update! New classes at all Venues enrolling now.

Homepage Basil

Tail-chasing in dogs might seem to be a common and relatively benign factor of playful behaviour in dogs. But when done in excess, the primary causes of tail chasing often involve elements of learned behaviour or medical problems or possibly both. Dogs that were separated too early from their mothers or had poor care from…

Hi all This is a courtesy reminder there are no classes running from next Saturday 4 November to Tuesday 7 November due to the Melbourne Cup Day Long Weekend. Classes will resume as normal from 8 November. Regards Basil Theofanides Command Dog Training School www.dogtraining.com.au

It is absolutely vital to socialize the dog–to expose him to positive experiences with a wide variety of people, dogs, other animals, sights, sounds and places. That means babies, toddlers, teenagers, men, women, people in uniform, cats, crowds, bicycles, skateboards, shopping carts, strollers, traffic–anything he’s likely to encounter in daily life. The sooner this is…

WHAT SHOULD I FEED MY PUPPY? When buying a puppy try to find out what the pup is used to being fed. Ask the breeder, pet shop or animal shelter to provide you with a diet sheet. Start off by feeding it similar food and make any changes gradually. A suitable diet for pups must…