Heel Sit and Stay - Dog Obedience

30/08/2024

All set up at ! Come down and say Woof!

06/04/2024

All set up at Palm Cove Markets! Introducing the convertible Dog Bag Mat! Converts easily from a practical bag to a Mat for your dogs outings! Available in a range of colours and sizes. Stop down and say woof 🐾Online purchases also welcome 😀

06/03/2024

Now available online or come and see me at DFO Cairns this Saturday! 5 and 10 meter training leads with matching bags - all hand made by me 🐾

28/02/2024

07/07/2023

Woof! Do you have a social, well-trained dog that you can walk off lead with 100% recall regardless of distraction?

WOW – that is great! Whether this is through properly controlled socialisation as a pup, time and energy put into training, good breeding, luck, or all of the above - congratulations on having a great dog.

BUT … Please ensure your dog is ALWAYS on a lead unless they are in a designated dog off-leash area! (Cairns Council website https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/community-environment/animals/dogs/exercising-and-socialising-your-dog)

Unfortunately, not all dogs have had the same great start to life. Dogs can be reactive, defensive, anxious, aggressive, or timid for a variety of reasons and it may not be the current owners ‘fault’.

A lot of dogs
• may have missed their socialisation window (first 16 weeks of life) – thanks COVID,
• been mistreated or surrendered,
• had a family member pass,
• been attacked or intimidated by another dog,
• be old or unwell,
• be timid in nature or
• not have had any training etc.

This is why we should ALWAYS ask if it is okay for our ‘friendly’ dogs to say hello – especially if the other dog is on a lead – BEFORE the friendly dog goes running up to sniff their butt or try to engage in play.

Owners walking their dogs on a lead have the right to be left alone by both humans and dogs. They may be working on their dog’s reactivity, practicing training techniques, the owners may be nervous about other dogs and situations, or they may have just adopted their dog and don’t know their personality yet.

An off-lead ‘friendly’ dog approaching an unknown dog on a lead is a recipe for disaster – from my experience as a dog trainer and dog owner.

This post is not about blame, shame, or guilt – it is about being mindful and about education – for people and dogs.

If you have a reactive, defensive, anxious, nervous dog and would like some help with training them to be more relaxed, calm, and confident please feel free to contact me through my website www.heelsitandstay.com.au

If your dog is okay on a lead but you as the owner/handler are nervous, anxious, stressed, or avoid going for walks due to previous bad experiences or situations please contact me via www.heelsitandstay.com.au

For a well-trained dog, we need to train the dog, the owner, and the owner and dog together – I can help with all three.

Woof out…

Belinda

30/09/2022

Meet Bundy!

His mum says:

“Belinda’s classes are personalised and are all about meeting the current needs of the puppies in the group. We were very thankful to be given tailored advice each week about the different behavioral problems we faced. We know Bundy will continue to learn and has been given the best start thanks to Belinda.”

29/09/2022

Pawfect puppies!

Next two intakes of starts Sunday 2 Oct and Saturday 8 Oct.

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23/09/2022

1030 TODAY

Sniffing out a sale! Come down and grab a doggy deal!

Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Location: The Dog Shed and Re'Tail' Shop' is located at 15B Diamond Street Cooroy

20/09/2022

The bond between humans and dogs is a marvelous thing. Our connection and understanding forms life long companionship.

Join me for a free ask the trainer seminar where we tackle all your questions and troubles with building that bond and training your pooch.

Book online to attend.

Date: Wednesday 21st September
Time: 5pm
Location: 15B Diamond Street Cooroy

14/09/2022

Got questions, training needs, dog obedience challenges? Then this FREE Ask The Trainer Seminar is 'pawfect' for you!

Date: Wednesday 21st September 2022
Time: 5pm onwards
Location: The Dog Shed and Re'Tail' Shop
15b Diamond Street Cooroy

Book online