dog training

Have you ever had the opportunity to see dogs functioning as a pack without too much human influence? I had a couple of day trips to some small islands in the South Pacific recently and I was very excited to see stray dogs everywhere. However, on closer inspection I could see these pack dogs were

Why are we a step ahead? Well I believe I run an extremely educational program but most importantly we only allow structured and off lead controlled socialising. Most people assume puppy school is just a place to take your puppy to learn obedience i.e. sit, stay, drop.  At Kat’s 4 Dogs Puppy Pre Schools you

Separation Anxiety is an extremely common problem with domestic dogs! Why is this so? Dogs are a pack animal and their need to be near their pack is instinctual. Whilst we cannot change their instincts we can condition them to being left on their own. One of the biggest mistakes we make which is one

Christmas Puppies are a risky gift if you are not prepared!! Well, it’s that time of year, and for a lot of households look at getting a Christmas puppy. Will it be this year a new puppy arrives in the Christmas stocking for the family to enjoy? Pick the right dog Firstly, it is important

Thinking of rescuing a shelter dog? If you are looking at getting a new dog and are thinking of rescuing a shelter dog, please ensure you are prepared for the challenges it may present. In the last few months I’ve seen quite a few clients that are having issues with their new addition to the

Shelter Dog Rescue - Use your head not your heart when rescuing a dog. If you are looking at getting a new dog and are thinking of rescuing from a shelter, please ensure you are prepared for the challenges it may present. In the last few months I’ve seen quite a few clients that are

Barking is one of the most common problems owners have with their dogs. But is it really your dog’s fault? We are quickly annoyed if our dogs bark constantly or at everything in sight. We get angry at them, we yell at them but what we don’t do is try to find out why they

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Dog's behaviour making life difficult for you and your family? Do you put off or miss out on trips /events /outings because of your dog’s behaviour? Are you scared of what you might return to when you leave your dog alone? Do you get embarrassed by your dog’s behaviour in public? Are you at a

Puppy Education article - Katrina Boyd shares tips and tricks Used with kind permission of Noosa News.