Dog Training Australia

Just like dog training, specific nutritional needs of your dog will vary depending on its size, breed, and stage of life, among other things.  You can feed your dog a healthier diet if you have a better understanding of how they use the different nutrients in food and how much of them they require. There are many different dog diets, and it might be challenging to choose the one that would work best for your dog. When choosing what to feed your dog, keep these factors in mind to help in your decision-making. Nutrients your dog needs Protein Without enough...

Basic commands can save your dog’s life. That’s not an exaggeration of how important they are. In addition to the essentials of good food, vet visits, and grooming, you also need to properly train and teach your dogs the basic commands. Dog training stimulates the mind, promotes obedience and discipline, and makes your dog more energetic and well-mannered.  Commands are a way of communicating with your dog, not to mention that it is a satisfying way to deepen the bond between people and pets even more! Here is a step-by-step guide for the 10 most basic commands you can teach...

A dog with separation anxiety is a very worrying situation. Whether it's a puddle on the floor or destroyed furniture, you never know what you're going to find when you get home. These destructive habits can lead to self-inflicted injuries including cut paws and a bleeding palate. Or something worse that needs surgery.  What can you do when your buddy experiences constant stress each time you leave? Here we outlined the possible causes, symptoms, and treatment of separation anxiety in dogs. Find how to address the stress that your dog experiences when you leave the house so they can live...

For dogs, learning happens all the time.  Life provides opportunities for dogs to learn. Even when you’re not actively training them, they are fast to pick up your every action tied up in different things and situations.  For example, when you feed your dog while you’re eating at the dining table, you’ve unconsciously taught them that hanging around the dining table will get them food to eat. That also applies when you consciously teach them an action, like “Sit.”  Whether you are actively training them or not, your dog is watching your every move and learning every time. So, when...

If your dog often growls, snaps, or bites, you may have an aggression problem on your hands. One of the most common reasons dog owners seek the assistance of a professional dog trainer or animal behaviourist is aggression.  And it's not only larger dogs and so-called "dangerous breeds" that may become aggressive— any breed can become aggressive under reasonable conditions. Although aggressiveness cannot be corrected overnight, there are things you may take to help your dog remain calm!  Here we outlined some steps you can take to deal with your dog’s aggressive behaviours, although the best option is still to...