K9 Rules

14/11/2025

Congratulations to Daisy for graduating 🎓 Life Skills 1.
See you next week for Life Skills 2.

21/10/2025

16/10/2025

10/10/2025

Congratulations to Suzy on graduating from Life Skills 1 (customised). Suzy's guardians reside in a mobile home, providing Suzy with the wonderful opportunity to explore and wonder with them. They have diligently focused on ensuring her recall is excellent and have incorporated engaging brain games for their road trips.

Safe travels, Suzy!

07/10/2025

KNOW ABOUT MY NECK!

A dog’s neck is really not that much different to ours.

In fact, it may be even a little more sensitive, as the outermost layers of the skin are thinner than ours.

In additional to the damage that using choke collars, prong collars, slip leads or shock collars cause in a psychological and emotional way, the physical risks are also often not acknowledged or understood.

Here are just some of the physical risks these aversive tools can cause –

The Vagus nerve runs down both sides of the neck and controls so many vital functions - heart rate, breathing, digestion, emotional regulation and communication between the brain and other major organs.

Pressure on the neck can compress the trachea, making it hard to breathe properly -decreases oxygen to the brain and other organs, potentially causing long-term damage.

Pressure can also damage the thyroid gland, injure nerves and muscles and bruise soft tissue.

Compression of the neck can cause intraocular pressure which affects vision.

The neck and cervical spine contain the spinal cord, where the nerves of the front legs originate. Excessive paw licking is often misdiagnosed as allergies, when it’s actually caused by pain.

Compression of the Esophagus – the tube that carries food to the stomach, can cause digestive and gut issues.

I find it really hard to understand why these tools are still so widely used and promoted.

What could possibly be admirable or intelligent in using force, inflicting pain, causing physical and emotional harm to control another sentient being, when there are far more effective, humane, ethical ways?

"The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves" – Jayne Goodall

27/09/2025

Well done Shelby for graduating 🎓 Life Skills 2.

27/09/2025

Congratulations to Zues on completing Life Skills 1 🎓. Well done to Zues's guardians 👏 for their commitment to enriching his life. Zues's guardians sought to enhance their understanding of their dog and foster a stronger relationship. Through dedicated effort, they achieved their objectives within five weeks and now recognize the importance of ongoing daily engagement in learning games and activities for Zues's mental and physical well-being.

03/09/2025

Well done Rivkah for graduating Life Skills 1 🎓 👏 🐕.

Looking forward to seeing you in the next class. 🐾🐾

03/09/2025

Well done Cloé for graduating Life Skills 1 🎓 👏 🐕.

Looking forward to seeing you in the next class.🐾🐾

16/08/2025

Paws & Relax: Mindful Journeys for You & Your Furry Friend! 🐾🌿

Join us for a unique, customised 1-on-1 course designed specifically for you and your dog! 🌟

*Discover Your Dog's Uniqueness*: Learn about their breed-specific needs and traits.

*Strengthen Your Bond*: Engage in mindful activities tailored to enhance your connection.

*All Ages Welcome*: Whether your furry friend is a puppy or a senior, we've got you covered!

*Customised Courses*: A qualified trainer will work with you to create a personalised experience.

*Relax, Recharge, and Have Fun!*: Give your dog the attention they deserve, and enjoy some quality time together.

Book Your Session Today! 🐾❤️

10/08/2025

Life Skills 3 enables dogs to learn fun nose work in an engaging environment.