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If you are looking for a luxurious pet-friendly staycation in the heart of Melbourne’s Southbank, then The Langham Melbourne Pampered Pet package is for you. Recently I took Darcy to stay at The Langham Melbourne for a special treat and share some tips to help ensure that you and your dog are well prepared and can abide by some basic hotel etiquette so as to...

One of the most useful things an owner can teach their dog is place training such as “On Your Bed” and provides many benefits in many different situations. The benefits of place training Place training is great for independence training as they learn to spend some time alone, and great for meal time when you don’t want begging eyes looking up at you. If your...

Getting a new puppy is an exciting time for everyone.  Hopefully you are reading this before you have picked up your new bundle of fluff so that you are well prepared for their arrival and know how to puppy proof your home. To help, make sure you have read our article on Preparing for a Puppy article as well to help ensure you have everything...

There’s nothing better than being able to take your dog along when you head out for a coffee or bite to eat, but it's important to teach a dog manners for these social environments to help keep it relaxing for both you and other diners. Whether you have a puppy or are training an older dog, I have a few techniques to help teach a...

The Australian Shepherd breed actually originated in the United States and were bred as herding dogs - a role many still perform today. Temperament They make wonderful family companions, but are highly intelligent and have loads of energy, which needs an outlet, so are best kept active and love nothing more than a job to do. Much like their close relation, the Border Collie. They...

Dogs are highly social animals who enjoy companionship, so it's important that we help them to feel safe, confident, and entertained when spending time by themselves.  To help, PETstock’s State Trainer, Mandi Wright has compiled some safety and other helpful tips for dogs left home alone. DOGTV When dogs are left to their own devices, they may experience boredom, anxiety or stress, which can ultimately...

With many friends and families preparing to reunite again this festive season, I wanted share my top tips for anxious dogs at Christmas and how to help keep both pets and people and safe during this fun, but often, stressful time. With so many pandemic puppies and rescue dogs lacking critical early socialisation and training due to lockdowns, being exposed to strangers or big groups...

With millions of people struggling with mental health issues and turning to their dogs to help them cope, I'd like to encourage dog owners to check in on the mental health of their dogs as we celebrate National Dog Day 2021. Over the past year many households across the country welcomed a new puppy or rescue dog into their home, enjoying the much-needed stress relief,...

Independence training is important at all stages of a dog’s life to help build their confidence and comfort in being left alone. As people start to return to work in the new year, this is more important than ever. As a dog behaviourist, I am seeing many owners that are having problems with their puppies and even older dogs due to anxiety and a lack...

Mental stimulation is just as important as physical exercise for our dogs.  You can help keep your dog’s brain stimulated with interactive toys, taking them on new routes or different dog parks when out walking, brain games and other playful activities. Many common dog behaviour problems such as chewing, digging, barking and other destructive behaviour can be managed, if their bodies and brains active during...