Embark Pet Care

14/04/2026

I am sure Bluey and Bingo would approve of not wanting to share them with anyone else 🥰

(OK, maybe with another working breed dog... 🐾)

When you don't want to share 😁

09/04/2026

📖 How can dogs help kids with their literacy skills? You can read more about it by visiting Story Dogs' website: https://www.storydogs.org.au/

📋 And what do Assessors do? We have to see if the dog has a calm, friendly temperament, and is a good fit for this important role.

They also need to be able respond to some basic cues such as (but not limited to):

12/01/2026

🤔Do you know what is the difference between:

- a Dog Trainer
- a Dog Behaviour Consultant
- a Dog "Behaviourist" and
- a Dog "Behaviour Specialist"?

A lot and not a lot. Anyone without formal qualifications or extensive hands-on experience can call themselves any of the above and set up a business in the dog training industry that has zero regulations.

Just like I didn't know the difference between a physiotherapist, an exercise physiologist and a chiropractor, I did my research before asking for help with my health.

Here is a good article by Dogs Australia about some of the qualifications available in Australia "that the industry recognises, and should be a minimum for anyone charging clients for their services".

I could add some more good courses to the list that are teaching students modern, science-based, force-free methods (e.g. by the Karen Pryor Academy or The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers Australia), but the bottom line is, do your research before relying on website blurbs and Google reviews...

If you don't see any formal qualifications, ask questions to see if the trainer has your dog's welfare in focus, not just profit.

Dog Trainer, Dog Behaviourist, Dog Behaviour Specialist, Dog Psychologist, Dog Behaviour Consultant – dare I say it… Dog Whisperer. These are all terms that people use when they are advertising their services to the dog owners of Australia. Unfortunately the dog training and behaviour industry i...

24/12/2025

Wishing you all a peaceful, dog-filled Christmas and New Year! 🐶🎄🐾🎅

23/12/2025

🥹 Way too often people say to me that their dogs feel guilty after they've done something "naughty" - but that is our way of humanising dogs, not what it really is.

If you have 3 minutes, please watch this short video "The Science Behind the Guilty Look" in which two renowned dog behaviour experts, Professors Alexandra Horowitz and Brian Hare address the common myth of those sad puppy eyes - how a special muscle developed in domestic dogs and how it helps them to get adopted from shelters too.

There's more to those beloved pouty-eyes than you might think. Join our Director of Sciences, Janna Levin, as she hosts experts Brian Hare and Alexandra Horo...

26/11/2025

Handsome boy just passed his Public Access Test. Thanks Cherie Bekker for helping the assistance dog team get to this level of competence. 🐾 🐕‍🦺

06/11/2025

Well said! 🤕 Most bites happen because kids and dogs don't speak the same language and adults are not actively supervising - or managing - the interactions.

🐶 Now that we’ve got your attention with all these adorable doggos… let’s talk about something important: keeping kids safe around dogs.

Did you know most dog bites to children come from the family pet or a dog owned by someone they know, like a friend or relative? While dogs can be loving companions, young children are most at risk of serious injury from dog bites.

👧🧒 Teaching kids how to interact safely with dogs is key. Here are some simple rules to help:
✔️ Don’t touch a dog that’s eating or sleeping
✔️ Always ask the owner before patting a dog you don’t know
✔️ No pulling tails, grabbing ears, or sneaking up from behind
✔️ Never get between dogs that are fighting or playing
✔️ If a dog scares you, don’t run. Stand still and move away slowly
✔️ Never enter a yard or home with a dog unless the owner is with you
🚨 And most importantly: never leave young children unsupervised around pets.

Let’s keep our little ones — and our furry friends — safe and happy together. 🐾

30/10/2025

It's been a real privilege to meet this lovely pure Dingo from Darwin Wildlife Sanctuary. Being accepted straight away as a stranger and having him respond to training cues from me was an amazing experience. Huge thanks to Linda from Human Canine Enrichment for the opportunity!🙏🐕🐾

22/10/2025

When certain terms get out of hand and are still used as labels for behaviour - incorrectly.👩‍🏫

Dr David L. Mech, the research scientist who first referred to the breeding wolf pair as alpha male and female in 1970 admits that he is "very much to blame for the term 'alpha' being used with wolves". He says that "at that time that's all that science knew but we've learned a lot [since then]".

So what does it mean when describing animal (and human) behaviour? Watch this short video below from Dr Mech. 👇

Dr. L. David Mech talks about the terms "alpha" and "beta" wolves and why they are no longer scientifically accurate.

21/10/2025

Why is training (not just saying/yelling/expecting dogs to understand) "leave it" so important?
Because you might come across something on a walk or in your backyard that you don't want your dog to interact with.
RIP poor python from Brookfield :(

10/07/2025

No tennis balls please - a rubber ball is a much better option for your dog's teeth.

This is why 👇

Yes, tennis balls can be harmful to a dog's teeth!
The abrasive felt on the outside of the ball can wear down enamel, leading to dental problems like "tennis ball mouth".
This can cause pain, difficulty eating, and increased risk of tooth breakage.
Here's why tennis balls are problematic:
The fuzzy exterior of tennis balls is made of a coarse, abrasive material, similar to sandpaper. When dogs chew on them, this felt can grind down the teeth.

Repeated exposure to the abrasive felt can lead to a condition called "tennis ball mouth," characterized by worn-down teeth and even grooves on the surface which Increases tartar build up

Dental Issues:
This wear and tear can result in tooth sensitivity, pain, and increased susceptibility to fractures and decay.

Ingestion Risk
Tennis balls are not designed for chewing and can contain chemicals and dyes that are harmful if ingested.