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06/03/2025

I STILL NEEDED MY MOM

THE CONSEQUENCES OF TAKING PUPS TOO YOUNG

The early life experiences of a puppy are so important and have a significant influence on how that pup develops - emotionally, mentally, socially and physically.

There are still many so-called “breeders” that allow pups to be taken away at 6 weeks.

Uninformed people just accept this without question and are often unprepared for the consequences.

Just because a puppy may no longer physically depend on mom for food doesn’t mean they are ready to cope emotionally, without the security of their family unit, in a strange new home.

A 6-week-old puppy is still very reliant on mom and their littermates to learn appropriate play behaviour, impulse control, frustration tolerance, bite inhibition, self-confidence and develop the social skills that will help them grow into well-adjusted adults.

Although 8 weeks is the bare minimum that a reputable breeder will allow their pups to leave, some will keep their puppies until 10 or 12 weeks of age, but also make sure that proper, age-appropriate socialisation and habituation is provided.

Habituation is getting a puppy used to different things in an environment in a positive way, at the right developmental time. This could look like introducing different objects, noises, sounds, smells, different textures, places etc, so the puppy learns that these things are not something to be afraid of.

However, we don’t live an in ideal world and having to care for or rescue pups much younger than 8 weeks is often unavoidable due to different circumstances.

In these cases, we need to do what we can and hope for the best.

This post is not about this kind of situation, it’s about spreading knowledge, creating awareness, understanding and encouraging people not to support unethical, irresponsible breeders that allow their pups to leave too early, with no regard for their wellbeing or development.

09/01/2025

Delighted tonlet everyone know I'm restarting Grooming, the shoulder is healing well. Please get in touch for appointment.
0410 408 699 see ya soon 😘

29/11/2024

Merry Christmas 🤶 🎄 ❤️

29/11/2024

Merry Christmas

15/11/2024

TRIGGER STACKING – WHEN BEHAVIOUR HAPPENS “OUT OF THE BLUE”

We’ve all had those days when nothing seems to go right and one frustrating thing after another happens to us, leaving us feeling wound up, stressed and ready to explode at the next unsuspecting person who dares to ask us something.

This “unsuspecting” person may think we have a serious behaviour problem or need anger management therapy, when the truth is that we’ve just had a really bad day or even a few bad days and don’t usually behave like this at all.

Dogs are no different and a behaviour that seems completely out of character or happens “out of the blue” is often caused by “trigger stacking”.

A trigger may be anything that increases a dog’s stress levels and has a negative impact on their emotional, mental or physical state.

These may be small things that we may not even notice or seem insignificant to us, but they are all adding to an increasing “stack” of events that may culminate in out of character behaviour.

When stress levels reach a certain point, the next stressful event, however small, may cause an explosive reaction that is completely unexpected.

Instead of just focusing on a particular behaviour and seeing it as a problem that needs to be prevented, take a step backwards, look at the bigger picture, look at events, circumstances or environmental factors that may have played a role leading up to that behaviour.

Being aware of potential stressors and allowing your dog time to decompress, relax and unwind for a few days will often mean the difference between “normal behaviour” and a behaviour that seems completely out of character.

26/10/2024

Inspectorate Update – 71 Dogs Seized from Property Northwest of Sydney

Today, at a property Northwest of Sydney, a team of RSPCA NSW Inspectors and members of the NSW Police Force executed a search warrant following a cruelty complaint that two people previously disqualified from purchasing, acquiring, taking possession or custody of animals for five years were in possession of many animals.

In total, 71 dogs of varying breeds were seized from the property.

All 71 dogs remain in RSPCA NSW care, where they are undergoing veterinary assessment and treatment as required.

This is part of an ongoing cruelty investigation. If you have animal welfare concerns, please call RSPCA NSW to investigate on 1300 CRUELTY (1300 278 358) or make a report online at: www.rspcansw.org.au/report-a-cruelty-case.

26/10/2024

26/10/2024

17/09/2024

Bookings now being taken for 2025

12/04/2024

Indi at 1 year

31/12/2023

14/12/2023

120 dogs liberated just in time for Xmas !🙌🏻

Kerrie Fitzpatricks’ deceitful plan has been exposed
Today at Elizabeth Magistrates Court the two males claiming ownership of the dogs withdrew their application.

This means that the 120 dogs seized 8 weeks ago from Fitzpatricks’ puppy factory can now be desexed and rehomed. They will never return to the puppy factory and will spend their first Xmas safe, warm, comfortable and free.
Fitzpatrick will be back to face court early next year. Our team will be there.

📷 RSPCA being interviewed Nine news

13/12/2023

Christmas is in full swing here

04/12/2023

⚠️ Avoid these dangerous rawhides that can cause intestinal blockages, poisoning from chemical residue, and choking. Especailly the festive ones with brightly colored paper glued to them. ✨Instead, opt for such as:
🐶 Marrow Bones: bones that contain soft and nutrient-rich marrow in the center
🐶 Bully Sticks: single-ingredient chew, softer than most bones
🐶 No-Hides: like a rawhide, but without the toxic ingredients
🐶 Himalayan Cheese Chews: long-lasting, limited ingredient chew
🐶 Sweet Potato Chews: plant-based, medium-lasting chew

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03/12/2023

Monday morning play time!

02/12/2023

Christmas has finally arrived at Bark complete canine care

24/11/2023

It’s going to be hot hot hot in Perth this week. 🔥

Our rule of thumb is not taking your dog for a walk when it’s 30° and over.

Not only is the ground hot for them to walk on, dogs don’t sweat through their bodies like us humans, making it harder to cool down.