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Grace and Orion 🙋‍♀️🐕

Grace & Orion | Canine Educators
🐾 Dog training, adventure & equipment
🌿 Our motto: no paws left behind
💜 Build a better relationship with your dog
🐶 Servicing north brisbane ☀️ BOOKS OPEN FOR NEW CLIENTS ☀️

🐾 Quality, affordable dog training and pet services for everyone because canine education shouldn't be a luxury service.

💻 To book, please use our online booking system.

📲 Socials and emails are monitored for enquiries.

🐶 We offer Walk & Trains, Private Lessons, Excursions and more! All services and pricing can be found on our booking page.

✨️ Snoot is here to set you up for success and accompany you on your journey as you work towards your training goals!

04/11/2026

Just trying to get some work done but apparently the sound of dog tags jingling through my phone requires a full security investigation.

Orion’s huffing and puffing like there’s about to be an armed intruder in the house.

Sir, it’s a video. We are safe 😂😭

04/11/2026

Your dog doesn’t need more stimulation. They need to learn how to do absolutely F**K ALL.

Seriously. One of the biggest things I see missing in dogs today is the ability to just… exist.

No entertainment. No constant engagement. No sniffing every blade of grass. No activity to keep them occupied.

Just being bored.

And we’re seeing the consequences of dogs who have absolutely no idea how to switch off.

They’re digging holes in the backyard, destroying the kids’ toys, counter surfing, constantly looking for the next thing to do.

You stop to talk to your neighbour? Your dog starts whining, pulling, barking or throwing a tantrum.

You want to sit at a café and enjoy a coffee? Your dog can’t possibly comprehend sitting beside you without being entertained.

And what do we do? We give them MORE.

More walks. More enrichment. More toys. More activities. More stimulation.

When sometimes, what they actually need is LESS.

Boredom is a skill. Self-regulation is a skill. Doing nothing is a skill.

And if your dog has never been given the opportunity to practise those things, how can we expect them to suddenly know how?

I’m not saying stop exercising your dog, meeting their needs or providing enrichment.

I’m saying we need balance.

We need to teach our dogs that not every moment of their existence needs to be exciting, stimulating or entertaining.

That they can sit beside us, observe the world, regulate their emotions and eventually settle without us constantly telling them what to do.

And here’s the challenge.

Go and do absolutely nothing with your dog.

Sit in your front yard. Sit at the park. Sit somewhere quiet.

And put your bloody phone away.

Don’t scroll Instagram. Don’t answer emails. Don’t find something to occupy YOUR brain.

Just sit there. Be bored together.

You’ll probably realise pretty quickly how uncomfortable doing nothing actually feels.

And maybe you’ll understand why your dog struggles with it too.

More nothing. More boredom. More opportunities to switch off.

Your dog needs it.

And quite frankly, so do you 💜

03/11/2026

Your dog doesn’t need another training tip from instagram. You need someone in your corner when s**t gets hard.

Because let’s be real.

You know you should be training more. You know your dog needs consistency. You WANT to be able to take them places, feel confident around other dogs and actually enjoy your time together.

But life gets busy. Summer gets hot. You don’t know what to work on next. Your dog has a bad day and suddenly you’re questioning everything you’ve been doing.

And before you know it, another month has passed and nothing’s really changed.

THIS is exactly why I created Sandy Snoots☀️

Not another program where you’re left to figure everything out yourself.

A membership where you’ve got ME in your corner, helping you actually put the work in.

Imagine having:

☀️ Someone to send your training videos to when you’re unsure what you’re doing.

☀️ A trainer to message when your dog reacts and you don’t know what went wrong.

☀️ Regular opportunities to practise around other dogs in a safe, controlled environment.

☀️ Your own private coaching session every month to work through YOUR dog’s challenges.

☀️ Someone keeping you accountable so training doesn’t keep falling to the bottom of your to-do list.

No more guessing. No more feeling stuck. No more trying to do everything alone.

Just a clear direction, consistent support and opportunities to actually build the life you want with your dog.

And the best part? You don’t have to commit to another massive training program.

Sandy Snoots starts at $150/week for founding members, with a minimum 4-week commitment.

That’s your private coaching, TWO Snoot Socials each month and Monday–Friday online support, all included.

Only 10 memberships available, with founding pricing for the first 5.

For existing and previously assessed clients only.

If you’ve been telling yourself you need to do more with your dog, this is your opportunity.

Comment SUMMER and I’ll send you the details 💜

02/11/2026

BIG NEWS! WE’RE MOVING! 🏡🐾

After years of running Snoot Services from Bracken Ridge, we’re officially moving to Warner!

In just TWO WEEKS, Jesse, the boys and I will finally be moving into our own home, and I couldn’t be more excited. 🥹

This is a huge milestone for us personally, but it also opens up SO many opportunities for Snoot Services.

I’ve had ideas, goals and plans sitting in the back of my mind for years, waiting for this exact chapter. I can’t wait to start bringing them to life in 2027. 👀

So, what does this mean for Snoot?

📍 A NEW HOME BASE

I’ll still be travelling across North Brisbane, but my service area will shift slightly to accommodate our new location.

🐾 SAME REAL-WORLD TRAINING

Nothing changes about my approach! We’ll still be working in parks, beaches, cafés and real-world environments that actually matter to you and your dog.

☀️ CHANGES TO AVAILABILITY

With the move, summer weather and exciting plans for 2027, I’ll be adjusting my schedule and keeping client numbers manageable.

I want to prioritise quality over quantity and make sure every client receives the time, energy and support they deserve. This is also why I’ve created Sandy Snoots!

❤️ A NEW CHAPTER

Snoot has changed so much since I started in 2021, and so have I.

A big part of this next chapter is creating a healthier balance between running a business I love and actually enjoying life outside of it. More time with Orion and Vega, more energy for myself and more opportunities to grow Snoot in the direction I’ve always envisioned.

And please bear with me over the next couple of weeks! 😂 Between packing, moving and keeping the business running, things might be a little chaotic behind the scenes.

I’m so grateful for everyone who’s helped make this possible.

Here’s to new beginnings, big plans and an exciting 2027.

WARNER, WE’RE COMING! 🌿

02/11/2026

Your dog deserves more than a diagnosis and a prescription.

At 2 years old, Orion was diagnosed with bilateral hip and elbow dysplasia.

I was told to consider daily pain medication and surgery.

He was TWO.

And while I understood this was something we’d manage for the rest of his life, I couldn’t accept that these were my only options. Surely there was more I could do to support his body?

Fast forward 4.5 years, and Orion is THRIVING.

Not because his dysplasia magically disappeared. It hasn’t.

But because I’ve spent years investing in his health, strength and overall wellbeing.

💧 Weekly hydrotherapy to build muscle and support his joints.

💪 Regular chiropractic care to support his comfort and mobility.

🐟 Antinol and supplements to support joint health (all natural).

🥩 A fresh food diet to reduce inflammation and nourish him.

And a lifestyle focused on keeping him strong, lean, mobile and fulfilled.

THIS is why I’ll never look at dog training as just obedience.

How can we expect dogs to feel good, behave well and navigate the world confidently if we’re not considering how their bodies feel?

Pain, discomfort, poor physical conditioning and underlying health issues can ALL influence behaviour.

And while medication and surgery absolutely have their place (and sometimes they’re necessary!), I don’t believe they should be the entire conversation.

Rehabilitation, appropriate exercise, nutrition, pain management and ongoing care all deserve consideration.

Orion will be seven in April, and seeing how strong, happy and capable he is makes every appointment, every dollar and every bit of effort worth it.

I’m so grateful for everything I’ve learnt over the last 4.5 years. Not just because it’s helped Orion, but because it’s completely changed how I support other dogs, too.

Stop looking at dogs as a collection of behaviours or diagnoses. Start looking at the WHOLE dog.

They deserve that 💜

02/11/2026

This is how I prevented my Rottweiler puppy from becoming reactive.

Not by avoiding the world.
Not by correcting him for being curious.
And not by waiting until there was a problem.

But by teaching him what to do instead.

From week one, I taught him clear marker words — “yes” and “good.”

“Yes” means you nailed it, come to me for your reward.
“Good” means keep doing that, I’ll bring the reward to you.

So when we were out and about and someone stopped to stare because he was “so so cute” (which… fair 😂), or another dog barked at him…

I’d say, “yes!”

And his little head would whip straight back to me.

Not because he was scared.
Not because he was shut down.
But because we’d built a pattern.

Distraction appears → look at Mum → reward.

Over and over and over.

At first it was intentional.
Then it became automatic.

As he grew up, when someone stared at him or a dog barked, instead of locking on, getting overwhelmed, or feeling like he had to investigate… he looked back at me.

That moment right there?
That’s how you build neutrality.
That’s how you prevent reactivity before it ever has the chance to grow.

Reactivity doesn’t usually explode out of nowhere.
It’s repetitions of over-arousal, uncertainty, rehearsed staring, rehearsed lunging.

So we rehearsed something better.

We built engagement.
We built clarity.
We built a nervous system that knew where safety was.

And safety became me.

If you’ve just brought home a puppy and you want to set them up for success — to prevent reactivity instead of fixing it later — I can guide you.

And if you have an adult dog who’s already reactive?
I can guide you through that too.

Inside Sandy Snoots, we’re taking that same approach into the real world this summer.

With twice-monthly Snoot Socials, monthly 1:1 coaching and daily online support through Telegram, I’ll help you build the engagement, confidence and neutrality your dog needs.

What to say.
When to mark.
How to shift your dog from overwhelmed… to choosing you.

No guessing.
No waiting for it to “just get better.”

Only 10 spots available for summer.

Comment SUMMER and I’ll send you t

02/11/2026

Puppy socialisation isn’t what most people think… and getting it wrong is why so many behaviour issues show up later 👀🐾

Socialisation is not letting your puppy meet every dog, person and child.
It’s not chaotic playdates.
And it’s definitely not taking your puppy to the dog park or dog beach “to socialise them”.

👉 Real socialisation is calm, intentional exposure to the world so your puppy feels relaxed, confident and unbothered around people, dogs, places and sounds.

That means learning to observe without engaging.

Think:
• watching dogs from a distance without saying hi
• hearing and seeing traffic, trolleys, bikes, kids, trucks, tools
• seeing people of all shapes, sizes and movement styles
• new environments with no pressure to interact

All while your puppy stays under threshold, neutral and calm.

This matters most during the critical socialisation period: 8–16 weeks old 🧠✨
This is when their brain starts to decide what’s “normal”, what’s “exciting”, and what’s “too much”.

Here’s the part people don’t talk about enough 👇
You can over-socialise a puppy.

When I brought Orion home, he came to daycare with me every day.
He saw and heard everything — dogs, people, noise, movement.

What he didn’t practise enough?
👉 not saying hi to dogs and people
👉 being neutral around them
👉 learning that dogs don’t always mean access or excitement

That’s something we’ve spent years refining.

With Vega, I’m being far more intentional.

He’s still experiencing the world — but the focus now is:
• calm observation over interaction
• trips to Bunnings, the foreshore, cafes to watch the world
• quality over quantity
• dogs and people existing without engagement

Because confidence isn’t built through excitement.
It’s built through calm repetition and neutrality.

Calm exposure now = confident, resilient dog later 🤍

Save this reel for later when you need it!

02/11/2026

Your dog doesn’t need a 5km walk and an hour of training every day to have their needs met 👏

Coming from a dog trainer who’s spent this year juggling running a business, battling illness AND raising two Rottweilers… I GET IT.

Here’s how I keep my boys happy and fulfilled without running myself into the ground 👇

🧘 STRUCTURED REST: Place bed, long-lasting chew and time learning to switch off while you relax. Doing nothing is a skill, and mindset training is tiring!

🎾 10 MINUTES OF PLAY: Tug, flirt pole or fetch with some obedience between throws. Whatever your dog LOVES!

🌳 LONG LINE ADVENTURES: Ditch the stressful short-lead walk around the block. Head to a park, let them sniff, explore and just be a dog.

🍗 3 MINUTES OF TRAINING: Hand-feed their dinner while practising obedience or teaching something new. Mental stimulation AND relationship building!

🦴 CHEW TIME: An appropriate non-weight-bearing raw meaty bone once a week (twice for puppies). Satisfies natural chewing needs and can keep them occupied for 30–60 minutes. Always supervise!

📦 LET THEM SHRED: A $5 Kmart toy or an empty Amazon box. If they love destroying things, give them an appropriate outlet! Just make sure they’re not eating the pieces.

❤️ AND MOST IMPORTANTLY…

Stop beating yourself up if your dog doesn’t get walked or trained every day.

I’ve learnt this the hard way. When you’re sick, exhausted or overwhelmed, forcing yourself to train when you’ve got no patience or energy can do more harm than good.

Small, intentional moments add up more than you realise.

And if you need two days of doing absolutely bu**er all so you can show up properly on day three? TAKE THEM.

Your dog needs you healthy and happy too 💜

You can meet your dog’s needs without sacrificing your own.

PS this is why teaching your dog how to be regulated is SO important. If your dog can only relax after a walk and goes crazy if they’re cooped up for 2 days… I highly recommend working on that before you get the flu! 🤧

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