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❤️‍🩹 (Re)connecting pets & their humans

02/11/2025

There is a good reason for this. Their immune system needs time to develop life saving protection🦠

But socialisation is critical for healthy behavioural development, even before your puppy has completed their vaccination schedule 💉

Research shows that controlled exposure to novel environments, sounds, surfaces, and gentle people during the sensitive period (3–14 weeks) helps reduce fear and prevent future behavioural problems 😅

You don’t need to wait:

✅Arrange puppy playdates with socially appropriate, vaccinated dogs in safe environments 🐶

✅ Attend puppy classes with a well qualified instructor 👩‍🏫

✅ Invite calm visitors to your home 🏠

✅ Use trolleys or prams to take your puppy through new environments (parks, markets) 🏞️

✅ Expose them to car rides, grooming tools, and different household noises 🚗

Prioritise safety, avoid high-risk areas, but don’t miss this vital window for positive learning❗️

⚠️ Always give your puppy agency: let them choose whether to approach, investigate, or retreat⚠️

Positive socialisation is about gentle exposure and respecting their boundaries. Confident puppies grow into resilient adult dogs! 🙌

31/10/2025

Enjoy the spooky vibes 👻

But remember that Halloween can be scary for our anxious or reactive dogs. Costumes, doorbells, and strange sights can be overwhelming 😱

Set up a safe, quiet space, turn off the door bel and give your dog a long lasting chew 🦴

If they struggle, it’s okay to skip the festivities and focus on their comfort first 😌

Happy Halloween from Creature Connections! 🎃🐾

27/10/2025

Only 2 weeks to go!

Craig Ogilvie is back in Brisbane, don't miss this opportunity! We have audit places and very few working spots left.

What are you waiting for?

More info & booking: https://creatureconnections.com.au/workshops

25/10/2025

Is age just a number? 🤔

When it comes to Mantrailing and scent work this definitely holds true ✅

Not only are they low impact activities that can be done at a slower pace, they may actually slow down the aging process 😮

Gentle physical activity, and maybe even more importantly, appropriate cognitive challenges are great at keeping your dog younger 🙌

While it is important to adjust activities for seniors if needed, and address any health issues, age should not be a reason to stop being active with your dog 🐕

How do you keep your senior dog active? Let us know in the comments ⬇️

21/10/2025

Reality: Behaviour is influenced by many factors, and previous experiences are just one of them ➕➕

Some others are: genetics - yes your border collie is more likely to round up the kids and hat your greyhound 🧬

Temperament of the parents - mum and dad are anxious? Guess who is more likely to be anxious as well 😨

Maternal stress- Foetal development is affected if mum experiences significant stress during her pregnancy 🤰

Neonatal environment and experiences:
Socialisation and exposure before puppies leave their mum 🏡

And many others such as nutrition, health/illness or parasites 🦴

Have you been told that it’s “all about how you raise them”?

18/10/2025

Not every behaviour needs fixing 🛠️

You can spend time every day to stop your dog barking at people outside the window. Or you can put up window film and use the time to take your dog for a walk instead 😳

Bottom line: Some behaviours are easy to manage, so you can focus your energy on training the things that really matter, like calm walks, recall, or building your dog’s confidence 💪

Most of us are time poor, so choose practical solutions that free you up to invest in the skills that make the biggest difference for you and your dog.

Work smarter, not harder! 👉 Need help knowing what’s worth training? Drop me a message, I’ll point you in the right direction ➡️

15/10/2025

Scentwork CAN be an excellent way to increase your dog‘s confidence IF it is dog driven 🐕

Because true confidence only develops if we give autonomy and opportunity to successful problem solve 🧩

What does that mean? It means your dog must be allowed to take the lead and work independently 💪

That doesn’t mean we hand them out to dry. It means we set exercises according to their abilities at the time and give them freedom to figure out how to solve problems 💭

👉 Want to build your dog’s confidence through scentwork the right way? Send me a message to get started.

13/10/2025

Weekend review at Creature Connections: from advanced camouflage mantrailing workshops 🪖to essential puppy vaccinations 🩺 , behaviour consultations and regular Mantrailing sessions 🐾 👟

Regardless of the occasion, out focus is building confidence and connection ❤️

We’re committed to providing evidence-based care and enriching experiences for every pet and their person 🐕🐈🐈‍⬛🐩

11/10/2025

Let’s clear up a common myth: Harnesses don’t cause pulling, lack of training does 💡

My dog Snickers pulls in his Canicross harness, and can walk on a loose lead in a different harness 🦮

Many ‘no pull’ tools work by making pulling uncomfortable, not by teaching your dog new skills 🛑

The best way to enjoy walks? Focus on reward & science based training, communicate clearly and make sure are consistent ✅

Your dog deserves much more than a quick fix 🩹

07/10/2025

Have you been told that playing tug will make your dog aggressive? 🐺

That’s a myth!
Playing tug is interactive and a game that makes you a team 👏

With clear rules and guidance, tug builds confidence, strengthens your bond, and channels energy in a healthy, fun way 🙃

Playing tug is a powerful way to reward your dog while teaching self control and focus 🧘

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