It's Not About The Dog

06/08/2025

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The Key to Better Care

06/08/2025

Dogs are always communicating through their ears, tails, eyes, posture, and even small things like a yawn or a turned head.
The tricky part? Most humans miss the signs.
A wagging tail doesn’t always mean a dog is happy.” A yawn can mean “ dog is feeling stressed.” Turning away might be your dog’s gentle way of saying, “I need some space.”
When humans don’t notice or understand these signals, dogs can start to feel anxious, switch off, shut down, or even react in ways that seem sudden, not because they are being “bad,” but because they are feeling unheard and unsure.
Learning to read your dog’s body language helps build trust, reduces stress, and creates a stronger bond. It helps your dog feel safe, seen, and understood.
Your dog has been communicating all along you just need to learn how to listen.
If you are looking for a trainer to simply “fix” your dog’s behaviour or just teach sit, drop, stay, I may not be the right fit.
But if you are ready to truly understand your dog on a deeper level If you want to build a real connection through clear communication and trust, If you are curious about learning to speak your dog’s language, then I would love to work with you.
It is not about training. It is about relationship, and that changes everything. 🐾
Most human relationships fall apart due to poor communication and that is when we speak the same language. So what chance does a dog have when you don't even try to understand theirs?
Just saying🙃

03/08/2025

Our gorgeous mini Aussie Shepherd pup had her first outdoor session today and she absolutely loved it.
She was amazing always making good choices and responded so well with requests she was learning.
Her humans are clear consistent and always calm with their interactions with her so this girl is winning.
Another really chilled out session so I too was winning 😜
This pup has taken a special place in my heart I love our sessions 🐾❤️

02/08/2025

Awesome little Kelpie boy first session outside and he was a champ.
He always made good choices and those behaviours were captured and rewarded. Then during the session we only did 30secs to 2mins of actual teaching behaviours. When you capture well there really is very little actual teaching needed.
There was no physical, emotional or mental pressure we just let kelpie be kelpie we stayed always present and in the moment with him.
He made the session so easy and chilled out.
Looking forward to seeing boys development.

01/08/2025

This girl is rocking in all her manners and her human in k9 lingo.
Today she got some long lead time and she loved it she was so happy and in regard to short lead walking just fine tuning that’s all.
Now when it comes to her normal daily walks this girl has a routine so today when we flipped the routine slightly she became little confused and displayed a little silly funny behaviour then very quickly adapted and settled.
Yes dogs like routine and predictability though when a structured routine slightly changes it can cause confusion and a little stress. Always good to teach dogs to adapt to change and when doing this always take the slow road.
Can honestly say truly love this dog she truly is a little gem.

31/07/2025

I want to make something absolutely clear, not all pet stores that run puppy classes are the same.
I have chosen to collaborate with Pet City, a family owned pet store that shares my values, to deliver my carefully developed puppy program. While my classes are held at Pet City, “It’s Not About the Dog” and Pet City are two separate businesses. This is my program, designed and run by a qualified professional me, and only me.
It is important not to assume all puppy classes offered at pet stores are created equal. The difference in quality is real, and the price often reflects that. My program is far from “cheap and cheerful” and that is intentional.
Unfortunately, some of the big-name chain stores run puppy classes led by well meaning but unqualified floor staff people who may have a personal interest in dog training, but lack the education, skills, and up-to-date knowledge that new puppy parents truly need.
Being “interested in dogs” is not the same as being a professional qualified dog trainer. Puppy parents are not just looking for tips, they are trusting someone to guide them through some of the most important weeks and months of their dog’s life. They deserve accurate, science
based information, support that matches their individual needs, and a trainer who can help them navigate the ups and downs with confidence and compassion.
If you are thinking about training support, remember: there is a huge difference between a qualified professional and an amateur, and your puppy deserves nothing less than the best start. 🐾

If you are looking for any assistance with your dog 2 questions to ask:
1: What are your trainers qualifications
2: what training methods do you use.

30/07/2025

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They will thank you

28/07/2025

I am done.
Thank you to all my amazing clients this week for awesome sessions. Great to see your dedication to yours and your pups education.
You are all doing great remember everytime we interact with our dogs they are learning something from that interaction.
no hands on training for the next 2 days just 2 days of admin and a little time to recharge.




trainer

27/07/2025

Yay this handsome Groodle boy graduated today! 🐾
This big fluff ball has come so far in building his confidence taking things at his own pace, with zero pressure and full respect from his humans and me. We have listened, followed his cues, and set him up for success every step of the way and it has been
a joy watching him on his journey.
BUT hey there is some heartbreak here I want and need to talk about!
I have been his coach, his snack dealer, his calm behaviour cheerleader. I have handed out more treats to than I do at a Halloween party. I have always set every session up for success.
I have always had his back, I have praised him, I have waited, I have played it really cool, and what do I get in return?
Absolutely Zero, and I mean Zero Snuggles.
Not even a pity cuddle. No loving looks. No soft little nudge on the leg. Just polite requests for treats like, “Excuse me, kind human, a k9 candy if you will?” which of course I always deliver because manners matter.
But affection? Pfft. Not for me, Why not? All because I am not one of his humans. I am not in his inner circle. I am the help just the coach, I mean I get it... doesn’t mean I have to like it! This fluffy gentleman is very loyal to his family, and has zero intention on cheating on his humans, that’s right this gentleman will be doing no flirting with anyone.
Still, my door remains open, the treats remain stocked, and my heart? Well, it remains hopeful. Because he will still be coming to puppy socials as he has been offered a job as a puppy helper and maybe, just maybe, one day he will bless me with a offer of his paw or a leg nudge that says “Hey, Zig your alright.”
A girl can dream, hey?

26/07/2025

Come on, what a stunner ❤️
Share find this dog a home I would take her in a heartbeat though don’t want the grooming.
I don’t groom my own hair never mind a dogs.
I will provide a complimentary session to her new human family you just need to contact me within 7 days of taking her home with you.

26/07/2025

Another awesome little kelpie having private puppy training.
Attended puppy social today and was a little champ, did a little speed dating with the other pups and started to learn social etiquette.
Spent time with him after the social which was awesome. Switched on little fella and focused and willing to learn, made me and his humans look like rock stars.
Remember all dogs should take part in the learning process.
Looking forward to seeing his progress and him growing into those ears 😜

25/07/2025

This little gem of a 2 year old Wire haired Pointer x has truly been a star! Her awesome human family are already noticing a remarkable transformation since the first session 2 weeks ago.
Fast forward to today’s second session, and she was proudly showing off her calmer side.
She is absolutely acing the good manners just needs a tad more patience. Now I know this girl is good it’s time for me to fine tune her humans behaviours.
Once they are fluent in k9 lingo this smart girl will be on her way to even greater success.
Just loving coaching this family so easy and sessions are so relaxed.