Dog Behaviour
Are you raising a well-adjusted dog?
Are you selfless enough to PARENT your dog? Simply being their best mate is fun for us, but is it in your dog’s best interest?
Are you selfless enough to PARENT your dog? Simply being their best mate is fun for us, but is it in your dog’s best interest?
How important is teaching your dog tricks really? Hi, Anna here from SitDropStay Dog Training Melbourne. I want to introduce you to the newest edition
Are you looking for Dog Training in Melbourne SitDropStay Dog Training Melbourne is pleased to welcome our new trainer and dog whisperer, Rod Sinclair. Rod
What to do when your dog growls at you or the kids I recently came across a post by a large welfare organisation promoting advice
Does your dog go into crazy overdrive when guests come over? We see this often, with symptoms ranging from barking, growling, biting, hiding, demanding attention,
Establishing A Solid Recall One of the most essential and enjoyable things to teach your dog is to come to you when you ask. It
We are hearing from many of our clients that that they were told in puppy classes that they are not allowed to say “no” to
One of the questions we are regularly asked is ” How do I stop my dog chewing shoes? I tell him off when I find the
In this article, we offer six simple tips that will improve your dog’s general behaviour and attitude. You can implement one or all of them. Try one
It seems like dogs will eat just about anything placed in front of them no matter how unappetizing it appears or smells. Because of this,
Seeing Eye dogs are vital for those with sight impairments in order to get through life without having to struggle beyond their means. While a
Puppy training and education is essential for a young dog, but will puppy classes fulfil your needs? It seems that today every veterinarian or pet shop is
Confused about whether to go to classes or have a trainer come to you? This is personal decision and there are certainly benefits to both.
Ensuring children’s safety (both your own and those visiting) around family dogs is paramount and should be taken very seriously. We all hear how many
If you happen to have a dog or puppy who eats their own poo, help is at hand! There are several reasons this could be
One of the most hotly debated topics today is human vaccination, but many people don’t realize that some controversy exists over pet vaccinations as well.
While some barking is natural and healthy behaviour for dogs, when it’s done in excess it usually means that there is an underlying cause of
A very common issue that we are asked to address is how to stop a dog from jumping up, either on the owner or on
Dog parks can be great fun but they can also be trouble if not handled correctly. Personally, I’m not one to take risks when it
I am asked by clients regularly whether they should be taking their dogs to a dog park to socialise them. In my opinion, the answer
I was prompted to write this article after a recent enquiry from someone whose dog had killed a friend’s cat. The caller had gone to
Congratulations on your new project! Becoming a successful canine guardian is an important and fulfilling role that requires dedication, effort and time. Like a child,
How to stop dog pulling. We all want a dog that walks calmly by our side without pulling or lunging. It is one of our
Your Dog Is Your Mirror On a recent visit to our local craft markets my partner Emma was approached by a stall holder to answer
One of the most common issues we are asked to help with when a client gets a new puppy is how to teach them to
One of the most common problems we are asked to help clients with is to stop their dogs from pulling on the leash. Today more
With the rise in popularity of dog whispering in recent years, it seems that today every dog trainer is calling themselves a Dog Whisperer. So are there really so many dog whisperers out there, or is the term being used too loosely? While there is no doubt in my mind that dog whispering methods
Have you ever thought about whether your dog is actually understanding your words or commands and attaching a meaning or reason to them? Just as
A good tip to keep you on track with your dog training, is to regularly ask yourself “Is my behaviour impressing my dog?” This is not
How many of you have witnessed normally calm, sane people (ok I admit it’s mostly us girls) suddenly change and become squeaky, high- pitched, wiggly
Many of us are now making the connection and the shift towards more alternative and holistic health care choices for ourselves, so it makes sense
Another weekend and again I have had to help several families whose dogs have previously undergone positive only based dog training. On every occasion this approach has proven to have
“But we walk him every day!” Many clients are confused or stuck as to why their dog still seems frustrated, bored or anxious even though
Does your dog have separation anxiety? We believe this is a very misunderstood “condition” and contrary to popular belief it is reversible in most cases.
As we enter summer in Australia, it’s important to remember that while humans can usually keep cool indoors, pets cannot always escape the heat with