Last Sunday our fantastic team of dogs and handlers travelled to Merrifield just outside of Craigieburn in support of the RSPCA’s Cupcake Day fundraiser. Considering Melbourne’s fickle weather, the sky’s cleared for a sunny albeit 14 degree day which made for a successful family day event. Our whole team was present including a debutante Comet…
Training is a bonding experience between a trainer and their dog, not simply executing commands , such as teaching a dog to sit or drop. Dog training is teaching a dog to understand certain sounds that an owner will make and teaching the dog what they mean and how to do them. To get this…
The dog’s ancestry can be traced back to an animal called Miacis, which existed about 60 million years ago. This animal was a tree climber and lived in a den, which it kept clean. We can still observe the instinct of performing toilet functions outside in dogs today. 20 million years ago, an animal called…
Our Basic Obedience Courses and Kindergarten Puppy Training Courses in Melbourne have just been updated for July and August at all venues including McKinnon, Albert Park, Richmond and Burwood East. Here’s a HI 5 for a well trained dog.
When selecting a breed, look at the characteristics of the adult, not the puppy. If you have decided on a particular breed, you must find a good breeder. Directories of studs and breeders are available through various governing bodies like Dogs Victoria and other canine associations. You can Google them or find them through dog…