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Happiness is recall training with Zoe!! She absolutely smashed her recall training, too 👏👏. We kept it simple and fun, used a long line for freedom to explore, lots of yummy rewards, added movement, plus some basic recall training... and built distractions slowly over time, and Zoe improved massively. Keep it fun, simple, work at your dogs pace, be consistent too, reward often, and you really will get there 😀 Well done Zoe 👏 ✔️ 👍 😉🐕🐾🐾 #bestbordercollie #dogoftheday #dogtraininggoals #forcefreedogtrainer #forcefreedogtraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #dogtrainingadvice #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Congratulations to this little lovely Abi, for passing her Public Access Test on Saturday!! Abi has been a little superstar since the begining of her journey and has been such a pleasure to work with. She takes everything in her stride and is always smiling along the way. A very big thanks to her mumma who worked especially hard to give you the best chance ever of being successful and you did it, so a very big congratulations and well done👏 👏 😀 🥳🦮🐕 🐾🐾 Will miss your smiley face and absolute sweetness Abi and wish you many happy adventures 🥰 #dogoftheday #assistancedog #minddog #bestdog #dogslife #dogsofinstagram #forcefreedogtraining #dogtraininggoals #forcefreedogtrainer #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Had the most amazing final lead walking session with Poppy on the weekend. This incredible pooch and her awesome mumma absolutely smashed their loose lead training, with Poppy offering a loose lead, right next to her mumma for 99% of her walk. A little distraction appeared. Poppy investigated her mum waited, and Poppy walked back to her, ready to go again. All achieved force free. It's amazing what consistency, yummy treats, and working with our dogs can achieve. So happy for this wonderful pair, and thanks so much for inviting me to be part of your journey ❤️ 😊 🥳🥳🐕🐾🐾 #dogoftheday #bestgroodle #dogtraininggoals #dogsofinstagram #groodlesofinstagram #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtrainer #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

When your fur kid comes home from daycare, all ready for Valentines Day tomorrow 🥰😍. Very serious, he takes this dogmancing 😆 🤣 😂 🐕🐾🌴🌼 Thank you, @waggintails_doggy_daycare, for the awesome day and lovely cookie. I can't wait to eat it 😀🙏❤️ Happy Valentines Day for tomorrow everyone 💗 #happydog #bestshetlandsheepdog #sheltiesofinstagram #bestsheltie #bestdogever #dogslife #dogsofinstagram #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

🐕🌟 Upcoming Class Dates for January 🌟🐕 🐕‍🦺Foundation Course for Adult Dogs aged 8 months + - Starts Saturday 20th January at 10.30am 🐩Senior Puppy Class – For Pups aged from 4 months to 7 months - Starts Saturday 20th January at 3pm 🦊Baby Puppy – From 8 -16 weeks of age - Starts Wednesday 24th January at 6pm For further information and to book, simply go to https://www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au/book-classes #dogtraining #dogtrainingclasses #puppytraining #forcefreedogtraining #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcementdogtrainer #puppyschool #adultdogtraining #oceanpawsdogtraining #doggeektraining #centralcoastnsw

🐕🌟November to December - Final Class Dates for 2023 🌟🐕 🦊Baby Puppy – From 8 -16 weeks of age - Starts Wednesday 25th November at 6pm - Please note this class is now fully booked 🐕‍🦺Foundation Course for Adult Dogs aged 8 months + - Starts Saturday 25th November at 10.30am 🐩Senior Puppy Class – For Pups aged from 4 months to 7 months - Starts Saturday 25th November at 3pm For further information and to book simply go to https://www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au/book-classes #dogtraining #dogtrainingclasses #puppytraining #forcefreedogtraining #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcementdogtrainer #puppyschool #adultdogtraining #oceanpawsdogtraining #doggeektraining #centralcoastnsw

Rockstar Recall - My top five tips !! 😀 1. Never make coming back to you scary, super important, particularly as a pup. Would you want to go back to someone who was yelling at you or angry, probably not right? Use happy excited tones always and make it fun for your pup to come back to you. 2. Be realistic about your expectations and practice regularly. Don't expect your dog to come back to you every time straight away. Recall training takes time, practice, and patience. So.be sure to practice regularly. 3. Set your dog up for success by starting in a low distracting environment first and build the distraction level slowly over time. Your local beach is not the place to start training way too many distractions. Start in a familiar area like your backyard and then move to a familiar, safe, quiet area like a park and always at a quiet time. 4. Use a long line to start the process, and for safety, always attach this to a harness. Long lines keep our dogs safe and allow us to provide distance for Recall training whilst giving our dogs some much needed freedom to explore the environment. 5. Use a high reinforcer. Kibble won't cut it. Keep your extra special treats for your Recall training and reinforce regularly. But most of all have fun, enjoy training, play Recall games, be consistent, and reward regularly regardless of your dogs age. 🐕 😀🥳 #dogtraininggoals #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainingadvice #bestsheltie #sheltiesofinstagram #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #oceanpawsdogtraining #dogbehaviourconsultant #centralcoastnsw

Anyone else have to place a bib on their dog to eat a chew? LOL, this boy ❤️ #bestshetlandsheepdog #bestsheltie #doglover #dogsofinstagram #dogslife #dogtraininggoals #happydogs #bestdog #oceanpawsdogtraining #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #centralcoastnsw

Our Next Baby Puppy Class starts on Wed 20th September 🐕🐾 If you have a puppy between the ages of 8-15 weeks and looking for a fun, informative puppy class, wed love to see you 😀🥳 To find out more and to register simply go to: https://www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au/book-classes #babypuppyclass #puppytraining #puppyschool #babypuppy #puppiesofinstagram #puppyfun #puppylovers #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #centralcoastnsw #eastgosfordnsw #oceanpawsdogtraining

OMG ❤️ love is meeting this little puppy guy today 😍 absolutely heart-warming. 🐕🐾🌟 So nice to meet you today, and thanks so much for inviting me to be part of your journey. I am so looking forward to working with you 😀 #cutestpuppy #cutestpuppyever #puppylove #puppyoftheday #puppytraining #puppylove #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Cuteness overload 😍 Ava smashing her rockstar Recall in Senior Puppy yesterday. What a star and very well done, too 👏 👍 🥳🥳🐕🐾🐾 #seniorpuppy #puppyoftheday #puppyttaining #puppiesofinstagram #dogtraininggoals #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreetraining #puppygraduation #positivereinforcementdogtraining #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Last session with this little sweety today. I'm going to miss my weekly sessions with Ebony and her wonderful pawrents 🤗 We worked on building focus around distractions, recall, puppy jumping, walking on lead, and managing normal puppy behaviours, all aimed at supporting Ebony so she can be her best self always. What a wonderful puppy and lovely parents. Wishing you many happy puppy adventures, and thanks for allowing me to be part of your journey 💗 💖 😚🥳🐕🐾 #puppyoftheday #puppytraining #puppylove #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #bestpuppy #positivereinforcementdogtraining #dogtraininggoals #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Paws Up with little Frankie!! Just when we thought this bucket may be too tall for this awesome pup, not at all she says and stay there she did too lol. Too cute, you are Frankie. What a superstar 😍 💕 🐕 🌟 #bestpuppy #bestpuppyever #puppylove #puppyschool #bestcorgiever #dogtraininggoals #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Sundays are for sleeping lol 😴 Quick break from catching some 💤💤 Loving Tama's bed head lol 😆 😴 ☺️🤗🐾 #bestshetlandsheepdog #bestsheltie #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

When I was asked to help my clients on their very special day, how could I say no. I'm so excited to be taking Beamish to what will no doubt be a very beautiful day. Congratulations !!! 🎊 🤗🥳🐕🌴 #bestdog #dogoftheday #happydogs #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Love is this girl Pippa, the most adorable cuddly love bug ever 🥰❤️ Sessions with Pippa were such a dream. Her lovely mum and dad just wanted to make sure they were giving her the best life ever, were reading her correctly, and keeping her safe out and about. We also worked on some common adolescent behaviours such as building engagement around distractions and some techniques for pulling on lead towards smells and favourite spots for rolling in. Pippa did so well with her training and improved immensely during our three sessions. This was all done using force free training techniques that engage our dogs, make training easy, and keep our fur kids feeling safe and supported. Job well done, Pippa and your amazing mum and dad. 🎉🎉 I will really miss your happy face Pip, wish you many happy adventures, and thanks so much for inviting me to be part of your journey😊🏅👏 xx #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #dogoftheday #dogsofinstagram #bestdogever #dogtraininggoals #positivereinforcementdogtraining #rewardbaseddogtraining #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Jorge, the sweetest dachshund ever!! I worked with Jorge back in 2019 when he was a baby pup. So, its so nice to see you again all grown up and so handsome. During this session we worked on some recall training and he absolutely smashed it and had lots of fun too. Well done you and your lovely hoomans and keep up the awesome work!! Thanks so much for inviting me back again and I look forward to catching up again soon 🎉😊👏 #dogtraining #dogtraininggoals #dogsofinstagram #dogoftheday #dachshundoftheday #dachshundsofinstagram #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positiverewardbasedtraining #dogtrainer #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Loose Lead Training with Maverick...well it was meant to be anyway lol 🤣🤣🤣. This completely gorgeous adolescent boy found something more appealing a stick, one of his favourite things, so he laid down and played with this instead. After a few minutes, we went back to training again lol 😆 Sometimes training doesn't always go to plan and you know what that's ok, it happens and there are many reasons why this can happen, perhaps the training session went to long, the environment is not right for your dog as there are too many distractions, your reinforcer does not hold enough value, your dogs tired or perhaps we are tired too. Dogs can become distracted as well, particularly adolescent dogs. If this happens, roll with it and assess what happened. If your dog is engaged with you and ready to move forward, great. If not, that's ok too. You can start again another day. Was an absolute pleasure working this boy, and his lovely hoomans. An absolute legend ❤️ 🤩😀 #dogslife #dogoftheday #dogsofinstagram #dogtraininggoals #dogtrainingadvice #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Oatley - On his first day of assistance dog training. Our first day out is always about monitoring our dogs' stress levels and making sure they feel super comfortable and safe. We do this by giving our dogs lots of breaks, providing yummy treats so our dogs associate the work as a positive, and keeping any new potential triggers to a minimum. Plus, we reward awesome behaviours our dogs offer along the way. What a great start to Oatleys training. He took it all in his stride, supported his handler and was an absolute superstar. Well done lovely and thanks so much for inviting me to be part of your journey 😊 😀 🥳🐕🐾 #dogoftheday #dogtraininggoals #minddog #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreetrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #dogsofinstagram #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Cuteness overload!! Puppy training at home with little Izzy. We covered toilet training, recall and attention games, managing puppy nipping, safe socialisation for her age group, how to best advocate for our pup when out and about and what to expect on her first walks, plus more. All very important to points to get right when raising a baby dog 🥰🐾 #puppyoftheday #puppiesofinstagram #puppytraining #puppylove #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

🐕Upcoming Class Dates for July and August 🥳 🦊Baby Puppy – From 8 -16 weeks of age - Starts Wednesday 26th July at 6pm. 🐕‍🦺Foundation Course for Adult Dogs aged 8 months + - Starts Saturday 5th August at 10.30am 🐩Senior Puppy Class – For Pups aged from 4 months to 7 months - Starts Saturday 5th August at 3pm. For further information and to book simply go to https://www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au/book-classes During our courses we cover life skills, how to build confidence and calmness in our dogs, how to understand and interpret our pups body language and how to support our dogs in order to ensure we are providing them with the best possible life ever, plus more. We use force free, reward based training techniques that are fun, enable learning and easy for the whole family to learn!! #dogtraining #dogtrainingclasses #puppytraining #forcefreedogtraining #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcementdogtrainer #puppyschool #adultdogtraining #oceanpawsdogtraining #doggeektraining #centralcoastnsw

This is George. George has really big feelings about dogs that are too close.Unfortunately, this led to lots of barking and pulling on the lead, which became super hard for his mum and very stressful for George. So, we worked on building a strong foundation of behaviours first, away from his triggers so George could comfortably redirect to his mum and learn to move with mum when needed. Then, over time, we slowly introduced triggers at a distance. In this session, he saw six dogs at different distance points which was a lot for George but he happily redirected to his mum, moved away from his triggers instead of reacting and was able to recover quickly and continue a wonderful loose lead walk. So all in all, a job very well done, George, and we are so proud of you 👏 🥰 💛 🥲 Reactivity is hard and such a different journey for every dog. Work at your dogs pace and build a strong foundation of behaviours first appropriate for the type of reactivity you are dealing with. There are many force free options out there to do this, attention games and focus work, scatters, pattern games, counter conditioning and desensitisation protocols. Start with your dogs triggers at a distance first, don't overwhelm your dog, then over time, you can work on slowly reducing that distance or access to these triggers, whilst continuing to work on helping your dog feel more comfortable. And yes, you will have good days and really bad days, it's all part of the journey. But it's a journey and one that requires time, patience, and ensuring that your dog feels safe, always. #forcefreedogtrainer #forcefreetraining #forcefreedogtraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #dogtrainingadvice #dogtraininggoals #dogtrainingtips #dogbehavior #dogtrainingismypassion #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Pawty prep for my very special 2 year olds Birthday today. More cute pics to come 🤣🤣🤣🥳🥳🎂

So lucky to receive these photos from one of my amazing clients, of her gorgeous boy Oakley after graduating from both my baby puppy and senior puppy classes with flying colours of course 💙!! What a difference in growth over a short few months and how lucky am I to have this beautiful boy return a second time to class. Just a bit heart warming ♥️ love this boy and a big congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 ❤️ #dogslife #dogoftheday #dogtraininggoals #puppygraduation #puppytraining #forcefreedogtrainer #forcefreetraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #bestbordercollie #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Last session with the very lovely King this week. We concentrated on using a long line to reduce frustration, pulling, and to enable learning. Strategies for jumping and excitability around visitors, which is hard for King because he's a super social adolescent love bug and a 'let's go' to ask King to move with us when we need him to. Plus some enrichment and puppy chewing strategies. Well done, King, on what you have achieved so far, your lead walking is awesome, focus has improved, and I know you will get there with your visitor greetings. Will miss your smile and your forever happy face. Well done to you and your amazing hoomans🤗🥳🥳🥳. #forcefreetraining #forcefreedogtrainer #dogoftheday #dogtraininggoals #positivereinforcementdogtraining #dogtrainingtips #dogbehavior #dogtrainingadvice #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Nothing sweeter than watching your fur kid basking in the morning sun, just love him ❤️ #bestshetlandsheepdog #bestsheltie #dogslife #dogoftheday #dogsofinstagram #dog #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #centralcoastnsw #oceanpawsdogtraining

Baby Scout 😍 This very sweet puppy just finished her baby puppy training at home, and she graduated with flying colours. For Scout, it was all about building her confidence and making sure she was happy and content in this crazy world of ours. Plus, she learnt some baby puppy behaviours and was an absolute star 🌟 Will miss you, little Scouty, just an adorable sweet pup. Wishing you many happy puppy adventures 😘 😀🥳❤️🐕🐾 #puppyoftheday #puppiesofinstagram #puppyschool #puppytraining #puppygraduation #forcefreetraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

This is Zeek, the sweetest boy ever. Zeek finds other dogs and the outside world a little scary at times. So, to see Zeek rolling around in something smelly, having a ball on his walk, and being so relaxed around his triggers, is a really big achievement, and I couldn't be happier for him and his awesome parents. Love this boy 😘❤️🐾🐈‍⬛ #forcefreedogtrainer #forcefreetraining #dogtraininggoals #dogoftheday #dogsofinstagram #dogbehavior #positivereinforcementdogtraining #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

The neighbourhood watch, lol, doing a mighty fine job too. 👏🤪😉 #bestshetlandsheepdog #sheltiesofinstagram #sheltiesofaustralia #sheltie #dogslife #dogsofinstagram #dogoftheday #shetlandsheepdogsofinstagram #shetlandsheepdog #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

When it's too hot to walk the kids, the puzzles come out. So love our #ninaottossonpuzzle range it's the best and the pooches just love them. I mix it up each session by placing one or two out plus some additional homemade games, I just use the puzzles, or we add some nose work in using different boxes. Providing your dog with enrichment activities is easy and fun and so important for their overall well-being and development, so be sure to include it. 😉 #happydogs #dogsofinstagram #shetlandsheepdogsofinstagram #sheltiesofinstagram #sheltiesofaustralia #bestsheltie #enrichmentfordogs #dogslife #ninaottossonpuzzle #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Our next Baby Puppy Class starts Wed 15th March. Baby Puppy is where you will learn all about your pups behaviour, what to expect when bringing your puppy home, how to set your pup up for success and how to build a strong bond with your puppy, so that you and your pup live a harmonious life together. To find out more or to register simply go to www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au #deltatrainer #babypuppy #babypuppyclass #babypuppyfeed #babypuppylove #forcefreedogtraining #positiverewardbasedtraining #dogtrainer #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw #bestpuppyschool

Our next Adult Dog Training Class starts on Saturday 18th March @ 10.30. If you have a dog 8 months of age and over and after a fun informative class, we would love to see you there. 😊 For more information and to register go to www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au #adultdogtraining #puppyschool #dogsofinstagram #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw #centralcoastdogsnsw #dogsofthecentralcoast #deltadogtrainer

Our last session before Rockets PAT test. This little lady is just incredible, nothing bothers her she takes everything in her stride and is the most amazing support for her mumma. Wishing you all the best on your big day and thanks for allowing me to be part of your journey. 😘🥳❤🐈‍⬛🐾 #dogoftheday #dogsofinstagram #dogtraininggoals #forcefreetraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Last session with Baby Bear before his Public Access Test in a few weeks, where we hope he becomes a fully fledged Assistance Dog. For his final prep, we worked on distractions, basic behaviours, PAT preparation, and, most importantly, making sure Bear was stress free and happy to work with his mum. Never a problem for this little guy.. I'm so excited for you, Baby Bear, I know you can do it, you little furry legend. Thanks so much for allowing me to be part of your journey for all this time. I will miss your happy face 🤗❤🦮🐾 #dogoftheday #dogtraininggoals #positivereinforcementdogtraining #forcefreetraining #forcefreedogtrainer #assistancedogintraining #centralcoastnsw #oceanpawsdogtraining

Cutensss overload 🥰 Theo waiting for Baby Puppy Class to start. This little guy is crazy cute and so clever 😍 💗 🐾 #puppyoftheday #puppiesofinstagram #babypuppy #puppyschool #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

When you're trying to get a photo of your cats' new sleeping quarters lol 🤣🤣🤣 #bestsheltie #bestshetlandsheepdog #dogsofinstagram #sheltiesofinstagram #mainecoons #mainecoonsofinstagram #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

The lovely Maddie 😍 Loved working with Maddie and her lovely hoomans on recall and enrichment. Such a lovely, chilled,.smiley chocolate lab..Wishing you many happy puppy adventures 😀❤🐕‍🦺🐾🐾 #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #dogoftheday #dogsofinstagram #bestlabradors #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Madam Khaleesi, a rare affectionate moment with my girl. So love and cherish these ❤🤗 #bestmainecoon #mainecoonsofinstagram #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw #catsofinstagram #mainecoons

Nothing like having a study buddy,.when you are housebound with the Rona!! Love this boy ❤🐾 #bestsheltie #bestshetlandsheepdog #dogoftheday #dogsofinstagram #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Sunday Jump Training sessions with this little lovely - Juno. She did so well to for her first training session, redirected happily to a scatter with a passing distraction and decided to lay down to enjoy her treats instead. Bravo little superstar 👏 😃🥳 #forcefreetraining #forcefreedogtrainer #dogoftheday #dogtraininggoals #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Last round of Baby Puppy Classes for 2022 are starting soon!! Our next Saturday class starts this Saturday the 19th November at 1.30pm and we also have a Wednesday night class on the 30th November at 6.30pm. If you have a new Baby Puppy between 8-14 weeks of age and after a fun, relaxed class that can teach you all about your puppies behaviours, what to expect, how to set you pup up for succcess, how to train the force free way, plus so much more, we would love to have you. Our classes are held at the 1st East Gosford Scout Hall at East Gosford. To find out more and to reserve your spot, head to our website at: https://www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au/book-classes #puppyschool #babypuppyschool #centralcoastnsw #oceanpawsdogtraining #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining

Snoop dog waiting patiently for his baby puppy grad photo and of course a treat, cuteness overload 😍 💕 🥰 #oceanpawsdogtraining #babypuppylove #babypuppy #centralcoastnsw

Outdoor sessions with Biscuit, so love this dog. She's not super keen on other dogs, she's not reactive towards them just not keen so her mum wanted to make sure she was reading Biscuit correctly and keeping her happy and safe when out walking. What was so awesome about working with Biscuit is that she has well developed coping mechanisms and body language skills so if she sees a dog she's not sure about, she has a look and simply walks away, awesome!! So we worked on capturing the behaviour and reinforcing it along with all of the other awesome behaviours she offers out on walks. Instead of busy dog walks we stuck to sniff walks and quiet beach walks instead, which she loves. It's important to remember that not all dogs are dog social and not all dogs need to go to dog parks or have off lead dog play. So if thats your dog embrace it, be ok with it and dont force your dog to be something they are not because your dog will be much better off for it. Thanks Biscuit, may you have many happy dog adventures 😊 🥰 🥳🐕🐾 #forcefreedogtrainer #forcefreetraining #positivereinforcementdogtraining #dogoftheday #dogsofinstagram #dogtrainingtips #dogtraininggoals #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Introducing Bernie the most awesome Bernadoodle and his brother Jack. Love this photo as it just shows the scale of how big this dog is. Such an impressive dog and an absolute sweetheart. Oh and yes we did some training to, mat, jump training and just fine tuning some walking skills and he did so well too. Such a lovely family and thanks so much for inviting to be part of your journey. Love this dog 🐕 ❤️ 😀 #forcefreetraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #dogoftheday #dogsofinstagram #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Assistance Dog Training with the lovely Rocket 😍. Here she was practising a short stay, whilst mum was having a quick browse and as you can see she takes her job very seriously too..So happy for this pair and what an amazing dog, your the best Rocket!! 👏🥳🐾 #dogsofinstagram #dogoftheday #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

My last training session with the very lovely Cleo and her awesome mum. For this session we aimed to increase focus with distractions whilst ensuring Cleo felt comfortable, stress free and not overwhelmed with the craziness of the busy Haven. Busy places like this can be to much for any dog, particularly one that is adolescent but due to the amazing work that Cleos mum has put in she took it all in her stride, was checking in frequently, sniffing calmly and circling back to her mum to continue forward..No stress, no pulling on the lead just chilled sniffing and having some treats. It's amazing what you can achieve using force free reward based training methods that work on giving your dog choice and building their confidence. Cleo has been trained using nothing but force free reward based methods and ts quite amazing to watch the choices she makes none of which are cued. Shes happy, relaxed and engages with her mumma instead of being distracted by the environment, pretty awesome I say for an adolescent doggo 😎 So lucky to work with such incredible clients a big thanks for taking me on your journey it's been an absolute pleasure working witg with you 🙏 ☺️ #forcefreetraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #dogoftheday #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

When your Sheltie falls in love with your nephew, nawwww its love ❤😘☺️🐕🐾

This is the very sweet Dusky, a very special rescue dog, who has been on quite a journey. She is a little frightened of some things in this world and so her new awesome parents, just wanted to make sure they were giving her the best chance at life. So, we worked on some pattern games to build confidence with her triggers, behaviour modification aimed at changing her emotional response to these triggers to a feeling of safety, and most importantly we worked at her pace to ensure she felt safe and supported during her sessions. She has come a long way in the time we have worked together, is now showing excited, happy body language when going for her walks, along with disengaging and recovering a lot quicker when seeing a trigger in the distance and this has all been done force free. We still have some work to do but I have every confidence that her wonderful, supportive pawrents will get her there. Thanks so much for allowing me to be part of this journey, it has been an absolute pleasure working with you and this beautiful girl. Wishing you many happy puppy adventures 😊🙏🥰🐾 #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcementdogtraining #positivereinforcementdogtrainer #dogsofinstagram #dogsoftheday #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Feeling very blessed to have such amazing clients, who surprised me with this beautiful gift to say thanks for all of my help at puppy school. 🐶 Just blown away, I am so greatful and i just love it. Thank you so much Mel, Dave and gorgeous Ester. The fur kids love their new toy and hope to get some videos soon xx 😍 🥳 ❤🐕🦮🐈‍⬛🐾🐾🐾. #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Happy International Dog Day to all the doggos out there ❤️ We hope you are all having a super day 😀🥰🥳🐕🦮🐕‍🦺🐩🐾🐾🐾 #internationaldogday #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Nothing warms my heart more than meeting awesome rescue dogs like Atticus and their dedicated parents. His Mumma and Dad wanted to make sure they were giving Atticus the best life ever so contacted me to work on some lead walking, excitability with visitors and dogs and some recall. We couldn’t be happier with his progress, and he is a prime example of a consistent approach to training using force free, positive reward-based methods that he loves. So happy for this wonderful family. Thanks so much for allowing me to be part of your journey. 😊👍🐕🐾 #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #dogtraining #dogtraininggoals #dogoftheday #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

How good is this dog. The sweetest, playful Rottie I have ever met 💖 🥰 Our consult some impulse control training and help managing excitability around visitors and he was an absolute champion. Great clients and an awesome dog. Thanks for inviting me to be part of your journey😀🐾🐾 #dogoftheday #dogtraininggoals #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcement #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Tommy - so love this big gentle giant. Over our four week training program we worked on building focus with distractions, Lead walking and some barking behaviours. Tommy and his parents did so well and he's come such a long way. An amazing dog and wonderful parents. Will miss you buddy 😢 😘🐕🐾 #dogoftheday #dogtraininggoals #forcefreedogtrainer #forcefreedogtraining #positivereinforcement #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Last session with the very gorgeous Goldie Billie, who I just adore 😍 we covered some mat training, jump training, loose lead walking on a long line and lastly started recall. Super proud of this gorgeous girl and so awesome to see how far you have come. A very big thanks to your amazing hoomans for inviting me to be part of this journey with you as well, it was an absolute pleasure working with you all. 🙏😃🥳🦮🐾 #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcement #dogoftheday #goldenretriever #goldiesofinstagram #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Sheltie appreciation day 🥰 Tama and Zig quick break from their bitey face play. Love these two ❤️ #bestsheltie #shetlandsheepdog #shetlandsheepdogs #sheltandsheepdogsofinstagram #shetlandsheepdogoftheinstagram #happydogs #dogoftheday #dogsofaustralia #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Assistance Dog Training with Baby Bear!! Today we worked on desensitisation and making sure Bear was happy just trotting along with his dad and taking in the environment around him. This included some yummy treats, some basic behaviours, some puppy hugs amd he was such a super star !!! 🌟 Well done you and can't wait to see you in three weeks 😀 🥳😍🦮🐾 #dogoftheday #dogtraininggoals #doggyhappiness #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcement #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw #assistancedogintraining

Final session with my fav little Sassy 😘 So super proud of this awesome girl, who did so well focusing on her mum and choosing to move away from doggy distractions and do other fun doggy things - a relaxing sniff of some new smells instead. So happy for you and your awesome mum and will miss your smiley face 🥳💕🙏👍🐾 #dogoftheday #dogtraininggoals #doggyhappiness #frenchbulldog #frenchiesofinstagram #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw #positivereinforcement

Love is, working with this little lovely Cleopatra 💕 And she is doing so well for such a young pup, smashing her focus work, recall and walking on a loose lead..so happy for you and your awesome guardians. Well done you and thanks so much for inviting me to be part of your journey👏 👍 😀 🥳🐕🐾 #dogoftheday #dogtraininggoals #doggyhappiness #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcement #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Woody - Kicking goals and havng fun, exactly how training should be..Seeing this sweet puppy interacting so happily with his mumma is just awesome and what we aim to achieve with training..it should all always be fun, engaging for both the owner and dog and be easy to achieve. And of course should always be reward based and force free.. So happy for little Woody and his wonderful family, well done to all of you. 💕 😀😍🥳🥳 #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcement #doggyhappiness #dogtraininggoals #dogsofaustralia #cavoodlepuppy #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Sunset walks with these two beauties. Their most favourite happy place and the added bonus we had it all to ourselves. Love these two.❤️ 🐕🐕🐾🐾 #bestsheltie #sheltiesofinstagram #sheltiesofaustralia #happydog #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcement #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Rocky 🥰 such a gorgeous boy who just gets a little frustrated when seeing another dog. So, for our session we incorporated pattern games for predictability and focus, enrichment plus management strategies so he can be successful with his training. Once we are able to obtain better focus around these big feelings he has, then we can help him with the interaction so he's not getting frustrated. Great first session with such a sweeet doggo and his fabulous mumma, so chuffed to be part of your journey.. 👍 🐕🐾🤗 #doggyhappiness #dogtraininggoals #dogenrichment #positivereinforcement #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Chilling at the beach with little Zig. Our day we have together once a week while her younger brother is at doggy day care. If you have an older dog and a young pup or adolescent pup, it's always good to give your older dog a day off where they can rest, chill and have sometime with their fam. Also super good for your younger pup to have some of their own positive fun and safe adventures too 😀🥰 #bestsheltie #dogsofaustralia #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #positivereinforcement #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Love is, Puppy training with Zia and Odin, completely gorgeous Cavoodle pups. Thanks for letting me be part of your journey, you are just to cute 😍 😀🤗🥰🐕🐕🐾🐾 #cavoodlepuppy #pupsofinstagram #dogoftheday #puppygoals #puppy #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

This is Ski, a beautiful gentle giant who has been rescued by the most wonderful family, who really just wanted the best for him and wanted to make sure they were doing everything they could to make sure he was happy. So for this guy we are working on engagement, fun recall, enrichment, walking and just taking thie world at his pace. Love this boy and what a wonderful family 👪 ❤️ #dogoftheday #doggyhappiness #forcefreedogtrainer #forcefreedogtraining #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Working with Louie, what a dog and what an awesome family. 👌 just needed to work on some excitability behaviours and jumping around visitors. So we focused on training some down stays, fun focus behaviours, sitting calmly for greetings and setting him up for success by giving him something fun to do when lots of kids were around. And he did so well to a superstar. #dogtraininggoals #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

For me this is rhe best thing in the world. My Shetland Sheepdog Ziggy, comfortable, asleep safe and doggy dreaming. Nothing warms my heart more than this. Love this little Sheltie girl. ❤️ #bestsheltie #shetlandsheepdog #oceanpawsdogtraining #doggyhappiness #dogoftheday #centralcoastnsw

Meet Frankie - How cute is this little guy, my gosh 😍 For our consult, we worked on focus with distractions and a little bit of loose lead walking and he did so well. Such a cutie 💓 thanks for allowing me to be part of your journey Frankie x #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #dogtraininggoals #dogtraining #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

Sunday sniff walks with my two fur kids 🥰. Not much happening in this video, but that's just how we like it, relaxed, calm, happy as dogs, taking in all the new smells. Don't forget your sniff walks as its such an important part of providing for our dogs' needs, and its an outlet for what's most natural for them... using their nose!! #doggyhappiness #dogenrichment #bestsheltie #sheltiesofinstagram #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw #forcefreedogtraining

Training with the very lovely Charlie. Very blessed to have this job and to meet such lovely clients and their gorgeous puppies. This girl just melts my heart, just love her. So love working with you 🥰 #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #behaviourtraining #dogtraining #dogoftheday #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

This boy! So nice seeing you again, Alfie, so handsome, and you have grown so much. Can't wait to see you again 😍 🐕🐶. #dogsofinstagram #bestdog #bordercollie #forcefreedogtrainer #bestjobever #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw #dogtraininggoals #dogbehavior

So nice seeing this little lovely again, and Belle surprised me with her new trick sitting pretty!! Such a sweetheart 🥰💕🐶. #happypuppy #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw #dogtraininggoals #dogtraining #dogoftheday

Little Red waiting patiently for Baby Puppy School to start, so cute. #babypuppylove #oceanpawsdogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #dogoftheday

The lovely Bella on her first day of training. Her awesome family want her to be the best dog ever so in addition to completing our baby pup school, she is now doing a four week training program at home. Our focus for this working girl, Recall, impulse control, training relaxation, and lots of puppy fun. #dogtraininggoals #forcefreedogtraining #dogbehavior #workingdog #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

My very handsome Tama at #waggintailsdoggydaycare today in the kissing booth. So sweet this boy and so much joy he brings. Thanks Waggintails DDC for the awesome.pic. #doggyhappiness #dogoftheday #sheltie #bestsheltie #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

This face, the lovely Isla, had to post. Who doesn't love a Goldie 🥰🥰 🤗🐶 this girl absolutely gorgeous and very blessed to work with you. 😘 #doggyhappiness #dogbehavior #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw #dogoftheday #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer

OMG this pup, cuteness overload 😍 This is little Cookie on her last day of puppy training, will so miss your smiley face. Happy puppy adventures little one 💕

I met the very handsome Winston over the weekend. Over the coming weeks, we will be working on some lead walking, recall, and focus with his favourite distractions to make walking a little easier for his mum. So excited to be working with you Winston!! 🥰😀🐶 #dogtraininggoals #forcefreedogtraining #forcefreedogtrainer #centralcoastnsw #oceanpawsdogtraining #dogbehavior #happydog

Mishka at Baby Puppy Class yesterday 😍. It was quite warm, and we were past the 45-minute mark, so Mishka decided to have a well-earned sleep and sleep she did. So adorable 🥰😍. #relaxedpuppy #happydog #daschundsofinstagram #centralcoastnsw #dogoftheday #oceanpawsdogtraining

Baby Puppy Training sessions with the very sweet Winnie. Such an amazing calm puppy who has learnt so much and after her stay training went and sat on her bed ready for stage 2. Superstar!!😘🤗👍🐶 #dogtraininggoals #puppyprogress #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw #puppyoftheday

The very awesome Smudge and his mum practising a Loose Lead Walk. For Smudge this has been a little tricky as he is lead by his nose and distractions. So to see this progress is big & this has all been achieved force free! I'm so super happy for this aweome.pair, well done you two & keep up the great work 👏 👍 😀 🥳🍾 #dogtraininggoals #looseleadwalking #forcefreedogtraining #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

How good is this perfect stay with 15 week old Brodie at puppy graduation yesterday. This pair have such a strong bond and have practised all new behaviours each week during our baby puppy program and what awesome results. So happy for you both.😉🐶🙏❤🥳. #dogtraininggoals #dogbehavior #babypuppies #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw

This guy after his recall training session on the beach. Moved to stage two of being able to drop his long line and call him back and for this social guy, that's hard for him.. so super proud as you did so well !! #dogtraininggoals #dogbehavior #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw #doggyhappiness

Love is the very adorable Poppy at Baby Puppy Grad tonight. You absolutely melt my heart little one and I will miss your happy face. A big congratulations 🐶🥳❤ #babypuppylove #oceanpawsdogtraining #centralcoastnsw #puppygoals #puppyprogress #dogbehavior

Poppy's focus during her training session today was just amazing 👏 We are using a Let's Go for focus and distractions but will practice for a couple of weeks at home first before taking it out and about. Well done you, can't wait to see your progress. #dogtraininggoals #behaviourtraining #centralcoastnsw

What an absolute pleasure working today with this little babe Luna. She was the sweetest bundle of love you could ever meet 💗 and she did super well with her training. Cant wait to catch up again. So grateful for this job 🙏🤗 #dogtraininggoals #dogbehavior #centralcoastnsw

The lovely little Peanut having some well deserved chill out time after our first session 🥰 We are working on focus, recall and excitability around his sisters - the chickens. All very common adolescent behaviours for teenage puppies but this clever little guy smashed his first session. Well done you. Looking forward to working with you 😀 👍 #dogtraininggoals #dogtraining #centralcoastnsw #doggyhappiness

Little Tama now 6 months old. How fast time goes loving this little guy been in our lives. Best Sheltie ever. #sheltie #dogtraining #bestdog

How good is this GSP Walter, he's amazing! We worked on jumping, excitability, impulse control and rewarding relaxation all to help Walter get through this tricky stage of adolescence. Awesome work Walter and your amazing humans you did so well, very impressed. Will miss your happy face 🥰👍

Last session with the very special Riley today, before his PAT. Super proud of this boy and his wonderful mumma who put the hard work in each week to help him become the amazing pooch he is.. I know you will do just great buddy, go get em Riley. #dogtraininggoals #doggyhappiness #assistamcedogs

Training with this guy and what an absolute cutie 🥰😍. Loving my job!!

PAT test training sessions with the very happy Kara. Today's session bus training and desensitising her to engine noise and she very well. So proud and so love working with this girl 🥰🥳🐕. #puppyprogress #dogtraininggoals #happydog

Baby Puppy Training sessions with May. So much cuteness and such a clever little pup, achieving a Look, Down, Wait and targeting all in her first session. Amazing !! 🥳😍 #puppygoals #puppylove #lovemyjob

Last session with Koda and Winnie. Targeted impulse control training, protocol work and some barking behaviours and as always they both did so well 😀. Awesome pups and awesome human guardians. Well done you two 🥳🥳. So greatfull to be part of your journey. #puppyprogress #dogtraininggoals #puppylife

Last session today with the lovely Lucy. So great to see her become the awesome relaxed dog that she is and so lucky to have such a wonderful family. Well done you, you did so well and look at the results amazing!! 🥰🦮🥳

Baby Puppy Training sessions with this little lovely. She is doing so well with learning her new behaviours each week and is just a.super cute, cheeky pup!! #puppyprogress #puppygoals #puppylife

Lovely Chilli, waiting for Senior Puppy Class to begin. Look at that face, sooooo adorable 🤗❤

Impulse control training with the very lovely Happy and you did so well for your first session. Well done you 😀🥳 #smashingpuppygoals #happydog

Assistance dog training sessions with the lovely Gemma. Our goal, was to ensure Gemma was happy, stress free and focused on her owner whilst in the supermarket. How? Reinforce the good stuff and when something doesn't work readjust what we are doing so Gemma can succeed. Of course she smashed it as always. An incredible dog with an incredible journey. Well done you and your amazing mumma 😀😍 #dogtraininggoals #puppylove

Love is, little Coco chilling out with her toy at her mummas salon. This little dog is just gorgeous and so happy just being with her mum. #puppylife