Whether it was an impulse buy or whether you planned on obtaining siblings from the same litter, there is more than just the double trouble of 2 young puppies to be aware of. 1. The first 16 weeks is not just a critical time in the pup’s development period for socialisation, it’s also when imprinting […]
Forget the old “Pat the dominant dog first” or “feed the dominant dog first” rubbish. This creates more problems than solving them! Treat ALL dogs in your home as equals, meaning all dogs must abide by your household rules as well as practice manners and self control. Therefore YOU pat/feed whichever dog YOU want to […]
TIPS ON PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL STIMULATION FOR YOUR DOG…by Tammie Willersdorf Written by our valued team member, Tammie, here are some great tips on how to provide mental stimulation, environmental enrichment and boredom busters for your dog!! Mental Stimulation Get them working for their food – Banish the bowl! Enrichment feeding options: • Kibble in cereal […]
Trainers hear the following statement all the time. “My dog doesn’t need training because (insert reason here)”! This is like saying “My child doesn’t need to go to school because (insert reason here)” ALL dogs need training, exposure and socialisation regardless of breed, size, temperament, whatever! A little training can go a long way in creating a safe […]
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ATTENTION ALL PUPPY SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS!! Teaching puppy classes requires specific expertise, which as, a minimum, should include an in-depth knowledge of dogs, dog behaviour and learning theory. Most importantly, it requires a thorough understanding of puppies and their development process. There are many organisations offering puppy classes in different formats. With this comes a number […]
Training Gift Vouchers make a great gift for anyone who’s just obtained a puppy or whose older dog needs some obedience training. Options are: 5 weeks worth of classes: $150 (all locations) 3 months membership (Keilor Downs location only) $250 Gift certificates will be mailed to the purchaser along with an introduction letter to give to […]
Loving and caring for your dog can be a minefield of misinformation as I was to find out when I enrolled in the inaugural Growly Growlers program recently. I’d been battling through the park and local streets with my very reactive 4 year old German Shepherd losing confidence more and more each week for about […]
The following are “No Training” Dates for 2018: Return to training – Saturday 3rd February 2018 Saturday 10th March – Labour Day Saturday 31st March – Easter Saturday Mid year Break June/July – details TBC Some dates may be subject to change and if this is the case, ample notification will be given to all members.
I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude to Trish, Stuart, Sean and the whole Four Paws K9 Training team for their sustained personal interest and professional advice on helping to rehabilitate my highly reactive, dog-aggressive and extremely beloved Ridgeback x Bull Mastiff, Dash. There was no quick fix; we have been training now for […]