Taking some time to chill and just be together πWe are in such a hurry these days. Life is frantic and quite often we grab our dog's lead and go off marching to get our steps in as well as 'exercise' the dog... πβπ¦ΊπOften we just move with our dogs on lead. We don't just stop to relax. Sniff the breeze...Doing this does teach your dog to just stop and chill too πNext time you are out, try stopping and sniffing that beautiful spring breeze...My Piper is pretty groovy at being chill π#dogtraining #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachesdogs #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies
Aunty Piper is ready for week 4 of puppy class Belrose Veterinary HospitalNext week - Wednesday November 11 is a new puppy class, but only one spot left.Learn basic obedience, and why impulse control, engagement and appropriate game play are vital in training.Email me at pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for further information.Come along and join the fun and meet Piper too π#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Wednesday, November 11 puppy class only has one spot left!Held at Belrose Veterinary Hospital at 6pm.Learn basic obedience as well as why impulse control, engagement and appropriate game play is vital in training.We also have fun.Tiny classes so lots of 1:1 attention.Email me at pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for further information.Hurry up!#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
** NEW PUPPY CLASS STARTING **Wednesday, November 11 - 6pm at Belrose Veterinary Hospital Course runs over 4 weeks and each session is 60 minutes in duration.We cover the basics as well as impulse control, engagement, movement and loads more.Email me at pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for all the details.Tiny classes and they fill quickly, so get in!See you there!#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
We've been for a walk, now we are getting chai lattes πPiper has put herself under a chair.I don't allow people to pat her and I don't allow dogs to get in her space either.Advocate for your dog.Don't be the annoying person who intrudes, or allows their dog to intrude π#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
I ask you - what is better than one Burnese Mountain Dog?TWO Burnese Mountain Dogs!11 month old Juno on the left and 6 month old Maple on the right.Aren't they divine?These two girls have owners who are friends.They wanted some tips on how to bring the girls together so it doesn't become a mosh pit at a heavy metal concert!Everyone did well.I got tons of cuddles and covered in fur and I loved it πBe like Juno and Maple's owners. Put the time in and train your dogs π#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Getting steps in before Halloween this afternoon π€£She has such a cute booty πThat's my Piper π#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
We went to see our wonderful vet this afternoon. Here she is, staring at the doorway, waiting for Dr Durka to appear πWhen I got Piper she was a nightmare at the vet... πIt's taken a lot of work, but today, Dr Durka commented on how amazing she was πShe's fat though π¬π€. We are on it Dr Durka! π€£We love our vet π#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Today marks 3 weeks since you left us πI'm still stumbling in class as I refer to 'my Dogs' and say things like 'Kubo does'...I can't verbalise past tense yet πYou truly are once in a lifetime πCancer sucks π Hugs your dogs for me please xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Back where it all began πThe crew -Meeka on the left - my glorious adopted at age 5 Rottweiler x Border Collie, middle is The Queen - Daisy - Maltese x Mini Foxie and the main man - Toby - Chihuahua x Jack Russell.I have been blessed to have had extraordinary dogs in my life ππEach one teaching me something valuable to add to my training tool box πMy dogs are my teachers, I'm just their humble student.Take the time to really know your dog.Never stop learning.Hug your dogs for me xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
This afternoon the darling husband, Piper and I went to the giant Bunnings in Frenchs Forest to get stuff.For Piper, this was a first without Kubo π She rode in a trolley - wasn't thrilled to start, but settled after a couple of staff members fed her treats ππ€£Then we walked around and got on stuff, which was pretty cute πNow we are home and she's resting on her bed out the front of our house, while the darling husband puts in the new lights we bought to light up our driveway!Teaching your dog to just chill means they remain calm and relaxed no matter what is going on around them πHe'll also be using the blower, so good opportunity for training there too πPiper is such a glorious little pup. We are slowly finding our way forward together ππHug your dogs for me xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachesdogs #northernbeachespuppies
The darling husband is at the 10 cent bottle machine.Miss Piper Piglet is waiting... Waiting... Waiting... π€£She is such a funny little chicka πAnd those ears π€#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
New puppy class starting!Tuesday, November 3 at 6pm at Belrose Veterinary Hospital Tiny classes - only 2 spots left.Learn basic obedience, why impulse control, engagement and appropriate game play is important and a bunch of other stuff.Email me at pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for further information.You'll meet this cutiepatootie too π Those ears... ππ€£#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Tucked in and snoring πSweet dreams Piper πWho else loves to be tucked in?Photos! Show me those snugglers!#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Piper is stepping up to help out with puppy class this evening πShe's very green at this, so she will be fed her dinner via reward during the class.Her job will be to show the value of place training and neutrality.Next puppy class begins on Tuesday, November 3 at 6pm up at Belrose Veterinary Hospital Only two spots left, so hurry up and book in - pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com Basic obedience, engagement, impulse control, appropriate game play and loads more.Come have fun!#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #N#northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Piper and Wasabi want you to know we have a new puppy class starting up!Tuesday, November 3 at 6pm - Belrose Veterinary Hospital Tiny class so lots of 1:1 attention. Lots of fun too.Email me at pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for all the details.Classes fill quick, so hurry up!See you there.#dogtraining #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Since losing our Kubo, I've noticed a big change in our Piper πPiper is a big personality. She is a glorious little nut, but she is super sensitive.Kubo was her confidence πHe was fearless, which rubbed off on her.Losing him has had a massive impact on all of us. He was a once in a lifetime dog πOur Piper is much more quiet at home and is now a little anxious while out and doesn't really want to leave our side.How I'm helping -* Having fun with basic obedience - ensuring she is listening and complying. At home and out and about.* Mixing up our outings. * Maintaining expectations while out, but paying attention to her and watching what she needs help with.One step at a time. One day at a time little Piper π#dogtrainer#dogsofnorthernbeaches#northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
He's home πIt has been a week since Kubo was given his wings πThe darling husband and I don't get the honour and privilege of him becoming an old dog with us π’I'm angry about that.Cancer sucks.#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Wet, cool evening. Perfect weather for dinner up at the Forest Hotel.Jumper... βοΈMat... βοΈOne must be comfy while out π#dogtrainer#dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
As you know we lost our Kubo last Thursday evening πAlmost 4 weeks ago he ended up having surgery to remove his spleen which had a mass on it that had ruptured. It was also discovered that he had a large mass on his liver πThanks to Belrose Veterinary Hospital the spleen removal surgery gave us an extra 3 weeks to be with him πThe type of dog Kubo was - he healed up so well after that surgery and was raring to go. Cancer didn't stop him or define him πThen the floor fell out of our world when he crashed last Thursday - the mass in his liver ruptured. He crashed very quickly.He took him to NEVS where they very kindly and considerately helped us send him on. A horrible, horrible time, but their care was appreciated πI love my vet. I know they loved Kubo and I know they love your animals too.Never take them for granted. They have to wear many different hats which we tend to forget.Thank you Belrose Veterinary Hospital π Make sure you tell your vet how much you appreciate them - it will mean a lot to them xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachesdogs #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachespets
My Kubo π with victory on his face because Wasabi didn't get up and move away from him...This photo was 7 years ago. He was only 18 months old.He eventually wore her down and they both became thick as thieves πAfter his surgery she sat on his bed and gave him little nose boops. There is no one to nose boops now π We are all not ok, she's looking for him π’πHug your dogs for me xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
My Piper helped in my first puppy class this morning by demonstrating calmness in her crate. She also came out and showed calm impulse control and focus while off lead.She was amazing πSecond puppy class she remained in her crate and just watched. She didn't want to be inside by herself today and that is ok.She is not herself at the moment. The loss of Kubo has left a massive hole in our lives which we are struggling with πGoing out for our walk today just didn't feel right without him there ππHug your dogs for me please xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
My Kubo - 27/12/2017 - 8/10/2026 You were given your wings tonight after the best day ever.We were so lucky to have 3 extra weeks with you after nearly losing you πIf you have been following for a while, you know what my dogs mean to me and my family.If you have been following for a while you know what Kubo means to me and how many dogs he has helped before he retired.I often referred to him as perfect. He wrote the book on it.I don't have words now. Rest softly until I see you again my boy π
Curl Curl walk today. Loving a little on and off lead time πDon't forget my new puppy class starting on Wednesday, October 14 - 6pm at Belrose Veterinary Hospital Tiny classes so lots of 1:1 attention.Spots fill quick, so email me at pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for more information.Let's have fun!#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Piper Piglet wants to let you know that we now have another puppy class starting!Wednesday, October 14 - 6pm at Belrose Veterinary Hospital Course runs over 4 Wednesday evenings. Learn groovy stuff and have fun doing it!Tiny classes that book up very quickly.Email me at pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for more information.Those ears... Seriously π#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Selfie with this spunky boy - Kubo!He's gloriously handsome, me - rugged π€£Don't forget my puppy class starting on Monday October 12 at 6pm at Belrose Veterinary Hospital Tiny class.Lots of fun.Lots of learning.Email me at pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for all the details.See you there!#dogtraining #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Not the best photos... But both K&P secured under a table at Curley's.The darling husband and I are about to enjoy lunch.What just happened π ... A young person allowed her dog to intrude on them.Guys - DON'T be that person! Truly annoying.I stick my leg out and blocked the dog which got me a look. I don't care.Don't forget my puppy class starting October 12 at 6pm up at Belrose Veterinary HospitalHug your dogs for me xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnoethernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
The day I picked up 8 week old Kubo πBut - NEW PUPPY CLASS STARTING!Monday, October 12 - 6pm at Belrose Veterinary Hospital Come along and learn the basic stuff, along with why impulse control, engagement and appropriate game play is so important in training.Having fun is key as well - if training is boring... pfft...Email pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for all the details.Tiny classes so everyone gets lots of 1:1 attention.See you there!#dogtrainer #dogsofnoethernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Curl Curl walk today!A little lead time and a little off lead time πKubo coped well. No fatigue today ππHe lost a bit of weight, so I'm feeding more to try and get his weight back to normal - a few more treaties between meals too πPiper Piglet thinks it's Christmas π€£Hug your dogs for me please xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnoethernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Our outing today with Kubo and Piper.Kubo ended up finding a stick... Which he just had to carry πStill got cancer, which fully sucks, but he is going strong and loving life πͺ#dogtrainer #dogsofnoethernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Peas in a pod... π Kubo and Piper π Bayview again today. Kubo was bouncing around like a puppy.It's great seeing him feeling good, but heartbreaking knowing he has cancer π’ππHug your dogs for me xo#dogtraining #dogsofnoethernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Up at Rowland Reserve with Kubo and Piper this afternoon πKubo may have cancer ππ’ but he's feeling good for now πͺMake each moment count with your dog... Unfortunately you don't know how long you have with them π’Don't forget puppy class up at Belrose Veterinary Hospital starting Monday, October 12 at 6pm!Email me at pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for all the details.Give your dogs a cuddle for me xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Nurse Wasabi checking on her man Kubo πThese two have a glorious connection. They both love each other πShe did make him work for it though! Wanted nothing to do with him when he was a pup π€£He wore her down eventually π€£π#dogtrainer #dogsofnoethernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
8.5 week old Kubo πNEW PUPPY CLASS STARTING!!!We are up at Belrose Veterinary Hospital on Monday, October 12 at 6pm.Tiny classes so lots of 1:1 attention.Learn the basics and why impulse control, engagement and appropriate game play is important.And fun... Training should be fun.The course is 4 weeks, each session is 60 minutes in duration.Email me at pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for all the details!#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachesdogs #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies
Kubo has an aggressive form of cancer πThe darling husband and I have spoken with our glorious vet - Belrose Veterinary Hospital . We need to be realistic and we are so appreciative of Dr Tim for giving us a little more time with him πAfter having his spleen removed, he is now back to being cheeky and full of fire, which is fantastic.While we love up on Kubo, I cannot forget about Piper. She's only known a life with Kubo as well as Cumin and Wasabi.In a multi dog house, it is imperative to teach each animal to be independent. Be best friends - yes, but we need to teach them to be independent and look to us for guidance, not each other.I will be doing more outings with her separately and taking Kubo out while she stays home.When Kubo's time comes, I will also have to be very aware of her within my own grief and keep busy - for both our sakes.If you have dogs that are overly dependant on each other, start working on that now so they look to you for comfort, guidance and direction. Hug your dogs for me - they are precious π #dogtrainer#dogsofnoethernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
I'm having some strawberries and cream - my boy thinks he'd rather like to share ππ€£But hey - I've got a new puppy class starting!Come see us on Monday, October 12 at 6pm at Belrose Veterinary Hospital Tiny classes, loads of fun but they do book up quick.Email me at pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for more information!Do it now!#dogtrainer #dogsofnoethernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Kubo loves it, but Piper is unimpressed she's getting rained on π€£Because of Kubo being a ticking time bomb with cancer and with me still getting stronger after my knee replacement, I am only doing puppy classes for the time being.Now... You do want to have one of the grooviest dogs don't you? One people wished was theirs???Well - best join my new class starting on October 12 at 6pm at Belrose Veterinary Hospital We have fun in these tiny classes. Maximum 3 pups per course, which runs over 4 weeks.Email me at pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for all the details.Hurry though, classes book quickly!#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Check out this little bundle of glorious πSunny just finished week 3 of puppy class this morning.We covered engagement, long line work and game play. We also looked at giving her pats in a way she wouldn't nip at the kids.Sunny is a really groovy little puppy and her family is super at their training!I have a new puppy course starting on Monday, October 12 at 6pm at Belrose Veterinary Hospital Email pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for all the details.#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachesdogs #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies
Got up super early this morning... Kubo and Piper are pretending I'm not up π€£π΄π€£NEW PUPPY CLASS STARTING!!!I have a new class starting up at Belrose Veterinary Hospital on Monday October 12 - at 6pm.Come along and learn fun stuff.You will learn basic obedience, but you will also learn why engagement, impulse control and appropriate game play is vital to training.And it's fun π Tiny classes, so they fill quickly. Email pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for all the details.Photo of K&P back in bed while I have a big coffee π#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachesdogs #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies
NEW PUPPY CLASS STARTING!!!Puppy class starting on Monday, October 12 at 6pm. Held up at Belrose Veterinary Hospital Come along and learn basic obedience and why engagement, impulse control and game play is so important in training.Tiny classes - maximum of 3 pups per course so lots of 1:1 attention is given to each family.We also have fun because training should be fun too πCome join us! Classes fill quickly, so email me at pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for further details.See you in class!Photo of baby Max after having a swimming in the paddle pool during class π#dogtrainer #dogsofnoethernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Our walk with Kubo and Piper today up afire trail πCancer sucks ππ’#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
NEW PUPPY CLASS STARTING!Spots fill very quickly, so don't miss out!Monday, October 12, starting at 6pm, held at Belrose Veterinary Hospital Learn basic obedience.Learn why engagement, game play and impulse control are important in training.Maximum of 3 pups per course. Tiny classes so lots of 1:1 attention.Course runs over 4 Monday evenings and each session is 60 minutes in duration.Come have fun.Email me at pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for further details.Photos of the super crew - Cumin, Wasabi, Piper and Kubo π#dogtrainer #dogsofnoethernbeaches #northernbeachesdogs #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies
Dreaming after a lovely long line walk along a fire trail in Frenchs Forest πYou would never know he had emergency surgery a week ago. Unfortunately the biopsy taken from his spleen has come back with the aggressive type of cancer we did not want ππNothing to be done but enjoy every moment with him πOur Piper has been a little off this last week, but plopped herself on his bed this afternoon and had a snooze with him.I will be doing a lot more independent work with her now in preparation.Hug your dogs for me xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
So last week was a roller coaster for us πI noticed Kubo was off very early on Tuesday morning.Long story short - he deteriorated over a couple of hours - 8.01am I was on the phone to my most wonderful vet - Belrose Veterinary Hospital . We took him up straight away suspecting a blockage of some sort.Unfortunately Dr Tim opened him up to find a ruptured mass on his spleen - which was removed. Kubo also has another very large mass on his liver.He came home to us on Wednesday afternoon after spending the night at NEVS.HE had his post op check this morning. The fabulous lad nosed his way straight into the clinic and stepped onto the weigh scale, his little tail wagging.He is rather perky today, but unfortunately it is now a waiting game.He could be with us for another week or month. He won't become an old boy π but he will be spoilt rotten for however long we have.The darling husband and I are obviously numb and in shock - the page will be a little quiet for a while.Cuddle your dogs for me guys. They are so special π#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachesdogs #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachespets
Remember The Queen? Daisy!Here she is with a very young Kubo πThis tiny dog was a fabulous weirdo, but she taught Kubo so much.She didn't take any crap!I love these memories π#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Spent the afternoon with this chick today!My Piper πYeah... Those ears... π€£πππ€£#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Kubo. The perfect dog π9 months old in this photo.Now, he is nearly nine years old π³Where did the time go!?!Hug your dogs for me xo#dogtraining #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Everyone needs a little spice in their lives - Cumin and Wasabi π with a little mischief - Piper π and a sprinkle of perfection - Kubo πYou know you want to boop his snoot when you see his photo πHug your dogs for me please π#dogtrainer#dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
I get asked a lot about dogs in the kitchen... For me - no. Hard no...Piper would like to sit right under my stove while cooking if I let her, so I've put beds at the end of the kitchen.Both Kubo and Piper can be with me, but it isn't a trip fest...She steals the big bed though ππ€£Train your dog.#dogtraining#dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Two pooped pups πToday's shenanigans at the park... πSeems we were the magnets for people who just couldn't be bothered being with, or watching their dogs...A couple of really cute characters did laps with us today, while their owners just dawdled along behind... on their phones πNow you might think "aaawww", but in reality - I'm there for my dogs, not to babysit someone else's dog...Lovely as they are... Why do people think it is ok for their dog to jump aboard someone else's puppy train???What is with that???That makes me sad. Their dog is much more interested in what me and mine are doing and has zero interest in their own owners!I just don't get it!Get with the program. Show up and show interest! BE with your dog!#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs #northernbeachespets