Hooked On Hounds

06/09/2026

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AMBER 🐾

Welcome to our Day in the Life series—a little glimpse into what our Farm Stay Boarding guests get up to during their stay with us!

Every dog’s routine looks a little different and is thoughtfully tailored to their individual needs, personality and preferences. ❤️

Of course, a whole day can’t fit into a 60-second Reel! These clips are simply a few moments captured throughout the day, rather than a minute-by-minute itinerary. There’s plenty more care, enrichment, downtime and fun happening behind the scenes! 🐶🌿

05/09/2026

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF WINTER 🐾

Welcome to our Day in the Life series—a little glimpse into what our Guests get up to during their stay with us!

Every dog’s routine looks a little different and is thoughtfully tailored to their individual needs, personality and preferences. ❤️

Of course, a whole day can’t fit into a 60-second Reel! These clips are simply a few moments captured throughout the day, rather than a minute-by-minute itinerary. There’s plenty more care, enrichment, downtime and fun happening behind the scenes! 🐶🌿

04/09/2026

A worthy read!

According to the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) 2024 Guidelines, dogs do not need core vaccines every year.

Once a puppy has had its full course and the 12-month booster, revaccination is recommended no more often than every 3 years, and often even less, depending on antibody (titer) results.

✅ 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐯𝐬. 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬
Core Vaccines (essential for all dogs worldwide):
Canine Distemper Virus (CDV)
Canine Adenovirus (CAV-1/2)
Canine Parvovirus (CPV-2 variants)
Rabies (where legally required)

➡️ These protect against life-threatening diseases and provide long duration of immunity (DOI), often 7+ years, and in many cases, lifelong.

⭐ 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 (𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝, 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝):
Leptospirosis
Bordetella (kennel cough)
Canine Influenza
Lyme disease
Others, depending on geography, travel, or lifestyle

➡️ These are given only if your dog’s environment, lifestyle, or local disease prevalence puts them at risk.

🔬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬

⭐ Use titer testing to check if your dog is still immune before giving a booster.

⭐ Avoid automatic annual revaccination for core vaccines.

⭐ Tailor non-core vaccines to your dog’s individual risk factors.

⚖️ The bottom line: If your vet still insists on yearly core shots without considering guidelines or titers, it’s worth asking questions. Modern veterinary science supports longer intervals and individualised care.

SYDNEY DOG OWNERS: Sires On Ice Richmond Vet charges $110 for a title test with a general health check.

21/08/2026

Self-control isn’t just about staying on your bed… it’s about listening even when you think it might be your turn. 👀🐾

Everyone knows the game: stay put, listen carefully, and wait until you hear your own name before you’re released.

It’s a simple little exercise to stay in your dog’s head and make sure they’re actually listening to you, rather than just anticipating what’s coming next.

Calling different names adds another layer — they have to tune out what isn’t relevant, resist jumping the gun, and listen for the cue that actually belongs to them.

Simple, practical and a great little test of patience, impulse control and engagement.

Your name. Your turn. Until then… wait. 🐕

18/08/2026

Boston Naps 🥰
Barty is having a good snooze break after a big morning zooming around.

12/08/2026

🐾 WE’D LOVE YOUR VOTE! 🐾

We’re so excited to be part of the Local Business Awards, and if Hooked on Hounds has made a difference to you and your dog, we’d be incredibly grateful for your vote! ❤️

Hooked on Hounds has always been about more than just dog training and boarding. Our goal is to help dogs become the best versions of themselves, while giving their owners the knowledge, confidence and support to build a calmer, happier and more harmonious life together.

As a small family-run business, every booking, recommendation, kind word and returning furry face means more to us than you probably realise. We genuinely love what we do, and we’re so grateful to the amazing community that has supported us and allowed Hooked on Hounds to grow into what it is today.

So, if you’ve trained with us, boarded with us, joined us for herding, followed along with our journey, or simply love what we do…

We’d LOVE your vote in the Local Business Awards! 🏆🐕

👉 Vote for Hooked on Hounds via the link below / link in bio

Thank you for supporting our little business, our team and, most importantly, our mission to help dogs and their humans live better lives together. ❤️

Nat, Dan & the Hooked on Hounds Team 🐾

LINK: https://thebusinessawards.com.au/68243/hooked-on-hounds