Westside Paws

Westside Paws With over 12 years of experience as a professional dog trainer, I offer force-free puppy school, group & social sessions & 1-on-1 training.
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Visit me at 13 Butler Road, Altona North, for treats, training gear & more. Support local small business today!

25/06/2026

Hereyago. I drew this one. Pretty lame aye?

📬 Check your emails paw-rents… 👀Because something GOOD just landed and there is more to come. 💛If you’re not on the mai...
23/06/2026

📬 Check your emails paw-rents… 👀

Because something GOOD just landed and there is more to come. 💛

If you’re not on the mailing list, subscribe now…

If your pup could talk, they’d be telling you to open it ASAP 🐶

Trust us — you don’t want to miss this one.

Our thoughts are with Alex and family during this incredibly difficult time.Losing a furry family member is one of the h...
18/06/2026

Our thoughts are with Alex and family during this incredibly difficult time.

Losing a furry family member is one of the hardest things we ever have to go through. They leave paw prints on our hearts that never truly fade.

I’ll always be grateful for meeting Alex and Slasher all those years ago. Slasher was deeply loved and will be remembered by so many.

Run free, beautiful girl. ❤️

18/06/2026

🚨 Dog Trainer Gets in Trouble With Dogs 🚨

Apparently arriving home isn’t enough… I also need to provide a full report on where I’ve been, who I’ve seen, what I’ve stepped in, and whether there were any dogs involved. 😂

Dogs experience the world through their noses. While we rely on our eyes, dogs gather information through scent. A quick sniff of your legs, shoes, hands or clothes can tell them an incredible amount about your day.

Sniffing isn’t just funny to watch — it’s an important part of being a dog. It provides mental stimulation, builds confidence, reduces stress, and allows them to process the world around them.

So next time your dog stops to sniff every blade of grass on a walk, remember they’re not being naughty… they’re reading the news. 🐶📰

What does your dog do when you get home? Comment below! 👇

12/06/2026

🦷 Dental health doesn’t have to be boring!

Meet Earl, enjoying one of his favourite natural chews – a kangaroo tail. 🐾

Chewing is a natural behaviour for dogs and comes with some great benefits:
✔️ Helps scrape away plaque and tartar build-up
✔️ Provides mental enrichment and keeps busy minds occupied
✔️ Encourages calm behaviour and relaxation
✔️ Satisfies the natural urge to chew

While natural chews aren’t a replacement for regular dental care, they can absolutely be part of a healthy dental routine.

The best part? Earl thinks he’s getting a delicious treat, while we’re secretly helping support his dental health. That’s what I call a win-win!

What’s your dog’s favourite chew? Let me know below. 👇

🏕️ Camping with Dogs: Long Weekend Edition 🐾This long weekend, Ian, Thumper and our mate Nacho packed their bags and hea...
12/06/2026

🏕️ Camping with Dogs: Long Weekend Edition 🐾

This long weekend, Ian, Thumper and our mate Nacho packed their bags and headed off on a camping adventure. For Nacho and Thumper, it was their very first camping trip, and they absolutely nailed it! ❤️

Camping with dogs can be an amazing experience, but a little preparation goes a long way. Here are a few things I never leave home without:

🐾 A Crate
A crate gives your dog a safe space to relax and switch off when everything gets a bit exciting. Bonus points for a weather-resistant cover to help protect them from the elements.

🐾 A Long Line
Perfect for giving your dog extra freedom to explore safely while still keeping them under control. More sniffing, more adventure, less stress.

🐾 A Good Harness
The harnesses got a real workout this weekend! Whether you’re hiking, exploring campsites or managing excited dogs around other campers, a well-fitted harness is worth its weight in gold.

🐾 Raised Dog Beds
The dogs loved having somewhere comfortable and elevated to rest after a big day of adventures. Raised beds help keep them off the cold, damp ground too.

🐾 Chews & Treats
Lots of them! Long-lasting chews are fantastic for helping dogs settle around camp. The Bully Stick Holder was a camping essential, keeping chews secure and fingers safe.

🐾 Gut Protect
New environments, new water sources, different routines and all those exciting smells can sometimes upset sensitive tummies. .ceuticals Gut Protect comes with us everywhere to help keep those guts happy and healthy.

Most importantly, remember to relax, enjoy the adventure and make some memories with your dogs. They don’t care if it’s a five-star resort or a tent under the stars — they just love being there with you. ❤️

Have you taken your dog camping? Share your best camping tip below! ⬇️

Yesterday marked one year since we said goodbye to our beautiful boy, Ernie. Booked myself out… man it was hard.Not a da...
04/06/2026

Yesterday marked one year since we said goodbye to our beautiful boy, Ernie. Booked myself out… man it was hard.

Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you.

It’s so hard to believe it’s already been a year, and at the same time, it feels like yesterday.

I miss your beautiful temperament, the way you smelt, and the way you would lean into us for cuddles. I miss how you just knew when someone needed you. I miss everything about you.

The truth about grief is that it doesn’t disappear. It changes shape, but it never really leaves. A year has passed, yet the ache remains. It hurts knowing how much time has gone by, and it hurts even more knowing that I will spend the rest of my life missing you.

Through that grief, though, I really do believe you sent Thumper to us. Almost a year later, this gorgeous little soul arrived when we needed him most. He has helped us smile again, laugh again, and heal a little. Sometimes he even does things that remind us so much of you that it stops us in our tracks.

Ernie Bear, we love you.

We miss you.

You will always be the best, bestest dog ever.

Baby boy, I hope you’re running free. Free from pain. Free from sickness. Free from all the things that made your final days so hard.

And I hope you know just how deeply loved you were.

I loved you.

We loved you.

Everybody loved you.

Thank you for every cuddle, every adventure, every laugh, and every memory.

And for anyone reading this who is dealing with grief—whether it’s a beloved pet, a family member, or a friend—please know you’re not alone. Grief is simply love with nowhere to go, and that love never disappears. The people and animals we love leave their marks on our hearts forever, and in that way, they never truly leave us.

Forever our boy.

❤️ 3 June 2025 ❤️
Forever in our hearts

03/06/2026

Thumper’s daily spa treatment apparently includes… toe tickles, paw pokes and annoying mum touching every single toenail 😂🐾

But in all seriousness — this is SUCH an important thing to work on when your puppy is young.

So many dogs struggle with:
• Nail clipping
• Grooming appointments
• Vet handling
• Checking for grass seeds or injuries
• Having muddy feet wiped

…and it’s often because nobody taught them early on that having their paws touched is NORMAL.

The key?

Tiny little moments like this 👇

While Thumper is relaxed on his green blanket (his cue that couch time is allowed 💚), I gently:
🐾 Touch between the toes
🐾 Handle each nail
🐾 Press lightly on paw pads
🐾 Massage the feet
🐾 Pair it with calm praise and relaxation

No forcing.No wrestling.No “holding him down until he accepts it.”

Just calm, positive handling while he’s feeling safe and settled.

The goal isn’t to “put up with it”…The goal is for your puppy to think:

“Cool, humans touching my feet is no big deal.”

Future You — the one trying to clip giant velociraptor nails on a 40kg adolescent dog — will be VERY grateful you started this now 😂

A few minutes here and there goes a very long way 🐶✨

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Melbourne, VIC
3025

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