Gem Dog Training

26/05/2025

I’m sharing this on behalf of Jen who is a Canine Raindrop Technique Practioner, hound sitter and dog nutritionist. Below are the details for 1 remaining spot for this course.

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We’re looking for dogs for our practical sessions to be part of our upcoming Canine Raindrop Technique practitioner course in Upper Caboolture. Jen will be assisting on the course.

Dates: 31 May – 1 June (either Sat 3.30pm or Sun 1.30pm)
Cost: Just $30 per session (normally $100!)

What is Canine Raindrop Technique?
It’s a gentle, essential oil-based modality that supports your dog’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Think of it like a calming therapeutic session, combining light massage, ancient reflexology techniques, and the power of therapeutic-grade essential oils. Dogs often feel more relaxed, move more freely, and even sleep better after a session.

What’s involved:
• You’ll fill out a short health form about your dog
• Our trained students will gently and safely apply the technique under professional supervision
• Your dog will be pampered and supported, especially helpful for senior hounds or those with minor aches, anxiety or past trauma.

This is a rare chance to experience the benefits of this modality at a reduced rate, while helping new practitioners learn.

If you and your dog are available on any of those days and would love to be involved, please send a message to Jen on her page Greener Hound https://www.facebook.com/greenerhound Thank you 🙏🏼

Canine nutritionist and Greyhound Pet Sitter. Holistic Health resources

01/02/2025

New puppy vibes are the best! The next best thing to getting my own puppy is sharing the joy with other soon to be owners, getting them feeling ready and prepared for welcoming their new addition.
Awesome work as always Peppertree Lane 😊

18/01/2025

Graduation day for some of our Intermediate Puppy course students! The rain played havoc most weeks but mushy shoes and slightly soggy puppies didn’t dampen our spirits. The rain didn’t affect the progress of these owners and puppies either, they all saw great results.
We are looking forward to seeing them in the future for Top-up classes where they can continue to hone their skills with our casual, come when you can sessions.

07/01/2025

I’m excited that Umina Beach Groodles are now including a 1.5 hour phone/video consultation with me for everyone welcoming one of their puppies home.

It’s such a fantastic inclusion and it shows the high calibre of Umina Beach Groodles as breeders and the thought and expense that goes into their puppies.

I’m looking forward to helping more future puppy owners be as prepared as possible. The sessions are very individual and tailored to each owner and the feedback so far has been very positive.

A big thanks goes to David and Kate and also to Amanda (they recently welcomed puppies from Brisbane Bernedoodles & Groodles Australia who also include this service) for taking the time to let us know how much they appreciated this inclusion from their breeder.

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The phone conversation with Susan prior to our new puppy coming home for the first time was invaluable, not only for helping us get the physical environment right, but also inform us about how to establish good behaviours and routines for our pup.
Susan is very engaging and knows her stuff. An hour and a half flew by and at the end we felt really prepared to welcome the newest member of our family.
David and Kate with Ripley

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We cannot express enough how thrilled we are with the exceptional puppy advice we received from Susan. From the very beginning, Susan provided us with perfect advice that was tailored to both our puppy’s personality and our family’s needs. Her extensive knowledge of canine behaviour was evident and it made all the difference in ensuring we were equipped with the right items and strategies for success.
What truly stood out was how Susan patiently guided us through each step of the way to welcome our puppy home, allowing for a smooth and successful transition for our puppy into our family. The thoughtful, personalized approach ensured our new family member felt comfortable and confident, while also helping us understand how to create a positive and loving environment.
Thanks to Susan, we now have a well-behaved, happy puppy who is thriving in our family. We couldn't be more grateful for her expertise and dedication. Highly recommended for anyone looking to set their puppy up for success!

Amanda with Eric

19/11/2024

I love my choices so much but oh my goodness….. the pain of shedding and wet weather is real. 😱

17/11/2024

It was ladies day today for our Top-up Training session. 🩷 (Not on purpose, we just didn’t have any men folk today) It was such a lovely group of girls and their doggos and we had some great training opportunities as we set off for a mobile training session, working around other walkers and their dogs, bikes and joggers.
All the dogs did so well amongst the distractions. I love mixing up these sessions to keep the handlers and dogs progressing with their training.

07/10/2024

Most people know that puppy school can be an extremely valuable part of your puppy's development.
There are plenty of choices with vets, pet shops and dog training businesses all running classes in this area.

So what questions should you be asking to make sure you get the most from your classes and to even ensure that you don't do more harm than good to your pup's development?

- How much experience does your trainer have? Are they a trainer with many years of experience or are they a staff member at a vet clinic or pet shop who's been put in charge of running classes?

- Are the classes run in an environment with the least risk of disease transmission? Indoor spaces with limited foot traffic of both people and other animals provides a safer environment.

- Does the class include puppy play time? Despite popular opinion, playtime isn't a crucial part of a puppy class. Learning to be calm and neutral around dogs is though and this can be achieved by pups just being in the same room. Playtime is very loved by owners though and when it's included, it's important that it's conducted in a beneficial way. Pups should be separated into size, age, play style, confidence etc. Having pups feeling overwhelmed and not able to get away from more boisterous pups can be detrimental to their development.

- Is the puppy class family friendly? Many families take on a pup and would like the children to be involved. Although the younger ones can get a bit bored sometimes, a family friendly class enables children to hear snippets of important advice important for them. (And we all know kids listen more to people other than their parents!) Having children present in class can also help desensitise pups who don't usually have exposure to children.

- What is the curriculum of the classes? Is the information being given modern and relevant to your life with a puppy? Does it cover a wide range of topics including hands on training techniques, advice on puppy behaviours and advice on preventing future behaviour issues?

- Is there the opportunity to progress to further training with your puppy? Puppy school is the equivalent of kindergarten for puppies and just like humans, that's only the start of their learning journey.

Gem Dog Training classes are designed to be a safe environment for you to gain real world, relevant knowledge about raising your puppy. With many years of industry experience, we can get you and your puppy off to the very best start.

Classes run every
Saturday afternoon at The Gap.

Bookings online at www.gemdogtraining.com.au

14/09/2024

“My dog only does what he’s told when I have a treat in my hand” is a very common complaint I hear from dog owners. Many puppy owners fear that this will happen when training with food and to be honest, it’s a very valid concern if the correct steps and training methods aren’t put in place early on.

We use A LOT of treats in the early days of training but that doesn’t mean they will always be needed in those quantities.

At our most recent training session, we focused on the process of taking our dogs through to where they aren’t reliant on seeing a treat to be able to complete a requested behaviour. We want to be rewarding our dogs, not bribing them.

Our classes are comprehensive with loads of real world, practical advice that will give your puppy the best start in life.

Join us on Saturday afternoons for Puppy sessions and the Intermediate course and Sunday mornings for Top-up Training classes.

www.gemdogtraining.com.au

14/09/2024

Toilet training puppies who live in apartments is often much harder than for pups with access to a backyard.
Thankfully there is now a wide variety of systems ranging from artificial turf to real turf to tray systems and these can transform balconies into a makeshift toileting area.

However having a good system is just the start.

Many owners struggle with getting the puppy to reliably use that area as it often does take a little more know-how and patience than outside toilet training.

This is because when you have a yard available to use, it’s relatively easy to achieve piddling and pooping success in the correct place while the puppy is wandering around. (the movement stimulates their bladder and bowel) When you plonk a puppy on a small toileting area, they will likely either just sit there doing nothing or they will keep jumping off. This is usually then followed by peeing on the floor somewhere!

Achieving success when your puppy is young is key to a much less messy and frustrating time later on. If you are struggling with it, get in touch to book a comprehensive home visit.
I will step you through the process and develop a stepped out guide to get you on the track to success.

Pictured is my adorable client Mac who is one of many pups who’ve mastered their toileting systems while completing their puppy training at home with me.

11/09/2024