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Top-Rated Family Dogs

Looking for a dog that’s smart, gentle, and low-drama? The right family dog can bring years of joy—with fewer surprises. Below are some of the Top-Rated Family Dogs in Australia for families, what makes them special, and tips to welcome one into your home. What Makes a Great Family Dog? Here’s what sets the top […] Continue reading Top-Rated Family Dogs

Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork: Agility

In the world of canine sports, agility is the most dynamic activity that celebrates the incredible bond between dogs and their handlers. It is a fast-paced competition, where the dog shows off his physical power as well as testing his agility, intelligence and teamwork. Find out what skills you need for this sport and why […] Continue reading Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork: Agility

Unleash Your Pups Potential: Engaging Canine Mind Challenges

Introducing brain games to your beloved canine companion can seem like a daunting task at first, but with a few helpful tips to get you started, it can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience for both of you. Brain games are a fantastic way to keep your dog mentally stimulated and relieve boredom, and they […] Continue reading Unleash Your Pups Potential: Engaging Canine Mind Challenges

Training Your Dog the Easy Way

Start with basic commands like sit, stay, come, and down Dog training can be an incredibly rewarding process, but it is important to start off with the basics. Teaching your dog basic commands like ‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘come’, and ‘down’ lays the groundwork for more complex instructions in the future. Starting with these simple commands also […] Continue reading Training Your Dog the Easy Way

Tips for Toilet Training a Puppy

Beginning the process of toilet training as soon as you bring your new puppy home is the best way to set them up for success. It can be tempting to wait until they are a bit older, but puppies learn best when they are between 8 and 16 weeks old. At this age, they are […] Continue reading Tips for Toilet Training a Puppy

Tips for Your First Pet Show or Competition

There are many different types of pet shows and competitions available for those looking to showcase their furry, feathered, or scaly friend. One popular option is obedience trials, which test a dog’s ability to follow commands such as sit, stay, come, and heel. There are also agility trials, which put a dog’s speed and coordination […] Continue reading Tips for Your First Pet Show or Competition

Dogs: Behaviour and Training Tips

Dogs are social creatures that have been domesticated by humans for thousands of years. As pack animals, they are instinctively driven to follow a leader, and this is something that they will carry over into their relationships with people. When a dog perceives that there is no leader in its pack, it can become anxious […] Continue reading Dogs: Behaviour and Training Tips

7 Myths About Dog Training

There are so many myths out there about dog training that we decided to share 7 of the big ones with you. We’ve also included some tips so hopefully you can learn a thing or two along the way! 1. A dog who doesn’t learn fast or doesn’t learn at all is either stupid, stubborn or […] Continue reading 7 Myths About Dog Training

Training Tips by Dr Marie Rowe

by Dr Marie Rowe 20th June 2016 Getting your dog’s attention in all circumstances is the first, and possibly the most important thing to teach your dog. Learning to immediately look at you when called could well save her life, so let’s make paying attention worthwhile for her. Begin at home. Each morning, fill a […] Continue reading Training Tips by Dr Marie Rowe

The Best Person To Train Your Dog Is You

Brought to you by MSK Online Dog Training From the second your puppy is born it starts to learn. Before it can even open its eyes it is smelling and learning how to feed. Later it will learn to play with other dogs by wrestling with its littermates and it will be guided on what […] Continue reading The Best Person To Train Your Dog Is You