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Dunwurkn Border Collies inspires to breed a versatile Border Collie, sound in mind and body. The Dunwurkn dogs are definetly not done working!!!!

The Dunwurkn Prefix came about because one day i hope to be done working and spend all my time with the dogs.

28/10/2026

Getting Started Series #2 Choosing a Disc

🥏 Which disc is right for your dog?

With different sizes, weights and plastics available, choosing your first disc can feel a little confusing!

Here are the things we look at:

🐕 Your dog’s size
Choose a disc your dog can comfortably pick up and carry. A smaller disc may suit a smaller dog, but size is only part of the picture.

🦷 How your dog grips toys
Does your dog carry gently or leave tooth marks after every retrieve? That helps us work out whether a standard plastic or a more puncture-resistant option could suit.

🥏 The feel of the disc
Discs vary in flexibility, weight and grip. A softer disc isn’t automatically the best choice for every dog.

🙋 Your experience
The disc needs to work for the person throwing it, too! Tell us whether you’re learning rollers, practicing short throws or already playing regularly.

There isn’t one perfect disc for every dog and handler.

Message us with your dog’s age, approximate size, experience and how they treat their toys. We’ll help narrow down the choices.

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25/10/2026

🥏 PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT | HERO AIR 235

Meet the Hero Air 235 — a lightweight disc with a comfortable grip and a smooth, straight glide!

At approximately 103 g and 235 mm across, it’s a standard-size option worth exploring for your next disc session. Its softer-feeling plastic is a feature handlers and dogs can appreciate. 🐾

Whether you’re practising your throws or enjoying a few short games together, finding a disc that feels right can make all the difference.

💬 Has your dog tried the Hero Air? Tell us their favourite disc colour below!

🛒 Explore the Hero Air 235:
https://thediscdogshop.com.au/index.php/product/hero-air-235/

25/10/2026

We only live once.. make the most of it even if it means wet muddy dogs.. they all enjoyed their rainy morning romp around the paddock.

24/10/2026

It’s wet.. been pretty much non stop rain since 10am yesterday… and on and off days before that… crazy heavy rain constantly all through the night… burning off some cabin fever.. once they are wet they are wet.. might as well make the most of it 🤣

24/10/2026

🐾 FOUNDATION FRIDAY #19

⭐ REWARD THE TRY
Small Steps Create Big Learning!

Have you ever been teaching your dog something new and found yourself waiting for them to get it exactly right before rewarding?

Maybe you're waiting for...

🥏 The perfect retrieve.

🟣 A complete obstacle.

🎯 The finished behaviour.

🐾 A perfectly timed response.

But here's something worth remembering...

Your dog doesn't need to get the whole behaviour right to be learning!

Sometimes the most important part of training is recognising those little moments when your dog is moving in the right direction.

And making sure those moments are worth repeating. 💜

💜 THE DSDU CONCEPT

Progress deserves reinforcement.

When we're teaching something new, we can break the finished behaviour into smaller, achievable steps.

This is an important part of shaping and positive reinforcement.

👀 Notice the small choices.

⭐ Mark the behaviour you want to see again.

🎯 Reward progress towards your goal.

🐾 Gradually build on what your dog understands.

📈 Raise your expectations as their skills develop.

We're not rewarding randomly or waiting for perfection.

We're helping our dogs understand which choices lead to success.

And sometimes, the smallest improvement is the biggest breakthrough!

💡 DID YOU KNOW?

The way we break down a behaviour can make a huge difference to how successfully our dogs learn.

Imagine teaching a dog to move around a barrel in Kynex.

You could wait until they complete the entire movement before rewarding...

Or you could build it step by step!

🐾 Step towards the barrel — reward!

👀 Move towards the side — reward!

🔄 Begin moving around it — reward!

⭐ Complete the movement — celebrate!

As your dog becomes more confident, you gradually ask for a little more before rewarding.

This process helps build understanding without expecting your dog to figure out the entire behaviour at once.

And the same principle applies to Disc Dog retrieves, targeting, directional skills and so much more!

🎯 TRY IT THIS WEEK

Choose one behaviour your dog is still learning.

Before you start, ask yourself:

🤔 What does the finished behaviour look like?

🐾 What's the smallest step towards it?

⭐ What choices could I mark and reward?

📈 How will I know when my dog is ready for the next step?

Now give your dog a chance to try.

Watch carefully.

Reward the small steps that move towards your goal.

And if your dog gets stuck?

Make the next step easier rather than repeating the same request.

Remember...

A try doesn't have to be perfect to be worth reinforcing.

But it should be a step towards the behaviour you're teaching.

💜 THE LITTLE THINGS MATTER

Sometimes progress looks like a complete behaviour.

Sometimes it's a single step.

Sometimes it's your dog confidently offering something they were unsure about yesterday.

Celebrate those moments!

Because today's small steps become tomorrow's skills. 🐾

🐾 Strong foundations build great teams.

18/10/2026

Pork necks for Sunday lunch.. the jacaranda is looking very pretty with all the purple 🙂 all enjoying a cool Sunday

11/10/2026

🥏🔥 THE DUNWURKN CREW DID THE THING! 🔥🥏

Dogs. Discs. Good times. 💜💚🐾

What a day at MADD Unleashed & Unstoppable!

We had some great throws, some brilliant catches, some questionable throws 😂 and plenty of missed catches… but one thing’s for sure, the dogs had an absolute blast!

And that’s what it’s all about! 🐾❤️

🌟 NEXT 🌟
15 months old and out for her FIRST EVER outing! 😍 Three rounds in Roller Dog and this girl was BRILLIANT! She returned every roller in a brand-new environment and absolutely nailed her rollers. What a way to kick off her disc dog journey! 💜

🏆 BONUS 🏆
Our star of the day! ⭐ Two first places in Distance / Accuracy Roller Dog, BOTH with qualifiers! 🔥 Plus, a second place in Catch 22 — what a day for this team!

💜 TRENDY 💜
A second place in Catch 22 Disc Dog, with just ONE catch… but when you make it a 20-point zone catch, you make it count! 😂🔥 Her Distance / Accuracy rounds were also heaps of fun, including a spectacular 4.5-point catch in one round. What a girl!

💙 SNEAK 💙
A fourth place in Distance / Accuracy – Throw It! Just couldn’t quite make up for Mum’s questionable throwing decisions today. 🤣 We’ll blame the handler on that one!

❤️ ADDICT ❤️
No placings today, but plenty of tail wags, fun and happy dog moments. And honestly, that’s a win in itself! 🐾

💚 EXTRA 💚
A third place in Roller Dog Send Zone! 🎯 No qualifier this time, but a great effort from this team!

🐾 POUNCE & QUEUE 🐾
Our official support crew for the day! 💜💚 These two joined us for a fun social outing, taking in the sights, sounds and excitement of competition life. A big day out for the puppies, and they’ve well and truly clocked off now! 😂 Both are totally OUT to it, enjoying a big afternoon nap after all the excitement. 💤🐶

From first outings to qualifying rounds, podium finishes, puppy adventures and plenty of laughs, the Dunwurkn crew had a fantastic day doing what we love. 🥏🐕

A huge thank you to the MADD crew for putting on another fantastic event, and to Dog Sports Down Under (DSDU) for building a sport and community where dogs and handlers can get out there, have fun, challenge themselves and celebrate the sport together. 💜💚🥏🐾

Because at the end of the day, it doesn’t have to be perfect to be brilliant. Sometimes the best moments come from the questionable throws, the missed catches and the dogs who remind us exactly why we do this! 😂❤️

DUNWURKN DID THE THING! 🔥🥏🐾

11/10/2026

The girls are on an adventure today… Their first competition day.. watching dogs play disc, hoops and barrels

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Dunwurkn Border Collies
Gympie, QLD
4570

Opening Hours

Saturday	9am - 1pm
Sunday	9am - 11am

Telephone

+61428186053

Website

https://dunwurknbordercollies.com.au/

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