Heeling Hounds

23/04/2025

Training your dog should always be FUN!
No matter what age of dog you own, you will get the most from your dog if the training you use is fun, positive and fear-free.
To learn how you and your dog can be an amazing team together, contact Tom at Heeling Hounds today to discuss your future FUN training journey.
www.heelinghounds.com.au

19/04/2025

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14/04/2025

Your Dog-Training Journey: A Story of Challenges and Rewards

You can’t foresee the twists and turns that await you when you embark on your dog-training journey. Teaching your dog requires patience and an acceptance that the path to success will be far from linear.

You will realise that no dog-training journey is identical. What worked for your neighbour or friend may not work for you, and that’s perfectly okay. Each dog has their quirks, strengths, and challenges, just as each trainer brings their personality, methods, and expectations. What matters is finding what works for you and your dog—embracing the unpredictability and learning along the way.

To those embarking on their dog-training journeys, I offer this: Treasure the highs and endure the lows, knowing that the effort you put in will return tenfold. The path may be bumpy and filled with moments of self-doubt, but the rewards are worth every challenge. And while your journey will undoubtedly differ from mine, the shared goal of nurturing a trusting relationship with your dog remains universal.

Training a dog is not about perfection—it’s about progress, connection, and celebrating the individuality of your partnership. So, take heart and keep going, knowing that the journey itself is a reward like no other.

When you want to begin your dog training journey, contact Tom at Heeling Hounds www.heelinghounds.com.au.

26/02/2025

Does your dog growl, stiffen, or guard their food, toys, or space? Resource guarding can be stressful, but the good news is—it doesn’t have to be!

A brand-new Absolute Dogs course, 10 Days to Stop Resource Guarding, launches on March 3rd. It provides a step-by-step plan for helping your dog feel more comfortable sharing.

This course is perfect for:
• Dogs showing early signs of guarding
• Rescue dogs who need support settling in
• Owners dealing with food, toy, or space-guarding

With easy-to-follow daily training, you’ll build confidence, trust, and a more relaxed relationship with your dog.

Want to be one of the first to get access?

I’ll share a unique link as soon as the course is live—let me know if you’d like me to send it to you!

13/02/2025

For me, modern dog training is about developing skills in you and your dog so you can build a life-long relationship of mutual trust, respect and love. You are a team, working together to make appropriate decisions, but your dog also has the confidence to be alone and knows when not to engage in situations that are none of their business.

These skills make owning a dog easier as you and your dog learn to live a calmer life together. You won't need to continually nag your dog to settle, stop barking or remain close to you while off-lead. If you and your dog want to learn how to implement these skills using reward-based, force-free training methods, contact Tom at Heeling Hounds (www.heelinghounds.com.au) to begin your transformation journey.

12/02/2025

Training and rewarding calmness in your dog will help prevent many behavioural struggles. Calm dogs don't bark inappropriately, lunge and pull on the lead, or struggle with visitors.

Contact me or visit my website (www.heelinghounds.com.au) to learn more about calmness and how to teach your dog this valuable skill.

12/02/2025

One of Australia's microchip registries has closed. Authorities suggest that pet owners check their pet's registration details and register their pet's microchip if their pet is affected.

One of Australia's five microchip and registry companies has stopped operations, warning its website is "likely to go offline".

03/02/2025

As a passionate dog owner and trainer, I ensure my dog has the best nutrition for his stage of life. We all know that food is essential for energy and growth, but did you know that what your dog eats can also impact their teeth and gut health, affecting their behaviour?

Lyka dog food combines wholefood ingredients that promote a diverse microbiome while being highly digestible and delicious for all dogs.

Find out more and get 50% OFF your first Lyka meal box by visiting www.heelinghounds.com.au/lyka

I have noticed that my dog, Sidney, thrives on Lyka. He is lean and energetic, produces firm stools (a sign of good gut health), and no longer has tartar on his teeth!

Good gut health helps promote calmer behaviour and better learning outcomes.

Kiełbik, P., & Witkowska-Piłaszewicz, O. (2024). The Relationship between Canine Behavioral Disorders and Gut Microbiome and Future Therapeutic Perspectives. Animals, 14(14), 2048. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14142048

05/01/2025

One of the founders of the positive training movement has died, but her legacy lives on in the animals trained using force-free techniques.

VALE
Karen Pryor (Born Karen Wylie, 14 May 1932; Died 4 January 2025) was an American author specialising in behavioural psychology and marine mammal biology. She was the founder and proponent of clicker training.

The APDT would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Pryor family and commemorate Karen’s profound contributions to animal training and behaviour.

31/12/2024

Don't let the New Year celebrations become a struggle. Be your dog's fireworks HERO!

You can grab more FREE training resources from my website at https://heelinghounds.com.au/training-resources.

Be your Dog’s Fireworks Hero! The loud bangs and flashes of fireworks are exciting for us but can be very frightening for our dogs. This much-requested resource is packed with games and strategies to help you turn the next firework show into a non-event, using the power of games!

26/12/2024

Do you and your dog need a training and confidence boost these summer holidays?
Join the fun on Sunday mornings between 9–10 am on 5, 12 and 19 January 2025.

We are excited to announce the return of our Boot Camp for 2025!

Have you found yourself overwhelmed by the influx of canine companions during the summer months? Are you often rushing to finish your coffee before your pup gets into mischief? Join us for our engaging, game-based training boot camp, where we will not only reinforce previously learned skills but also equip you with new techniques and knowledge to navigate various scenarios effectively.

We also have the addition of Agility Foundations, which will focus on off leash skills, weave entries, obstacle confidence and more!

Three sessions are scheduled for January 5th, 12th, and 19th. Each session will last one hour and will cover essential topics such as social manners, public etiquette, confidence-building, and promoting calm behavior. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please use the link below to book in:
https://www.peninsuladogclub.org.au/boot-camp

20/12/2024

If the weather is too hot for you, it's too hot for your pets and other animals.
To everyone with domestic animals or wildlife in the garden, this year's summer will have many very hot days. Ensure that the animals in your life have ample access to water, shade and shelter to cope with the heat.

If the weather is too hot for you, it's too hot for your pets. Know what you need to do to keep your furry friends cool and safe during heatwaves.