Puppy Fear Impact Periods | Dog School Brisbane
Learn about what to do when your puppy goes through a puppy fear impact period
Socialisation: Puppy Training Tips
What are the Most Important Puppy Training Tips? More often than not, when people first bring a puppy to puppy class, they have already introduced the cues of ‘sit’ and attention to their name. They might be coming to class for some puppy training tips on biting, toilet training and some other skills such as…
How to train a dog: reward the dog you want
Find out how to train a dog to stop doing the behaviours you don’t want
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 Crate Training a Puppy | How to pick the right crate
New puppies are the best! They smell so fun and funky-good. Puppies have boundless amounts of energy. They are soft and cuddly and playful. But they need training, in everything. They need to learn how to calm themselves. Puppies need to understand where it’s appropriate (and not) to go to the bathroom. They need to…
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…
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…
Puppy’s First Night | How To Prepare
The time has come; it’s your puppy’s first night at home. Bringing your puppy home is very exciting time. But it’s important to prepare for your puppy’s first night at home. Start by remembering that everything’s new to your puppy. Everything will be a first for them. They don’t know your home. They will be…
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