B Kind Dog Training

29/08/2023

Spring is just around the corner and so is our September clinic! ☀

Pets in the Park Hobart's free pop-up veterinary clinic will be held this Saturday 2nd September from 1.30pm - 3.30pm in Mathers Lane, 108 Bathurst Street, Hobart
Eligibility for this free service is that you are either experiencing or at genuine risk of becoming homeless. Ask your service provider or housing support worker to email us to arrange a referral if you don’t already have one.

If you are interested in volunteering with Pets in the Park, we welcome new volunteers to assist on clinic days and would very much appreciate more volunteers joining the team for our upcoming fundraising events. Please contact us at [email protected] for further information.

We are looking forward to meeting new and returning clients & their furry companions on Saturday 🐕🐾🐈🐾

06/09/2022

Great advice from Katie at Herdy Nerdy Dog Training - Herding Breed Specialist

PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH!

17 days ago, Ellie had a massive set back. After years of being able to function calmly around other dogs and even making friends, she landed herself smack in the middle of a fight.

I'm not here to debate who was right or wrong, how it could have been avoided etc etc. I'm here to tell you what happens to a reactive dog after these situations.

Day 1 & 2: Ellie did not eat. She would not take treats, would not eat her meals and couldn't even be tempted with KFC. She was on alert constantly and barely slept. When she did sleep, it was super light with her ears on full alert the whole time

Day 3: She took easy-to-eat treats.

Day 4: Ellie finally ate a meal. She also slept, but only snuggled right in against me with her head buried. 1.5 hours deep sleep for the first time in days.

Day 8: End of the cortisol holiday and we tried to leave the house. Not 5 mins down the road, she spotted a dog from her safe spot in the car and absolutely lost her mind. One of the worst reactions she's had in the car. Restart the cortisol holiday.

Day 12: Her favourite Aunty Linda from comes to visit and takes her for a walk. Ellie super engaged and offering heel - unusual behaviour. Lack of independence showing and her need for reassurance through the roof.

Day 16: I make the decision to restart her Behaviour medications. She's still only sleeping very lightly, she's not sleeping a lot when I'm not home, hyper-vigilant and struggling when away from home. Her behaviour at the vet was even erratic and unusual for her. Thank heavens for the fantastic team at who know her so very well and could see her distress.

Day 17: Relaxation Protocol starts while we wait for Medication to kick in. Yes- that same 15 day protocol so many of my regular Behaviour Mod clients are given.

Ellie and I walk the reactive lifestyle alongside every single one of our B-Mod clients. We're not perfect. We have setbacks too .

24/08/2022

Hello!

I’ve been quiet on here lately! Mostly because being on dog Insta can be difficult for me and, for a number of reasons, I have reduced my availability.

So that I am able to continue to see my current clients on a semi regular basis, I am no longer taking on new clients.

Running a business is tough and so is losing the little love of your life, both of which have taken a toll.

Although replies might be slow please do reach out if you’re stuck! Always happy to point pet parents in the right direction whether it’s a helpful resource or professional trainer 🙂

B and angel B 🤍

01/08/2022

Please PLEASE be vigilant if you’re on the search for a canine companion! There’s SO much breeders can and should be doing to produce healthy, confident and robust puppies. A bit of work selecting the right breeder will pay off in dividends down the track 🥰

26/07/2022

25/07/2022

“Ground sniffs are fine for amateurs, but bin sniffs *exhales* that’s where the good stuff is at” - more pearls of wisdom from .up.with.flynn

17/07/2022

If you don’t want to train your dog every day I have good news for you… You don’t have to 😮

Now, before you throw out your treat pouch I want to be clear that training your dog is always a worth while investment of your time AND training shouldn’t be a chore (if it is, get a new trainer) however I understand that life is busy we sometimes we get caught up.

On the days you don’t get around to training, management is your best friend! Make sure you’ve got some management strategies in place so your dog can’t practice the undesirable behaviour that you’re working so hard to change ⚡️

06/07/2022

Great blog on what to consider when it comes to “socialisation” and dog-dog interactions by Thinkdog with Lewis Nicholls

A few years back I had an encounter on a walk that is very common, but a huge problem with how we view, treat and encourage our dogs to behave. Tory and I went to a quiet area which has some tennis courts. It was early so not many people were about. We were doing some indication work on the courts a...

28/06/2022

All shoved into my winter wet weather gear or dangling from a treat pouch 😂

08/06/2022

Did you know puppies need between 18-20 hours of sleep per day! 🤯

Sleep is such an important part of healthy development for a young puppy. Their brains get time to process and download all the new information from their day and their bodies get a chance to rest and grow.

Ensuring your puppy gets enough sleep can also help reduce biting, nipping and zoomie o’clock

Wilfred is demonstrating the expert level croissant x donut 🥐 position here during his Puppy Program session where he and his family are learning all the essentials of raising a puppy. Got a pup? Get in touch!

03/06/2022

Beautiful example of facilitating breaks in high arousal play and explanation of why this can be helpful 🙂

03/06/2022

Huge congrats to our wonderful pal Dr Zoe 🥳

Countless canines and their caregivers are sure to benefit from this expert duo.

I am so delighted to announce the addition of Dr Zoe Devine to the Animal Sense team. Dr Zoe is about to sit her ANZCVS membership exams in Animal Behaviour and then will start seeing canine and feline consults starting in late July. She will be a great asset to the team and allow Animal Sense to reduce wait times for animals in high need of anxiety treatment. Bookings are OPEN now!

See bookings:
https://www.animalsense.com.au/bookings