Pawsome Behaviour Solutions - Dee

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DOG BEHAVIOUR THERAPIST:
understanding your pet can change their behaviour. I service Caboolture through to the Gold Coast.

I have a cert 4 in Animal Behaviour, im Fear Free Certified and a certificate in Dog Behaviour psychology and training as well as one in Cat behaviour psychology and training. I have been working with animals for 10 years and worked along side a behaviour vet for 3 years. I am more than just a trainer, most trainers work on the behaviour, I work on the emotion that causes a Behaviour.

22/08/2025

Chloe's 2nd last training session and the results have been great.
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Herbie, the puppy's last part of his puppy classes until I come back when he is around 9 months of age. This is a part o...
22/08/2025

Herbie, the puppy's last part of his puppy classes until I come back when he is around 9 months of age. This is a part of my Puppy To Success program.
Today, we did some brush desensitisation for grooming and how to put the harness on so he doesn't wiggle. We also discussed his progress and all is going well.
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Other stress signs in dogs. Hu***ng should only really happen between 6 months and 10 months of age due to sexual hormon...
21/08/2025

Other stress signs in dogs.
Hu***ng should only really happen between 6 months and 10 months of age due to sexual hormones. If a young puppy or adult dog is frequently hu***ng then it's a sign of stress/anxiety. Once dogs are desexed and hu***ng still occurs, then it is stress/anxiety related.
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This is Hugo and Shailer. Both dogs bark at noises. Hugo is dog reactive, and Shailer, when she goes on walks, will jump...
16/08/2025

This is Hugo and Shailer. Both dogs bark at noises. Hugo is dog reactive, and Shailer, when she goes on walks, will jump up and spin in the air and squeal.
Through calming their brains and having them function properly, none of that happened today.
This is where I am different from other dog trainers. Working on the brain is my first priority. Understanding the emotion behind a behaviour is my 2nd priority, and training is last.
Working on the 1st two usually helps with most behaviours.

16/08/2025

Now, walking Chloe along the path, and she is still not bothered.

Only when all 3 steps are in place can walking training begin.
16/08/2025

Only when all 3 steps are in place can walking training begin.

16/08/2025

The final stages of training puppy Chloe.
Chloe has now perfected her walking training inside a quiet complex. This is her first time on the esplanade walking path. There are so many people, bikes, scooters, people, dogs, children, and joggers.
She is not bothered in the slightest. This is all because her walking training was consistent, and she is 100% in tune with whoever walks her, and that is key.

Dogs get scared of items that create noises like the vacuum, hair-dryer, lawnmower, etc.So you need to desensitise them ...
11/08/2025

Dogs get scared of items that create noises like the vacuum, hair-dryer, lawnmower, etc.
So you need to desensitise them to the item and the sound. See the previous post on how to desensitise to the sound.

Desensitisation & Counterconditioning: Helping Your Dog with NoisesBy Pawsome Behaviour Solutions – Dee WallaceDoes your...
09/08/2025

Desensitisation & Counterconditioning: Helping Your Dog with Noises

By Pawsome Behaviour Solutions – Dee Wallace

Does your dog get worried by noises like fireworks, thunder, traffic, or the vacuum?
We can help them feel calmer through a process called desensitisation and counterconditioning – it’s about slowly and positively changing how they feel about sounds.

The Plan – Step by Step

1. Pick the Sound
Start with the exact noise that troubles your dog. You can use:

Good quality sound recordings (YouTube, sound effect apps, specialist noise desensitisation tracks)

The real-life sound from a safe distance.

2. Start at a “No Worry” Level

Play the sound very quietly, so soft that your dog notices it but stays relaxed.

If they look worried (ears back, panting, tail tucked, freezing, moving away), it’s too loud. Lower the volume or move the sound source further away.

3. Pair it with positives

The moment the sound plays, bring out something your dog loves, high-value treats, a favourite game, gentle pats.
Or play the sounds while your dog is licking a licki mat.

Think: “Sound = Good Things!”

Keep it short, just 5–10 seconds of sound followed by praise and treats.

4. Gradually, increase the volume

Once your dog is happily ignoring the quiet version, increase the volume just a little.

Always stay under the “worry line”, if your dog looks stressed, go back to the last successful step.

Work at your dog’s pace. This might take days or even weeks.

5. Practise in Short Sessions

3–5 minutes, 2–3 times a day is plenty.

Always finish on a success, even if that means lowering the difficulty.

6. Add Real-Life Practice

Once your dog is calm with recordings, try mild versions of the real sound.

Example: run the vacuum in another room while you feed treats, then slowly bring it closer over sessions.

7. Avoid “Flooding”

Don’t expose your dog to the full scary sound, hoping they’ll “get over it”, this can make the fear worse.

Think “slow and steady wins the race.”

8. Keep it fun and positive

The goal isn’t just that they tolerate the sound. We want them to feel good about it.

Celebrate small wins and remember: every calm response is progress.

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09/08/2025

The owners of Dixie and Rolo have been doing a lot of desensitisation around noises and items. This will help puppy Rolo get used to sounds at a young age.
Dixie being older wasn't desensitised to these things.
He barks a lot at the door when people knock. He would bark loudly for a long time.
Here, he is now not bothered by me knocking.

Desensitisation & Counterconditioning: Helping Your Dog with NoisesBy Pawsome Behaviour Solutions – Dee WallaceDoes your...
09/08/2025

Desensitisation & Counterconditioning: Helping Your Dog with Noises

By Pawsome Behaviour Solutions – Dee Wallace

Does your dog get worried by noises like fireworks, thunder, traffic, or the vacuum?
We can help them feel calmer through a process called desensitisation and counterconditioning – it’s about slowly and positively changing how they feel about sounds.

The Plan – Step by Step

1. Pick the Sound
Start with the exact noise that troubles your dog. You can use:

Good quality sound recordings (YouTube, sound effect apps, specialist noise desensitisation tracks)

The real-life sound from a safe distance.

2. Start at a “No Worry” Level

Play the sound very quietly, so soft that your dog notices it but stays relaxed.

If they look worried (ears back, panting, tail tucked, freezing, moving away), it’s too loud. Lower the volume or move the sound source further away.

3. Pair it with positives

The moment the sound plays, bring out something your dog loves, high-value treats, a favourite game, gentle pats.
Or play the sounds while your dog is licking a licki mat.

Think: “Sound = Good Things!”

Keep it short, just 5–10 seconds of sound followed by praise and treats.

4. Gradually, increase the volume

Once your dog is happily ignoring the quiet version, increase the volume just a little.

Always stay under the “worry line”, if your dog looks stressed, go back to the last successful step.

Work at your dog’s pace. This might take days or even weeks.

5. Practise in Short Sessions

3–5 minutes, 2–3 times a day is plenty.

Always finish on a success, even if that means lowering the difficulty.

6. Add Real-Life Practice

Once your dog is calm with recordings, try mild versions of the real sound.

Example: run the vacuum in another room while you feed treats, then slowly bring it closer over sessions.

7. Avoid “Flooding”

Don’t expose your dog to the full scary sound, hoping they’ll “get over it”, this can make the fear worse.

Think “slow and steady wins the race.”

8. Keep it fun and positive

The goal isn’t just that they tolerate the sound. We want them to feel good about it.

Celebrate small wins and remember: every calm response is progress.

✅ Pro Tip: Start training well before you expect big noise events (like New Year’s Eve or a forecasted storm). Prevention is easier than fixing a full-blown fear.

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Hi I'm Dee and I wanted to introduce myself and my services. I am very passionate about animals and I love all kinds including snakes and spiders. I have fostered for 4 years and I've had 96 foster animals that I have cared for. I gave up the corporate world of 11 years in regional management, to work in a job that I love, so I started work at the Animal Welfare League Queensland. I worked in the shelter vet clinic to start off with so I have a wealth of vet nursing experience as well as bottle feeding new born kittens and puppies. I have also tube fed kittens and puppies, so if you have new born's I am totally capable of caring for them. I have 4 years experience in animal handling and behavior so I can read your pets pretty well. I do have a way with animals and I have been called the animal whisperer by many. Most animals that wouldn't usually not go to others will more than likely come to me. When working in the vet clinic, I would get called if there was a difficult cat, and if we had a stressed dog I would spend a day or two with them so that they could get checked by the vet's. I have a very calm way with animals no matter what type. I also carry leads and walking harnesses in my car for dogs that you have trouble walking due to pulling, so that I can walk them easier. I am 100% trust worthy and I will never look through cupboards or draws or go anywhere in the house that there is no need for. At this stage I am not insured but I do have a legal waiver for each client to sign. I have finally found my end of life plan and that is to be with as many animals as possible, for my love of animals is the most rewarding experience ever. I cannot look after pets at my home, but I can come to your house and stay over, this way they are in their own environment and not stressed at all. I love pet's sleeping on my bed with me, only if they are allowed, and I treat each one with utter love and devotion. I can also do feeds only and or walks for your dogs.

I look after houses as well so call me if you’re needing your house sat. While pet sitting I always make sure the house is left the way it was when I entered. I take out rubbish, bring in mail and if I am just doing feeds and you’re away a while, I can move cars around daily and turn on and off light’s and TV to make it look like someone is home. I look forward to hearing from you and I hope to meet you and your babies shortly.