Rocky's Dog School

26/05/2025

12/05/2025

This moment is testing the entire dog training field’s ability to mature and evolve.

If you’re done making excuses for what this profession should’ve left behind long ago, the momentum is on your side.

Remember: Any pushback you’re experiencing isn’t because you’re wrong. It’s because you’re making it impossible to continue denying the reality of harm.

You are not alone, and you’re certainly not the problem.

🚩The real issue before us is a system designed to protect its own comfort over prioritizing the welfare of dogs, their people and the general public. 🚩

By standing against shock collars and prong collars (and other aversive approaches) in the professional sector, you’re joining thousands of dedicated dog trainers, veterinarians, behaviorists, and caregivers who are shaping a future free from outdated and harmful methods.

Learn to recognize this common tactic used against changemakers:

Critics attack your character rather than addressing the harm you’re highlighting.

It’s a classic red flag, and it clearly shows their true priorities.

Remain clear-eyed, sharp, and emotionally grounded in your responses. Your courage is making the truth undeniable and inspiring meaningful progress among your peers.

Keep speaking out. The dogs, and our profession, are winning because of voices like yours.

And above all, remember this:

The most credentialed experts and respected organizations in our field stand firmly with you, because your position is rooted in science and fact, not outdated beliefs or personal comfort.

You’re not causing division. You’re holding the industry accountable.

06/11/2024

18/06/2024

17/06/2024

Let's talk about this photo. It's cute, except it's not. I see a dog who cannot get up without telling the child to get off. How do you think a dog is going to do that?

The 7 Golden Toddler Dog Rules:
#1: If a dog walks away from you, you DO NOT FOLLOW.
#2: Always leave room for the dog to walk away from you.
---that right there is 90+% of dog bites eliminated---
#3: We do not climb on the dog.
#4: We do not grab or pull on the dog.
#5: We do not hit or throw anything at the dog.
#6: We do not touch the dog's food.
#7: We do not go into the dog's kennel.

I promise these are not overly difficult concepts for littles, nor will they rob a kid of their bond with the family dog. It will deepen that bond, while keeping everyone safe.

"Oh, it looks like Moose is walking away from you. She is saying she wants a break. Let's play with this instead!"

"It's Moose's dinner time! Let's give her space to enjoy her yummies."

"That is Moose's room(kennel) and only she is allowed to go in there."

"If Moose wanted a break, could she walk away from you right now? No she really couldn't. Let's move away from the play house. You can keep playing but now she can leave when she wants a break."

In conclusion, ***parent your child or your dog will do it for you, and you will not like how they do it.***

12/06/2024

We don't know why Delia keeps getting overlooked.
Delia is around 2yrs old, originally a stray from PAWS, she's a very busy girl, Love’s to play fetch and tug, very friendly, can be a bit of a BCB with other dogs but as long as they know she's boss all is good!
Probably has some Greyhound in her, long legs, slim body and she's fast!
Still quite boisterous so probably not suited to very small children and no cats sorry. She can be nervous of men until she knows them but she's not aggressive, would rather run away.
Delia is with us in Centurion contact [email protected] for an application form