Dog Training Australia

Melbourne boasts several parks that are ideal settings for dog walking. With scenic trails, spacious off-leash areas, and opportunities for socialization, Melbourne has them all.  Melbourne also provides a variety of selections of dog-friendly activities for you and your dog to enjoy. From dog-friendly restaurants and cafés, to pet-friendly hiking trails and beaches, there are a lot of ways to bond with your dog while outside enjoying the city.  Grab your dog’s leash, pack some food and water, and have a great few hours outside, training and playing! 

Sydney's dog-friendly society thrives in its many parks and open areas meant to be enjoyed by everyone, including your doggie pals. From the sandy shores of its famous beaches to the lush greenery of its huge parks, Sydney welcomes dogs as members of the society, providing them with specific areas to socialise, exercise, and simply be themselves. As Sydney's reputation for being a dog-friendly city grows, dog owners have to acknowledge the importance of maintaining a harmonious environment inside these parks. Knowing and adhering to dog park etiquette protects the safety and happiness of all visitors. When you’ve done your research, trained your dog,...

If you’re a dog owner who has an active lifestyle, or is planning to start one, going on an adventure with your dog adds an extra layer of excitement and companionship! Australia has beautiful scenery, various terrains, and an array of hiking trails, making it an outdoor enthusiast's dream destination.  Hiking with your dog in Australia can be a very fulfilling experience, but it involves careful planning, the appropriate gear, and obedience to specific guidelines to ensure both of you have a safe and happy trip together. But yes, you need to see places where you can go first, before you plan the...

Toys help in keeping your dog happy, active and out of trouble. As a fur parent, you want to spoil them and give them the best toys, like the ones you see in stores or online shops that dog owners are raving about. However, if your dog is one of the talented that can rip up a toy fast, it might seem that money is being thrown out the window. And if there’s been an incident where your dog encountered problems due to a toy’s substance, you become more hesitant to buy again. That’s why alternative and safer toys are...

Living with a puppy makes life more fun – you get to play with them, teach them tricks, and enjoy the great outdoors with their company. But of course, there are responsibilities too. You teach them good behaviour so they can adjust to domestic living. And when you see them learning and applying it, your heart just swells with happiness and fulfilment. But weeks or months later, you notice some kind of a relapse, and even some new behaviours that are not… good. You start to compare your dog to humans–specifically to teenagers in puberty! 

When you start training your dog, it’s always important to give them rewards. It’s just like them going to work, and it’s only fair that you pay them in their preferred currency. For dogs, it can be a verbal praise, a petting session, and the highly anticipated treats! However, you notice that your dog only listens to you when you have a treat, otherwise they go about their business and ignore you. You look for solutions online, and a bunch of articles dismissing positive reinforcement training–or ‘treat training’ as they call it–discourages you all the way more.  Take heart, that’s not true....