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A snuffle mat is an enrichment activity designed to tap into your dog's sense of smell, providing mental and physical stimulation. The action of sniffing out a treat is hugely satisfying and self-rewarding for your dog (just like barking, but not as noisy). Some dogs just can’t get into interactive toys, which can be noisy or too difficult, so a snuffle mat can be an...

When it comes to Guide Dog interactions, over 40 per cent of Guide Dogs Handlers across Australia have reported an increase in their Guide Dogs having to deal with distractions from pet dogs and owners in the past 12 months, which is putting both the handlers and Guide Dogs at risk. To help provide guidelines for the community when it comes to Guide Dog interactions,...

Many dogs don't do well at public off-leash dog parks, yet still need the opportunity to run about and play in new places and spaces for their mental and physical health and well-being. Fortunately, SniffSpace is an online directory of safe, dog friendly private dog parks and play spaces that are available to rent by the hour around Australia. As a dog behavoiurist and the...

There’s nothing better than being able to take our pooches away on a holiday with us. But with over 5,000 dogs being injured in motor vehicle accidents every year across Australia, there’s some important car safety tips for dogs when taking a family road trip. Legal Nationally it’s illegal to drive with a dog on your lap, and they need to be seated where they...

Many owners get frustrated by their dog’s over-excited or aggressive reaction to seeing another dog and are unsure of what to do about dog to dog reactivity or aggression. Dog to dog aggression is often a fear based response, where they see the other dog as a perceived threat, and may be based on past negative experiences, a lack of socialisation during their critical period...

When it comes to some of the top dog behaviour problems trainers are called in to help with, Erin Williams from Beyond Dog Training in Sydney and speaker at this year's Sydney The Pet Show shares her top three, plus some key tips to help. 1. Over-arousal When it comes to top dog behaviour problems, when a dog remains in a state of over-arousal, things...

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...

One of the most common problems I have to address as a dog trainer is not so much the bad behaviour in dogs, but rather the behaviour of the owner. In the majority of cases where an owner has complained about their dog jumping or barking, not coming back to them at the park, jumping up on the furniture and other annoying habits that have...

For most of us dogs are a much-loved member of the family, so when we’re taking our ‘family’ holiday, how often have we wished they could just come with us? Fortunately, holidaying with dogs has become much easier. Many places across Australia now recognise that we want our dogs to be able to join us on our getaway, so if you’ve booked yourself some pet friendly...

When training a puppy or dog new skills, using positive reinforcement (ie: rewarding the desired behaviour) works best. It is also important to know how to use a ‘Schedule of Reinforcement’ correctly during the different stages of training a puppy or dog with the aim of strengthening the behaviour you are after. Fnd what motivates them When training a puppy or dog you need to...