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Fetching Behaviour

Locality: Lara, Victoria

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25.01.2022 Miss Merley had her first session over the weekend and boy is she one smart cookie! Merley is going through her teenage phase of finding everything else more interesting on her walks than coming back to her mum when she calls. Merley already had some great foundation skills that we then built on in our session. While super active and smart dogs like Merley are quick to train it can also mean that they learn unwanted behaviours at lighting speeds too. These guys don't miss a beat and sure keep us on our toes!

25.01.2022 If you would like to learn more about Australias amazing dingos then please watch on. I feel extremely lucky to have had the opportunity to work with the talented director, producer and editor Lachlan Ryan and the equally talented director of photography Joel Famularo. I am really passionate about the conservation of our native apex predator who is often cast as a villain and a pest. However, the reality is quite the opposite. The absence of an apex predator in an environment has devastating effects. Dingos are the heroes that we need to keep our precious and unique eco system in balance.

25.01.2022 How cute is Oscar! This little guy had his first training session last week at only 10 weeks old. Such proactive pawrents wanted to start off on the right foot with raising their puppy. We love helping families during this critical time because the knowledge and skills that pup parents learn now will set them on the track to having a wonderfully harmonious relationship that will last for the rest of their lives together

25.01.2022 This little sweety had her first session this morning. Lily and her mum are a great team and are getting support for Lilys anxiety

24.01.2022 Scout is absolutely nailing the sad puppy dog face for a scene in Dog Date Afternoon! Scout can do this pose on cue but he has also been known to pull this out when trying to get extra treats from me... Does it work? Yes, yes it does I mean just look at that face #dogdateafternoon

24.01.2022 **Enrichment Ideas** Providing your dog or puppy with enrichment opportunities isnt only a fun and stimulating activity for them, adding enrichment to your dogs life also improves their psychological and physical wellbeing too! And not only is it good for their wellbeing it is also a great way to entertain your furry friend for when you need some quite time to get your work done or it can also double as a great positive distraction for when you have to leave the house. ... So instead of feeding your dog from their bowl why not spice up their dinner time routine and give it to them in the form of a fun enrichment game instead! And this is by no means an exhusted list these are just a couple of ideas to get you started: Kong Wobbler -Dry food -Dehydrated treats Snuffle Mat -Dry food -Dehydrated treats -Vegetables cut into small cubes Scatter feed -Dry food -Wet food -Dehydrated treats -Vegetables cut up small Lick mat -peanut butter (that doesnt contain xylitol) -Vegemite (in very small quantities if you use this as the salt content is very high) -Wet/raw food Pupsicle -Dry food -Treats -Vegetables -A sprinkle of chicken stock to make the water tasty -Freeze Ball pit -Ball pits are fun as they are -Dry food -Treats

24.01.2022 I want to give a shout out to this legend Moby and her mum Maddy for being participants for one of my Training and Assessment assignments. I absolutely love this Fetching Behaviour community because I get to meet so many amazingly kind people and dogs!

24.01.2022 George-Peter just finished his second session this week and oh my goodness he smashed it! His amazing parents have put in so much work and are now reaping the benefits This week we were working on getting George comfortable in the presence of other dogs

23.01.2022 A happy video to brighten up your day Crusey Bear loves a cuddle and is one of the sweetest and most gentle animals you could ever meet. While the other keepers and I were practicing social distancing yesterday, we can still cuddle our dingoes

23.01.2022 The gorgeous Billie was such a sweetie during our session yesterday Billie gets worried when she sees other dogs on lead so we are helping her build up her trust and confidence that her mum has everything under control. When helping dogs like Billie the goal is to change the way she thinks and feels about other dogs when she is on lead. You might think this involves lots of on leash interactions but its actually quite the opposite! We give Billie lots of space so she can feel safe and is able to learn because she isnt overwhelmed

22.01.2022 Has your dog not preformed a behaviour you think they know well and caught yourself saying something like but he knows how to do it! or he does it at home! then please watch on.. I caught myself saying this very thing tonight. Scout was slow to do a basic behaviour he has been doing for years and I got frustrated because he knows how to do it!. Well I had to remind myself that behaviour never lies and even experienced dogs need a refresher. Watch on to see a short training session I did to put value back into an old behaviour

22.01.2022 This handsome devil had his first session yesterday. We are building up his foundation skills so as we can tackle his reactivity with some dogs. A big part of helping dogs who are reactive is building up there confidence, foundation skills and their bond with their parents. Murphy did so well and is just the sweetest guy

20.01.2022 Sweet Stella This cutie-pie had her first session last week. Stellas amazing parents had already taught her to sit, drop and stay and had a fantastic puppy pen set up! In our session we worked on puppy manners in a fun, force free way and Stella absolutely nailed it

19.01.2022 I am such a sucker for corgis so it no suprise this little scruff melted my heart! Archie has self appointed himself as chief child herder and enjoys running around nipping little heels. But being such a cleaver lad Archie is learning some alternative behaviours which includes giving focus to his dad. Well done Archie for putting in an awesome effort

19.01.2022 Bunny Enrichment Leo loves his food and gobbles it down so fast! But this cardboard box with groves has turned into the perfect bunny slow feeder bowl for his pellets Now Leo has to forage for his food which gives him mental and physical stimulation..it also makes for cute watching . . . .... A bunnys diet should be made up of 80% hay 15% greens and 5% pellets See more

18.01.2022 Sweet Georgie has been learning all about loose lead walking during her sessions. Walks can and should be enjoyable for both you and your dog. If your dog is a puller get in touch because we can help change that using fun force free methods

16.01.2022 Gotta have that bow tie on Scout Amazing work @hulmdesign

15.01.2022 Hey guys! Not only do we do private training consults here at Fetching Behaviour, we have also been working on some pretty cool projects and I am so stinking proud to share this short film movie poster with you all.. staring none other than Scout! Scout is the lead in this fun loving and cheeky film about a dog who isnt too keen on meeting his mums new boyfriend and tries his best to sabotage the date. It has been so wonderful to be able to show case so many of Scouts amazing talents in this film. If you are into dog films and want to see Scout in action please go over and support our Dog Date Afternoon page!

14.01.2022 Puppy dog eyes anyone! Beautiful Buddy was working his cuteness during our session today! Buddy was getting support for his barking at guests entering to the house and his barking at outside stimuli. Buddy had two very different reasons for barking therefore the approach for each reason was different too. Its really important to understand why your dogs are barking so as then a tailored best practice approach can be applied Nice work Buddy

13.01.2022 Look who popped up in my newsfeed.. Scout's trailer for Dog Date Afternoon which is being shown through the Top Dog Film Festival all across Australia. Fingers crossed we will be able to see him on the big screen in Victoria soon

12.01.2022 Look at that pup fluff on top of the beautiful Maisies head Maisie had her first session this afternoon and I was blown away with how intelligent this little muffin was! Of course this was all helped by her dedicated mum who has started her training early. I really love helping puppy and puppy parents start off their learning journey together. At Fetching Behaviour we love to make learning a fun and enjoyable experience Well done Kerrie and Maisie on a terrific first session

12.01.2022 Exciting news! Dog Date Afternoons trailer is airing tonight on our Dog Date Afternoon Facebook Page! I am so proud of Scout and cant wait for you all to enjoy a snippet of his performance

11.01.2022 Oh hi there! Baby Ollie was posing up a storm during our puppy training session this week. Ollie is a sweet little Moodle that has big dreams to become a therapy dog when he is older Ollie was learning all about puppy manners during our session.

11.01.2022 Look at this squishy face Do you think Moose is tuckered out after our session This sweet boy was rescued from a pretty impoverished situation and is now living the good life with his new parents. Moose has already learnt so much in a short time and is getting some help with his anxiety around other dogs

11.01.2022 Sweet old man Harry A cuddly cloud. Harry is my parents dog who is living with us at the moment. Today he is helping me practice my photography skills by being an incredible model and facing the soft lighting like a pro

10.01.2022 If you would like to learn more about Australia's amazing dingos then please watch on. I feel extremely lucky to have had the opportunity to work with the talented director, producer and editor Lachlan Ryan and the equally talented director of photography Joel Famularo. I am really passionate about the conservation of our native apex predator who is often cast as a villain and a pest. However, the reality is quite the opposite. The absence of an apex predator in an environment has devastating effects. Dingo’s are the heroes that we need to keep our precious and unique eco system in balance.

10.01.2022 Stay safe everyone x

10.01.2022 Baby Eddy and big brother Otis had a fun training session last night! Little Eddy is a pocket rocket and was absolutely loving his recall games. Otis was showing his little brother how its done by killing his cue training. Well done boys @otisandeddy

10.01.2022 Molly and her mum had a zoom session this week. Molly is anxious around other dogs so our session focused on parent education around anxiety and fear as well as management strategies

09.01.2022 Force free grooming session featuring the adorable bunny Leo Leo is my current foster from the Rabbit Runaway Orphanage and is having a Christmas holiday with us. When he first arrived a week ago, Leo wasnt comfortable with me touching his back with my hand let alone with a brush. But through force free and choice based training Leo is a different bunny with me now and is much more confident. When he decides to move away from me I dont chase after him with the brush. The ...brushing is always on his terms and through this process he learns that brushing isnt scary and that he can trust me! This video shows the power of choice in training and its incredible power in building trust . . . . . . I will add a link to the Orphanage in the comments for anyone wanting to learn more about their wonderful work with Bunnies.

09.01.2022 Little Lily had her second session last week and it was lovely to see Sarah put Lilys training and management strategies into practice. Lily is learning polite greeting behaviours, changing how she feels about grooming and increasing her confidence on walks Well done Sarah and Lily

08.01.2022 This little studmuffin had his first session today! George is a quick learner and has taken his first steps on his journey towards feeling more comfortable in the presence of other dogs. Love your work George @george_peter_cooper

08.01.2022 So chuffed with this lovely review for our film Dog Date Afternoon staring Scout! Have a read if you are interested in seeing the film "Scout is wonderful. Filled with personality and curiosity and charisma galore, Scout gives the film more than a few "aw shucks" moments and youll find yourself falling in love with this wonderful pooch."

08.01.2022 Happy New Year I hope you all have a fun and safe New years And for those of us that have dogs who experience anxiety from fire works or those of you with pups experiencing it for the first time, remember that you cannot reinforce a fear state. Meaning that showing compassion to a scared animal or person does not make them more scared or more likely to be scared in the future because fear is not an attention seeking behaviour.. its fear. So go ahead and hug, pat, love, treat and play with your beautiful dogs who are showing anxiety or fear. Showing compassion and support when your beloved dog is scared will only help them cope I know Scout will be snuggled up to us getting lots of pats and treats to help him get through the fire works.

07.01.2022 Merry Christmas everyone Thank you so much to all of you amazing people for supporting our mission in spreading the joy and friendship that comes with training our beloved fluffy friends with positive reinforcement. All the likes, comments, recommending us to friends and family and of course booking in private sessions have helped us grow! Thank you Thanks to my awesome family too with special mention to Scout who helps me lead by example

06.01.2022 Baby Merley We are still doing remote consults for puppies. Little Merley and her mum had a zoom session today and while it was hard that I couldnt cuddle this little fluff ball in person, it was still fun getting my puppy fixes online

04.01.2022 Thunderstorm tip If your dog becomes anxious during thunderstorms check out this video Remember an anxious or scared dog isnt a naughty dog and barking and other destructive behaviours are just their way of trying to cope with the situation. It is up to us to support them the best we can

03.01.2022 When you say the magic word! #treat

02.01.2022 Last week I delivered a class on positive reinforcement training for my training and assessment course. I got out Scouts ribbons to take a picture of them to demonstrate that not only is it the kindest approach but that it is also extremely effective. My main goal when we compete is to always have fun playing these games together. Anyone who has ever watched Scout will know that he has a big smile on the gorgeous face of his whenever we are out competing in agility or obedience. He is a champion regardless if he comes first or last in my eyes. And these ribbons are testament to what team work, practice, patience and making learning fun can achieve! I am so incredibly proud of this guy

02.01.2022 Happy 14th birthday Harry Harry is the sweetest most gentle old man who lives for cuddles and snacks He is celebrating his bday with us this year while his (our) parents are interstate. I remember the day he was born he was such a pudding! Harry was the first of 9 puppies and was born outside before his mum Daisey made it inside to her whelping box. He has always been an earth child and loves sleeping in the dirt even to this day

02.01.2022 Scouty had a treatment with the amazing Shari at Well Beings today and he couldnt miss an opportunity to show of some of his tricks to one of his fans! Scout was getting treated for his left knee as well as an all over body treatment in his osteopath session today. Both Shari from Well Beings and Michelle from Equine and Canine body therapy help keep Scout feeling fresh!