Dog Training Australia

We all love spoiling our prized pooches however, just like humans, too many treats can have consequences. When training your pet, tasty rewards are often a dog’s best friend to encourage adherence. As we know, it’s essential to ensure that your dog is eating a healthy, balanced diet. While treats should never form the majority of your pet’s diet, poor choices will still add up over time.  “Reward your dog with treats that are not only good for their training goals and behaviour but their health as well” Regular store-bought goodies marketed towards you and your pooch are often filled...

What's worse than your dog's excessive barking? A neighbouring dog's nuisance barking interrupting your peace. When your dog misuses their voice, it's possible to take immediate action to rectify the problem - such as training or using an anti-bark collar. Your neighbour's dog is out of your control, yet you still suffer the consequences. Approaching your neighbour can be difficult. If you don't have a relationship with them, the idea of making contact over a problem can be uncomfortable as you don't know how they will react. If you get along well with them, you might worry about risking a...

Pets are certainly one of the greatest joys in life (dogs especially!). However, if they are to be a functional member of your family, they need to be raised with some basic rules. The love and affection received from your new companion can undoubtedly be tested by unruly behaviour. While there should be a period of grace while your new pet adjusts to their surroundings and family, there will come a time when training your dog is appropriate and essential. “Training can start from as young as 7 weeks old, and they learn fast!” Training your dog communicates what is...

Have you had issues leaving your prized pooch home alone? Unlike Mcauley Culkin, they may not have all the resources to deal with your absence. Excessive barking and other bad behaviour is a common sign your dog is missing you and the attention you bring them as a member of the family. In severe circumstances, your dog may even develop a form of separation anxiety It’s essential you teach them from an early age how to thrive on their own, so you’re free to live your life. A dog should add to your lifestyle, not hold you back. So that...

By now, we’ve all heard or been affected in some way by the unfortunate spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently announced the virus’s status as a global pandemic, due to the significant speed and scale of spread as well as the perceived lack of political commitment globally. The ensuing heightened caution and panic have most people concerned with their health more than ever. Even those that are not at a high risk of contraction are rightfully concerned about the health of their more vulnerable friends and family. For many, dogs are part of the family, and...

Electronic collars, or e-collars, are a method to train your dog's behaviour remotely. They've been around for a long time although the technology is continuously improving. This means they're more effective and efficient than ever at stopping excessive barking behaviours in your dog. E-collars used to be very limited in their design and were harsh the dog being trained. While effective, it was not the most humane way to treat a pet.  Fortunately, we know that this level of intensity is not required to get great results. New e-collars utilise sound, citronella sprays and/or mild and human shock to deliver...