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By Bondi Behaviourist June 16, 2026
Settling isn’t a behaviour you train — it’s a state you create. If your dog can’t switch off at home, the environment is usually the place to start.
By Bondi Behaviourist June 10, 2026
If your dog is reactive or antisocial around other dogs, there is a clear pathway forward. It starts with understanding why — everything else follows from that.
By Ian Shivers June 1, 2026
Two days, small groups, in person. Learn why your dog reacts and what to do about it. Sydney reactivity workshop — 6th & 7th June. Spots almost gone.
By Ian Shivers May 26, 2026
Your dog signals stress before it reacts. Learning to read those signals — and the other dog’s — gives you time to act before the threshold is crossed.
By Bondi Behaviourist May 19, 2026
Play can reduce reactivity or quietly make it worse. It depends on the game, the structure, and whether it matches the dog.
By Bondi Behaviourist May 19, 2026
Your dog’s behaviour is the end of a long chain. Ian Shivers explains the four-lens framework that reveals what’s really driving it — and why fixing it starts upstream.
May 5, 2026
Most reactive dog training targets the wrong moment. Learn why preparation and diagnosis matter more than the walk itself.
By Bondi Behaviourist April 28, 2026
Most reactive dog advice skips the fundamentals. A Sydney dog behaviourist explains the two skills — leash handling and spatial awareness — that make the biggest difference on walks.
By Bondi Behaviourist April 21, 2026
If your dog barks, lunges or shuts down on walks, this is where to start. A Sydney dog behaviourist explains what's really driving reactivity — and the approach that creates lasting change.
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