Dandy Dog Training

24/04/2025

Today, we pause to remember and honour the brave men, women, and animals who served and sacrificed for our freedom.
Thank you

19/04/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter with fun and safe times travelling spending time with family along with your beautiful animals.

See you all back at class next week! Best, Paula 😊

14/04/2025

How to identify an Australian Assistance Dog.

Thank you Animal Therapies Ltd

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07/04/2025

Be cool 😎

Letter from a dog. 🐕
Be cool, always. 🙏😊

“Dear Human,
I see you.
Not just with my eyes but with my whole being. You may not realise it, but every time your heart beats a little faster, I feel it. When your hands tighten ever so slightly on my lead, I sense it. When you breathe differently, I know.
You may smile and say, “It’s fine,” but your scent tells me otherwise. Your muscles betray you. I can feel your energy shifting, and I carry it with me.

You see, I live in a world of sensation. Your voice is only part of what I hear.
I hear the tension beneath it. Your body language speaks louder than words. I watch your posture, your eyes, and the way you hold yourself. I even catch the subtle chemical changes in your scent when you are nervous or afraid. My nose is built for this—I can detect fear and stress hormones in your sweat and skin. And when I do, it shapes how I feel.

When you are anxious, I become uncertain. When you are afraid, I may feel the need to protect or flee. And when you are tense, I wonder if there is danger nearby. Your feelings change the way I experience the world. I’m not trying to be difficult when I pull on the lead or bark at something you can’t see. I’m just reacting to what I feel through you.

I know there have been times when I embarrassed you. Maybe I lunged at another dog, jumped up on a stranger, or barked too much. You held your breath and worried about what others thought. I felt that too. And because I love you, I tried to match your energy—I either got big and bold or small and unsure. Either way, it wasn’t helpful.

But here’s the thing, dear human: I don’t need you to be perfect. I just need you to be calm. When you breathe slower, so do I. When your shoulders relax, I trust that we are safe. When you move with quiet confidence, I follow.

Please, when you are nervous, remember that I don’t need you to control me with strength—I need you to lead me with clarity. When you feel unsure, help me by being steady. I look to you for reassurance, not through words but through the energy you carry.

If you are feeling uncertain, that’s okay. I understand. Just take a moment. Breathe. Stand tall. Move deliberately. Let me see that you are okay, even if you have to fake it at first. With time, I will learn that I don’t need to carry the weight of your worry. You will be my calm. And I will be your calm in return.

With love and loyalty,
Your Dog”

I hope this helps some folks understand a little more about our dogs’ world.
Best wishes,
Allan Ritchie MGoDT ( MPDTI)

01/04/2025

Congratulations to our Baby Puppy and Senior Puppy students that graduated on Sunday! It's always a great joy seeing puppies gain confidence and connection with their new family. Thank you for joining our group class held in Glenbrook.

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Congratulations to all of our students. We look forward to seeing you return as your puppies progress to adolescence.

01/04/2025

Let’s talk about consent!

Would you accept someone saying to you ‘my dog needs space’?? When I’m out and about with clients, it’s so surprising how many people get angry and mean when they can’t pat a strangers dog.

25/03/2025

What two breeds do you think this little cutie is? I’m looking forward to meeting her in the Good Manners course starting very soon!

Just one spot left in our 7 week course starting 30 March. This course can turn you and your dog’s skills, canine education, connection around.

Check out the course details and submit an application. The Good Manners course is open to dogs 6 months and over. All dogs are assessed for appropriateness and safety in a group setting.

The course: https://www.dandydogtraining.com.au/good-manners-school

24/03/2025

Congratulations to our wonderful Good Manners students that graduated on Saturday! We saw some excellent skills being developed, developing calm behaviours, auto-check-ins, leash walking with a short and long leash and much more!
Thank you to the students who all contributed in class and made it an excellent opportunity to connect and learn together with their lovely dogs. Unfortunately Rosie the Golden Retriever x Poodle couldn't make it to graduation. A big congratulations to Bella who did a great job learning to handle Rosie so she can take Rosie out with her. Well done Bella. 🥰

Our Good Manners class starts on Sunday 30 March 12.30pm, with just one space left. We're very proud of this course, as it is only a small class, we can give each student some extra time and focus. Everyone works on foundation skills, but we can also make minor adjustments that help the individual person and dog.

Learn more and apply to join here: https://www.dandydogtraining.com.au/good-manners-school

19/03/2025

⏰I'm so excited to meet new people and dogs and see some returning clients too. Limited spaces left in all three courses!! It's time to book in so you don't miss out! Links below.

📣 I have a brand new course coming on Saturdays. Watch this space!!

🐶✨ Calling all new puppy parents! ✨🐶

🚀 Our Puppy Classes are kicking off in March & April, and you won’t want to miss this golden opportunity to set your pup up for success!

🐾 Small Class Sizes – Max of six puppies per session for personalised attention and a stress-free environment.
📚 Owner-Only First Class – Get a head start with expert guidance on training techniques, equipment, and expectations. Bonus: Free access to Pet Perspectives' online course!
🎓 Holistic Puppy Training – Socialisation, recall, basic commands, handling & grooming, toilet training, and more—all covered in a fun and engaging way!
🤝 Exclusive Support & Community – Get three months of messaging support, access to a private online group, discounts, and priority booking for advanced classes.
💖 Positive Reinforcement Focus – Build a loving, trusting relationship with your pup using humane, reward-based training methods.

📣 Spots are popular and fill fast! Secure yours today and give your puppy the best start in life. 🐕💕

🔗 Book now:
🐾 Baby Puppy Class: https://www.dandydogtraining.com.au/baby-puppy-school 6 APRIL CLASS BOOKED OUT
🐶 Senior Puppy Class: https://www.dandydogtraining.com.au/senior-puppy-school
🎓 Good Manners Class: https://www.dandydogtraining.com.au/good-manners-school

17/03/2025

Meet James. He’s looking for an active family with a good sized yard. He has high drive and is toy driven. Contact Edenridge Cavaliers for more details.

Edenridge are responsible breeders who I know personally.

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15/03/2025

Can't believe little Jeannie is 6 months old today! Time sure does fly. Teen dogs are tricky. What's important is don't give up. Keep things simple. Teens get overwhelmed fast - slow down.

It can feel like all your training is out the window. It's still there, it can be hard to focus at this age.

Come join our Good Manners class for dogs 6 months and over.

New class starting Sunday 30 March 12.30pm.

Learn more and apply to join: https://www.dandydogtraining.com.au/good-manners-school

15/03/2025

05/03/2025

🐶✨ Calling all new puppy parents! ✨🐶

🚀 Our Puppy Classes are kicking off in March & April, and you won’t want to miss this golden opportunity to set your pup up for success!

🐾 Small Class Sizes – Max of six puppies per session for personalised attention and a stress-free environment.
📚 Owner-Only First Class – Get a head start with expert guidance on training techniques, equipment, and expectations. Bonus: Free access to Pet Perspectives' online course!
🎓 Holistic Puppy Training – Socialisation, recall, basic commands, handling & grooming, toilet training, and more—all covered in a fun and engaging way!
🤝 Exclusive Support & Community – Get three months of messaging support, access to a private online group, discounts, and priority booking for advanced classes.
💖 Positive Reinforcement Focus – Build a loving, trusting relationship with your pup using humane, reward-based training methods.

📣 Spots are popular and fill fast! Secure yours today and give your puppy the best start in life. 🐕💕

🔗 Book now:
🐾 Baby Puppy Class: https://www.dandydogtraining.com.au/baby-puppy-school 6 APRIL CLASS BOOKED OUT
🐶 Senior Puppy Class: https://www.dandydogtraining.com.au/senior-puppy-school
🎓 Good Manners Class: https://www.dandydogtraining.com.au/good-manners-school

14/02/2025

A perfect match! 🥰
Happy Valentines everyone.

[Honey assistance dog in training working on focus with my wee little 5 month old Tibetan Spaniel puppy, Jeannie. 🥰]

13/02/2025

Just a couple of spaces left in our Baby Puppy class starting this Sunday 16/2 at 9.30am. This class is for puppies aged 8 to 14 weeks of age. Just one vaccination is required to join in.

Learn more and book in here: https://www.dandydogtraining.com.au/baby-puppy-school

We're looking forward to meeting you and your puppies very soon! Just a few spaces left in our Baby Puppy class for pups aged 8 to 14 weeks of age starting in February.

All of our classes are running early in the morning for Summertime.

✅Small Class Sizes with plenty of space: Each class accommodates up to six puppies, ensuring personalised attention for effective learning.
✅Comprehensive Owner Education: The program includes a puppy-free first class focusing on theory, training techniques, equipment, and course expectations, providing owners with a solid foundation before hands-on sessions. Free access to Pet Perspectives online course to access training videos and education.
✅Holistic Training Approach: The curriculum covers essential skills (sit, drop, recall), socialisation with various stimuli, handling and grooming, toilet, mouthing, jumping and separation training, and canine enrichment, promoting well-rounded development.
✅Extended Support and Community Access: Students receive three months of messaging support and access to a private online group offering discounts, connections with like-minded individuals, and priority access to advanced classes.
✅Focus on Positive Reinforcement: The training emphasizes humane, positive reinforcement methods to strengthen the bond between owners and their puppies, fostering trust and effective communication.
🙏These elements collectively provide a supportive and comprehensive environment for early puppy development.

📣Check out our new booking system on our website!

Baby Puppy Class: https://www.dandydogtraining.com.au/baby-puppy-school
Senior Puppy Class: https://www.dandydogtraining.com.au/senior-puppy-school
Good Manners Class: https://www.dandydogtraining.com.au/good-manners-school
Assistance Dog Training: https://www.dandydogtraining.com.au/assistance-dog-training

11/02/2025

Its been a busy day!

11/02/2025

Congratulations to our recent Baby Puppy and Senior Puppy class graduates! It's great to see puppies returning to continue their education as they mature. Thank you everyone for being a great group of people seeking canine education and learning how to connect and work with their puppies.

We have just 3 spots left in Baby Puppy class starting this Sunday 16 February 9.30am which are held at Glenbrook Public School.

📣Check out our new booking system on our website!
Baby Puppy Class: https://www.dandydogtraining.com.au/baby-puppy-school

07/02/2025

Desmond the teen Cobberdog is out and about building his skills in the community. Great work settling near the noisy playground and chill’n watching people traffic in Bunnings Desmond!

Becoming an assistance dog requires a lot of work building foundation skills before being assessed to join mindDog Australia’s assistance dog program.

Desmond has completed all of our group classes from baby puppy upwards, and now continues with our assistance dog Group and Private training.

We’re proud to support our local community. 🥰

Learn more: https://www.dandydogtraining.com.au/assistance-dog-training