Clare Valley Home Services & Dog Training

29/07/2025

Need a long line? I have 5m long lines for sale.

Long lead (or long line) leashes offer a valuable balance of freedom and control, making them especially useful for training and giving dogs more opportunities to explore.

They are ideal for recall training, allowing dogs to practice at a distance while still remaining safely connected.

Long leads can also help build a dog’s confidence and are an effective tool for managing reactive behaviours, as they give dogs the space to navigate their environment without the immediate pressure of a short leash.

24/07/2025

❗️❗️❗️❗️CLASS NOW FULL❗️❗️❗️

‼️NEW PUPPY CLASS‼️
📣One spot left.
🐶5 week basic training course for pups 8wks-5 mths.
📆 Monday 28/7 at 6pm at Clare Valley vets.
🏠Held indoors
☎️For more information or to book pm or phone 0407434161.

20/07/2025

‼️NEW PUPPY CLASS‼️
📣One spot left.
🐶5 week basic training course for pups 8wks-5 mths.
📆 Monday 28/7 at 6pm at Clare Valley vets.
🏠Held indoors
☎️For more information or to book pm or phone 0407434161.

20/07/2025

Today was graduation day for 5 pups and their handlers.
🐶Puppy class at the racecourse-
🎓Sarah, Macka and there pup Bailey.
🎓Keryn, Robbie and there pup Ripp.
🎓My little Border Collie friend and his happy family.
🐶One on One 5 weeks of basic training -
🎓Emma and her pup Bazz.
🐶The next step class (this follows on from puppy class)
🐕 Narelle and her pup Narla.

‼️If you would like to join a puppy class on A Sunday morning at the racecourse, puppy class Monday or Thursday evening 6pm at Clare Valley Vets or would like to do 1:1 training, pm or phone 0407434161 for more information or to book.

19/07/2025

This is a common myth we hear so often, that harnesses cause pulling. They absolutely do not, it's a lack of effectively showing them where we want them to be and where they need to be walking to keep the lead loose. What harnesses do very well is protect the delicate and vital structures in the neck by avoiding pressure on them, including if a dog does happen to pull, as damage in this area is very serious and can potentially be life-threatening.

17/07/2025

17/07/2025

Do you have dog safely secured in your car or on the back of your Ute?

Having your passenger pooch loose in the car could leave you with a heavy fine, with most Aussie dog owners unaware that there are certain safety requirements in place.

Laws around the country require dogs to be safely restrained when travelling in the back of a ute or trailer, while others dictate exactly where inside a vehicle your dog is allowed to sit.

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17/07/2025

Morning walk between the showers with my new friend

15/07/2025

‼️NEW PUPPY CLASS‼️
🐶5 week basic training course for pups 8wks-5 mths.
📆 Monday 28/7 at 6pm at Clare Valley vets.
🏠Held indoors
☎️For more information or to book pm or phone 0407434161.

14/07/2025

🎓Tonight was graduation night at Clare Valley vets and Dr Sophie one of the clinics new owners came and talked to the class before she had to rush off to do vet Dr stuff.

📣Congratulations to 4 very happy pups and there guardians.
Katherine and her pup Pepper.
Jordan, Lucy and there pup Tully.
Nick, Belinda and there pup Coco.
Kelly and her pup Suzie.

📆 Next puppy class starts 28/7 at 6pm a CVV.

☎️To book or for more information please pm or phone 0407434161.

13/07/2025

They are confused.
Many may feel vulnerable and their body language can give mixed messages that we may misread.
Those first few days can help shape everything .
Whether it's a new puppy or an older dog joining your family....there's a lot of information to take in.
It can be overwhelming.

Accidents on the carpet?➡️Completely normal when you are both adjusting to signals each other gives.

Changing foods?➡️As much as you may dislike the food they came with...their system is already under a bit of stress.
Changing now can add to those accidents in your lounge, hall.....or those sneaky "presents" you'll discover behind the couch.
Wait a week or two then slowly transition.
This gives their body more time to adjust and settle.

Go slow.
Breathe.
Give some space when needed.
Take care of yourself....it's a big change for you and your family too.

Settling takes time and patience but the confidence it builds?
So worth it !