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City Dogs

City Dogs

November 4th 2024 With pet’s being in about 70% of Aussie households, and living density increasing, it makes sense that there are more pets in cities and apartments. If you already live in a a city apartment with a Read more

Adding Value to Dry Food

Adding Value to Dry Food

November 1st 2024 Feeding dry food alone to a dog (or cat) is never ideal. Dry food or ‘kibble’ is highly processed, and while most meet the nutrient requirements of dogs and cats, by adding small amounts of Read more

Retractable Leashes

Retractable Leashes

October 29th 2024 What are they and why don't we recommend them... Retractable leashes are a thin line of cord able to be retracted in and out of a box with a handle on it. The purpose of them is to allow your dog Read more

Guarantees in Dog Training Outcomes

Guarantees in Dog Training Outcomes

September 25th 2024 As professional dog trainers, we have signed a code of ethics to adhere to the following: Trainers/behaviour consultants refrain from providing guarantees regarding the specific outcome of training Read more

The Premack Principle

The Premack Principle

August 29th 2024 Do you remember your mum saying to you ‘eat your vegetables before you can have dessert’? The “Premack Principle” is the ‘eat your vegetables’ of dog training 😊 Created by psychologist Read more

Dogs and Chickens

Dogs and Chickens

July 9th 2024 Can Dogs Live with Chickens (and other poultry)? Yes! They absolutely can. While some dogs may not pay any attention to chickens at all, some dogs have a very high prey drive so let’s dig a little Read more

Is Daycare Right For Your Dog?

Is Daycare Right For Your Dog?

June 12th 2024 Do you ever feel guilty about leaving your dog at home while you go to work all day? Do you worry that they may be feeling sad, lonely or bored? Maybe daycare is an option for them. Maybe, and maybe Read more

Joint Supplements

Joint Supplements

June 3rd 2024 20% of adult dogs and 80% of dogs over 8 years old suffer from osteoarthritis – and it is thought this could be higher. 😔 Whether you have an older dog that is showing some signs of arthritis, o Read more

Harnesses

Harnesses

April 29th 2024 The choice of walking equipment in my experience tends to be a preference for most people, or perhaps what they have always used with previous dogs. I used to walk my dog Merlin on a check chain 25 Read more

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