Full of Beans Dog Training

18/10/2025

🎉 Exciting news! 🎉

I’m now officially a Certified Trick Dog Instructor! 🐾

This certification means I can help you and your dog unlock the fun, creativity, and teamwork that comes with teaching tricks the right way — using positive, reward-based methods that strengthen your bond and boost confidence for both ends of the leash.

Whether you’re aiming for trick titles, adding variety to your training, or just want to have a laugh while teaching your dog something new, I can now formally assess and guide you through each level — from beginner to expert! 🌟This also means you can earn yourself pretty rosettes and certificates.

Because training should be more than obedience — it should be full of joy, connection, and tail wags. 💙

25/09/2025

Dogs choose what is rewarding and what is adversive.

To some dogs treats are the best thing ever but to some they have had some prior bad things happen around treats so won’t want them.

It can also change on the day what dogs want.
For example today while stooging Finn was happy with his prime 100 until he found the best grass ever 😂 Nothing was getting him away from it….so I took a handful and he happily came away and performed behaviors for me for some grass 😂

Use what ever you need to when out and about (as long as it’s safe of course haha)

07/08/2025

🐾🦷 Can Senior Pets Have Dental Work Done? Absolutely! 🦷🐾

A common myth is that older pets are "too old" for dental procedures — but the truth is, senior pets often need dental care the most.

Yes, anaesthesia carries some added risks in older pets, but with:
✅ A thorough pre-anaesthetic checkup
✅ Tailored blood testing
✅ Careful monitoring during the procedure
..we can make dental procedures safe and effective for most senior pets.

💉 Blood testing helps us customize an anaesthesia plan to suit their specific health needs — making the process safer and smoother.

🦷 Why is dental care so important for seniors?
Dental disease can lead to pain, infections, and even damage to the heart, liver, and kidneys. Regular dental care not only improves quality of life — it can actually extend it.

👀 Early Detection is Key!
Routine dental exams and maintaining good oral health from a young age means your pet is far less likely to need extensive dental work as a senior — reducing both risk and cost down the line.
💙🐶🐱

06/08/2025

Pretty good way to start my Wednesday morning.
Winnie and Watson will be seeing me for training every week so our first lesson was on stationing. This way I can work with one while the other chills on the bed.
When they grow up they will be therapy dogs so this will be a very handy skill

05/08/2025

How adorable is toffee!!
A beautiful Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

02/08/2025

🌩️ Stormy Skies? Keep Your Dog Safe & Calm 🌈

Thunderstorms can be scary for our four-legged friends! Here are a few simple ways to help your dog feel safe during wild weather:

🐾 Create a Safe Space – Let them hide in their favourite spot or build a cosy den with blankets.

🎶 Play Calming Sounds – Gentle music or white noise can help mask the thunder (YouTube has lots options for dog calming music).

🧸 Offer Comfort – It’s okay to reassure your dog! Sit with them, offer a chew, or use a calming aid if needed.

🦴 Keep Them Busy – Treat puzzles and licking mats can help take their mind off the noise.

🚪 Check Doors & Fences – Make sure everything is secure in case your dog spooks and bolts.

💗 Remember, fear is real for them – your calm presence can make all the difference.

Stay safe and give your pup some extra love today! 🐶💕

02/08/2025

Little miss Milly stole my heart today.

26/07/2025

What’s better then a consult with a black lab…a consult with 2 black labs 💕

Winnie and Watson brushing up on the basics today.

22/07/2025

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

PUPPY SCHOOLS ARE COMING TO COMO!

In partnership with Millpoint Veterinary Centre, Dogs United brings puppy preschool to a whole new area of Perth!

Our first class starts on Monday 4th August with two class times to choose from 6.15pm and 7pm....

Come join us and provide your new family member with the very best start to your life together! This is a four-week fun packed learning adventure where we help your puppy's confidence grow. We work hard to ensure that the class encourages happy, calm and connected puppies!

Class numbers are strictly limited to ensure a positive experience for every puppy and their family; this means we book out quickly!

Message us at Dogs United or the friendly staff at Millpoint Veterinary Centre to book your spot now!

11/07/2025

A great visual of predatory motor pattern

This Predatory Motor Patterns infographic is in my book and I've received several requests to make this chart available as a download/poster.

NOTES here: https://doggiedrawings.net/blogs/whats-new/new-free-download-predatory-motor-patterns

DOWNLOAD for free here: https://doggiedrawings.net/products/predatory-motor-patterns

Edit to add: What was the [breed] traditionally bred to do? Buy my book :) http://doggiedrawings.net/pages/dogs-of-the-world-book