall wellbeing as it reduces stress, builds confidence, and relieves anxiety. When dogs don’t get enough mental stimulation they may fall into bad habits such as barking or chewing things they shouldn’t.
Puzzle toys are a fantastic way to engage your dog’s mind when you don’t have as much time to walk or play with them.
Your pup will eat slower
Eating too quickly may cause your dog to vomit or experience physical discomfort. In extreme cases it can even cause a dangerous medical condition known as Bloat (though this is rare).
If your pup is a ravenous eater, a puzzle toy is a great way to help slow them down. Rather than stuffing puzzle toys with treats, use them as a delivery method for your dog’s regular meals. Whether your dog eats kibble, wet food, or a combination, there are toys out there that will accommodate any food.
Another alternative is a slow-feed dog bowl. These bowls are similar to interactive toys, but instead of ” solving” a puzzle by moving pieces around, these bowls have built-in ridges that prevent dogs from gobbling up huge mouthfuls of food quickly.
They reduce anxiety
Anxiety can be common in dogs and can have many possible causes; including being left alone and fear of an unfamiliar setting. Fortunately, giving your dog a job to focus on is a powerful way to reduce anxiety, if only temporarily. Puzzle toys are a great way to do this!
When your dog is focused on uncovering the delicious snacks hidden inside the puzzle toy they’ll likely be less focused on whatever is causing their anxiety.
If you’re traveling and need to help your dog adjust to spending time in the car, hoping to keep them occupied in a hotel room, or need to leave your pup home alone for a few hours, set them up with a puzzle to solve!
Note: If you’re leaving your dog unsupervised with the puzzle toy, make sure it doesn’t have little parts that could break off and be swallowed.
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Puppy 1 graduation. So so proud of these awesome pups and their handlers.
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Yesterday we walked some of our daycare dogs to the new little coffee shop by Jackson's Dam.... the pups got spoilt and were welcomed with open arms...literally. If you're looking for a nice place to take your pups I'd suggest popping in and letting your pups get spoilt while you enjoy a great coffee!
Story time
Meet Patches, the Australian Cattle Dog. He is an 18 month old rescue with a dark past. His new dad saved him and he has sadly never been able to trust anyone else but his loving dad! They started Obedience classes with me just over 4 months ago. The progress has been incredible! Patches was incredibly unfriendly to everyone, dogs and people! His dad has been working so so hard with him and has honestly put all his time and effort into this special boy! Today I could see Patches was ready and this was the result! I cannot explain how proud I am of this wonderful team! Keep up the incredible work Patches and Dad! WOW WOW WOW
Mr Walter doing incredible work! So proud of this special little boy!
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Puppy 1 Graduation. Congratulations to all these gorgeous pups and their fur parents. Wow they have worked like super stars!!! 👌🥰🥰🐶🐶
Just because they are little it doesn't mean they cannot walk nice and calmly on a lead. Join our Puppy 1 class today and enjoy the fun and teach your puppy how to be calm and happy!
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Reasons to Allow your dogs to sniff: When you’re taking your dog for a walk, do you let them move at their own pace and sniff freely, or do you dictate where and when they can sniff? Sniffing is a powerful behavior for dogs that serves a variety of functions. Here are five reasons to let your dog sniff when out in the world. 1. Sniffing is how dogs learn about the world. Dogs have an incredible olfactory system (sense of smell), one of the best in the animal kingdom. Dogs have up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their nose (we have about 5 million), and it’s estimated that about one eighth of a dog’s brain is dedicated to olfaction. Dogs evolved to use their sense of smell to survive - to find food, to learn about other members of their species, to navigate the landscape, and to evade predators. Sniffing is the primary means by which dogs gather and process information about the world. It’s as essential as sight is to humans. Would you want to take a walk with a blindfold on? 2. Sniffing lets your dog be a dog. All dogs should be given daily opportunities to practice the innate behaviors that make them dogs, and sniffing is no exception. Playing, vocalizing, digging, scavenging, foraging, and hunting are all normal dog behaviors that we often see as “problems” when done in contexts that we don’t like. Giving your dog plenty of opportunities to sniff is an easy, no brainer way to let your dog be a dog! 3. Sniffing works your dog’s brain. Because such a large portion of their brain is dedicated to their sense of smell, sniffing is a great way to give your dog’s brain a workout - and a happy side effect of this will be a more calm, relaxed dog at home. While a sniff walk will certainly engage your dog’s brain, you can level up by playing scavenging games in your house or yard (scattering or hiding treats for your dog to find), using food puzzles, or signing up for a nose work class. Try out some scent games for mental enrichment, a
Why introduce your furkids to puzzles? They offer mental stimulation Mental stimulation is essential for your dog’s overall wellbeing as it reduces stress, builds confidence, and relieves anxiety. When dogs don’t get enough mental stimulation they may fall into bad habits such as barking or chewing things they shouldn’t. Puzzle toys are a fantastic way to engage your dog’s mind when you don’t have as much time to walk or play with them. Your pup will eat slower Eating too quickly may cause your dog to vomit or experience physical discomfort. In extreme cases it can even cause a dangerous medical condition known as Bloat (though this is rare). If your pup is a ravenous eater, a puzzle toy is a great way to help slow them down. Rather than stuffing puzzle toys with treats, use them as a delivery method for your dog’s regular meals. Whether your dog eats kibble, wet food, or a combination, there are toys out there that will accommodate any food. Another alternative is a slow-feed dog bowl. These bowls are similar to interactive toys, but instead of ” solving” a puzzle by moving pieces around, these bowls have built-in ridges that prevent dogs from gobbling up huge mouthfuls of food quickly. They reduce anxiety Anxiety can be common in dogs and can have many possible causes; including being left alone and fear of an unfamiliar setting. Fortunately, giving your dog a job to focus on is a powerful way to reduce anxiety, if only temporarily. Puzzle toys are a great way to do this! When your dog is focused on uncovering the delicious snacks hidden inside the puzzle toy they’ll likely be less focused on whatever is causing their anxiety. If you’re traveling and need to help your dog adjust to spending time in the car, hoping to keep them occupied in a hotel room, or need to leave your pup home alone for a few hours, set them up with a puzzle to solve! Note: If you’re leaving your dog unsupervised with the puzzle toy, make sure it doesn’t hav
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Story time Meet Patches, the Australian Cattle Dog. He is an 18 month old rescue with a dark past. His new dad saved him and he has sadly never been able to trust anyone else but his loving dad! They started Obedience classes with me just over 4 months ago. The progress has been incredible! Patches was incredibly unfriendly to everyone, dogs and people! His dad has been working so so hard with him and has honestly put all his time and effort into this special boy! Today I could see Patches was ready and this was the result! I cannot explain how proud I am of this wonderful team! Keep up the incredible work Patches and Dad! WOW WOW WOW
Mr Walter doing incredible work! So proud of this special little boy!
Puppy 1 Graduation. Congratulations to all these gorgeous pups and their fur parents. Wow they have worked like super stars!!! 👌🥰🥰🐶🐶
Just because they are little it doesn't mean they cannot walk nice and calmly on a lead. Join our Puppy 1 class today and enjoy the fun and teach your puppy how to be calm and happy!
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