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 🙄🤣Train your dog.#dogtraining#dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Two pooped pups 💕Today's shenanigans at the park... 🙄Seems 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 🙄Now 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
Here's the thing...It is a privilege to train your dog and you.It isn't about dominance.It is about the path of listening, learning and feeling.Communication.It is a privilege to be a trainer.I love it. I love building the foundation with the dog and handler.It's an incredible feeling!Vibe with your trainer. It's a groovy feeling 💕#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachesdogs #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachespets
A post rehab treat 💕I got a 130 degree bend in rehab this morning👊🦿I have been an enemy in my own head this week... The poor darling husband 😞I'm not a Daisy Downer, but sometimes it is ok to have a sookilala moment... I had some last week.I am starting a puppy class as it is not as taxing on me - FYI puppy class starts Sunday, September 13 at 9am. Only one spot left.I do miss training, but it will take time.This morning - crushed it! Do the work - train your dog #dogtraining #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Here's the thing...Don't make excuses for your dog.He's a rescue...She's a baby...He wants to say hello...She loves people...He loves balls, he wants your dog to chase him...Good grief Charlie Brown... 🙄😩I've had a total knee replacement - 8.5 weeks post op.A 16 month old adolescent dog came charging over to the darling husband and I.Jumped on my John and scratched the back of his leg 🤬 then decided to try me.Normally I'm pretty neutral and move on, but I don't want to be jumped on at the moment... Apart from puppy class - which starts on Sunday, September 13 at 9am - I'm not back to training yet because I'm still healing!Stop making excuses for your dog's behaviour people!If your dog is off lead they should be under 100% verbal control.If they aren't - do the training!#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
9 week old Kubo 💕💕💕New puppy class starting Sunday, September 13 at 9am.Learn basic obedience and why engagement, and game play are important in training.Learn other groovy stuff too.Tiny class, so lots of 1:1 attention.Email pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for the details!#dogtraining #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Just chilling and watching the world go by...Sometimes quiet is needed, instead of constant movement.Teach your dog to chill.#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
PUPPY CLASS!Sunday, September 13 at 9am - Frenchs Forest.Tiny class. Lots of 1:1 attention.Learn about why impulse control, engagement and game play are important in training.Learn basic obedience.Learn lots of stuff!Email pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for all the details.#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
New puppy class starting up - Sunday, September 13 at 9am.Only tiny classes - lots of 1:1 attention.Course is run over four 60 minute sessions in Frenchs Forest.You will learn basic obedience, why engagement, impulse control and game play is important and loads more.Email pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for further information.Kubo is cool, Piper is ecstatic 🤣#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Piper is here to tell you we have a new puppy class starting on Sunday morning, September 13 at 9am.Tiny class, so lots of 1:1 attention.Learn why game play is important, learn the value of impulse control and engagement, as well as basic obedience and heaps of other stuff.Course runs over 4 sessions which are a generous 60 minutes per session and is in Frenchs Forest.Only one spot left, so email me at pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com to book in!Start your training off the right way!#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
International Dog Day 💕💕 Kubo and Piper 💕 Celebrate your dog... Though they deserve to be celebrated every day 💕Give your dogs a cuddle for me please xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Off lead dog parks.Here's the thing...Almost everyone goes there so their dog can run around and 'play' with other dogs.In doing this, their dog now becomes hyper aroused and charges into the park and proceeds to 'play'.The problem now is the owner is of absolutely no value to the dog at all.It has now become an expectation... Dog park = hyper, play with other dogs and ignoring owner.Recall - nup 🙄Don't be that person.It is not necessary for your dog to play with every dog or person they see.Layer up the foundation. Form the bonds of communication and engagement.Train your dog.#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
I guess you could say she's being sun smart 🤔🤣My Piper chilling like the crazy little Goddess she is 💕Train your dog.#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Master Kubo - my boy 💕Just chilling for a minute while out today.My knee is doing great, but I'm not allowed to over do it, so I walk a bit, then sit for a bit, walk, sit...My boy always sits with me 💕#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Recall. Lots of distraction.This takes thousands of hours of repetitions in all different environments.She's brilliant.She's my Piper 💕Train your dog.#dogtraining#dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Kubo is magnificent 💕Piper is such a lady... 🙄🤣💗Train your dog.#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
If your dog charges every dog in the dog park, they should not be in the dog park.Stop making excuses and put the time in.Train your dog.#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Kubo... 💗Seriously... Ran around the whole park like this. Very proud of himself 💕Loves his frisbee. He had fun today 💕Train your dog.#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
*** PUPPY CLASS ***New puppy class starts next Wednesday, August 19 at 5.30pm.Learn why impulse control is important in training.Learn why engagement is important in training.Learn why play is important in training.Learn basic obedience and loads more.4 x 60 minute sessions.Only 2-3 pups per course, so lots of 1:1 attention.Email me at pawfectbehaviour@gmail.com for further information.Train your puppy.#dogtraining #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
5 weeks post total knee replacement surgery today - woohoo 🙌 I tell you all - rehab at Arcadia Pittwater Private Hospital out patient is no joke! They are brilliant and don't miss a trick!Had my 3rd gym/hydro session yesterday. I am NOT aquatic, but that hydro pool- absolute bliss...I'm a little bit different to everyone it seems... I have great bend in my knee, but it won't straighten properly!!! 😳🙄Something to work hard on and get it done over the next 3 months of rehab 👊My nurses - Cumin and Wasabi look after the snuggle side of things, while Kubo and Piper ensure I keep moving 😍All is quite groovy in the world 💗Still - keep up your training xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachesdogs #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachespets
Wow - cold and windy today 🌬️Definitely favourite beanie weather...Tall skinny Chai Latte in hand, the darling husband, Kubo and Piper!Train your dog.#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Lead communication... Here's the thing... We want our dogs to walk quietly and well mannered beside us when we take them out for a walk...Believe it when I say - it is difficult to teach because you need to go through the steps from 1 - 10. Most people are impatient and want to get to step 10 quickly so they skip lots of steps in between. They reach for a no pull harness or halti...Now I use ALL pieces of equipment, and I'm not adverse to any of them PROVIDED the foundation has been set in concrete...In order to get the lovely, calm lead skill - you HAVE to take the time.Switching direction when your dog starts to go forward and putting it to a cue. Reward when your dog is beside you walking nicely and engaging. Clear communication so your dog learns what to do.Once you have that, you need to take it to different places and PRACTICE it all over again, then SLOWLY add stimulus. People are impatient though and insist on charging out the front door with a highly aroused dog... 😳Don't be impatient! Put the time in and train your dog. It is worth it xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachesdogs #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies
Found a beautiful park for K&P to have fun in yesterday 💕I love having my dogs off lead. It is not luck they stay with the darling husband and I either.A ton of repetitions has gone into both my dogs with regards to recall, listening obedience and compliance.When I say a ton - I mean every day throughout their adolescent phase, then proofing it into maturity 👊They must do as instructed or they lose freedom. Simple as that 🤷When out, they are allowed, if they want to, to meet other dogs, but it must be gentle.If another dog runs off with Kubo's ball, he is not allowed to go crazy, he knows either the darling husband or I will get it back.If a dog comes up full throttle, they must maintain calm. If the situation looks to get chaotic, we move on.If your dog is a dog that ignores you, steals balls, jumps up on people and other dogs, inappropriately plays, doesn't recall - it isn't your dog 'just being a dog'... 🙄😩No - your dog is a complete pain - one we have to put up with because you haven't taken the time to do the foundation training!Don't be lazy! Put the time in and train your dog!#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachesdogs #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies
As most of you know, I do therapy dog training for schools on the Northern Beaches alongside Kaysadale FarmI don't post anything about it as I am working with children. It is a passion of mine - work that I truly love and believe in, as the dog and handlers give so much to the school.Yesterday saw a new angel appear in the sky.Penny was Ravenswood's beautiful therapy dog.She belonged to Phoebe, but Phoebe's sister Annabelle was her handler at school. They were an exceptional, phenomenal team.Penny loved working at Ravenswood. She was a dog who instinctively knew what to do.The staff and students loved Penny. She would bring absolute joy to anyone she came into contact with.Beautiful Penny passed away unexpectedly yesterday.To Phoebe, Tiernan and Annabelle - my heart is broken for you.Rest softly Penny 💔10/9/2022 - 3/7/2026#dogtraining #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachesdogs #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachespets
These two 💕Kubo and Piper 💗Cuddle your dogs for me xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
When you go out with your dog and let them off lead - make sure you are the thing they want most in the park...Going out and allowing them to run and jump all over other people and dogs and you simply cannot call them back - they should not be off lead at the park...Everyone wants their dog to run free...Everyone wants their dog to play with other dogs...If you haven't put the time in doing the training and becoming the person that they want, value and listen to most in the park, you will never have that dog that recalls every time.You will never be number one in your dog's eyes at the park.You will never be the person they want to be with because every other person and dog is much more rewarding than you are...Don't be lazy.Do the training and reap the rewards!#dogtraining#dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Wasabi and Cumin - Spice Girls 💕You know you needed to see this today... Wasabi in her pink jumper and Cumin sitting like a boss...I know!!! It's too cute!!!You are welcome...Have a great day xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Out with the darling husband, Kubo and Piper this afternoon 💕Practising my walking and doing my exercises outside.2.5 weeks post total knee replacement 🦿Slow and steady, one step at a time.Cuddle your dogs for me xo#dogtrainer#dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Feeling a bit worse for wear this morning.Having a coffee, with glorious company 💕Exercises shortly, then ice machine.Cuddle your dogs for me xo#dogtraining #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Kubo 💕 hasn't really left my side since I got home 🥹💗Piper hasn't either to be honest.Yesterday we went to our local park and I sat on the seat getting some glorious Vitamin D 😍The darling husband lapped around the park - Piper went with him, but my boy stayed with me the whole time 💕Ooofff - seriously - that hit in the feels. It was just so good getting home and being with the darling husband and K&P 💗Now - The Mater and Arcadia Pittwater Private were unbelievable in their care, but there is nothing like home 💕I had a couple of power snoozes and slept like a log last night! I'm ready for today!!!It was the darling husband's birthday yesterday too - I was a snoring couch potato - so show him some love people because he's simply the best!And cuddle your dogs for me xo#dogsofnorthernbeaches #dogtrainer #northernbeachesdogs #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies
Just got home 🥹 💕All is right in the world again 💕 Scripts filled.Going to grab Cumin and Wasabi and chill for a bit 💗Home sweet home 💕Cuddle your dogs for me xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Missing these pups 🥹 Thursday. Bring on Thursday!All going well - that is home day!!!I can tell you right now - puppy pile!!!!!#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Hi everyone 👋It has been a rugged couple of days...120 degree bend now, but that has come with consistency and hard work. I've been flat, got cabin fever and I'm missing everyone and K&P.I've had visitors 🙏💗 and even done some visiting myself while lapping around the ward hallway *waving at June* 💗I'm always at physio when the tea/coffee person comes as my physio session is at 10am, but this morning I came back to my room to find two little muffins sitting on my tray table.Of course I ate them... 🙄Hooked up to my ice machine now, which is helping with pain and swelling.Hopefully I'm out this coming Thursday 🙏🤞Cuddle your dogs for me xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Here is my room! It's huge and very comfortable 💗Couple of comforts from home... My pink blanket and my pillow...The black thing beside the bed is my ice machine. When I came back from physio I have to ice my knee for half an hour. I have to do it 3-4 times a day.Knee bend measured yesterday - 115 degrees people! I was 105 on Monday 👊 so your old girl is making good progress.I have physio 10am and 2pm daily. When I come back from my 10am session - usually 10.45-11am - I find a piece of cake left on my table from the tea/coffee person 💕It is lovely to come back to and makes me smile.I'm in here for another 8-9 days and I hope to keep getting my knee even more bent.It is quite swollen at the moment and I'm still on pain meds, but one foot in front of the other!The darling husband is holding down the fort at home and visits every afternoon, but I'm now starting to feel a bit homesick. Missing K&P terribly too.Anyway. Chin up!Cuddle your dogs for me xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Phwoar they start early here... Awake at 5.15am.Bloody pressure at 5.45am. Meds at 6am.Breakfast served at 7.30am.It is 8.15am and I snuck down to the cafe for a real coffee this morning!Mmmm 🤤Might become a morning walk ...Physio at 10am and 2pm.Cuddle your dogs for me xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Here she is! My new knee 🦿Day one at Arcadia rehab is going well.I had my first physio session in the gym this morning 😳. They aren't mucking around!Was able to get my knee to bend 105 degrees!This is good.I have another session this afternoon at 2pm. Hopefully things continue to go well.Tired today though. I'm not really sleeping properly as I just can't get comfortable.Not complaining though.Cuddle your dogs for me xo#dogtraining#dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Woohoo! Waiting for my ride...Loaded up pulling out of the Mater...Rolling past Forestway Shops!Now in my lovely new room at Arcadia.Chap came in and took my food order for the next two days...My weight gain is because of my new prosthetic🦿 I'm pretty sure... 😳🤣Bring on rehab!Cuddle your dog for me xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Now don't be jealous you lot... The fashion here at the Mater is next level!!! 🤣Last night here before I go off to Arcadia for rehab.The darling husband has been looking after the crew 💗I miss them 🥴All going well here, though I have to say this afternoon I'm drained 😔Maybe because it's done now, rehab journey ahead 🤔Cuddle your dogs for me xo#dogtraining #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Photos like this from the darling husband - I know the crew are being looked after while I'm in hospital 💕L-R - Wasabi, Cumin, Piper and Kubo.I've graduated to crutches today 💪Not going to lie - last night was pretty rugged, but much better today.I love nurses 💗Cuddle your dogs for me xo#dogtraining#dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Big bandage is off - happy about that 👊Got my new driver's licence... See that green tag - means GO! Physio sessions went great, now I'm allowed to do my 4 X 100 meter walks by myself 🥳I can also get myself to the toilet... Bed pans are rather humbling 😳🥴Dr came in this morning. He said surgery went great. The pain meds he put in my knee are starting to wear off, so next couple of days might be rugged. Won't be shy asking for the pain meds!Let's go!And keep training your dogs xo#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachesdogs #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies
Done! New knee!Massive thank you to the darling husband for getting me to the Mater at the crack of dawn 💕Out of op. Went ok. Spine block wearing off. Just had endone. Ice machine is now on - knee is wrapped up and cold!Half hourly checks... Pressure machines on both legs to keep blood circulating - no blood clots. Very tired as didn't sleep last night. All ok though 💗Now let's get on with rehab... Well tomorrow we'll get on with rehab... 😉Keep training your dogs!#dogtraining #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachesdogs #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachespets
And that's a wrap for now.As you all know, I'm off to hospital on Wednesday to get a new knee... The old one is simply not working properly anymore 🙄This morning I had my week 4 puppy class. They smashed training.We covered recall and leave it this morning. Brilliant.I then had Miss Nova the 7 month old German Shepherd Dog and Master Obi, the 11 month old English Staffy.These two are family friends who are a little full on with each other...We are working on impulse control with these two, so they don't expect to play every time they see each other.Photo of the Spice Girls and my two - because you need to see them 😉 💗 I am sort of on leave for a bit now. Hospital and rehab and taking some time to get acquainted with my new knee.Stand by for updates!I will see you all soon 💕Keep training your dogs guys!#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs #northernbeachespets
The darling husband wanted to watch the soccer this morning. Ok... He did...He watched the soccer, I did other stuff... Cumin's face says it all for me... 🤣Train your dog!#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
These two... Ears for days 💕Kubo and Piper 💗 Train your dog.#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Look who's back... The Spice Girls - Cumin and Wasabi 💕K&P were super happy - me too 💗We love these tiny, cheeky chicks 😍#dogtraining #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Look who is 3 today!!! My Piper.This little nutter is the best thing. Not the dog I was looking for.She's awesome. The biggest, brightest most sunny personality.Came as a foster, ended up staying.Happy birthday Piper 💕#dogtraining #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Phwoar... This was me 20 odd years ago in Greece!We were away for a month.I'd not long been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and was 'old' for the diagnosis and still trying to get my head around it.Travelling with injections back then was an experience... 😳Still - you soldier on and the darling husband helped he to do so 💗I look back at this photo and I appreciate how hot I looked - even with straight hair in humid conditions 🤣Now I'm 62 and the old girl bod is a bit busted - I have my knee replacement surgery on July 8... Stuff is falling off 🤣I'm appreciating stuff now 💕Get off your phone.Train your dog - you never know what is around the corner.#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
These two 💕My Kubo and my Piper 💗Train your dog.#dogtrainer #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
Being out and about... Dogs running freely off lead, just being dogs 💕It is an awesome feeling 👊But this takes time, training, consistency and loads of patience.You need to teach your dog how to find you, how to Bluetooth into you, how to listen to instructions while being free, how to see you as the one to want to be with above all else and develop clear communication.You need to develop a strong foundation.Train your dog.#dogtraining #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs
We have another Angel in the sky today 🥺Ash - far right - has been struggling with systemic fungal infections over the past 12 months.She is now resting softly, able to run after her ball and pain free 💔The crew and I saw her most days - she will be missed terribly.Rest softly Ash. You will never be forgotten 💗Hug your dogs for me 💗#dogtraining #dogsofnorthernbeaches #northernbeachespets #northernbeachespuppies #northernbeachesdogs