Cheery Dog Training

30/11/2022

Ahh Remember the teenage phase

HELPING YOUR TEENAGE DOG

Dogs enter the teenage phase around 7 to 12 months and reach social maturity between 24 and 36 months. This will also differ with size of breed also.

During the teenage phase, their brain is still under development, while their body undergoing lots of changes both biological and physical.

At this time they can find it hard to control their emotional responses and lack impulse control. This is when your confident pup can become fearful and reactive to situations they were previously ok with.

So what can we do?
• Keep socialising.
• Attend a teenage dog training class.
• Find a balance between mental and physical stimulation.
• Be aware of their body language.
• Keep it positive – train the behaviour you want instead of punishing for unwanted behaviour.
• Reinforce the effort/their good behaviour.
• Let them make choices if safe and possible.

For further information, head to the following link https://www.ppgaustralia.net.au/page-1862221

If you need help, please reach out to a PPGA trainer for advice – Head to our Trainer Directory to find a trainer near you.

28/10/2022

"Everything fun when you are black and white"

Pirate

28/10/2022

20 years ago this was a dry dam. The dogs love their piece of bush.

05/09/2022

I often recommend scenting and sniffing as a calming activity for dogs
This is a great resource for learning more

Congratulations to Kris Whipple! This post won first prize in the 2022 Canine Scent Writing Competition. Of all the canine behaviors that I teach, calm is the most valuable. Calm dogs are less likely to bark, jump, mouth, lunge, pull or engage in other challenging behaviors that come with overex ...

19/07/2022

It is one of the lovely parts of a dog in your family - the partnership and independence it can bring to children.
Here's a great chart from family paws to help. It actually is great for all family members to consider.

24/06/2022

Louis has always been such a good boy. I don't think he liked my gloves!

13/06/2022

We can help our dog have happier experience at the vets

THEORY THURSDAY

For many dogs, going to the vets can be a scary experience. As pet owners we want to know why and how we can help

The (soon to be Dr) Petra Edwards has been studying this topic investigating how dogs experience their vet visits and identifying PET-ential strategies to reduce stress at the vet.

She has written this fantastic article summarising what she has discovered with ten top tips on helping your pet feel better at the vets

https://set.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2022/03/17/why-are-dogs-scared-of-the-vet-and-what-can-i-do-to-help?fbclid=IwAR1mPbw183RTjhyORvEQQL1XRsvV2KbPygsyZBQxhPRMApGYFfnptt38F7g

24/05/2022

Great infographic to show how triggers change how our dogs looks to us.

07/05/2022

Want to learn more to help your COVID dogs, here's a good upcoming seminar

Got a Covid dog? A case of stranger danger? Scared of new things and lonely when home alone?
Join us for our webinar on Covid dogs.
Thursday 26 May 2022 online.
You can register here https://www.ppgaustralia.net.au/event-4732449

07/05/2022

Well written by Sara.
Wish I had a postal service 😢

Australia Post are requesting all dog owners secure their dogs when delivery drivers/riders are near.
Posties under attack - 1,173 incidents this financial year.
400 more dog bites and attacks than same time last year.
Do you have a baby puppy or considering including a pup into your home? If so, carefully expose them to your couriers ensuring they are comfortable with the encounter during the entire process. If they display any discomfort, retreat as pushing them may have the opposite effect of what you are trying to achieve. I carefully exposed Gemma to a postie as a baby puppy, I waited outside and held her in my arms as she was not fully vaccinated plus to help her feel safe. Upon arrival, our postie was amazing, he knew exactly what I was doing, he held her tiny body and was ever so gentle towards her, and now, and possibly for the rest of her life she thinks all posties are amazing people.
Do you have an adult dog, consider installing a pet gate, this will keep everyone safe and provide you the freedom to collect your mail and parcels.

Your place is the courier's workplace, we expect a safe working environment so please give them the respect they deserve.

Australia Post

13/04/2022

Ahh puppies ❤️
Let them learn about the human world at their pace. The pace, distancing and learning is different for all.

It’s often assumed that to socialize your puppy means that they must interact with a variety of people and other dogs. Unfortunately, the wrong experience can greatly shape how your dog handles these interactions in the future. Instead, proper socialization should consist of exposure to many different sounds, sights, places, things, people and animals with an emphasis put on your puppy’s ability to relax around these stimuli. The act of actually interacting with people or other dogs should be reserved for those who you know will handle your puppy correctly.

Do you have a new puppy? Check out our puppy training and field trip classes here: https://www.goodasgoldtraining.ca/puppy-training/

08/04/2022

Kids in Off Leash Parks - Safety First!
Some things to consider if you take toddlers to off leash parks.

Yes, dogs are meant to be friendly and under control, but let's face it, that's not what happens in the real world. Small children can be knocked over by the nicest dogs if they are playing.

There are very few places that dogs can be dogs and enjoy socialising with other dogs, so please think safety first if bringing kids to the dog park. ☺️