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Kelpie Chronicles

The Kelpie Chronicles  A Kelpie is an athletic and hardy dog, that is a great choice for active people who want a canine companion to keep up with them. They possess keen intelligence with the drive of a true working dog. The Kelpie loves activity and enjoys flyball, agility, obedience and is known to be …

All About Growlies

All about “Growlies” – Now Reactive Rehab Classes So what is our “Reactive Rehab” course? Our Reactive Rehab classes – formerly know as GROWLY classes are for dogs that are anxious or reactive on the lead. The setting for our classes is calm and quiet. The dogs are able to practise skills of focus and …

Staffie Stories

Staffie Stories In this blog we focus on one of the most popular dogs we see come through our training programs – the Staffordshire Bull Terrier’s (Staffies’) Did you know? They’re not afraid of much – One of the reasons that people prefer to have a Staffordshire Bull Terrier is the relative lack of fear …

Puppies and COVID-19

PUPPIES AND COVID-19 Help avoid an epidemic of puppy behaviour problems and human frustration! This week we have trialled online puppy classes with good feedback. We are already receiving reports of behavioural improvements in puppies. Classes are conducted live with our behavioural trainers. Participants are able to: Hear vital information about what puppies need developmentally and behaviourally; Watch demonstrations …

What do I feed my dog?

What do I feed my dog? As with any other science there will be polar views about what to feed your dog. The dog food  industry is no different and is a minefield of widely varied opinions. After many years of listening, sampling (not me, the dogs), discussing and researching, here are some logical facts …