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25.01.2022 Do you have a barky dog? This looks to be a fantastic webinar all about barking! Woof woof!

25.01.2022 Officially introducing our resident fluffertron, Asgard aka As, Soss, Sossy @asgard_adventures . You'll be seeing a lot of posts with him in it as our training journey together is constantly evolving. We hope you enjoy sharing this journey with us. Of course he has his own Instagram account (how could he not!) Where we share quite a lot of enrichment ideas so give him a follow if you want more of that! #dognerd

24.01.2022 The more you practice something, the better you get at it! This also goes for when our dogs are practicing undesirable behaviours; the more they do them, the better they'll get! That's why during our private consultations, we establish a management strategy for you and your dog for any problem behaviour you may be having. Management is a key part of our overall behaviour modification plan to help ensure best outcomes for you and your dog

24.01.2022 Sneaking in a bit of light Sunday Funday vibes. Notably missing for us are Spicy Sky Raisins aka bees/wasps !

24.01.2022 Recently we helped the gorgeous Yogi and his human via a Zoom consult! Poor Yogi had recently been attacked while on lead by an off-lead dog and understandably has since developed some reactivity while on the walk every time he sees other dogs. This obviously makes the walk less fun and more stressful for both Yogi and his human. We discussed some strategies to help Yogi cope by: Vacation/rest days ... Keeping stress low overall Potential anti-anxiety aids Encouraging sniffing and Keeping him under threshold and not reacting From there we discussed how to rebuild a more positive association with strange dogs on the walk via Desensitisation & Counter Conditioning, so that hopefully Yogi can begin to feel better about them. Rebuild positive associations Yogi is very fortunate that his human absolutely adores him and is super keen to help Yogi develop his confidence again. We look forward to following and supporting their journey Zoom consults are a surprisingly effective way that we can support you with you training goals

23.01.2022 Have you ever heard that you need to be the Alpha in order to train your dog? Well, it turns out that science says this is NOT the case and suggests that instead of controlling resources through threat, intimidation and aggression, the best methods include positive reinforcement and a mentoring relationship. This is in line with how we train here at Behaviour Antics. This is one of the best videos I've seen that summarises what we know now. Check it out and let us know what... you think https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3EyLLTQCGjc&feature=youtu.be

20.01.2022 Throwback Thursday! This is Teisha, owner and trainer here at Behaviour Antics attending a chicken training camp 7 years ago in 2013! That's right, you heard, a chicken training camp! Many wonderful trainers we know gather experience training multiple species of animals in order to hone their training skills and knowledge. From memory, this chickens name was Ethyl and she was a lovely hen! Workshops such as this were run by Legacy Canine by the world renowned chicken training expert Terry Ryan

20.01.2022 #sundayfunday Not sure if any fellow behaviour nerds can relate and apologies to clients if at times, we seem a little too into it, we just really love dogs and behaviour!

20.01.2022 Do you want to teach your dog to wear a muzzle safely and as positively as possible? We recently shared a post about a variety of reasons a dog might wear a muzzle, the overarching theme was for safety for the individual wearing it and others. In light of this I thought I would put together a small intro video on how you could start muzzle training your own dog. If you watch Asgard, I think he thoroughly enjoyed this session! Let us know what you think

20.01.2022 Too cold or wet to go for a walk? This is a fantastic page for ideas on what you can do with your dogs to help mentally enrich them. Mental enrichment is like brain exercise for your dog (much like training) and can be just as exhausting as physical exercise (it doesn't even have to be difficult!). So for the days where you can't get your doggo out for a walk because its too cold or wet, or you just want to do something new and fun with your dog, look here for some fabulous ideas!

18.01.2022 Timing & Training . Training sessions are all about quality over quantity. Obviously we want to end the training positively but don’t wait until your dog makes a mistake. If you do, you often feel you now have to keep going even longer to get a successful rep so that you can finish on a high note (we are all guilty of it though so don’t feel bad). However, in order to finish on a high note you should have ended the session usually much earlier. Shorter sessions more freque...ntly as opposed to long sessions will help your dog learn faster! Next time you are training some tricks, grooming or anything you are working on, instead of doing long sessions, grab a handful of rewards and only train for that number of repetitions or even set a timer for max 2 minutes. You should find you will get more success out of 5x 2 minute sessions compared to a 10 minute session. Give it a go! This is a fabulous blog touching on this and also the meaning of time for our dogs, how much is even 1 human minute to them? https://k9infocus.com/dog-years-and-dog-minutes/

18.01.2022 For those of you trying to socialise your puppy or young dog in this pandemic, here are some lovely examples of socialisation opportunities you may encounter while out with your pooch. Our dogs are constantly learning and there are always opportunities to be found

17.01.2022 Yep, definitely not a lot of swearing going on around here that's for sure ;). #sundayfunday

17.01.2022 Heading back to work soon? Worried your dog wont cope with being left alone or ever wondered what your dog does while you arent home? You might be surprised! Separation anxiety in dogs is real. Its not just dogs not being able to suck it up or being too soft and no, you didnt cause it by coddling them too much or letting them sleep on your bed. It is a collection of behaviours that your dog may display that indicates real distress when being left home alone. Separation ...Continue reading

17.01.2022 We are super excited to be attending this online virtual training summit, Geek Week - For the Love of Science, hosted by The Pet Professional Guild Nov 11-15 (US). Making sure we are on top of the latest information and science for training and behaviour is a must as an animal behaviour professional as well as being a member of professional organisations. If anyone is a behaviour geek like we are, we highly recommend you checking it out! It's going to be choc full of present...ations from some of the best in the world ! ##ppggeekfriend

16.01.2022 Who's your go to study buddy? Asgard keeping me company (or at least keeping a close eye on the popcorn ) during the Geek Week conference. -Teisha

16.01.2022 Have you heard of these lesser known signs of stress in dogs? Licking their lips - when they havent just eaten Panting - when they shouldnt be hot Glancing away frequently - when there isnt really a lot of distractions... Not eating - when they should be hungry (and normally like that food) Yawning - when they shouldnt be tired These are just some of the less well known signs that a dog may be somewhat stressed or anxious. Obviously we understand that context is very important and many of these are naturally occurring behaviours under other conditions, but they are certainly things to keep in mind. Most people are familiar with the more overt signs of stress as listed in this picture but understanding the more subtle cues our dogs display can really help us get ahead of the game and help our dogs before things escalate. These signs are very helpful information for us and let us know that we may need to intervene and change the situation, either by taking the dog to somewhere they feel safe or removing whatever it is they are unsure about (the stimulus). If this is happening in a training context, we need to re-assess the steps of that training plan and think about how it may be improved moving forward. You might be surprised to find your pets arent too sure about many seemingly simple things in their daily lives. If you think your dog is anxious and you want to look into achieving better outcomes for them, book a consult and we can discuss management and training solutions to help get you started

16.01.2022 Here's a very happy and energetic puppy called Epic to start your weekend! The joy!

16.01.2022 This is a really nice article that explains how the training that we do really is quite different (but supplementary) to obedience training. We find this very helpful for the dogs that are "Pretty obedient most of the time but....". Usually there is a little more going on as many dogs very skilled at obedience can still have underlying behaviour problems that may manifest at other times. We focus primarily on the mental and emotional wellbeing of the animal and teach lifestyle skills that will help them in a variety of situations. We approach training scenarios from an Applied Behaviour Analysis approach taking into account both classical and operant elements of learning http://www.drjensdogblog.com/when-obedience-isnt-the-answer/

16.01.2022 #sundayfunday We hope you all enjoyed a lovely weekend with your furry companions. We absolutely love having our pets during these difficult times, they definitely help us cope! Sorry, we have been a little quiet this week but very busy behind the scenes helping you all with Zoom consults.

15.01.2022 Rewards based training - what is it and why is it so hot right now? Weve come so far with our relationships with dogs, historically being one based on work and utility and now very much integrated as furry additions to our families and homes. Along with these changes, our knowledge on how to create the well-mannered canines we crave has also changed. Rewards based training (aka positive reinforcement training or R+) is now considered the most ethical and scientifically curre...nt way to train our domestic companions. Quite simply, it involves showing the dog how to perform the behaviour we desire and then rewarding them with something that they find valuable. This increases the likelihood that they will repeat that behaviour in the future i.e. they begin to make better choices about their behaviour (well. better in that it suits us better typically! Your dog really doesnt mind chewing up your stuff or jumping on you if thats what has worked for them in the past). So what constitutes a reward for your dog? It could be anything that they want, including, but not limited to: Food Toys Play Pats Praise/attention or even Access to other dogs or people. The list really does go on but remember it is the dog that decides what is rewarding in any given context! Even yelling could be rewarding if their main drive is attention from you. The right reward for the behaviour you want needs to match the difficulty of what we are asking of them. For example if you reward your dog for giving up your tasty smelly sock with a piece of dry kibble, it probably isnt going to be enough for them to want to give up the sock voluntarily next time they have one. Alternatively, if the reward after giving up that sock was some cheese or steak, they might feel a bit differently! Ultimately we need to teach our dogs what we want and make it achievable for them to do so, and then because rewarded behaviour is repeated behaviour, we will begin to see our dogs making choices that suit us much better than what they were choosing to do previously! Get creative and find ways to say Yes! more often to your dog and youll find youll get not only more of the Yes! behaviours but also an improved bond with your furry friend too! Get in contact if you are curious about getting started with learning how to say Yes! more often to your dog!

15.01.2022 Should puppies go to the dog park? Have a watch and let me know what you think From our friends Train me please ... https://youtu.be/avzNmJSxAQo

15.01.2022 An alternate to nail trims! While Asgard is often improving with his nail trims (including Dremel), he can easily get over it or not be in the mood for that type of training where he’s required to be quite calm and still. Another way we can help maintain his nails in a positive way that puts less pressure on him and is more engaging is by teaching him to file his own nails on a scratch board! This is a piece of poly pipe cut in half with sand paper glued to it. He’s definit...ely picking it up and having a good time, what do you think? - Teisha

15.01.2022 Check Ins & Loose Leash Walking Do you have a dog that pulls on the leash or zig zags everywhere ? One hot tip for you is to reinforce anything remotely resembling a Check In. A Check In is whenever your dog organically looks at you without prompting. Here is fluffy resident Asgard showing us how its done. Lovely loose lead and a check in every few steps. He started as many young puppies and dogs do, very excited and sometimes overwhelmed by everything happening on a walk... so check ins were few and far between. By managing the antecedents within his environment and reinforcing him any time he looked at me at all, regardless of whatever else he was doing, he has learnt that its great to check in as he gets something tasty but its not interrupting his walk. Over time he started to do them more frequently, purely because it was rewarding to do so. This combined with a few other techniques while walking will help you on your journey to a relaxed walk! See more

15.01.2022 Here are a few great tips to help boost your relationship with your pet. The better the relationship you have with your pet including patience and understanding, the better your training outcomes will be <3 https://www.facebook.com//a.954656011231/4220674071296292/

14.01.2022 We had the pleasure of visiting the very beautiful Kaylee the Labrador and her humans recently to help with some husbandry behaviours. Kaylee is super sweet and friendly, however as soon as you get close enough with the nail clippers or an ear wipe, she turns into a flailing fish , paws and body flopping around. A very clear No thank you mum!. So that these behaviours dont escalate into more aggressive ones down the track by ignoring the Id rather not signs shes giv...ing off now, we took a look at refining some ways to help. Fortunately for Kaylee, she has adopted some very clever humans who already know a lot about training and we covered quite a lot. We discussed establishing a super fun positive force free zone (a mat) where we can slowly start to teach Kaylee that these things arent so bad and could in fact be pretty great! Rewarding calm, relaxed behaviour on the mat and pairing the things shes not sure of with some special treats. If at any point she tugs her paw away or looks uncomfortable, we stop and reset. By not forcing her, rewarding heavily, taking frequent breaks and most importantly listening to her if she says no, we hope she can begin to be a more willing participant in her own care. We look forward to seeing how they get on! Key points: Super Fun Positive Force Free Zone - mat training Chin rest to hand, lap and a stool - for body and ear checks Open mouth behaviour - to keep an eye on and brush those chompers Equipment - clippers vs dremel etc

13.01.2022 We believe that kindness is the best approach to animal training. By showing patience, compassion and empathy towards animals, we can learn to understand the reasons for their behaviour. Once we have a better understanding of why they are behaving the way they are, we can provide better training outcomes for all involved

12.01.2022 We know there are many of you out there with puppies at the moment so here is a great article about the different developmental stages they go through "Puppy development is divided into 4 stages: neonatal, transitional, socialization, and juvenile. However, these stages are not rigidly fixed; different breeds may develop at different rates, and environmental factors can affect genetic expression" https://www.cliniciansbrief.com//developmental-stages-pupp

12.01.2022 Piranha Puppies! Do you have one? Did you get a sweet little puppy recently and now their sharp little daggers for teeth are causing havoc? Remember that puppies will explore their world with their teeth, it is normal but here are some tips to help: Do reward puppy for doing what you want - no biting Do provide some gentle feedback - *Gasp!* Ouch that hurt and disengage calmly from puppy... Do re-engage and play/pat/praise puppy when they back off for even just a second Do engage with your puppy with a toy or tug so that they can redirect biting onto that instead Do take note of when your puppy is most prone to excessive biting and be ready with the above! Dont ever hit, push, knee, yell or frighten your puppy - this could make biting worse Do provide puppy with safe appropriate things to chew - chewing will help work puppy gums and teeth and is actually relieving for them Contact us if you want to organise an in home 1-1 session to help set you and your pup up for success

12.01.2022 How many of these are you already doing with your pet? If there's some here you aren't doing but would like to but not sure how, reach out and we can help you and your pet build more confidence together

11.01.2022 Here is a lovely article from one of the world's leading experts on Applied Behaviour Analysis (fancy words for how we can look at and break down what's going on with an animal's behaviour) and why we try to be our most compassionate selves when it comes to animal behaviour "Why Animals Need Trainers Who Adhere to the Least Intrusive Principle: Improving Animal Welfare and Honing Trainers Skills"

11.01.2022 This is for all you pet parents with a teenage dog! It's been quite a difficult time this year for our little Iso puppies and many of them are now facing a new challenge...adolescence. "How to Love and Support Your Teenage Dog" is a fantastic book written by Barbara Hodel who is the president of the Pet Professional Guild Australia and covers all things teenager including how to cope at the vets. ... This book is definitely going on our Christmas wishlist so we highly recommend you check it out!

10.01.2022 We absolutely love this stress free pill taking from our good friends at Delight in Dogs. How do you go giving your pet tablets? We manage by hiding them in some tasty tasty wet cat food but one day this might not work if they are particularly bitter so we think it's definitely a great idea to try to train this voluntary behaviour! Anyone else want to give it a go?

10.01.2022 #SundayFunday Anyone else's dog making a similar face putting up with us and all this pandemic craziness lately?

09.01.2022 #sundayfunday Definitely agree with this! How about you? ;)

08.01.2022 We hope you all had a wonderful time celebrating love on Valentine's Day! Sure it's great to celebrate with a human partner but we also think it's pretty special to celebrate the love and bond we have with our canine (and other!) companions. Due to stage 4 lockdown here in Victoria, we enjoyed pancakes for breakfast and a nice picnic in the backyard What did you do to celebrate? ... . . . . . . . #celebratelove #ilovemydog #pancakes #valentines #valentinesday #spoilt #puppylove #breakfast #bemine #cutie #goodlooking #happylappy #happyboy #happy #finnishlapphund #handsome #adventures #play #playtime #finnishlapphundsofinstagram #lappiesofinstagram #cute #love #lappielife #dogsofaustralia #dogsofballarat See more

08.01.2022 Here is some Friday Fun teaching Asgard to happily go through a tunnel. Let us know what fun adventures do you have planned with your dog this weekend

08.01.2022 #sundayfunday Look at these clever Kea! Do you have pets like this where one does all the work and the other enjoys the benefits? You've got to wonder, who's smarter? :P

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07.01.2022 We think this is one of the most innocent faces you'll see all week! Had the absolute pleasure of meeting this super adorable pup and seeing how he's settling into his new home. Can't wait to see how this guy matures! <3 P.S Look at those ears!...and the head tilt!

07.01.2022 Does anyone else feel like this after a weekend? That feeling that you need another weekend to recover from your weekend, maybe too much of a good thing? . Well, there is science to that feeling and we can apply it to our dogs too! This is an older but very nice article about the importance of rest days for dogs. What is a rest day you might ask? It is a day that is free from any walks no interaction with the outside world at all. It allows our dogs to relax and have calm... experiences for a day. It is also not uncommon for trainers to prescribe a rest week in some cases. While obviously, it is important to make sure our dogs are getting enough physical exercise, this doesnt always mean a daily walk. We advocate at least one rest day a week where possible as a rest day. A rest day is an opportunity to help your dogs de-stress and reset, almost like an emotional detox. Even an over abundance of super exciting fun things can lead to arousal and an over-stimulated dog who might not be able to switch off. A rest day isnt simply skipping a walk, it means engaging in other mentally stimulating and calming activities at home. It is also a nice way to build your bond. Some activities you may do with your dog during a rest day may include: Creative feeding - such as puzzle toys, kongs or snuffle mats Sniffy scent games in the garden - by scatter feeding or playing hide and seek Teaching a new trick - also just fun to show off next time you have friends over Giving a long lasting chew - such as bones, stuffed kongs, split antlers, yak chews or other appropriate chews for your pet. Chewing is calming Playing some fun games - such as some fun tugging, punctuated by some calm sits or downs Sleeping - our dogs often dont get enough sleep! Dogs need between 12-14 hours of rest a day Do you have a rest day for your dog? If not, it might be something you might consider integrating into your routine. Contact us if you have any questions https://barketplace.uk/the-importance-of-rest-days-for-do/.

06.01.2022 Does anyone have a dog that often has ear infections and needs their ears cleaned regularly? Here is some of the training we do with resident fluffertron Asgard to help with the ear cleaning process and to make it less stressful for him. Why do we do it like this you might ask? Husbandry Training is the process by which we can teach our dogs to enjoy or at least tolerate things related to maintaining their health and wellbeing that may typically be uncomfortable. We know tha...t stress can negatively impact our health and its no different for our dogs. Thats why wherever possible, we prefer to train husbandry behaviours in a way that minimises the fear and distress experienced by our dogs to create more cooperative and willing participants. This is helpful in many situations: Ear cleaning Nail trims Teeth cleaning Fur brushing Physical examinations Injections .and more! We are very passionate about husbandry training as it allows our animals to feel more empowered and less stressed about many of the things we may need to do to them to keep them healthy. If you practice these types of things often in a positive way, especially while problem free, even if they have a negative experience down the track, you may find they cope much better than if you hadnt done anything previously at all. Reach out if you want to kickstart your pets journey to low stress handling <3

06.01.2022 #throwback To when we had the pleasure of training a variety of non canine species to hone our skills! Training included some basic bird flying, voluntary syringe feeding lorikeets and targeting with emus and wombats among other things!

06.01.2022 Muzzles! Its not just aggressive dogs who wear them. Many dogs benefit greatly from wearing a muzzle in certain contexts and they allow us to help prevent accidents from happening. Here are a few other reasons that dogs may be wearing a muzzle that you may not have heard of: To prevent them from eating gross or dangerous things from the ground They might be scared at the vet... They might play too rough with their mouths For safer introductions between dogs In situations where they may experience pain or discomfort They may be anxious around other dogs or people and a muzzle means people will give them the space they need to continue to feel safe They may be required to by law in some place None of these scenarios necessarily require a dog to have bitten before. We highly recommend conditioning your dog to a muzzle in a slow positive way when they are healthy and calm so that if you ever need to use one for any reason including the above, you can do so without causing stress to the dog.. All dogs have the potential to bite under the right conditions which is not only unpleasant for the receiver of the bite but it is also stressful for the dog themself, after all dogs will only typically bite when they feel threatened and feel like they have no other option . Many vets will muzzle a dog as a precautionary measure which obviously could be stressful for your dog if you have never trained it before. We begin teaching muzzle training as a puppy simply by holding a plastic cup with food in the bottom of it while the puppy smooshes their face into it to get the tasty reward. This teaches them that having something over their muzzle is not too scary at all and even leads to something delicious! We can then start to work with a real muzzle and progress from there. Just remember that if you see a dog wearing a muzzle, it is a good idea to give them some extra space in case they need it to feel safe, but certainly dont assume that all dogs wearing a muzzle are offensively aggressive. Muzzles can be a very responsible and critical part of many behaviour modification and training plans. Contact us if you would like to discuss ways that a muzzle may be beneficial for your pet This is a lovely infographic by one of our faves Doggie Drawings by Lili Chin for The Muzzle Up Project which is a wonderful initiative where you can find more information.

05.01.2022 Puppies! (FULLY BOOKED) There are quite a few new puppy parents recently and no puppy school! So, we are going to run this infosession via Zoom and go through a bunch of basic info you would normally cover in a good puppy school. (LIMITED SPOTS LEFT) Things we would cover (time permitting!):... Toilet training Biting Handling Tips for managing your puppy in the home Socialisation (what it really is and what you can do now even with the pandemic) Learning theory - basics of how your puppy thinks and how you can use the science to get behaviour you want Questions - Sat 22nd Aug - 10:30am - $40 The session would go for approx 1.5 hours (including questions) and is mostly aimed at new/recent puppies (up to about 4 months or so, if older you likely would have trouble shooted a lot of this info already but it may still be relevant!). This session isnt designed with a lot of practical in mind so you dont need to have your puppy right there (though we would love to see them!), however if there is demand, we could set up a zoom puppy school which would be a couple of sessions over a few weeks where I demonstrate and allow time to practice physical skills such teaching your puppy things like sit, drop, stay, leave it etc Please email [email protected] for bookings and payment info. Hope to see some of you and your puppies soon!

05.01.2022 And we are live! We are attending Geek Week, For the Love Of Science! A virtual online conference for 5 days loaded with 136 sessions and 85 presenters all experts in their fields sharing knowledge and information on all things dogs! It is very important for animal trainers to stay up to date with the current scientific recommendations for behaviour change so make sure that whoever you are training with engages in frequent continuing education, no one knows it all and if they... say they do, run away! Hosted by the Pet Professional Guild which is an international leading organisation for dog training professionals. Please note this is in American Time so if I’m slow to reply to you for any reason, that will be why! Happy Training! #geekweek #ppg

05.01.2022 Last chance to book in for our 3 wk Online Zoom Puppy Preschool starting tomorrow

04.01.2022 Please enjoy this one minute video of our training to teach Asgard to walk backwards, look at his little back feet and him trying so hard! You can see his brain working! So why teach a dog to walk backwards? There are quite a few reasons. One reason we are teaching it is for our agility training so that Asgard will learn to place his back feet more thoughtfully on agility equipment to minimise risk of injury. Some other reasons include to improve proprioception, coordination... and muscle conditioning. One other reason we can think of is simply that it is FUN! Teaching new things is mentally enriching and improving our bond together Would love to hear if you've had a go at teaching this to your dog! Disclaimer: it's really tough to see past all his fluff to see exactly what his feet are doing! This is the magic of using rewards based training where Asgard is still able to put the pieces together even if my marking of the desired behaviour isn't the most accurate! - Teisha

03.01.2022 #sundayfunday that time of the week when you just want to relax in preparation for the week ahead! Helpful kitties anyone?

03.01.2022 Have you ever tried a taste test with your dog? We are putting it on our to do list after seeing this! What unusual things does your dog love? -Teisha

03.01.2022 Yep! Can anyone else relate? #sundayfunday

02.01.2022 We hope everyone is doing okay amongst the craziness of the Covid-19 pandemic! We understand it is a very uncertain time for everyone in terms of prioritising our safety so thats why we are now offering online consultations via zoom. If you have a new puppy or rescue, or just need some extra help and guidance with anything dog related, get in touch and well see how we can help

02.01.2022 ONLINE Puppy Preschool! With the recent announcements here in Victoria and puppy schools not predicted to be allowed to open until stage 2 restrictions, we've decided to bring a comprehensive 3 week puppy program via Zoom to help all you puppy parents 3 week Puppy Preschool course 10:30am Saturdays Starting Saturday 12th September... Aimed at puppies aged 8-16wks Cost for the 3wks is $120 Each session 1-1.5hrs We've got a jam packed list of info and things to teach that would normally be covered in a puppy school setting including: Toilet training/biting Socialisation (what it really is and what you can do now) Sit/down/stand behaviours Impulse control Leave it (dont touch!) Give up objects Stay Loose lead walking and even Recall (coming back) ..and more! Limited spots available to be able to give the attention needed to help you succeed. The info and training would still be relevant for slightly older puppies but you may be a bit more advanced in some things already. All methods are based on positive rewards based training to build strong relationships and trust. Reach out if you have any questions! Teisha

02.01.2022 Whether we're the right fit to help you or not, this is a wonderful article that will help you understand what to look for, and more importantly, what to ask when looking for a dog trainer. No matter where you are, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about selecting the right trainer for you! https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com//how-to-choose-d

01.01.2022 What kind of walking style works for you? Do you and your dog amble along taking in all the sights and smells or do you prefer a more fast paced fitness based walk? Regardless of which you choose, we think there are many benefits to incorporating Sniffari style walks into your routine. A dogs sense of smell is so amazing and advanced. Did you know that when they sniff, each of their nostrils processes air separately and that in addition to up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their nose (we have around 5 million!), they also have another organ called the Vomeronasal Organ that allows them to smell and taste simultaneously. Pretty neat if you ask us!

01.01.2022 #sundayfunday Anyone else climbing out that window with us?

01.01.2022 Introducing our head trainer and owner here at Behaviour Antics, Teisha! Dedicated to ongoing education to bring you the most current scientific practices when it comes to dog training by attending Industry conferences, seminars, webinars, workshops and courses...aka certified behaviour nerd! Member of multiple professional animal training organisations and committed to achieving outcomes with the most positive and fear free solutions as possible. Special interest in helping pets to feel better about being handled for health and vet procedures, nails, brushing etc and above all helping everyone have more fun with their dog!

01.01.2022 We try not to focus on labels here at Behaviour Antics. We prefer to look at exactly what behaviour is occurring and under what circumstances (conditions), put some systems in place to help modify the behaviour and focus on reinforcing the behaviour you want instead. Labeling dogs/behaviour as dominant can be problematic when it comes to instigating meaningful behaviour change so we prefer to help you see the problem for what it is, Behaviour and go from there. Have you ha...d someone tell you your dog was dominant? Is this different to how you've always viewed dogs? Do you want more info on this topic? - Teisha https://www.4pawsuniversity.com//seriously-its-not-dominan

01.01.2022 Nice to see dogs returning to the White House with newly elected American President Joe Biden. They are also the first ever rescues to do so! <3