“Must haves” for dog owners – Karen Phillips
As a passionate dog owner, agility competitor and dog trainer I often get asked what things are a “must have” for dog owners. This got me thinking about some specific things that I just couldn’t do...
View ArticleHave a Garden and a Dog Too – Karen Murphy
Having dogs and a nice garden as well often seems to be an impossible dream. Dogs love to dig, play with branches and sticks and run for the sheer joy of it. Success can be had but it does involve...
View ArticleTraining mischievous puppies – Karen Phillips
Teaching the foundation agility class to puppies at the Agility Club of WA always provides me with some great questions on how to deal with problem puppy behaviours. A lot of people end up at agility...
View ArticleTeaching impulse and self-control – Karen Phillips
Just as dogs come in all shapes and sizes, they also come with wide and varied personalities. Their temperaments are often influenced by their breed’s natural instincts but even dogs of the same breed...
View ArticleResponsible Dog Ownership – Karen Phillips
I recently saw a great poster that listed some very relevant points on the responsibilities of owning a dog. It was put together by a Melbourne-based company Paw Behaviour Dog Training who specialise...
View ArticleCounter-conditioning. Out with the old! – Karen Phillips
Counter-conditioning is the “fancy” name that dog trainers use when conditioning or changing an unwanted response into a wanted response by associating good things with what the dog experiences. Most...
View ArticleSpeaking Out: Signs of Heatstroke & Dehydration in Pets – Amber Kingsley
When we Speak Out on our pet blog, it also means listening to our animals when they may be trying to tell us when they’re uncomfortable, sick or diseased – and it’s really hard to tell sometimes. Even...
View ArticleSurviving Thunder and Fireworks
With thunder storms and the knowledge that the fireworks will become more frequent over the coming few months of festivities, it got me talking to my friends about fears and phobias in dogs. What is...
View ArticleBeach Etiquette
With weather warming up it’s time to dust off the bathers and head down the beach for some fun with the dogs. So it’s also the time to talk about “beach etiquette” and how to make sure that everyone...
View Article10 HOT TIPS FOR SUMMER
Summer is a great time of the year with plenty of warm sunshine and long days, however it’s also a time that your furry friends and green gardens need some extra attention to keep them happy and...
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