Letting your dog sniff on walks is important, but it shouldn’t be the only thing they learn. When dogs are given total freedom without guidance, walks can become chaotic and stressful. This blog explores how to strike the right balance between allowing your dog to explore and helping them learn the skills they need to walk calmly, stay focused, and enjoy the world with you.

Remember this! - When a dog encounters a new situation, when it’s meeting another dog, greeting a person, or facing something unfamiliar, their primary goal is not to play or say hello — it’s to get information.

Socialising your dog is a crucial part of their development and emotional well-being. However, many dog owners in Sydney and beyond make the mistake of thinking that simply putting their dogs into a lot of social situations will make them social.

Are we setting them up to be able to succeed so that they can actually understand what it is? And is the dog doing it because we're not actually meeting an underlying need?

What are fear periods and how can we help our dogs get through to other side?

Dog park etiquette is often a tricky area to navigate because everyone has differing perceptions of what is acceptable.

To help you create positive experiences at the dog park here are some of the guidelines that we stand by.

Understanding how something as simple as the toys, chews, and activities we provide our dogs can be one of most effective ways to reduce undesirable behaviours and help our dogs feel a sense of security

How can we make a dog-friendly office a comfortable, safe and positive experience for both dogs and humans?