Create your dog’s bucket list
Create your dog’s bucket list – a list for regular fun things that your dog wants to do
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…
Is walking a reactive dog in their best interest?
Reactive dogs bark, snap, lunge or growl when pushed beyond their threshold. By “threshold”, we mean what your dog can comfortably handle. Most dogs when they react like this, they’re asking for space. A reactive dog is saying, in their own way, “please give me some space” or “I’m uncomfortable, please stay away”. For some…
Biting and Mouthing | How To Stop Your Puppy Biting
Biting and mouthing by puppies are common and normal behaviours. Like babies, puppies use their mouths to explore the world. Everything goes in your puppy’s mouth including human hands, feet, fingers and toes. Puppies are also used to rough-and-tumble play with their brothers and sisters with lots of biting and mouthing. A puppy’s bite will…
Pug Training Tips | How To Train Your Pug | Dog Training School Brisbane
Pugs are very mischievous, playful, goofy, curious dogs. This can be fun and entertaining at first, but their curiosity and attention-seeking can lead to trouble without proper training. They are also quite energetic. Pugs are probably more energetic than people realise and can suffer from health problems like obesity if they are not given enough…
Puppy Vaccinations | Puppy School and Vaccinations
The first few months of your puppy’s life are hugely important. They will receive their puppy vaccinations. They must also learn proper behaviour and become socialised. Puppy vaccinations Advice about your puppy’s vaccinations should always be provided by your vet. Generally, puppy vaccinations start at 6-8 weeks of age. Boosters are given at 4 to…
Golden Retriever Training Tips
Golden Retrievers are handsome, charming and intelligent dogs with wonderful temperaments. But they can also be destructive and overly excitable if not trained properly. With the right Golden Retriever training they can become friendly, playful, social dogs. Because of this, Golden Retrievers are often chosen as companion animals, guide dogs, rescue dogs or therapy dogs.…
Different Dog Breeds, Different Training Needs? | Dog Training Brisbane
Do different dog breeds have different training needs? Should you find a dog training class for dogs that are the same breed as yours? As highly qualified dog trainers, the answer to these questions are actually pretty simple. The Answer Regardless of breed, each individual dog is different and has their own unique personality. However,…
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