Command Correction Praise

25/04/2025

20/04/2025

20/04/2025

19/04/2025

Happy Easter from your favourite Easter Bunnies!
Who needs chocolate eggs when you’ve got this much cuteness?
Training, treats, and a whole lot of fluff—wishing everyone a hoppy, happy Easter!
Stay safe, keep the chocolate away from pets, and don’t forget to reward good behaviour (with pet-friendly treats, of course!)

🐰🥕

17/04/2025

Meet Buddy and Macca
This adorable father and son duo are getting a little help from me to learn some manners and build their confidence. Watching them grow together as a team is such a rewarding part of the journey! 🐕🐾

11/04/2025

Buddy the Pug and Cosmo the Siamese — cage neighbours and although they are different species they’ve got something special in common. They don’t know it, but… they’re liver shunt buddies, bravely facing a similar journey. Cosmo has recently been diagnosed in the past week whereas Buddy was diagnosed last year and has had corrective surgery.

08/04/2025

If you don't have a social dog....it is OK❗🙂
I know those that truly do have a social dog may grapple with that and may not realise that the majority of dogs can be incredibly choosy with who they wish to interact with.
Socialisation also morphs and it can change.
It isn't static for many dogs.
As they age it can also change significantly.
Whether your dog is a social butterfly, only likes dogs that are a similar shape or breed to them (fairly common), or just prefers humans, that is who they are.
Does it mean we shouldn't explore it a little more?
We should look at it a bit more in-depth , especially if we have a reactive dog.

This dog training graphic is available through abcdogsnz.com (just click the dog training graphics tab).

07/04/2025

If your dog steals your shoe…

Remember a couple of things. One is, it’s just a shoe and it’s totally replaceable… Your dog is not replaceable. Someday you will wish you could see your dog chewing on that shoe, but then it will be too late. Listen to me today.

The shoe must mean less to you than your dog, and to be angry about it simply doesn’t make sense. Just take the shoe away and accept the fact that the reason your dog chose that shoe is because he’s trying to be close to you. The shoe smells like you and it’s that odor that your dog is searching. It’s a normal reaction to be frustrated when a dog does this, but take a deep breath and remember what I’m telling you here.

Take the shoe give your dog a pat on the head and put the shoe away. If you make a big deal about it chances are you’ll make the situation worse… Or you’ll destroy the bond between you and your dog. Make sure your dog has something to chew on that he’s allowed to chew on because dogs like to chew especially young dogs and puppies.

Maybe go out and buy him a chew toy and when you see him chewing on your shoe, give him a chew toy and a pat on the head.

It’s only a shoe… Your dog is a million times more valuable than any shoe!

06/04/2025

What a day!
Yesterday we had an incredible time at Pets in the Park, proudly hosted by Knox City Council. The sun was shining, tails were wagging, and the community spirit was in full force!

Kodah had an absolute blast making new friends (and collecting pats), and we loved chatting with fellow dog lovers about all things adventure, enrichment, and giving our pups the best lives possible.

Here’s to more events that celebrate the bond we share with our pets!

06/04/2025

I know it can be incredibly upsetting when your dog reacts.
Lunges❗
Growling
Barking💥
It really is an emotional journey for you both, clients just want to help their dog and their dogs are struggling.
Take a step back....write down some commonalities you have noticed.
Is 25 metres away from a trigger, but 15 metres too close ?
Great !!!! That's information you can use !
There is a brand video in the comments about how to shut down a reaction quickly and also how to really help a reactive dog.
Feel free to have a looksie.

06/04/2025

Today we completed Adventure Dog 2025!
What an incredible journey it’s been – full of mud, laughter, teamwork, and so many wagging tails.

I want to take a moment to give a huge and heartfelt thank you to every single person who supported us – whether you donated, bought raffle tickets, shared our posts, or cheered us on from the sidelines. Your kindness, generosity, and encouragement meant the world.

Because of you, we were able to take part in this amazing event and raise vital funds for animals in need.

Kodah, Shaun and I are muddy, tired, and so proud. Here’s to more adventures, more tail wags, and more lives changed.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

05/04/2025

One more sleep until we take on Adventure Dog 2025! 🐕🐾
Kodah and I are ready to tackle the mud, the obstacles, and everything in between — all for a great cause. I’m proudly rocking my Fundraising Hero shirt after hitting the $300 mark, but we’re not done yet! 💕

Support our muddy mission here:
https://adventure-dog-2025.raiselysite.com/courtney-pers