Maitland
Certified Dog Trainer & Behaviour Consultant
Established 2014 - Delta Accredited
At Ocean Paws Dog Training we offer assistance with:
✨ Behavioural Consults - For addressing challenges such as barking, chewing, nipping, toilet training, jumping up, pulling on the lead, destructive behaviours, reactivity to people or dogs, or fearful reactions to specific objects. We also provide support for issues like separation anxiety and resource guarding.
✨ Private Dog Training Packages - Ideal for those who prefer at-home training or want to focus on specific skills like recall, loose-lead walking, or other tailored behaviours.
✨ Group Classes - Designed for dogs at every stage of life, including Baby Puppies, Senior Puppies, Adolescents, and Adult Dogs.
✨ Assistance Dog & School Support Dog Training - We provide guidance, training, and preparation to help your dog become an Assistance Dog or a School Support Dog.
✨ mindDog Assessor & Trainer - We work alongside mindDog to support you through the training process and help prepare your dog for the Public Access Test.
✨ Delta Institute Canine Good Citizen Award - We offer training packages to help you and your dog achieve the Delta Canine Good Citizen Award.
✨ Settling Your New Puppy or Dog - We assist with integrating a new puppy or rescue dog into your home, ensuring a smooth transition for both you and your furry friend.
✨ Integrating Pets - Need help introducing a new pet to an existing one? We provide strategies to help them coexist harmoniously.
✨ Dogs & Kids - Guidance on managing relationships between dogs and young children, including tips for safe and appropriate play.
✨ Understanding Canine Body Language -
Learn to read your dog’s body language and deepen your connection through effective communication.
Maitland Dog Training Programs
Behaviour Consultations
Behavioural Consultations offer an effective approach to address a range of dog-related issues like barking, nipping, mouthing or biting, digging, chewing, or other destructive behaviours, as well as lead reactivity or helping your new dog settle. Each private consultation is tailored to your unique needs and those of your dog, all within the comfort of your home.
$220.00 for 1.5 - 2 hour consult
Baby Puppy Program
Our Baby Puppy Program caters to puppies aged between 8 and 15 weeks, comprising four one-hour lessons. This program is geared towards preparing you and your puppy for your journey together, and focuses on socialisation, basic behaviours, and more. Our classes are held at The 1st Paterson Bolwarra Scout Hall @ 110 Close Street Morpeth
$200 / 4 week program
Senior Puppy Program
Our Senior Puppy Program is tailored for puppies aged between 16 and 24 weeks, featuring five one-hour lessons. The objective of this program is to cultivate positive puppy manners, including sitting for guests, walking calmly on the lead, focus work, recall training, and more. Our classes are held at The 1st Paterson Bolwarra Scout Hall @ 110 Close Street Morpeth
$240/ 5 week program
Adult Dog Training Program
Our adult dog training program is tailored for dogs aged 7 months and older. In this six-week program, our goal is to address fundamental manners and behaviour management, including loose leash walking, recall with mild distractions, leash etiquette, calm greetings around people and dogs, and additional skills.
$260 / 6 week program
Dog Training at Home
If group classes are not feasible for you, or if your dog prefers individual attention, we provide private dog training sessions right in your home. Each session covers the same behaviours taught in group classes, along with educational topics, and the opportunity to address any specific behaviours you'd like to focus on.
3 x 1 hour sessions $330
Assistance Dog Training
mindDog & School Support Dogs
Our training sessions are dedicated to assisting you in training your dog to become an assistance dog. Each session is customised to meet the criteria outlined in the Public Access Test and your mindDog training diaries. We also provide services to support you and your School Support Dog. For more information, please enquire within.
mindDog 1 hour training sessions $95
Areas We Serve Across Maitland
- Aberglasslyn
- Ashtonfield
- Bolwarra
- Bolwarra Heights
- Chisholm
- East Maitland
- Gillieston Heights
- Hinton
- Largs
- Lochinvar
- Lorn
- Louth Park
- Maitland
- Maitland Vale
- Metford
- Morpeth
- Oakhampton
- Oakhampton Heights
- Paterson
- Raworth
- Rutherford
- South Maitland
- Telarah
- Tenambit
- Thornton
- Windella
- Woodville
Memberships Associations
Working with a fully Accredited Dog Trainer in Maitland is essential.
Penny stays updated with the most effective dog training methods and the latest industry news by being a member of the following organisations.
Client Testimonials
Our private behaviour consultations in Maitland are priced at $220 for the initial session (1.5-2 hours) and $130 for each subsequent session (1-1.5 hours).
We also offer Maitland consult packages for addressing complex behavioural issues.
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When you get home late from work and your furries are waiting..🥰🤣🐕🐈⬛.
Love these two ❤️
#bestsheltie #bestmainecoon #lovemyfamily
🌟 Meet Zen: Our Newest Assistance Dog Superstar! 🐾
We’re thrilled to celebrate an incredible milestone—Zen, the sweetest and most dedicated dog, has officially passed her first Public Access Test this week and is now a certified assistance dog! 🎉🐕🦺
Zen has been such a joy to work with. Her handler’s commitment to her training and overall well-being has been nothing short of inspiring. Over the years, they’ve invested so much time and care to ensure Zen not only masters her skills but is also comfortable and confident in her role as an assistance dog. 💪💖
This level of dedication truly shows in Zen’s calm and focused demeanor when she’s out in public. Whether it’s practicing recall, perfecting her lead walking, or staying calm in busy environments, Zen has risen to every challenge with grace and enthusiasm. 🌟🐾
Achieving this milestone is a huge accomplishment, and it’s a testament to the hard work, patience, and love that Zen’s handler has poured into her training. This isn’t just about passing a test; it’s about building an incredible partnership based on trust, understanding, and teamwork.
Congratulations to Zen and her handler on this amazing achievement! 🎊 I’m so proud of both of you and can’t wait to see all the wonderful things you’ll accomplish together next year. Keep shining, Zen—you’re a star! ✨🐕
📞 Contact us at 0413 000 030 or visit us at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au if you'd like to learn more about our training programs or how we can help with your assistance dog journey.
#AssistanceDogSuccess #ZenTheSuperstar #TeamworkAndTraining
🐾 Meet Teddy: Our Long Lead Walking Superstar! 🌟
Teddy is the sweetest Golden Retriever, and I must admit… I absolutely fell in love with him! 🥰🐕
I recently had the pleasure of working with Teddy and his amazing family on lead walking and recall. While Teddy is naturally a calm, good boy, he was pulling a lot on the lead, making walks uncomfortable for his family.
✨ The Solution: We introduced a 10-meter-long lead to give Teddy more freedom to explore at a comfortable pace and length. The transformation was almost instant! Teddy stopped pulling, walked calmly, frequently checked in with his parents, and his recall was fantastic. 🐾🌳
The slower pace made walks enjoyable for everyone. It was such a pleasure to see Teddy thrive and his family smiling! 😊
🐾 A Tip for Lead Walking:
If your dog is pulling, it might not just be a training issue. Often, it’s about comfort and understanding your dog’s needs for choice and control over their environment. Dogs, especially adolescents, can quickly become frustrated when they lack choice.
Providing an appropriate lead length and giving your dog more freedom enhances their walking experience, reduces frustration, and minimizes behavioural issues. Plus, it helps create a confident, emotionally balanced dog who’s less stressed when walking. 🐕✨
If you have any questions or need help with lead walking, feel free to reach out!
Thanks, Teddy, for the awesome sessions—I’ll miss your handsome, smiley face! 🐶💖
📞 Contact us at 0413 000 030 or visit us at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
#LongLeadTraining #HappyPups #DogWalkingTips
🐾 Are Dog Parks Right for Puppies? 🤔
While dog parks may seem like a great place to socialize your puppy, they often create more challenges than benefits. Here’s why:
🚨 Risks of Dog Parks:
🐕 Overwhelm: Puppies may feel intimidated by the size, energy, or intensity of other dogs, which can lead to fear or reactivity later in life.
⚠️ Unpredictable Dogs: Not all dogs are friendly, well-trained, or appropriately socialized. Negative encounters can traumatize puppies and hinder their ability to feel safe around other dogs.
🎾 Resource Guarding: Some dogs guard toys or space, which can result in conflicts.
🦠 Health Concerns: Puppies not fully vaccinated risk exposure to illnesses like parvovirus.
💡 What Puppies Might Learn:
Normalizes arousal - teaches your pup to be aroused and overly excited around other dogs, often resulting in inappropriate social behaviours such as jumping up, barking and ignoring social cues.
Fearfulness if overwhelmed or bullied.
Difficulty learning calm behaviours around other dogs.
✅ Safer Socialization Alternatives:
1️⃣ Puppy School: Join a force-free, reward-based training program.
2️⃣ Controlled Playdates: Arrange safe interactions with known, friendly puppies or calm older dogs.
3️⃣ Observation Walks: Take your puppy on walks where they can see and experience other dogs on-lead at a distance that is appropriate for your puppy. Pair treats with with your pups calm behaviours, to create positive associations with other dogs.
Building a confident, calm puppy doesn’t require chaotic environments. Focus on safe, positive experiences instead to create a happy, healthy well-balanced dog! 🐶✨
📞 Contact us at 0413 000 030 or visit us at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
#PuppySocialization #PositiveDogTraining #CalmCanines
🐾 Setting Your Puppy Up for Success: Early Choices Matter! 🐶
Welcoming a new puppy? Ask yourself: How do I want my pup to fit into our family life in the future? 🏡
Many families dream of a calm, friendly dog that walks calmly on the lead, is not reactive in public, and can join them everywhere. Achieving this starts with the early choices you make.
✨ Key Tips:
🌳 Start in Quiet Places: Walk your pup in calm parks to encourage natural canine behaviours such as sniffing, foraging and calm lead walking.
🚫 Avoid Overstimulation: Busy areas like waterfronts or dog parks can overwhelm puppies, resulting in them pulling on the lead, jumping up, and sometimes vocalizing. Not a behaviour we want to encourage in young puppies.
👃 Sniffing is Learning: Sniffing activates feel-good hormones, helping pups stay calm, regulate emotions, and learn.
Start small to build confidence and appropriate life skills, setting your puppy up for a lifetime of happy, harmonious living with the whole family.
Have you faced similar challenges with your puppy? Share your tips in the comments below! 🐶
📞 Contact us at 0413 000 030 or visit us at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
#PuppyTrainingTips #HappyPups #RewardBasedTraining
😂 Love it!
"Did You Know? We Offer Home Consultations! 🏡🐾"
If you didn’t already know, we specialize in force-free, reward-based dog training and in-home behavior consultations for dogs of all ages. 🐕✨
Whether you're wanting to work on:
✔️ Foundational behaviours
✔️ Behavior challenges
✔️ Puppy training
✔️ Confidence-building
We’ll come to you, helping to create a tailored training plan in the comfort of your home! With a focus on positive reinforcement, we make learning fun, stress-free, and rewarding for both you and your dog. ❤️
📞 Contact us at: 0413 000 030
🌐 Visit us at: www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
Let us help you and your dog thrive together! 🐕💙
#InHomeDogTraining #ForceFreeTraining #HappyDogs
Had a visit from this little lovely today - Woody and his wonderful family 🤗.
So wonderful to catch up with my clients and their fur babies. Little Woody is all grown up now at 3.5 years of age, can't believe time as we met when he was 5 months old. ❤️🐕
Thank you so much for visiting today. It was so lovely to see you and so heart-warming. You and your lovely hoomans are the best 👌 👍 🤗🌴.
See you next time xxx
"Say Goodbye to Sleepless Nights: Puppy Sleep Tips!" 🐶💤✨
Creating Sleep Routines for Your New Puppy.
The first 2-3 weeks with your new puppy are crucial for establishing healthy sleep routines. Helping your puppy feel safe and comfortable not only supports their development but also strengthens the bond between you and your furry friend. Plus, when puppies sleep longer, those early morning wake-ups become a thing of the past! 🌙
💡 Here are some tips to get your pup snoozing soundly:
1️⃣ Location is Key:
Let your puppy sleep in the same room as you (or a family member) at night. Puppies are used to sleeping with their littermates, so having you nearby helps them feel safe. 🛌🐕
2️⃣ Set Up for Success:
Keep their sleeping space quiet and away from foot traffic. Create a nearby toileting area with a waterproof mat and fake grass or newspaper. A great setup is placing their crate or pen in your bedroom and a toileting area in an ensuite. 🛏️🚽
3️⃣ Reassure, Don’t Ignore:
If your puppy wakes up during the night, calmly reassure them by softly talking, placing your hand near them, or giving a gentle pat. This helps them know they’re not alone and settles them back to sleep. 🤗💤
4️⃣ Stick to a Routine:
Establish consistent routines for both nighttime sleep and daytime naps. Puppies need plenty of rest to grow, and consistency helps them thrive. Sudden changes can disrupt their sleep patterns. 🕰️🐾
5️⃣ Avoid "Cry It Out":
Never leave your puppy alone in a crate in a separate room to cry it out. This can lead to stress and long-term sleep issues. Instead, keep them close and support them through their transition into their new home. 🐶❤️
By creating a calm and secure sleep environment, you and your puppy will enjoy peaceful nights and build an incredible bond in just a few weeks. 🌟
Have you experienced similar sleep challenges with your puppy? 🐕💤 What worked for you? Let us know in the comments—we’d love to hear your tips and stories!
#PuppySleepTips #NewPuppy #HappyPups
🐾 Client Spotlight - Freya! 🐾
OMG, Puppy Growth!! 🚀
This is Freya, the incredibly sweet Great Dane pup, who in just six weeks almost doubled in size! 🐶💕 Watching our pups grow is always amazing, but this was something else. Freya is so calm and incredible, even though her growth must come with some serious growing pains (yes, puppy growing pains are real!).
Since Freya is going to be a big girl, her family wanted to set her up for success with the right foundations. Together, we worked on a positive interrupter, mat training, avoiding jumping, lead walking, and recall—all at Freya’s pace and perfectly suited for a baby puppy. 🐾
Freya has been such a calm, sweet puppy who excelled at all her training thanks to her family’s dedication and hard work. Well done, everyone! 👏❤️
📞 Contact us at 0413 000 030 or visit us at 🌐 www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au to learn more about our puppy training programs.
#GreatDanePuppy #PositiveTraining #PuppySuccess
Its Baby Puppy Graduation Time !🐕🥳🎖🌴
Please join us in saying congrats to this awesome group of amazing pups and their lovely hoomans. We have Bear the Aussie Shepherd, Gizmo the Bordoodle, Millie the Border Collie, Navy the Labrador, Tex the Golden Retriever and Eddie the Minnie Groodle who we missed in the day. Plus Amy our awesome puppy instructor!!
This was such a fun group of clever pups who all excelled at learning their new puppy skills each week, just amazing and so cute!! Thank you to your wonderful hoomans too who put in the work each to help you become the awesome pups you are 🙏☺️
We wish you many happy puppy adventures and thank you so much for inviting us to be part of your journey. 😀🙏🐕 🌴
#babypuppytraining #babypuppyschool #centralcoastnsw
🐾 Client Journey - Quazzi! 🐾
Today was my last session with Quazzi, who will be completing her Public Access Test over the coming weeks! 🎉
For this session, we prepared Quazzi for her test with a run-through of what will be covered on the day. This helps Quazzi and her mumma feel confident and ready, and allows us to address any questions they may have.
Quazzi has come such a long way over the past 8 months—just incredible! 🌟 I wish Quazzi and her mumma all the best for their upcoming test and many happy doggo adventures ahead. 🐶❤️
Will miss you, Quazzi! Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of your journey. 💖
📞 Contact us at 0413 000 030 or visit us at 🌐 www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au to learn more about our assistance dog training programs.
#AssistanceDogTraining #ClientJourney #PublicAccessTest
🐾 Client Success Story - Alice! 🐾
Meet Alice, the incredibly sweet Border Collie x Retriever! 🌟
I’m so excited to share that Alice and her wonderful Mumma passed their first Public Access Test last week with flying colors, and Alice is now a fully accredited Assistance Dog! 🎉👏
Alice is a clever, energetic, and funny doggo who takes the world in her stride—nothing much seems to bother her! She’s made both my job and her mum’s so easy, and it’s been an absolute pleasure working with her.
A big congratulations to both of you! 🎊 You’ve had a big year and worked so hard for this, and it’s so well deserved. Go forth and be awesome, Alice! Can’t wait to see you next year! 💖🐶
📞 Contact us at 0413 000 030 or visit us at 🌐 www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au for more info about our dog training programs.
#AssistanceDogTraining #ClientSuccess #ProudTrainer
✨ In-Home Consultations ✨
At Ocean Paws, we’re dedicated to helping you and your dog with a positive approach! We specialise in force-free, reward-based training and in-home behavior consultations tailored to your dog's unique needs 🐾. Whether you’re working on foundational behaviours or addressing specific behavior concerns, we’re here to guide you in a supportive, stress-free way.
Let’s work together to create a calm and balanced environment for you and your dog! 🐶💙
Contact us at 📞 0413 000 030 or visit us at 🌐 www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au to learn more and schedule your consultation.
#PositiveDogTraining #InHomeDogConsults #OceanPawsDogTraining
Congratulations to this weeks Baby Puppy Graduates!!
We had Dante the tiny sweet Maltese x Jack Russell, Ellie our super fun loving Golden Retriever, Flame our super sweet Rhodesian Ridgeback and Luna our loving American Staffy who we missed on the day. 🐕🐾🐾🐾🐾🐕
Watching you all grow each week into the sweet confident pups you are was so lovely to be a part of. Thank you to your super lovely hoomans for putting in the work each week to help you become the little super stars that you are, so good 🎖🎖🎖🎖🥳
Wishing you many happy puppy adventures and a wonderful festive season😀🙏 🌴
#babypuppytraining #babypuppyschool #morpethnsw
🐾 Book Your Spot in Puppy School Now! 🐾
Don't miss out! Our next Baby Puppy Program for the Maitland area is happening soon at the 1st Paterson Bolwarra Scout Hall, Morpeth on Thursday, 14th November! Perfect for puppies aged 8 to 15 weeks, this program includes four hands-on lessons designed to give you and your pup the best start! 🐶✨
What We Cover: 🏡 Puppy-proofing your home
💤 Settling your pup in
🚽 Toilet training
🐾 Canine Body Language
🦷 Managing mouthing and nipping
✂️ Jumping, handling, and grooming
🎾 Enrichment activities
🕰️ Preparing for alone time
🐾 Safe socialisation
❤️ Building a strong bond with your pup
⚽️ Essential Life Skills
👀 Capturing attention and focus
🐕 Recall training
😌 Relaxation techniques
🔄 Exchanging items successfully
🦮 Walking on a lead
🐶 Positive interrupter cue
...and so much more!
Plus, you’ll receive a comprehensive puppy manual to help guide you through each step! 📖
Ready to give your puppy the best foundation? Book now before spots fill up! 📞 Contact us at 0413 000 030 or visit 🌐 www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au/maitland to learn more.
#PuppyTraining #StartThemYoung #MaitlandPuppySchool
The Power of Management! 🐶✨
In dog training, managing your dog’s environment is key to long-term success! 🏡 This approach helps prevent problematic behaviors from the time your puppy arrives through adulthood. 🐾
So, what is management? 🤔 It’s about adjusting your home setup to prevent behaviors you’re concerned about. This is especially important for puppies, who tend to grow into behaviours rather than out of them.
Some simple ways to manage the environment include:
-Using baby gates 🚪 in rooms or at doors to prevent your pup from running outside
- Adding pet-safe barriers 🌱 around garden beds to keep pups from chewing plants or rocks
- Blocking access 🛑 to areas where your dog might become stressed by people passing by or knocking on the door. Early management here can help prevent watchdog barking!
- Storing valuable or dangerous items out of reach 🔒
- Placing your puppy on a lead🐕 so they are not rehearsing the behaviour of jumping on visitors, whilst training four feet on the floor instead.
These are just a few ways to create a peaceful, happy home for both you and your dog. 🌟 Management is a straightforward yet often overlooked method to avoid unwanted behaviours from the start. Remember, it’s much easier to prevent behaviours from forming than to change them later. 🐾😊
📞 Contact us at 0413 000 030 or visit us at 🌐 www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
#PositiveDogTraining #HappyPups #SetYourDogUpForSuccess
🐾 Spotlight on the Jack Russell Terrier! 🐾
Bred by Parson John Russell nearly 150 years ago to aid in fox hunting, the Jack Russell Terrier was designed to be a fearless, agile hunter with a distinctive mostly white coat, making it easy to spot in the field.
Known for their lively, intelligent personalities, Jack Russells are energetic and need plenty of exercise. They're highly trainable, courageous, and great family dogs, especially with children over three. 🏡
Be prepared for an active companion who loves to dig and explore—secure fencing is a must for these little escape artists! If you’re considering a Jack Russell, make sure your lifestyle matches their endless energy! 🌟
Contact us at 📞 0413 000 030 or visit us at 🌐 www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au for more information on training your Jack Russell or any other breed.
#JackRussellTerrier #DogSpotlight #ActiveDogs
🐾 Assistance Dog Training with the lovely Storm 🐾
In this session, we focused on navigating busy shopping centre distractions and helping Storm feel at ease around trolleys, children, and tight spaces. 🛒👶🚶
How did we do it? We started by working with distractions at a distance, pairing them with tasty treats. 🍖 As Storm made progress, we gradually decreased the distance, making sure he wasn’t startled or stressed by the environment. Breaks and rewards were essential to help Storm decompress and not get overwhelmed by the new sights and sounds.
Being a working dog, busy places can be challenging, with so many moving distractions. But Storm, working alongside his dad and getting his favorite treats, handled everything like a pro! 😎
Last week was my final session with Storm, and I'll miss his smiley face and adventurous spirit. Wishing you all the best for your big test, Storm. Go forth and be awesome! 🌟🐾
Contact us at 📞 0413 000 030 or visit us at 🌐 www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au to see how we can help you.
Tell us about your training wins or challenges. Comment below. We would love to hear what has worked for you and your dog!
#AssistanceDog #DogTrainingSuccess #Pawgress
📢 Is your dog barking a lot? Let’s talk about effective training techniques to help! 🐶
Excessive barking can be challenging, but with the right approach, you can reduce it and create a calmer, quieter environment for you and your dog. Here are some simple tips to get started:
Early intervention and managing the environment is so important:
If your puppy is becoming concerned and barking at people walking past your home or coming to your front door, block access to the area so 1. Your pup isnt rehearsing the behaviour because yes they just get better at it and 2. You can then work out an alternative for your puppy, set up safe zone areas, start working on alternate behaviours and helping your pup feel more comfortable with strangers i.e. a visitor/stranger = a feeling of safety, visitors are my friends, happiness and some yummy chicken.
Identify the cause: Is your dog barking for attention, boredom, frustration, pain or because they’re anxious or scared? Knowing the reason helps you choose the best method and here are some basics to help:
- Consistency is key: Make sure everyone in the household follows the same rules. Consistent responses help your dog learn faster.
- Positive reinforcement: Reward your dog when they are quiet and calm. This encourages more desirable behaviour and reinforces that quiet brings yummy rewards.
Be mindful of attention-seeking barking: Dogs sometimes bark to get your attention. If you respond to it, you’re encouraging the behaviour. Instead, wait until your dog stops barking before giving them attention and its always important to assess why your dog is barking for attention. Some dogs will bark for attention and out of frustration if their needs are not being met.
- Training alternative behaviours: Teach your dog a “quiet” cue or redirect their attention with cues like “lets settle” or “come.” and make sure your dogs needs are met and you always setting them up for success.
Check out this video for more effective techniques to manage excessive barking: Watch Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiblB1oFI_U 🎥
Contact us at 📞 0413 000 030 or visit us at 🌐 www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au to learn more or book a session.
Its Senior Puppy Graduation time🥳❤👏
And a very big congratulations to Benji the Mini Poodle, Oaky the Cavoodle and Poppy the Groodle, who all passed Senior Puppy Class yesterday with flying colours.🎖🎖🎖
This clever group of senior pups did so well learning their new skills each week and all deserve gold stars. Our graduation recall session with distractions was hilarious (puppy chaos) and it was so nice to see Benji, Oaky and Poppy having fun and interacting together 🤣🤣🤣
I wish you all many happy puppy adventures and thanks so much for inviting me to be part of your journey 🙏🌴
#seniorpuppygraduate #dogtraininggoals #dogtrainingclasses #morpethnsw
🐕 Mavis the amazing Dogue de Bordeaux 🐾🥰
I am so very excited to share that Mavis and her wonderful mumma passed their first Public Access Test yesterday with flying colours, and Mavis is now a fully accredited Assistance Dog 😘🐕🎖🥳
To say I am excited for this pair is truly an understatement. They have both worked so hard over the last year to get to this and I am beyond happy for both of them. To celebrate this wonderful achievement her mum purchased these graduation caps, so cute. 👍👏🤛😀
Mavis is an incredibly calm, loving, gentle giant and she really does prove that Assistance Dogs come all different shapes and sizes. A big congratulations to both of you, so well deserved and it has been an absolute pleasure working with you both. 😘🙏❤️ xx
#assistancedogs #dogoftheday #mavisrocks
Happy Baby Puppy Graduation 🥳🐕🐾
What a super cute bunch of pups we had too. A big congratulations to Billy, Dougie, Juniper, Loki, Nala and Sam who all passsed Baby Puppy Class with flying colours. 🏆🥳
Watching you all grow each week and learn your new puppy skills was so wonderful to be a part of. Thank you to your super lovely hoomans too for putting in the work each week to help you become the little super stars that you are 🌟🥰🐕
Wishing you many happy puppy adventures and thank you so much for allowing us to be part of your journey. 😀🙏
#babypuppytraining #babypuppyschool #morpethnsw
🐾 Reminder: Baby Puppy Classes this week! 🐾
Our next Baby Puppy Program for the Maitland area is happening at the 1st Paterson Bolwarra Scout Hall, Morpeth on 17th October!
Perfect for puppies aged 8 to 15 weeks, this program includes four practical lessons designed to set you and your puppy up for success. 🐶✨
What We Cover:
Puppy-proofing your home 🏡
Settling your pup in 💤
Toilet training 🚽
Canine Body Language 🐾
Managing mouthing and nipping
Jumping, handling, and grooming ✂️
Enrichment activities 🎾
Preparing for alone time 🕰️
Safe socialisation 🐾
Strengthening the bond with your pup ❤️
Essential Life Skills ⚽️
Capturing attention and focus 👀
Recall 🐕
Relaxation techniques 😌
Exchanging items successfully 🔄
Walking on a lead
Positive Interrupter 🐶
Plus more…
You'll also receive a comprehensive puppy manual to help guide you through! 📖
Ready to give your puppy the best start? Contact us at 📞 0413 000 030 or visit us at 🌐 www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au/maitland to learn more and book your spot!
Baby Puppy Graduation Yippee!!🌴🥰
And a very big congratulations to this amazing group of sweet pups and their lovely hoomans. We had Ellie the Cavoodle, Maggie the Golden Retriever, Ollie the Cavoodle and Vodka the Siberian Husky with Amy our amazing Baby Pup instructor. 🥳🥳🥳🥳
All four pups were absolute super stars during the four week course and did so well learning their new baby puppy skills. Your doggy dash was so much fun and your puppy interactions were amazing, you all deserve gold stars!! 🌟🌟🌟
Wishing you many happy puppy adventures and thank you so much for allowing us to be part of your journey. 😀🙏
#babypuppytraining #babypuppyschool #centralcoastnsw
Beautiful Zen on her first day of bus training! 🚌🐾
After a relaxing walk and sniff around the bus, paired with some tasty treats and calm praise, Zen decided it was time to chill out and just laid down. 💤 What an absolute trooper—amazing work, Zen! 👏✨
A huge thank you to the wonderful staff at Kincumber Bus Depot for allowing us the opportunity to help Zen feel comfortable on public transport, which is such an important part of her role as an assistance dog. 🙏❤️
Important Note:
Bus training should always begin in a safe, controlled environment like this bus depot. We start with the bus stationary and the engine turned off to limit stress for the dog and to set their training journey up for success. This allows them to explore at their own pace without the distractions of engine noise, people, traffic, and movement. Remember, when training your dog, it's so important to create an environment where our dog feels safe. Its also important to take it slow and work at their pace. You’ll achieve the most incredible results when you do! 💡🐶
For this girl, amzing! You rock, Zen! 🌟
To find out more information or to book a training session:
📞 Contact us at 0413 000 030
🌐 Visit us at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
#BusTrainingSuccess #AssistanceDogTraining #ProudOfZen
The Delta Canine Good Citizen™ Award 🏆
Meet the lovely Shadow 🌟—on the final day of his Delta Canine Good Citizen Training, and we are thrilled to say that he passed with flying colours! 🎉🐕 Shadow and his amazing mumma have worked so hard as a team to achieve this wonderful accomplishment, and we couldn’t be more proud of them. 💪❤️
For those of you who may not know, the Canine Good Citizen award was introduced by the Delta Institute. The aim of the Delta CGC Award is to formally recognise those who put time and effort into training their dog specifically to feel calm, confident, and comfortable in everyday situations, whether at home or out in public. 🐶✨
If you'd like to know more about the CGC, please reach out! 💬
Congratulations, Shadow—you are one very special dog, and it was such a pleasure working with you and your amazing hooman! 🎉🐾
To find out more information or to book a training session:
📞 Contact us at 0413 000 030
🌐 Visit us at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
#DeltaCanineGoodCitizen #ProudPup #TrainingSuccess
Training Tips Tuesday 🏡
About Consistency – Success in training comes from being consistent with how often you train and when setting boundaries in the home, ensuring that everyone in the family is doing the same . For example, If you don’t want your dog or pup on the sofa, all family members must reinforce this same rule. It can be extremely confusing and frustrating for a dog if they can sometimes but can’t other times, it has to be one way, otherwise we set them up for failure. 🛋️
Consistency extends to verbal and visual cues as well. As an example using different cues for Recall like “Come” versus “Let’s Go” will confuse your dog and delay their progress. Stick to the same verbal and visual cues and watch how quickly they learn! 🐕
Contact us at 0413 000 030
Visit us at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
Tell us about your training wins or challenges. Comment below. We would love to hear what has worked for you and your dog! 🐾
#DogTrainingConsistency #PetTrainingSuccess #TrainingTipsTuesday
📢 Central Coast Baby Puppy Class – Starting Soon! 🐾
Our Baby Puppy Program is perfect for puppies aged 8 to 15 weeks and includes four practical lessons to set you and your puppy up for success! 🐶✨
📅 Date: 16th October
📍 Location: 1st East Gosford Scout Hall, East Gosford
What We Cover: 🏡 Puppy-proofing your home
💤 Settling your pup in
🚽 Toilet training
🐾 Canine body language
🦷 Managing mouthing & nipping
✂️ Jumping, handling & grooming
🎾 Enrichment activities
🕰️ Preparing for alone time
❤️ Strengthening the bond with your pup
⚽️ Essential life skills
👀 Building engagement & focus
🐕 Recall
😌 Relaxation techniques
🔄 Exchanging items successfully
🦮 Walking on a lead
…And much more!
Plus, you'll receive a comprehensive puppy manual to keep you on track! 📖
Ready to give your puppy the best start?
Contact us at 📞 0413 000 030 or visit us at 🌐 www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au to book your spot!
🌟 A Big Thank You to Our Amazing Clients! 🌟
We are so grateful for all the wonderful reviews we've received from our fantastic clients. Your kind words and feedback mean the world to us, and they help our business grow more than you know! 🐾❤️
Each review reminds us why we love what we do—helping you and your dogs live your best lives together. 🐕✨ Your support allows us to continue doing what we’re passionate about, and we couldn’t be more thankful!
To everyone who has taken the time to leave us a review, THANK YOU! 🙌 We appreciate each and every one of you. For those who are yet to leave a review, feel free to use the link below. It really would mean the world to hear what you think of us.
https://g.page/r/CS3KxMN7y9anEBM/review
Contact us at 0413 000 030 or visit us at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au to learn more about our training programs.
#ClientAppreciation #ThankYou #DogTrainingCommunity
🐾 What’s Your Favourite Dog Breed? And Why? 🐶✨
We all have a breed we adore, whether it’s because of their personality, loyalty, or unique looks! 🐕❤️ Maybe it’s a fluffy Border Collie, a charming Golden Retriever, or a playful Pug! Whatever your pick, we want to hear from YOU!
Drop your answers in the comments below, and don’t forget to share a picture of your furry friend if you have one! 📸🐕
Contact us at 0413 000 030 or visit us at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au if you'd like to book a training session for your beloved pooch!
#DogLovers #FavouriteDogBreed #DogCommunity
Training Tips Tuesday ⏰
Timing is Everything – When rewarding your dog, the treat must be delivered within a couple of seconds of the behaviour for your dog to associate the behaviour with the reward. For example, if you lure your pup into a sit but then take too long to get the treat, they may get distracted, sniff around, or look away, losing the connection between the behaviour you are wanting to work on and the reward. ⏳
To avoid this, have treats easily accessible and reward your dog immediately after they complete the desired behaviour. This speeds up their learning process and makes it clear to your dog, about what they are being rewarded for. 🎉
Contact us at 0413 000 030
Visit us at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
Tell us about your training wins or challenges. Comment below. We would love to hear what has worked for you and your dog! 🐾
#DogTrainingTips #RewardTiming #TrainingTipsTuesday
🐾 Central Coast Puppy School - East Gosford! 🐾
Our Baby Puppy Program is perfect for pups aged 8-15 weeks! 🐶 Over four practical lessons, we’ll set you and your puppy up for success by covering essentials like:
🏠 Puppy-proofing your home
🚽 Toilet training
🗣 Understanding body language
👄 Managing mouthing and nipping
🐕 Handling, grooming, and safe socialisation
We’ll also teach basic behaviours like recall, essential life skills, and relaxation. Plus, you’ll get a handy Puppy Manual 📖 to help you stay on track!
📅 When and Where: 16th October at East Gosford Scout Hall, East Gosford
☎️ Contact us at 0413 000 030
💻 Visit us at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
#PuppyTraining #CentralCoastDogs #PuppySchool
🐾 We want to see your pups! 🐾
It’s time to show off your best fur friend! 📸 Whether they’re napping in the sun, chasing their favourite ball, or mastering a new trick, we’d love to see what your dog has been up to! 🐶🎉
🌟 Share a picture or video of your dog in the comments and tell us a little bit about them. What makes them special? What's their favorite activity? Let's fill this post with furry faces! 💕
Contact us at 0413 000 030 or visit us at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au.
#DogLovers #FurBabyPride #OceanPawsFamily
🌟 Client Appreciation Post 🌟
We are beyond grateful for the amazing feedback from our wonderful clients! 🐾 Your kind words truly make our day and remind us why we love what we do. Thank you for trusting us with your pups and being part of the Ocean Paws family! 🐕❤️
Your support means the world to us, and we can’t wait to keep helping you and your dogs achieve great things together! 🙌
To find out more about our services or to book a session, contact us at 0413 000 030 or visit us at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au.
Tell us about your training wins or challenges. Comment below. We would love to hear what has worked for you and your dog. 🐶👇
#ClientAppreciation #DogTrainingJourney #HappyPups
Puppy cuteness overload - Ellie
After our training session, Ellie decided to find some enrichment and I think her new chin colour says it all. Isn't she just the sweetest 🤣🐕❤️.
#puppyenrichment #pupoftheday #bestjob
Dog Feeding Stations 🐕🐕🦺🌴
One of my awesome clients has hand made a bunch of dog feeding stations, that he is now selling to the public. There is three different sizes to choose from and different colours too.
The benefits of a raised food bowl are, reduces orthopedic pain, reduces neck strain, promotoes better posture, aids in digestion and reduces burping, it is megaesophagus friendly, keeps the bowl in place so it doesnt move around, plus so much more and for us, it reduces mess!!
So if you are after a raised food bowl for your pooch, please check this out and help to support local!! PM for orders. 🥰🙏
#supportlocal #dogfeedingstations #healthydogs
Training Tips Tuesday 🎯
The Reinforcer – When teaching a new behaviour, adding distractions, or training in different environments, always use a high-value reinforcer! This keeps your dog's interest high and ensures they get a good reward for their hard work. 🔥 Lower-value rewards can slow down progress and cause your dog to lose interest. So, whether it's roast chicken, cheese, playtime, or another favorite treat, use it often! 🍗🐶
Remember, your dog's kibble probably won’t cut it when learning new skills – so go for the big guns! 🏅
Contact us on 0413 000 030
Visit us at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
Tell us about your training wins or challenges. Comment below. We would love to hear what has worked for you and your dog! 🐾
#PositiveReinforcement #DogBehavior #TrainingTipsTuesday
🐾 Join Our Baby Puppy Program! 🐾
Got a new puppy? Our Baby Puppy Program is designed for pups aged 8-15 weeks and focuses on setting both you and your puppy up for success! 🐶 We cover important topics like toilet training, handling mouthing and nipping, and preparing your pup for alone time. Plus, we teach essential skills like recall, walking on a lead, and capturing attention.
📍 Location: Morpeth Scout Hall - 110 Close Street
⏰ When: Thursday nights
Ready to get started? 🐕
📞 Contact us at: 0413 000 030
🌐 Visit us at: https://www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au/maitland
#PuppyTraining #DogTrainingLife #NewPuppyJourney
Our Baby Puppy Program is perfect for puppies aged 8 to 15 weeks and includes four practical lessons to set you and your puppy up for success! 🐶✨
What We Cover:
- Puppy-proofing your home 🏡
- Settling your pup in 💤
- Toilet training 🚽
- The Importance of Canine Body Language🐾
- Managing mouthing and nipping 🦷
- Jumping, handling, and grooming ✂️
- Enrichment activities 🎾
- Preparing for alone time 🕰️
- Safe socialisation 🐾
- Strengthening the bond with your pup ❤️
- Essential Life Skills ⚽️
- Capturing attention, building engagement and focus 👀
- Recall 🐕
- Relaxation techniques 😌
- Exchanging items successfully 🔄
- The beginnings of walking on a lead 🦮
- A Positive Interrupter 🐶
- Plus so much more..
And you'll receive a comprehensive puppy manual to help keep you on track! 📖
Ready to give your puppy the best start?
Contact us at 📞 0413 000 030 or visit our website 🌐 www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au/maitland to learn more and book your spot!
🌟 Thank You for the Wonderful Review! 🌟
We are incredibly grateful for the amazing feedback we received from one of our valued clients! 🐾 Your kind words mean the world to us and serve as a reminder of why we do what we do – helping you and your pups live your best lives together! 💖
We're proud to be part of your training journey and so glad to see the progress you're making with your furry friend. Keep up the great work, and remember, we're always here to help!
🐕 Have you worked with us? Share your experience, we’d love to hear from you!
📞 Contact us at: 0413 000 030
🌐 Visit us at: www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
Tell us about your training wins or challenges. Comment below. We would love to hear what has worked for you and your dog! 🐶
#ClientLove #Grateful #DogTrainingJourney
🐾 Show Us Your Pups! 🐾
We’d love to meet your furry best friends! Share a picture of your dog in the comments and tell us a little bit about them. 🐕 Are they a bundle of energy, a couch potato, or somewhere in between? Let’s celebrate all the unique personalities that make our dogs so special! 🎉🐶
📸 Don't be shy, let’s see those adorable faces and hear your stories! ❤️
To find out more information or to book a training session, contact us at 0413 000 030 or visit us at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au.
#DogLovers #DogCommunity #PawsomePups
🐾 Border Collie Spotlight! 🐶
Originating from the Border Regions of Scotland and England, the Border Collie has been bred for hundreds of years to master the art of herding. The first known Collie, Old Hemp, fathered many of the Border Collies we see today. These highly intelligent dogs were developed to be independent workers, reactive to movement, and incredibly focused.
⚡️ Key Traits:
Herding Instincts: Bred to control movement, not chase. That’s why your Collie might be "herding" kids, balls, or even other dogs!
Super Hearing: Trained to respond to whistles from far away, making urban noise overwhelming at times.
Laser Focus: Once they have a job, they won’t rest until it’s done. You may notice this intense focus on tasks or movement.
Extreme Bonding: They form strong partnerships with their human, just like with shepherds in the field.
Energy Highs & Lows: Collies are used to intense work, then downtime. In homes, they need help learning how to decompress and relax.
✅ Pros: Super smart, trainable, and great for agility or trick training! ❌ Cons: Easily triggered by movement and noise, making them a challenge in urban environments.
💡 Best Fit: Active families with space and time for both mental stimulation and daily exercise.
To find out more information or to book a training session, contact us on 0413 000 030 or visit our website at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au.
🐾 Do you have a Border Collie? Share their pics in the comments below! We’d love to see them!
#BorderCollieLove #DogTrainingTips #AgilityStars
Training Tips Tuesday🎓
How dogs learn - In simple terms dogs learn in two ways Classical Conditioning (learning by association) i.e. mums jogging shoes appearing means we are going for a walk. And by Operant Conditioning where our dogs learn that a behaviour has a consequence i.e. when I stay on my mat I get a yummy reward.
Why rewarding is important - Rewarding your dog's preferred behaviours not only guides our dogs by letting them know they’re doing the right thing but also encourages them to repeat these behaviours more often. This is crucial when teaching new behaviours or changing undesirable ones. 🐕
Think about it in human terms. If your boss never gave feedback or rewards, you'd feel confused and demotivated. But with recognition and rewards, you'd be clear about what works and continue to perform well. It's the same with your dog! 🏆 Don't be afraid to continue to reinforce your dog to sustain the behaviours you prefer and love too. 💡
Contact us at 0413 000 030
Visit us at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
Tell us about your training wins or challenges. Comment below. We would love to hear what has worked for you and your dog! 🐾
#DogTraining #RewardBasedTraining #TrainingTipsTuesday
Summer Feels and Happy Fridays!!! ☀️ 🐕🌴❤️
Love nothing more than seeing my boy stopping on his walk to take in all the sounds and summer smells..The simple things in life, so good and so calming 😘🐕
Wishing you all a fabulous weekend ☀️🐕❤️
Happy International Dog Day!!
How blessed are we to be able to share our lives with these amazing fur babes, who love and cherish us every day.🤗😘
In celebration of their awesomeness why not do something extra special today. Your pups favourite walk, game, movie or an extra special chew 😊🐶🐕🦮🐕🦺. For Tama he's having one of his favourite chews and his new favourite walk when it gets a little cooler.
Happy International Dog Day 🐕 ❤️
#internationaldogday #happydog
Safety First
🛡️ Long leads offer an extra layer of safety in open spaces or high-distraction environments. They help prevent your dog from running off, chasing wildlife, or getting into dangerous situations, all while allowing them to enjoy their surroundings. Explore with peace of mind! 🐶
📞 Contact us for more information: www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
📱 0413 000 030
#SafeDogWalking #ResponsiblePetOwnership #DogSafety
Training Opportunities
🎓Long leads are excellent for training behaviors like recall, loose lead walking, and enhancing focus and engagement without causing frustration. They also allow you to capture and reward positive behaviors, such as auto check-ins, loose lead walking, calm sniffing, and engaging with the environment. Like anything this can take time, but if you give your dog the opportunity to learn without feeling frustrated by the lead, you will notice that this helps strengthen on-lead engagement and improves your overall training experience. This is why long lines are so beneficial 🐕
📞 Contact us for more information: www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
📱 0413 000 030
#PuppyTraining #DogBehavior #LongLeadTraining
Freedom to Explore
🌳 Long leads give your dog the freedom to explore their surroundings while staying safe with you. This increased freedom reduces pulling, enhances mental stimulation, and builds confidence by allowing your dog to have more control over their environment. Less frustration, more fun! 🐾
📞 Contact us for more information: www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
📱 0413 000 030
#DogTraining #LongLeadBenefits #HappyDogs
Handling Dogs that Pull on the Lead 🐕✨
🐾 Understand why your dog pulls – It could be due to frustration, age, fear, stress, pain, or inappropriate equipment. Identifying the reason is key to addressing it.
🛠 Use the right techniques – There are effective training techniques that don’t cause discomfort or pain. Put in the effort, and you’ll see long-term benefits.
For more tips or to book a consultation, visit our website at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au or contact us at 0413 000 030.
#LeadTraining #DogTrainingTips #OceanPawsDogTraining
Choose the Right Walking Environment 🌳🐾
🏞 Visit areas that suit your dog – Some dogs find busy areas stressful, overwhelming, or overstimulating making it difficult for them to process what they experience. Choose parks or areas where your dog can walk calmly and engage with the environment. It makes for a more relaxed walk and a more relaxed dog.
🚶♂️ Freedom to explore – Let your dog have some freedom to explore and move around. It reduces frustration, builds confidence, and makes the walk more enjoyable for both of you.
For more tips or to book a consultation, visit our website at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au or contact us at 0413 000 030.
#DogWalkingEnvironment #HappyDogs #OceanPawsDogTraining
When out Walking your Dog Engage and Have Fun! 🐕✨
🎉 Have fun and engage with your dog. Be present, play their favourite game, practice recall, and explore together. It makes the walk so much more enjoyable for the both of you and you will be amazed at what you learn about your dog 😀
🔍 Research equipment – Use a well-fitted harness or soft collar and an appropriate leadso your dog is comfortable on their walk. Avoid slip leads, prong collars, check chains, and head haltis, as they cause pain and discomfort for your dog.
For more tips or to book a consultation, visit our website at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au or contact us at 0413 000 030.
#DogTrainingEquipment #EngageWithYourDog #OceanPawsDogTraining
Tips for a Successful Walk with Your Dog! 🐾
🌟 Slow down – It’s not a race. If you walk fast, your dog will too. Slow down, use a long lead, and try scatter feeds to help your dog explore at their own pace and engage with you.
🐶 Let your dog sniff – Sniffing provides enrichment, mental stimulation, helps to build familarity with their environment and also builds their confidence too. It’s like their doggy Facebook! Let them sniff and enjoy their walk.
For more tips or to book a consultation, visit our website at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au or contact us at 0413 000 030.
#DogWalkingTips #DogTraining #OceanPawsDogTraining
Setting Your Dog Up for Success! 🎉🐕
Try again tomorrow or next week and set your dog up for success by having realistic expectations. Learning or changing behaviour takes time, patience, consistency, understanding and the right conditions. Dogs need the right kind of conditions to be able to learn. Common reasons that prevent progress are:
Motivation:
- Not rewarding
- Not enough encouragement
- Not using what the dog finds most motivating
- Sessions too long
- Trying to progress too quickly
Environment:
- Too many distractions
- Unfamiliar places
- Unfamiliar people
- Other dogs/animals
- Different scents
- Sounds/noise
- Temperature/weather - too hot/cold/windy/wet
- Unfamiliar surfaces
Emotional:
- Negative experiences
- Punishment
- Aversive methods
- Fear/anxiety/stress
- Trust/relationship
- Over threshold
- Frustration
- Over excited/tired
- Unmet needs
Health/Medical:
- Nutrition/weight
- Gastrointestinal
- Nails too long
- Genetics
- Pain/inflammation
- Vision/hearing
- Allergies/itching
- Age related/adolescent
⏳🏆
🌐 For more information, visit our website: www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
📞 Contact us: 0413 000 030
#DogTrainingSuccess #PatienceAndConsistency #OceanPawsDogTrainin
Factors Affecting Your Dog's Ability to Learn 📚🐩
A dog’s emotional state, the surrounding environment, motivation, age (pups, adolescents, seniors) or any health issues all have a significant impact on their ability to learn. If your dog is having a hard time learning something, look at these factors and see if there is a reason that may be preventing progress. Maybe your dog is just having an “off” day, just like we do. 🌟
🌐 For more information, visit our website: www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
📞 Contact us: 0413 000 030
#DogTrainingTips #UnderstandingDogs #OceanPawsDogTraining
Dogs Are Not Robots – They Need Support, Guidance and Understanding 🤖❤️
Dogs are not robots that can be programmed by a set of specific inputs that guarantee consistent results. They are individual, sentient beings that need to be understood and guided in a way that supports their overall wellbeing, just like us. If we’re feeling stressed, anxious, tired, over excited, too distracted, not feeling well, have no motivation etc. we will find it really difficult, if not impossible to learn something new, change our behaviour or change a habit. The same applies to dogs. More on this over the coming days🐶💡
🌐 For more information, visit our website: www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
📞 Contact us: 0413 000 030
#DogBehaviour #DogTraining #OceanPawsDogTraining
Barriers to Learning – Understanding Your Dog's Struggles 🐾
My dog is stubborn, doesn’t listen to me, a slow learner, not the smartest, tries to be in control, will only do it at home, will only behave sometimes, is uncontrollable and will only do what I ask when there is food……” – these are comments that we often hear, but what does this really tell us or mean for our dogs? Just like us, dogs need the right kind of conditions to either be able to learn something new or to bring about a change in behaviour. 🧠🐕
🌐 For more information, visit our website: www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au
📞 Contact us: 0413 000 030
#DogTraining #UnderstandingDogs #OceanPawsDogTraining
🐾 Exciting News! New Training Location Alert! 🐾
🌟 We are thrilled to announce our new training location at the Morpeth Scout Hall! 🌟
📍 Morpeth Scout Hall - 110 Close Street
Baby Puppy Classes every Thursday night
Next group starting on 8th August
Stay tuned for updates on our Senior Puppy Classes! 🐶✨
For our Central Coast clients, we have some updates for you too!
📍 East Gosford Scout Hall
Baby Puppy Classes every Wednesday night with Amy
Next group starting on 24th July
We will also have news on Senior Puppy Classes shortly! 🐕💫
📞 For more information or to book a class, contact us at 0413 000 030 or visit our website at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au.
#DogTraining #PuppyClasses #MorpethDogs
🌟 Why Qualifications Matter! 🌟
My dedication to ongoing education ensures that I stay up-to-date with the latest training techniques and behavioural science. This allows me to provide the best possible guidance for you and your dog, creating a positive and enriching environment for learning. 🌟
📚 My Key Qualifications:
🎓 Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services and Behaviour - Delta Institute
🎓 Certificate III in Animal Attending - TAFE NSW
🏅 Accredited Assessor and Trainer mindDogs Australia
🎓 Currently studying The Behaviour Bible - The School of Canine Science UK
What Makes a Qualified Trainer?
- Do they have a recognised qualification (preferably Cert IV in Australia)?
- Do they regularly update their skills and knowledge by attending conferences (online or in person) and reading?
- Are they part of professional organisations and have a good network of colleagues to refer to and confer with?
- Do they regularly update what they teach and how they teach it?
- Are they willing to adapt and change to ensure their clients benefit from the most up-to-date information available?
Ready to embark on a training journey with us? Contact me at 0413 000 030 or visit our website at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au to learn more and book your consultation at our new Maitland location.
#QualifiedTrainer #ForceFreeTraining #DogBehaviour
Hi, I'm Penny, the founder and head trainer at Ocean Paws Dog Training. Having recently moved to the Maitland area, I'm excited to bring my passion for dogs and commitment to effective, humane training methods to the local community. 🐾
At Ocean Paws, we prioritise building a relationship with your dog based on trust, respect, and understanding. Our force-free, positive reward-based techniques are both humane and effective, making training a fun, stress-free experience for your dog. 🌟
We believe every dog is a unique individual with emotions that must be considered in training. By avoiding force and using supportive methods, we create a stronger, healthier bond between you and your dog, fostering a lifelong connection of trust and respect. 🐕💕
📅 Baby Puppy Classes at Morpeth Scout Hall (110 Close Street) start on August 8th, every Thursday night. 📅
For more information or to book a home consultation, visit www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au/maitland or call me on 0413 000 030. 😊
🐾 My Beliefs on Force-Free Training 🐾
There is a quote by Susan Freedman that sums up my beliefs well:
"Force is what happens when all chance of collaboration breaks down. The ability to use non-coercive, non-scary, non-painful techniques to enhance cognitive processes that facilitate beneficial changes in underlying mental and emotional states may not be simple and is not instantaneous. But it is SAFE, SANE, based in emergent science, in the best interests of the dog... and it works. No other approach can say this."
Force-free, positive reward-based training techniques are the most humane and effective methods to use, employing non-confrontational strategies to engage our dog's mind in a fun, stress-free way 🐶. This approach reduces frustration and promotes learning, leading to lasting results. The key aspect is that your dog's decision-making during training is influenced without the use of force, thus preserving trust and avoiding the damage caused by harsh, threatening training methods. Consequently, this training method fosters a lifelong connection of trust and respect, resulting in a stronger, healthier bond between you and your dog ❤️🐕.
For more information or to book a consultation, visit our website at 🌐 www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au or contact us at 📞 0413 000 030.
#DogTraining #ForceFreeTraining #PositiveReinforcement
🌟 Hi, I'm Penny, the founder and head trainer at Ocean Paws Dog Training. Having recently moved to the Maitland area, I'm excited to bring my passion for dogs and commitment to effective, humane training methods to the local community. 🐾
At Ocean Paws, we prioritize building a relationship with your dog based on trust, respect, and understanding. Our force-free, positive reward-based techniques are both humane and effective, making training a fun, stress-free experience for your dog. 🌟
We believe every dog is a unique individual with emotions that must be considered in training. By avoiding force and using supportive methods, we create a stronger, healthier bond between you and your dog, fostering a lifelong connection of trust and respect. 🐕💕
To find out more information or to book a consultation at our new training location in Morpeth, feel free to visit our website at www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au/maitland or contact me on 0413 000 030.
#DogTraining #MaitlandDogs #OceanPawsDogTraining
Exciting News! We've Expanded to Two Locations! 🐾
We are thrilled to announce that Ocean Paws Dog Training is now serving the Central Coast and Maitland! 🎉
For all our existing Central Coast clients, our Baby Puppy and Senior Puppy classes will recommence at the East Gosford Scout Hall, East Gosford from the 24th of July. Please help me to welcome our newest instructor to the team, Amy Cole. Amy brings with her a wealth of experience and will be looking after the Wednesday night classes on the coast. 🐶📚
For our wonderful Central Coast clients, I (Penny) will continue to offer behaviour consults and training packages in the comfort of your home. 🌟🏠
For further information or to book a class, please contact Penny at 📞 0413 000 030 or visit our website at 🌐 www.oceanpawsdogtraining.com.au.
Thank you for your continued support and we can't wait to see you and your furry friends at our new locations!
#OceanPawsDogTraining #DogTraining #PuppyClasses
Feel free to share and spread the word! 🐕❤️
Congratulations Scuppers 🥳🥳
This sweet little Chi, passed her first Public Access Test and I couldn't be happier. Both Scuppers and her mum have worked super hard to get to where they are today and so deserve this amazing result 👏 ❤️
It's been an absolute pleasure working with you both over the past year and thanks so much for inviting me to be part of your journey. Congratulations 🍾 😊 👍🐶
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Congratulations Baby Bear, on passing your annual Public Access Test. You did so well and so amazing to see how much you have grown in your role as an assistance dog for your wonderful family. Well done and very well deserved 👏 👍 😀 🥳🥳.
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✿ LEST WE FORGET 🌺
𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘭𝘥, 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘵 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘭𝘥;
𝘈𝘨𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮, 𝘯𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘯.
𝘈𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨
𝘞𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮.
On this day we remember all our brave fallen soldiers - men, women, and animals😢
When you think you are eating alone, loll 🤣 😂 🐶❤️
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Happy Easter Everyone,
We are taking a break and will be back on board next Thursday. I hope you all have a lovely long weekend enjoying the sun and will see you next week..🐣🐰🗿
Happy Easter !! 🐶🐕😀
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 🥰
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#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. 🐕 😀🥳
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#forcefreedogtrainer
#positivereinforcementdogtraining
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#centralcoastnsw
Anyone else have to place a bib on their dog to eat a chew? LOL, this boy ❤️
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#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
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#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
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#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!!
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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.
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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 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 ❤️
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#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🤗🥳🥳🥳.
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#dogtrainingtips #dogbehavior #dogtrainingadvice
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#centralcoastnsw
Nothing sweeter than watching your fur kid basking in the morning sun, just love him ❤️
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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 😘❤️🐾🐈⬛
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The neighbourhood watch, lol, doing a mighty fine job too. 👏🤪😉
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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
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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
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