K9 Potential

29/10/2026

Lots of adaptations for this skill. Start with “Go Find”

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27/10/2026

How about a new skill for your 🐶 plus good indoor activity for rainy days

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26/10/2026

Anyone in the Gladstone QLD region.

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🚨 URGENT – MISSING ASSISTANCE CAT – LARCOM, QUEENSLAND (Near Gladstone) 🚨

❤️ Please help bring Sundar home.

Our assistance animal community is reaching out for help following a devastating motor vehicle accident on Friday 23 October 2026.

Sundar, a much-loved assistance cat, is missing following a vehicle rollover near Larcom Creek Bridge, Queensland. (near Gladstone).

Tragically, Sundar's human was seriously injured in the accident and remains in an induced coma in intensive care (ICU).

In the chaos and trauma of the accident, Sundar became frightened and ran away. She is now missing, likely in bushland, alone and terrified.

🐾 Sundar is a distinctive grey-and-white Devon Rex cat with a curly coat. She may be hiding close to the accident location.

For those of us who understand the extraordinary bond between assistance animals and their humans, this is heartbreaking. Sundar is not simply a much-loved companion. She is an important part of her human's life and support.

While her human fights to recover in hospital, we want to see Sundar found safe and reunited with her.

📍 Last seen: Larcom Creek Bridge, Queensland
📅 Missing since: Friday 23 October 2026
🐈 Description: Grey-and-white Devon Rex, curly coat
📞 Sightings or information: 0415 988 989

If you live in or around Larcom/Gladstone, please keep an eye out. Check sheltered areas, sheds and places where a frightened cat may seek refuge. If you spot Sundar, please do not chase her. Contact the number above immediately with the location.

🙏 Please share this post widely, particularly with local residents, veterinary clinics, animal rescue organisations, lost pet networks and assistance animal communities throughout Central Queensland.

Let's do everything we can to bring Sundar home to her human. ❤️🐾

17/10/2026

An important reminder to all but especially assistance dog handlers

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14/10/2026

This may interest some of you
The cost is $20

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As our dogs age, changes in strength, mobility and physical function can gradually impact their comfort, confidence and quality of life. While slowing down is often considered a normal part of ageing, many of these changes can be positively influenced through early intervention, targeted exercise and appropriate management strategies.

Drawing on real-life clinical examples, we’ll demonstrate how small, consistent changes can make a significant difference to a dog’s long-term physical health and wellbeing.

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11/10/2026

Have a ‘reactive’ dog
Then this is for you

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🐾 Does your dog react to other dogs, people, or distractions? The Engage / Disengage game might be exactly what you need! 🐶💙

This is one of our favourite protocols for helping reactive or easily distracted dogs learn to notice a trigger — and then calmly choose to check back in with YOU instead of reacting.

Here's how it works 👇

✅ STEP 1 — ENGAGE
Your dog spots the trigger at a distance. The moment they look at it, you mark with a "YES!" — and they turn back to you for a treat. You're building a positive association between the trigger and good things happening with you.

✅ STEP 2 — DISENGAGE
Now we wait for your dog to offer the check-in themselves. They look at the trigger… then choose to look back at you. Mark it, reward it, and repeat. That calm, voluntary check-in is exactly what we're building towards.

🔑 The key to all of this? Keeping your dog UNDER THRESHOLD — far enough away from the trigger that they can still think, take treats, and learn. If they're barking, lunging, stiff, or refusing food, you're too close. Increase the distance and set them up to succeed.

📄 We've put together a step-by-step visual guide covering both stages, threshold management, over-threshold signs, and troubleshooting tips for common sticking points. Check it out in the image below!

🎥 Want a more in-depth walkthrough? Watch our full video explanation here:
👉 https://youtu.be/4-IujdJyyI4

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Every calm choice gets stronger with practice. You've got this! 🐕💙

The game was created by Alice Tong (KPA CTP) of Choose Positive Dog Training, originally published on the Karen Pryor Clicker Training website back in 2014. It's become a staple of force-free reactivity training ever since! 🙌

06/10/2026

Got a working dog breed
Then this is a must read

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If you’ve ever watched your dog suddenly freeze mid-walk, drop into a crouch, lock eyes on a pigeon… and then explode forward like a missile, you’ve seen prey drive in action. It can look...

06/10/2026

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