Paws&Praise Positive Dog Training

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Paws & Praise specializes in a wide range of training areas including:

✅ Basic obedience
✅ Problem-solving for behavioral issues
✅ Advanced skills
✅ Reactivity

Setting you and your dog up for a life time of success 😃

21/06/2026

This isn’t us bragging. It’s us showing you what’s actually possible. 🐾

A few months ago, this gorgeous dog’s reactivity meant walks were stressful, unpredictable, and honestly… a bit dreaded.

Today? A completely different story. Calmer walks. A more confident dog. A relieved, happy owner.

We’re not sharing this to show off. We’re sharing it because too many dog owners think reactivity, anxiety, or “bad behaviour” means something is wrong with their dog — or that they’ve failed as an owner.

You haven’t. And your dog isn’t broken.

This result was built with patience, consistency, and 100% force-free, positive reinforcement training. No corrections. No fear. No shock collars. Just understanding why a dog is struggling and working with them, not against them.

No matter how big your problem feels right now — whether it’s reactivity, leash pulling, barking, or a dog who just won’t settle - you are not alone, and there is a way through it.

👉 Ready to see what’s possible for you and your dog? Book a free 15-minute discovery call (link in bio 🔗) and let’s chat about where you’re at.

15/06/2026

5 things you’re probably doing when your dog barks that are making it worse!

❌ Yelling “quiet!” or “no!” — To your dog, you’re just barking along with them. It adds to the excitement or anxiety and teaches them absolutely nothing.

❌ Comforting them mid-bark — Patting and soothing a barking dog rewards the behaviour in that moment. Stay calm and neutral instead.

❌ Letting them “bark it out” — Repetition builds habit. The more they practice barking at the trigger, the better they get at it. Every bark rehearsal counts.

❌ Removing the trigger every time — Carrying your dog away, crossing the road, or going back inside keeps them stuck. They never learn they’re safe — or that calm behaviour works.

❌ Inconsistent responses — Sometimes you ignore it, sometimes you react, sometimes you give them what they want. Your dog can’t learn the rules if the rules keep changing.

Save this post — your future self (and your neighbours 😅) will thank you 🙌

Comment BARK and I’ll send you my free guide on why dogs bark and how to actually change it 👇

Paws & Praise Positive Dog Training
📍 St Kilda East, Melbourne | Online sessions Australia-wide

10/06/2026

Your dog is bored. This is the fix……

Mental games don’t need to be elaborate — they just need to make your dog think. And a dog that thinks gets tired in the best possible way. Less destructive behaviours , less barking at nothing, less chaos or following at home.

This is called shaping and it’s one of my favourite things to teach because dogs like to try new things and be rewarded.

Your dog doesn’t need more walks — they need more games.

Want to start today? Book a free discovery call with us
🔗 in bio

05/06/2026

5 things you should NEVER do when your puppy bites 🐶

❌ Shout or yell at them — Your puppy isn’t being aggressive. They’re playing the only way they know how. Yelling doesn’t teach them to stop — it just teaches them you’re unpredictable.

❌ Tap or flick their nose — This is still punishment. It might suppress the biting in the moment but it damages trust and can make mouthing worse over time. Your puppy needs guidance, not a shock.

❌ Pull your hand away fast — Sudden movement triggers the chase instinct and turns you into the toy. Slow, calm removal every time is far more effective.

❌ Let it go because they’re small — The puppy who bites at 8 weeks becomes the dog who bites at 8 months. The habits you allow now are the habits you’ll be trying to undo later.

❌ Expect it to stop on its own — Mouthing doesn’t just phase out by itself without guidance. Puppies need to be taught bite inhibition consistently — every person in the house, every single time.

Your puppy isn’t bad. They just haven’t been taught yet 🧡

Save this for everyone in your household 🙌

Comment PUPPY and I’ll send the full break down to stop puppy biting plus details on The Ultimate Puppy Guide — everything you need for those early weeks 👇

Paws & Praise Positive Dog Training

01/06/2026

5 things you should NEVER do with a reactive dog 🚨

❌ Forcing them to sit — Pushing a reactive dog into a sit doesn’t build confidence. It builds dread. Every forced interaction confirms that the world is scary and you won’t listen.

❌ Flooding them with triggers — Throwing them in the deep end isn’t exposure therapy. Standing next to a busy road or a dog park overwhelms their nervous system and makes reactivity worse, not better.

❌ Punishing the reaction — Your dog isn’t being dominant or dramatic. They’re communicating fear or frustration. Punishing a growl or bark removes their warning signal — and creates a dog who bites without warning.

❌ Tight leash tension — The moment you see a trigger and tighten the lead, your dog feels it. That tension travels straight down and tells them “yep, something bad is happening.” Loose leash = calm signals.

❌ Expecting overnight results — Reactivity is an emotional response, not a training gap. Rewiring those patterns takes consistency, patience, and the right approach. Progress isn’t linear — but it IS possible.

Your reactive dog isn’t broken. They just need the right support 🧡

Save this for your next walk 🙌

Comment REACT and I’ll send you my free guide on managing reactivity — step by step 👇

Paws & Praise Positive Dog Training

🎁 FREE SESSION GIVEAWAY 🐾Does your dog drag you down the street? This one’s for you 👇I’m giving away a FREE on-leash pul...
30/05/2026

🎁 FREE SESSION GIVEAWAY 🐾

Does your dog drag you down the street? This one’s for you 👇

I’m giving away a FREE on-leash pulling session (worth $230!) to one lucky Melbourne pup 🐶
So you can actually see how we can help you and your dog from the very first session 😃

To enter:

1. Follow
2. Comment FREE below
3. Tag a friend whose dog pulls (bonus entry!)

Winner announced in 48 hours ⏰

I’ll be working through loose leash walking using 100% positive reinforcement — no corrections, no stress, just a dog who actually walks nicely 🙌

28/05/2026

5 things you’re probably doing with your dog that are working against you!

❌ Letting them pull on the lead — Every time your dog gets where they want to go by pulling, they’re learning that pulling works. Consistent loose lead practice on every single walk is the only way to change this.

❌ Giving affection when they’re anxious — It feels kind, but comforting a fearful dog reinforces the fear. Stay calm and neutral, and show them through your energy that there’s nothing to worry about.

❌ Repeating commands — “Sit… sit… SIT!” teaches your dog they don’t need to respond the first time. Say it once, help them succeed, and reward. One cue, one response.

❌ Inconsistent rules — If they’re allowed on the couch sometimes but not others, you’re not being confusing on purpose — but your dog absolutely is confused. Everyone in the house needs to be on the same page.

❌ Skipping mental stimulation — A tired dog isn’t just a walked dog. A bored brain causes barking, destruction, and anxiety. Sniff walks, training sessions, and enrichment toys are just as important as physical exercise.

Save this post — your future self will thank you 🙌

Comment DOG and I’ll send you my free guide on the most common dog training mistakes — and exactly how to fix them 👇

🐾 Melissa | Paws & Praise Positive Dog Training
📍 St Kilda East, Melbourne | Online sessions Australia-wide

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