Puppy’s First Lead | Puppy Training Brisbane
Ho to introduce your puppy’s first lead.
My first puppy collar
This week my humans introduced me to my first puppy collar. This is what happened. Day One: My humans came home and they put this soft piece of material on the ground. It smelt a bit funny. Because of this I didn’t want to go too close. My humans let me look at this new…
How to train a Stubborn Dog | Dog Trainer Brisbane
Do you know a stubborn dog? Often people will say that they have a stubborn dog who cannot be trained unless the human is firm with the dog. As with most things in life, it’s a little more complex than that. It is not just about how firm or kind we are with our dogs.…
Dog Body Language: An Introduction
Learn how to read dog body language and your dog will love you for it.
Looking After Your Pet Dog & Kids
Setting up Your Pet Dog and Kids To Be Safe
Being a Bark Buster: More than a Quick Fix
Being a bark buster – looking for the quick fix to train your dog will give you more than you bargained for.
Should you do more than puppy school with your dog?
Most owners know that one of the first things you should do when you decide to get a puppy is to enrol in puppy school. Not only do you get valuable advice and access to safe socialisation, but you get some much-needed support through those tough puppy moments. So why should you go onto further…
How To Teach A Dog To Stay | Building A Positive Bond With Your Dog
Having your dog stay on command is an important skill that your dog should know. “Stay” tells your dog to remain in a “sit” or “hold” position until you release them. Teaching your dog to stay is an excellent self-control exercise. It also has practical uses and will keep your dog safe. For example, teaching…
Does Your Dog Trainer Use Positive Dog Training Methods?
The Australian Veterinary Association recommends positive dog training methods as the preferred method of training dogs. Dog training is about developing good behaviours and building a strong relationship with your dog. In this article, we take a look at positive reinforcement training in detail. Then we discuss why it’s the preferred dog training method. Finally,…
Does your dog know these three Dog Tricks? | Dog Training Brisbane
Dog tricks are a great way to provide mental stimulation for your dog. Boredom can cause destructive behaviours like chewing, digging and barking. We recommend all dogs be trained in the basic commands – sit, drop, come, stay and “leave it”. Most dog tricks build on the basic dog training commands. Positive reinforcement training Positive…