A Dog's Life

10/10/2022

The resident oldies at A Dog’s Life tend to wander off on their own on walks and find all the yucky stuff to roll in!

10/10/2022

Gorgeous little Babs the chihuahua x fell asleep sitting up earlier this week after an extended play session with her new best buddy, Caviar.

10/10/2022

They say dogs that sleep for long periods of the day are truly content and happy. That explains why we get so many tired pooches at A Dog’s Life! Caviar is loving some evening cuddles 🥰

20/07/2021

I hope everyone is staying safe in lockdown! Please enjoy some puppy pics to make your day a bit better 🥰

03/06/2021

Hi Dashie owners!!
With the new restrictions coming into play on Thursday night, I should be able to host an outdoor training session on the weekend as per usual. I am only able to have 10 people maximum at each session presently, and we must all be wearing masks and be spaced appropriately. RSVP is essential for the time being, to secure your place.

Saturday 5th May - 10:30AM
Merri Park Oval - Parking on Sumner Avenue. We meet near the children's playground on the oval.

Sunday 6th May - 10:30AM
Jells Park East Picnic Area Carpark (This comes up on Google maps). There is a small shelter in the carpark where I like to meet everyone first, and then we proceed to a nice grassy area for the duration of the session. The entrance we use to get to this area of Jells Park is off Waverly Rd - and head left past the tyre spikes rather than heading up to Madeline's Cafe.

This week we will be focusing on how to get your dog's attention and hold it during stressful situations, as well as strengthening the bond between you and your dog, and other basic obedience tips and tricks. This session is mainly catered to dachshunds but would be relevant for other small breeds you may have.

Dogs of all ages and temperament welcomed. Please keep your pups on lead for the duration of the session and clean up after them ☺️
You are more than welcome to let them off and have a play after the session finishes 😊

Session cost is $25, and will run for an hour. I can reserve a spot for you upon message request, or replies to the post. Look forward to seeing your dashies! 💕❤️

02/06/2021

Hello! Due to businesses being allowed to operate outside such as mobile dog grooming, etc, I will be open for business on Friday!
This means all of my sessions will be outdoors until restrictions ease again.
If you've been putting off dog training, or I have been fully booked in the past, this is the time to schedule a session!

I come to you to provide dog training or walks for essential workers. I am also able to continue dog-sitting services for those still working out of home.

Looking forward to working with you all again!

PS: I have also updated my website to include my current bookings so you can check my availability there now!

19/04/2021

Hi everyone!
I'm announcing the start up of my obedience training sessions again after a short hiatus.
We will be doing sessions at Jells Park in Wheeler's Hill, and Merri Park in Northcote. If there is enough demand, I will expand into other areas.

Saturday, 1st May - 10:30AM - Merri Park, Northcote. Parking on Sumner Avenure - meeting on the oval.

Sunday 2nd May - 10:30AM - Jells Park, Wheelers Hill. Please search for Jells Park East Picnic Area carpark, we will attempt to meet in the little shelter in the carpark.

These will continue weekly and we will run through obedience basics, focus in distracting situations, and any behavioural questions you may have.

Please ensure your dogs are leashed at all times, and clean up after them. 😊

Bring treats or toys to motivate your pups - every dog is different! I will have some spares if you run out of anything.

Please send photos of your up-to-date vaccination records to me if you wish to attend the session. Alternatively you can bring this with you on the day. I cannot accept unvaccinated dogs. As kennel cough is going around, please avoid the session if your dog is hacking and coughing a lot.

Dachshunds and corgis are my speciality, but all small breeds and mixes are welcome. Weight limit of 20kgs.

$25 for the session - it will run for approximately an hour or longer. Please inform me beforehand if you are bringing a dog that displays aggressive behaviour with other dogs or people so I can ensure everyone is safe.

Looking forward to meeting all of your dashies!

Caitlin, Hugo and Lulu 🐾

05/03/2021

Hi Dashie Lovers! I'm hosting another Dashie Obedience class this Sunday at 2PM. Other small dogs welcome if you have others that aren't dashies!

We will be meeting again at the Jells Park East Picnic Area Carpark - this is what shows up on Google maps.

Sessions run for an hour and cost $25. I'm here to answer any questions you may have 🙂
We will cover behavioural issues in the session as well for those experiencing issues at home.

Weight limit of 20kgs for dogs, and a C5 vaccination is essential. No age limits. Please RSVP as soon as you can 😊

Looking forward to meeting all of your dashies!!

17/02/2021

Hi Dashie lovers!!

With restrictions easing, I'll be hosting my Dachshund Obedience Training Session at Merri Park this Saturday (20th), and one at Jells park on Sunday (21st). The session will run from 3Pm to 4PM, and costs $25 (regardless of your amount of pups!). No age restrictions, I just need to sight a copy of your pup's C5 vaccination record. Please RSVP as there is a limit of 20 people to outdoor gatherings. If successful, I will do additional sessions next weekend and expand to some other areas.

For Merri Park - There is parking on Sumner Ave, and we will be meeting on the oval (provided there aren't any sports being played on it).

For Jells Park - We will meet at the little shelter at Jells Park East Picnic Area Carpark. There are map refences below.

While this session is specifically for dachshunds, other small dogs are absolutely welcome. A weight limit of 20kg is set for this session, so we can have some social interaction and play towards the end.

We will be starting with some obedience basics, and I'm happy to answer any questions you all may have! I have blankets for dogs that don't like sitting on grass, and extra toys for dogs that can't resist a squeaker. I usually have extra treats on hand also.

Payment can be made with cash on the day or bank transfer. I'm looking forward to getting to know you, and your snags!

13/02/2021

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When dogs are trained with methods such as leash jerks, yelling, and shock collars, they have worse welfare than dogs trained solely with food rewards

10/02/2021

An update regarding the dachshund obedience classes - Please send me a message to confirm your attendance for the following sessions before Friday (Map References are attached below):

13th of February - Merri Park, Northcote
3PM-4PM - Parking on Sumner Ave

14th of February - Jells Park, Wheelers Hill
3PM-4PM - Parking in East Picnic Area Carpark

If you have another small dog, they are also welcome. No dogs over 20kgs. Dachshunds of all age accepted, provided they have up-to-date C5 vaccinations. To RSVP please send me a message on my private profile or the business page.

$25 for an hour session.
Payment can be made on the day in cash, or via bank transfer. I currently only have one person RSVPing for Jells Park and need more for this to go forward.

I look forward to meeting you all soon! :)

28/01/2021

Hi Melbourne Dachshund Owners!

I'm finally announcing my group training sessions.
The first two locations will be Merri Park in Northcote, and Jells Park in Wheeler's Hill.

Saturday, 13th February - 3PM - Merri Park, Northcote. Parking on Sumner Avenure - meeting on the oval.

Sunday 14th February - 3PM - Jells Park, Wheelers Hill. Please search for Jells Park East Picnic Area carpark, there is a large clearing if head over the hill.

Saturday 20th February - 4PM - Merri Park, Northcote.

Sunday 21st February - 4PM - Jells Park, Wheelers Hill.

Please ensure your dogs are leashed at all times, and clean up after them. 😊

Bring treats or toys to motivate your pups - every dog is different! I will have some spares if you run out of anything.

Please send photos of your up-to-date vaccination records to me if you wish to attend the session. Alternatively you can bring this with you on the day. I cannot accept unvaccinated dogs. As kennel cough is going around, please avoid the session if your dog is hacking and coughing a lot.
If it's hot on the day, please bring water for your little ones 💕

Dachshunds are my speciality, but all small breeds and mixes are welcome. Weight limit of 20kgs.

$25 for the session - it will run for approximately an hour or longer. We will be covering obedience basics as well as doing some safe socialisation and interaction. Questions welcome!