Alfoxton Dog Centre

20/04/2026

Nose Workshop Part 1 - 19th March - Banjo learning to look for the track...
We start out with a simple exercise of moving from sock to sock.... then we repeated this outdoors with extending distance... Watch for next months workshop when we will take them out in the paddocks and let them search for their owners track....

19/04/2026

S-2 Litter

09/04/2026

01/04/2026

Breeding is always interesting... Inara was in and out with her 'season' and we could not get a live mating, but on the off chance tried an AI at Craigieburn Vet. So pleasantly surprised when she delivered 6 babes - the first four whelped on my bed.... then she settled in the whelping box to have the final two.... 6 small but healthy babies. She had a very easy birth and is proving to be a relaxed and attentive mum.

14/02/2026

ave attached the Alfoxton 2026 Calendar - anyone interested in our workshops and wanting a copy - just email your details to [email protected]

12/01/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41YX7Vu7vlQ

We spend a great deal of time working with families who have reactive dogs. Our team of Balanced Dogs can really help problem dogs break thru the barriers an...

10/12/2025

We all want to prevent unwanted litters. Hysterectomies and vasectomies offer early, safe sterilization, starting at 8 weeks, while preserving the natural hormones dogs need.

New Peer-reviewed study shows s*x hormones (like estrogen and testosterone) help the spine and discs develop properly. Removing these hormones from dogs too early can affect bone growth and disc strength, making the spine more vulnerable.

Spaying/neutering early (before 12 months) greatly increased the risk of slipped discs in French Bulldogs.

• For males:
o Early-neutered males were almost twice as likely to develop IVDH compared to intact males.
o Neutering after 12 months actually lowered their risk.

• For females:
o The effect was even stronger.
o Spayed females were about 5 times more likely to have IVDH than intact females.
o If spayed before 12 months, they were almost 10 times more likely to develop the problem.

The age you choose to spay or neuter a French Bulldog can have a major impact on their long-term spine health.

Looking for the most up-to-date, evidence-based review on spay/neuter health effects? This exclusive 2025 guide brings together the latest research to support informed, science-driven decisions for dogs.

Comment FixFacts below and we’ll send you the free PDF.

10/12/2025

Just a reminder with families with young dogs... Wait till dogs is perhaps 18months old

We all want to prevent unwanted litters. Hysterectomies and vasectomies offer early, safe sterilization, starting at 8 weeks, while preserving the natural hormones dogs need.

New Peer-reviewed study shows s*x hormones (like estrogen and testosterone) help the spine and discs develop properly. Removing these hormones from dogs too early can affect bone growth and disc strength, making the spine more vulnerable.

Spaying/neutering early (before 12 months) greatly increased the risk of slipped discs in French Bulldogs.

• For males:
o Early-neutered males were almost twice as likely to develop IVDH compared to intact males.
o Neutering after 12 months actually lowered their risk.

• For females:
o The effect was even stronger.
o Spayed females were about 5 times more likely to have IVDH than intact females.
o If spayed before 12 months, they were almost 10 times more likely to develop the problem.

The age you choose to spay or neuter a French Bulldog can have a major impact on their long-term spine health.

Looking for the most up-to-date, evidence-based review on spay/neuter health effects? This exclusive 2025 guide brings together the latest research to support informed, science-driven decisions for dogs.

Comment FixFacts below and we’ll send you the free PDF.

14/11/2025

7th Dec 2025 - Email: [email protected]

08/11/2025

Common Question : When is it best to start Puppy Training ...?
Answer: The minute you pick up your pup you have started... pups have to adapt to environmental changes once they open their eyes and ears.... so their new home just presents further changes they now face.... It is not about teaching Sit, Drop, Stay.... it is about how to adapt to life... Ongoing classes are held here at our Wandong Centre 3 times a week... ring Anne 0402 118929 if you need a chat.