Piper came to pay as you go class today!![]()
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I needed my right-hand Chika to help demonstrate some of the things I wanted to have fun with in class today.![]()
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Training should not be boring. Make it fun!![]()
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We did send aways, paws, middle and the infinity twist. When the dogs got the hang of each exercise, we put them all together.![]()
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We also did some walking where the pace was changed from swift to very slow.![]()
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The dogs were done by the end 🤣![]()
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It was a fun day today 💕![]()
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Look who's back! 💕![]()
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The Spice Girls - Cumin and Wasabi 💕 ![]()
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Look at those glorious little silver faces 💕![]()
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Saw Arlo this morning 💕 We went for a stroll 😍![]()
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We had some pretty good training opportunities crop up during our time together.![]()
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A dog went off at us from a second story balcony. Arlo thought he'd fire back but I had a conversation with him about that 😉![]()
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We then came across a couple of fence ragers - pretty keen ones too. Arlo was a little jumpy, but he checked in and listened. We wandered on 💕![]()
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We also came across a dog who was staring him out... I think if I'd let Arlo fire up we would have had a bit of a shouting match going on, but he didn't. ![]()
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He checked in with me, I asked him to leave it and we ignored the situation.![]()
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All these were everyday things and he handled it like a champion ❤️![]()
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Don't be on your phone. Don't go out chatting with your mates. You expect your dog to listen to you, so listen to them.![]()
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Chill...![]()
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Do nothing...![]()
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It takes a lot of control for a dog to just switch off and chill out... Especially when there is a lot going on around them.![]()
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Up at the park today. There were lots of people running around playing ball and loads more dogs running around too.![]()
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Teach your dog about stopping. Just being still...![]()
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If you are always on the move when you are out, that is what your dog expects.![]()
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If you teach them to stop and chill, they just chill.![]()
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It's an important life lesson.![]()
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The crew today - left to right - Piper, Iwa ( front ) Kubo, Batman, Shadow, Mum and Benji.![]()
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Very groovy 💕![]()
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Was wet, but puddles are fun!![]()
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Cingal injection in the knee done this morning.![]()
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Over did it a little in Japan, so the old knee got a little cranky... ![]()
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Knee replacement booked for July 8 at this stage 😞![]()
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Just having a little rest to let it settle, then taking dogs out for a gentle wander this afternoon.![]()
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Dinner with kids this evening 💕![]()
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Meet Arlo 💕![]()
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I love this dude. His eyes 😍![]()
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He's a young rescue who is very picky about who he likes. ![]()
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Unfortunately with those beautiful eyes going on and how handsome he is, lots of people want to pat him. I mean... He's irresistible.![]()
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But, Arlo doesn't want your love... Sorry... Not sorry...![]()
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He's lucky too as his owners - Cassie and John - advocate for him.![]()
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I went over this morning to see if he'd let me take him out for a little walk. Boost his confidence.![]()
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He came running out yelling at me, but pretty quickly realised who I was. I took the time needed, then I leashed him up and off we went.![]()
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We had fun. He was allowed to sniff, but he was to check in and engage. Initially he was a bit taken aback, but we hit our stride and he was super.![]()
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Structure, guidelines, confidence. ![]()
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I'm honoured to be part of the very select few in his world 💕💗💕![]()
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See you in class gorgeous boy 💕![]()
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11pm and I'm about to go to bed... 😴![]()
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This little chickadee has other ideas 🙄🤣![]()
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I've had a ripper day. My 9am, 10.30am and 12pm classes all shredded training!!!!!![]()
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Could not be more proud of my beautiful students. ![]()
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I have 9.30am and 10.30am puppy classes tomorrow morning, so... Nighty night everyone 💕![]()
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Tiny Queen - Cumin.![]()
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She's everything 💕![]()
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When you need to put your toe beans up and your brother is right there...![]()
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Seriously 💗🥹💗![]()
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My Kubo and Piper 💕![]()
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Home from Japan. An amazing holiday 💗![]()
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Super happy to be home with these two though 😍😍😍![]()
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Back to training on Wednesday.![]()
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Kyoto. Glorious, but freezing! ![]()
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Also - my normally curly/frizzy hair has gone straight!!! 😳![]()
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Having a ball, but missing home x![]()
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Back into training March 18.![]()
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Team Lab Planets - Tokyo today.![]()
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Amazing!![]()
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Kyoto tomorrow!![]()
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Back to training on March 18.![]()
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In Japan - Shinjuku yesterday.![]()
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Biggest intersection, then a gorgeous park where the blossoms are starting to appear 💗![]()
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Missing Kubo and Piper.![]()
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Seeing lots of little dogs coiffed to the nines and dressed up... Wonder what people would think if I casually strolled down the street with my Kubo... 💗![]()
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More Tokyo today then off to Kyoto tomorrow!![]()
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In Japan.![]()
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On email sometimes.![]()
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Back to training on March 18.![]()
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Waiting to be harnessed in before heading off!![]()
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Those ears ... Pick up WiFi anywhere 🤣![]()
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My Piper 💗![]()
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Kubo and Wasabi...![]()
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Two buddies hanging out 💕![]()
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Watching dog training videos...![]()
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One is watching them - taking notes perhaps... one is watching me. 🤣![]()
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Cuddle your dogs for me xo![]()
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As our dogs age, we notice changes...![]()
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They become more sensitive to things at night...![]()
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They become more sensitive to grooming...![]()
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They become a bit more intolerant to things they used to tolerate...![]()
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An older dog is like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow...![]()
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They are so special.![]()
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My Kubo is 8 years old and considered a 'senior'... 😭![]()
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He has been Uncle to so many dogs in his 8 year career...![]()
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I've now officially retired him.![]()
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Don't know where the time went... 🥹![]()
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It's not often you come across a dog that is so important in your training career.![]()
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He's special 💕![]()
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Went to Centennial Park yesterday 💗![]()
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Bikes, cars, people, dogs and birds. All the birds...![]()
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We walked through the birds and Kubo and Piper were uninterested.![]()
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Both Kubo and Piper's exposure has been carefully orchestrated over a long period of time.![]()
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Lots of repetition to create the ambivalence I need in each scenario.![]()
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It takes time and patience. Just because they are successful once, does not mean they instantly know what to do next time.![]()
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Practice. Over and over again. ![]()
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Out with the darling husband, Kubo and Piper 💕![]()
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This afternoon I was sitting quietly with Kubo and a lady came up with one of her dogs on lead and the other off.![]()
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The off lead dog was rude and the lady just stood there saying ' I don't think that dog wants to play with you '... ![]()
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No - Kubo did not want to play... 🙄. Not every dog is a player.![]()
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Don't allow your dog to be rude and pushy with other dogs. ![]()
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It's not groovy.![]()
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Training.![]()
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Impulse control.![]()
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Engagement.![]()
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Communication.![]()
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I do a lot of off lead work with Kubo and Piper. I do this because they have a strong foundation.![]()
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They walk nicely on lead. They also have a strong recall.![]()
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They want to be with me. They want what I have. They are not interested in anyone else - well... Piper 🙄🤣 ![]()
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Even with Piper's enthusiasm for meeting people and the fact she would go off with anyone... She is not allowed to go up to a person if her headspace is all wrong.![]()
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If she is too excited - that is a no. She will make the wrong choice and jump up. Solid no.![]()
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If she is calm - then I will let her BUT I am keeping a hawks eye on her to ensure she remains calm. Reward for calm - she gets the meet/pat.![]()
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Your dog needs to learn how to listen and make good choices no matter how excited they are or what is going on around them.![]()
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This is impulse control. This is engagement. This is communication.![]()
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This means practicing over and over and over again. 100's of fun repetitions. Create muscle memory.![]()
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Take the time.![]()
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It was a hot one today 🔥🥵🔥![]()
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While out, we wet down both dogs and kept to the shade.![]()
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We also found a shady spot to stop and sit for a short while.![]()
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I have found I need to do some training around this - particularly with Kubo.![]()
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When we go out to Tunks Park, we are always moving or training or the dogs are sniffing. We don't stop.![]()
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Today - sitting and chilling for a short while - he found it a bit frustrating as he wanted his ball 🙄![]()
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A training situation - I will be working on this with him over the next short while, until he learns to chill in this context.![]()
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If we are on lead, out at nurseries, Bunnings etc - he's excellent at chilling.![]()
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Take the time to know your dog and do the training.![]()
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Starting our morning off right 💗![]()
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Coffee and canines 💗💗💗![]()
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Enjoy your day - cuddle your dogs for me 💕![]()
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Down in Melbourne for mum's 90th birthday.![]()
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Doodied up and ready to head out for lunch with family.![]()
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Feels weird with makeup on and wearing heels... Must try not to trip and break an ankle...![]()
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The darling husband is in charge x![]()
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Cumin and Wasabi 💕![]()
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Because you know you wanted to see the Spice Girls 💕![]()
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I was chatting with a fellow friend and trainer about my Lucky Dog 💔❤️🩹❤️![]()
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Some of you who have been with me knew her and knew how quirky, vibrant and amazing she was. I lost her way too early 😞![]()
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Some of us are fortunate to have a dog in our lives that are exceptional.![]()
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I have been blessed with several exceptional dogs - for which I don't take for granted and feel truly thankful 🙏![]()
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Lucky Dog did test me though, but the bond we shared was a true partnership.![]()
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We should never dominate in training, but we should guide, coach and lead with confidence.![]()
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Our dogs need to learn about rules and boundaries - just like us.![]()
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Train your dog.![]()
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8 week old Iwa 💕. Swiss Shepherd.![]()
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Seriously... Nearly ran off with her 💞![]()
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Just us at Tunks Park today 💕![]()
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Gorgeous day to be out in it.![]()
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Back home now getting ready for my 5.30pm puppy class!![]()
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The A Team 💕![]()
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Left to right - Kubo, Ash, Mum, Ellie, Batman and Piper.![]()
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Piper, Kubo and 6 month old Riley 💕![]()
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Hanging out together at Tunks Park 💗![]()
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It was just Kubo, Piper and I today out and about as the darling husband was in a meeting.![]()
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Went out this morning with my two before my classes in Elanora Heights this afternoon.![]()
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I love my Kubo and Piper 💕![]()
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Left to right - Kubo, Ellie, Piper, Mum, Batman and Ash 💕![]()
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Glorious day for an outing 💗![]()
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Another glorious day in paradise.![]()
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Out with my two and met up with some friends.![]()
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Left to right - Latte, Batman, Mum, Kubo, Piper and Riley.![]()
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This is what it is about. Dogs just being together in a lovely way 💕![]()
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Tunks Park.![]()
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Such a spunky gang 💕![]()
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Left to right - Mum, Piper, Kubo, Latte, Batman and Ash 💕![]()
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So very groovy!![]()
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It's wet!!! 💦🌧️☔💦![]()
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Don't let that stop you from getting out and having fun with your dogs though 💗![]()
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Super relaxing Thursday evening with three of the crew 💕![]()
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Piper, Wasabi and Cumin 💕 ![]()
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Hope you are all having a chill time 💗![]()
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It's sad when your dogs are unwell 😞![]()
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Both Kubo and Piper have conjunctivitis. ![]()
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Just given them their second dose of ointment.![]()
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Kubo is groovy 💪![]()
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Piper is being the world's cutest sook 💗![]()
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Anyway. Taking their eye ointment like champions.![]()
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Hopefully we kick this to the curb ASAP!![]()
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Hug your dogs for me please 💕![]()
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Out today in the beautiful, cool drizzle!![]()
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Met some friends and had some fun 💗![]()
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With the temperatures soaring at the moment, please make sure you are watching out for your animals 🙏![]()
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Lots of water. Shade. Inside with fans and or air-conditioning.![]()
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Keep strenuous exercise to a minimum. Very early outings, or later in the evening.![]()
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The ground is heating up so please be aware of this and don't walk your dogs on hot footpaths.![]()
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I also leave plant saucers full of water out for wildlife.![]()
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If you notice your animal is in distress - contact your vet immediately.![]()
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Please look after yourselves and watch out for others that may need help also.![]()
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Try to be cool and be safe everyone x![]()
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On the last day of 2025, I would like to wish everyone a wonderful New Year 💗💗💗![]()
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Whether you are celebrating tonight, or sleeping in the new year - please ensure your pets are safe and secure 🙏 ![]()
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Take them out for a lovely long walk and explore. Play sniffy games, ball, tug etc to ensure they are nice and tired.![]()
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If you are going out, pull the blinds down and turn on a talk back radio for background noise.![]()
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Cumin and Wasabi will be in their pen, Piper will be in her crate and Kubo will be groovy in the house.![]()
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Please don't have your dogs loose in the back yard. Even the calmest dog can become panicked and escape if they are badly spooked by fireworks going off.![]()
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Be safe and be careful everyone.![]()
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See you in 2026 xxx 💗💗💗 ![]()
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The day I bought him home at 8 weeks ...![]()
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Today - 8 years old ...![]()
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Not sure where the time went to be honest 🥹![]()
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He is noticed wherever we go 💕![]()
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People stop to watch him glide around carrying his ball, or streaking across the ground to catch it when it's thrown.![]()
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You need to get out of the way when he's running - he's a weapon!![]()
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People ask - "What breed is he?" all the time.![]()
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People try to entice him to them for a pat, but he ignores them... 🤣![]()
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He's majestic.![]()
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He's everything.![]()
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He's my Kubo 💗 ![]()
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Boxing Day with little Wasabi and Cumin 💕![]()
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Hope everyone is having a lovely, relaxing time.![]()
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Over indulged Christmas Eve and Day... Now to try not to do so today... 🙄![]()
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Just look at these two Spice Girls 😍![]()
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Still a hot day today, but we hosed down the dogs and meandered around, keeping to the shade.![]()
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It is going to be another hot day tomorrow, so take care everyone 🔥🥵🔥![]()
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Extreme heat today 🔥🥵🔥![]()
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Please keep your dogs inside if possible. ![]()
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If you can't, ensure there is plenty of shade and lots of water for them. ![]()
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I took my two out yesterday - you can see how brown the grass is 😳 and they have both been hosed down. We didn't run them, we just walked and they went at their own pace.![]()
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Today, we will possibly take them to the beach... But it is already roasting outside, so it may be a home/aircon day.![]()
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Please be responsible with your dogs, yourselves and if you have neighbours that may require help - look in on them.![]()
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Be safe everyone x![]()
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I'd like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and safe, happy New Year 🥂![]()
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I'm not doing too much over Xmas/New Year - just chilling with family.![]()
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I will be on email occasionally and back into training early 2026 .![]()
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Last round of classes are this Saturday - if it isn't too hot 🔥🥵🔥 ![]()
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Be safe, be kind and look out for each other 💗![]()
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During the day while we are out they love their independence 💕![]()
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Kubo does his thing, Piper does her thing.![]()
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First thing every morning though, Piper does love to snuggle up "on" Kubo 🤣😍🥹💗![]()
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He doesn't mind at all 💕![]()
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Don't forget to hug your dog!![]()
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Out and about after classes today with these two 💕![]()
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Kubo and his frisbee 🙄![]()
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Take the time.![]()
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Train your dog.![]()
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Rugged photo of the old mug... But out to dinner and taking time to be with one of my most important people - the darling husband 💓💋💓 ![]()
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You can take your eye drops now 🤣![]()
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Take the time to make it count xxx![]()
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So you all know Kubo and Wasabi are uber besties 😍![]()
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But Piper and Cumin are too 😍![]()
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Cumin often initiates play with Piper... Miss Crazy Piper is learning to remain calm... 🙄😍![]()
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Piper is full on. This is a crucial life lesson - one which she is smashing 👊![]()
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I'll try and get a quick video of her prancing around Piper next time 💕![]()
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Take the time.![]()
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Train your dog.![]()
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