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Take the Lead Canine Services 🌿 Set on 23 beautiful acres, we provide a true farm life experience where dogs can run, play & learn
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This gorgeous Golden boy is Fredrick!He joined us with some big goals: a calmer dog, better leash skills, a stronger rec...
03/09/2026

This gorgeous Golden boy is Fredrick!

He joined us with some big goals: a calmer dog, better leash skills, a stronger recall and the ability to simply sit and chill when out in the world.

And of course, learning that door frames and skirting boards are not chew toys. 😂

Throughout his Stay & Learn, we worked on helping him slow down, listen to his handlers, build value in coming back when called and understand that being out in the world doesn't always mean he needs to be doing something.

Sometimes, he can just be.

And that's been one of the biggest changes we've seen in this little guy. He is so full of enthusiasm with such a zest for life that he found everything so exciting! Through his field trips, we worked to expose him to varying environments and generalise his leash skills, engagement, obedience, recall and ability to just relax out in different environments.

He's still playful.
Still curious.
Still full of that Golden Retriever enthusiasm.
But he's learning that excitement and calmness can exist together.

He's heading home with better foundations, new experiences and a family ready to keep building on them.

We are so proud of this gorgeous boy and can't wait to watch him continue to grow. 💛

When it came to other dogs, Moose was friendly and eager to interact, but he didn't always understand when enough was en...
02/09/2026

When it came to other dogs, Moose was friendly and eager to interact, but he didn't always understand when enough was enough. His default play style was big, over the top and full of excitement, and while he had experience around other dogs, most of them eventually needed a break from him.

Moose wasn't trying to be rude. He simply hadn't yet learned how to read and respond to the communication other dogs were giving him.

Over the past 2 weeks, our primary focus has been teaching Moose better social etiquette.

We started with our balanced pack, allowing him to spend time around dogs who could clearly communicate their boundaries and help him understand that he didn't need to be constantly interacting, playing or inserting himself into every situation.

From there, we worked on building neutrality in the presence of other dogs, before introducing obedience, engagement and recall around that distraction.

Could Moose come away from another dog when called?
Could he listen to his handler when he was excited?
Could he play, disengage and then return without becoming completely consumed by the excitement of it all?

As his understanding grew, we gradually increased the intensity and introduced him to a small group of playful dogs, continuing to work on reciprocal play and appropriate interaction while ensuring he was still listening to the cues and communication of every dog around him.

Alongside socialisation, we focused heavily on engagement around distractions, recall, crate training, play and impulse control and teaching Moose that excitement doesn't mean the rules suddenly disappear.

Moose is still the happy, enthusiastic dog who loves everyone and everything. We wouldn't want to take that away from him but he is leaving with a much better understanding of how to channel that enthusiasm, how to listen even when life gets exciting and how to enjoy other dogs without overwhelming them.

Because socialisation isn't just about making sure your dog likes other dogs.
It's about teaching them how to exist around them.

ADOPT ME!Meet Murray!He is currently being fostered by Georgia, one of our team members. He came from a home where he wa...
01/09/2026

ADOPT ME!

Meet Murray!
He is currently being fostered by Georgia, one of our team members. He came from a home where he was kept within the confines of a small backyard with limited fulfilment and has since had a lot of work put into his training by Georgia.

Murray is a 3 year old desexed Australian Cattle Dog looking for a committed forever home.

Murray is an incredibly intelligent, affectionate and driven dog who loves training, learning and being involved with his person. He would thrive with someone who enjoys working with their dog, whether that’s hiking, going on adventures or simply including him in everyday life.

Murray is fully crate trained, and all of his equipment and supplies will come with him.

Murray needs a confident owner who understands working breeds and is committed to continuing his training while providing clear structure and boundaries.

His ideal home would have:
• No cats
• No children
• Secure yard
• Preferably no other dogs. He may be suitable with a well matched medium to large female dog following successful introductions
• Someone willing to continue the training and management that has already been invested in him

Ongoing training advice and support provided for as long as you need it because Georgia wants both Murray and his new family to succeed.

If you’re looking for a loyal, clever cattle dog and are excited by the journey of continuing his training, Georgia would love to hear from you!

All enquiries: [email protected]

You've booked the holiday, the renos or the birthday party...But now comes the dreaded task of trying to find someone to...
31/08/2026

You've booked the holiday, the renos or the birthday party...
But now comes the dreaded task of trying to find someone to look after your dogs. 😅

And when your dog isn't the type who can simply be dropped into a group environment with a bunch of unfamiliar dogs, finding the right care can feel even harder.

Maybe your dog isn't good with other dogs.
Maybe you have two dogs at home and want them to be able to continue spending their time together while you're away.

Or maybe your dog is getting older, and instead of a jam-packed schedule, they simply prefer a slower pace for their elderly body, a warm patch of sunshine and a cuddle with an Animal Attendant. ❤️

Whatever the reason, our Standard Stay may be just what you're looking for!

28/08/2026

Nami joined us for a 5 Day Puppy Camp after her owners had noticed some barking behaviours beginning to develop in the week leading up to her stay.

Alongside this, we focused on continuing her crate training, building her overall puppy foundations, working through puppy biting and guiding her socialisation.

From day one, Nami showed us that she was a confident and very forward little puppy. She could be quite vocal and reactive, particularly around other dogs, and her social interactions could become intense, with lots of nipping and antagonising behaviours.

At such a young age, we felt it was important to start working through these behaviours early and help Nami learn more appropriate ways to navigate the world around her.

Throughout the week, she spent time learning social etiquette alongside a variety of our balanced pack dogs, helping her understand how to interact more appropriately with different dogs rather than simply rehearsing the same behaviours.

We also took Nami out on field trips for exposure to new environments, sights, sounds and experiences, continuing to build her confidence while helping her learn that she didn’t need to react or vocalise towards everything she encountered.

Alongside this, we continued building her crate confidence, communication and puppy foundations.

The difference from Monday to Friday was fantastic, and we loved watching Nami settle into the routine and start making better choices throughout her stay. 🥹

Sometimes Puppy Camp is about giving puppies a head start. Catching behaviours as they begin to develop, providing clear guidance and helping build the foundations they will continue to carry forward with their families.

Well done, Nami. We can’t wait to watch you continue to grow.

Interested in giving your puppy the best possible start? Send us a message to learn more about our five-day Puppy Camp. 📩

We all dream of having the type of dog that feels easy. The type of dog that can go with you everywhere, happily exist a...
28/08/2026

We all dream of having the type of dog that feels easy. The type of dog that can go with you everywhere, happily exist around the world and be a well-mannered part of your everyday life.

But then your dog continues to develop.

Time passes by, adolescence arrives and before you know it, that cute little puppy has grown into a pushy, over-aroused and reactive dog who jumps all over everyone and pulls you down the street.

Barnie joined us for three weeks to work on these exact behaviours.

Reactivity, barking, jumping, leash skills and crate training were all priorities for his stay.

Barnie was an intense young man who found it difficult to slow down and engage with his handler when there was something more interesting happening around him. People and distractions could quickly pull his focus, while his excitement and mindset often spilled over into his leash skills and interactions with the world.

Over the past three weeks, Barnie has been learning that he doesn't need to involve himself in everything he sees.

He has spent time around people, dogs and busy environments, building his ability to remain calm, neutral and engaged with his handler rather than barking or reacting. We have worked on clear boundaries, crate manners and leash skills, helping Barnie understand how to move through the world without constantly pulling ahead or trying to take control of every situation.

The result isn't a robot, and it was never meant to be.

Barnie is still young, full of personality and has plenty of growing to do, but he is heading home with a much stronger foundation, clearer expectations and the skills his owners need to continue guiding him through the next stage of his development.

If your puppy or adolescent dog is starting to grow into behaviours you never expected to be dealing with, you're not alone.

Our Stay and Learn programs are designed to help owners get clarity, support and a clear path forward when life with their dog isn't quite feeling the way they imagined.

📩 Send us a message to enquire about a Stay and Learn.

It’s been months of having to make sure someone stays home at all times because your dog is too anxious to be left alone...
27/08/2026

It’s been months of having to make sure someone stays home at all times because your dog is too anxious to be left alone.

And despite everything you’ve tried… it’s getting worse.

You’ve changed your work hours around your dog. You’re turning down invitations. You can’t both leave the house to celebrate a loved one’s birthday. You can’t even go out for dinner or enjoy a date night without one of you staying behind.

Slowly, your dog’s anxiety has started dictating your life.

You feel like a prisoner in your own home.
They have now picked up on when you leave and the trembling and hiding starts earlier than usual. They are toileting in the house, destroying your couch and walls and following you everywhere.

And the hardest part? You’re doing everything you can to help them.

You comfort them.
You give them attention.
You make sure they have everything they could possibly need.

Why are they still so stressed?

Because separation anxiety isn’t always about your dog simply needing more from you.

In fact, sometimes the things we do because we love them can unintentionally make it harder for them to learn that being alone is safe.

Your dog needs more than reassurance that you’ll never leave them.
They need to learn that you can leave… and they are still okay.
That being separated from you isn’t something they need to panic about.
That they can settle without constantly needing access to you.
And that your departure doesn’t mean something terrible is about to happen.

This doesn’t mean ignoring your dog, leaving them to “cry it out” or suddenly expecting them to cope for hours.

It means understanding why they are struggling and creating a structured process that teaches them how to cope with separation gradually.

Because your dog deserves to feel safe when you leave but you deserve to have a life outside of your dog, too. ❤️

If your dog’s anxiety has reached the point where your entire household has to revolve around whether someone can stay home, it’s time to stop simply managing the symptoms and start addressing the problem.

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Two Wells, SA
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