The Canine Behaviour Academy

14/04/2025

Look at that face!

This is Morty and he has been rescued from the pound. His beautiful new mumma had reached out for support with Mortys dog reactivity.

Morty is going through what I refer to as “trauma decompression”.

He has lost his people and everything he once knew, (probably for the better) he is feeling grass under his feet for the first time (and he doesn’t like it), he is heading out and about more, and he has been locked in a concrete cage with other dogs all around him for way too long.

It’s a lot! Morty has found a very kind and loving home and he will need some time to adjust.

Today we worked through the skills required to manage reactivity.

I teach from a place of love and guidance and never punish or correct a scared or worried dog. So glad you guys found me . ❤️

12/04/2025

Helping animals can come with a huge cost to those who are dedicating their lives to this work. Please take a moment to read this post from our friends at Highlands Dingo Rescue Ltd and chip in a few dollars.

12/04/2025

This little cutie has some big emotions!

Bingo becomes upset by moving things. His feelings can be so overwhelming he has bitten the closest leg or hand. Walking him has been very stressful for his family.

Today we made sure the walk was relaxing for everyone and Bingo practised watching the world go by.

05/04/2025

It is never too late to seek assistance for your dogs fear and anxiety. These emotions can be overwhelming for some dogs and unfortunately in dogs, fear is one emotion which can amplify with age.

Bundy is a 13 year old standard poodle. He is very loving and gentle but he has been fearful much of his life. The sight of a screwdriver or a new package is enough to send him running outside where he will stand in the cold and rain for a long time before he is ready to come back in.

Today we changed that! Bundy and family have an easy to follow program to ensure this fella enjoys his twilight years.

Bundy

29/03/2025

Intrahousehold canine aggression can negatively impact many multi-dog households. Dog fights can be very stressful and often result in painful and costly injuries to dogs and family members.

Dog fights can occur at any time with dogs of any breed and size, and with dogs that are often good friends.

Today I worked with Wicket and Ash and their family and we have a holistic, loving treatment plan to stop these fights once and for all.

21/01/2025

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It's pretty safe to say everyone has experienced the rush to batten down the hatches and get the last of…

21/01/2025

Please donate a few dollars to help Highlands Dingo Rescue Ltd build a new shelter for this beauty.

**Urgent Appeal for Funds: Rescue Dingo in Need!**

We’re reaching out to our compassionate community with an urgent plea for help. A young female dingo was recently found wandering in our local area, captured by our dedicated rangers. Unfortunately, she has no microchip, she is not desexed, and likely hasn’t been vaccinated. To make matters worse, she is infested with fleas and only has 7 days left in the local pound before she faces an uncertain future.

This dingo is in desperate need of a safe haven. With the dingo breeding season approaching, it’s crucial that we have her desexed as soon as possible. We need to build her an escape-proof enclosure to ensure her safety and well-being before we can take her into care, and we are thrilled to share that GBWC - Granite Belt Wildlife Carers Inc. has generously loaned us materials for this enclosure. However, we must replace these materials back to GBWC once we have the funds.

We have volunteers ready to help us construct the escape proof enclosure, but we urgently need funds to cover the costs for her enclosure, desexing, microchipping, vaccinations, and the materials needed to build her shelter. Our finances are running low, and time is of the essence!

Please, if you can help us cover these vital expenses, we would be immensely grateful. Together, we can provide this sweet girl with the safety and care she desperately needs before next Tuesday. Every little bit counts, and your support can make a difference in her life.

Thank you for considering this urgent request. Let’s come together to rescue this beautiful dingo and give her a chance at a loving future! 🐾❤️

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We are a registered Charity with ACNC

Our bank account details as follows

Highlands Dingo Rescue Ltd

Regional Australia Bank

BSB: 932 000

ACC No: 788766

19/01/2025

Meet Freddie. This charming fella gave me some lovely cuddles. Freddie sadly has a degenerative condition in his hips. His mumma’s are working on calming techniques when passing other dogs so Freddie wont hurt himself when out walking. ❤️ U Freddie.

02/01/2025

Happy New Year !

Reflecting on the year that’s been I find myself feeling grateful for all the wonderful, kind people I have met as well as their unique and amazing dogs.

I genuinely love dogs, all of them and, I suspect I’m not alone. That human- canine bond is an intriguing one. What is it about that furry face that is so mesmerising? Why do we invest our time, money and affection on these pooping, chewing, barking hurricanes of joy.

I don’t know the actual answer however I do know the attraction spans the ages, continents and many cultures and at times feels hardwired into some of us.

I do feel loving dogs, and any animal for that matter shows humanity at its best. Making us more compassionate of difference, vulnerability and even more attuned to those who share our planet and our own personal journey.

Life for many of us is better for loving dogs. They ease our loneliness and isolation, they are indifferent to wealth, disability, size, age or skin colour. All they need is our protection, kindness and company. In a world that is marching forward into a new level of detachment from the natural world and each other it could be dogs that help us stay grounded in the values that save us from ourselves.

Hold your dogs close and have a wonderful 2025. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

30/11/2024

This is beautiful, gentle Lulu. She has had a difficult time. In her previous home she was under attack from other dogs, rarely went outside, never had her nails cut and her teeth were all rotten. It was grim for Lulu.

Fortunately she now has an amazing new family who just love her to bits. We are working on Lulu’s chronic self-soothing (licking her leg until it’s an open wound). We are getting her habitualised to everyday sights and sounds and helping her with her fear of the car.

Her new mum and dad have all the love and patience in the world and I feel really positive Lulu is going flourish in the coming months.

30/11/2024

Love this beautiful boy, Barney.

Happy 4th birthday to all our Covid pups. Almost four years free from isolation and confinement for all of us.

However there are some folks out there with dogs like Barney who are struggling to deal with their dogs reactivity, in fact it may even be getting worse. Regardless of the type of reactivity your dog is experiencing (excitement, uncertainty or fear) there are strategies which can assist you.

If you are one of these people reach out for help and make a positive change for your dog and yourself.

23/11/2024

Back from my break to help Bella and Busta.

Together these two are close to 100 kg of hybrid vigour. Developed in Australia for hunting pigs these dogs are very strong and fast however maybe somewhat of a surprise how gentle they can be with people and children.

They love to follow a scent and can be very strong pullers so we are working on some loose lead walking techniques for when the family come in to town.

09/11/2024

A huge thank you to a wonderful group of handlers. You make dog training classes really fun and I loved meeting you all. Keep up the great work and stay in touch. Here are some shots of you in action.

09/11/2024

Congratulations to the Academy’s Spring graduates. Sarita, Satchmo, Perry, Milo, Lilly, Wolfie, Mac, Hugo, Barley and sweet little Monica. You are all very clever, wonderful pups that will always have a special place in my heart.

09/11/2024

This beautiful pup is Mala. Mala was born in the Solomon Islands. She grew up on the streets and watched her brothers and sisters get taken by eagles. She had a badly broken leg but was lucky to survive.

Life in Canberra is pretty good and she loves her new 3 month old baby brother.

We are working on building her confidence around other dogs and reducing her reactive outbursts so she can take long walks next to the pram.

02/11/2024

This gorgous boy Junior has been a terror to walk. He looks scary when he is lunging at pedestrians, prams and pushies but underneath all his bravo he is actually unsure and a little scared.

He is such a strong puller he has pulled his mum over several times and when he gets free he heads for home like a bullet train.

We worked on building mum and Junior’s confidence today so they can both have more fun on their outdoor adventures.