Happy Tails Dog Training in Westbury, Tasmania | Dog trainer

Happy Tails Dog Training

Locality: Westbury, Tasmania

Phone: +61 417 574 307

Address: 10 Marriott Street 7303 Westbury, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.happytailstrainingtas.com.au/

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25.01.2022 BEGINNERS CLASSES - NOVEMBER Beginners classes are aimed at teaching various life skills such as sitting calmly around distraction, polite greetings as well as walking nicely on lead and teaching husbandry skills to help make grooming and vet visits easier. Class is suitable for pups 13 weeks and up (or pups who have had their 2nd vaccination), but any ages and skill level can attend.... Legana (Sunday) 22nd November @ 11am & 1pm Westbury (Tuesday) 3rd November @ 6:30pm (Thursday) 26th November @ 6:30pm Any questions, please contact message Sarah, otherwise email [email protected] or call/text 0417574307

25.01.2022 BEGINNERS CLASSES - MAY 2021 **Due to Easter and Agfest commitments new classes have been postponed until May Beginners classes are aimed at teaching various life skills such as sitting calmly around distraction, polite greetings as well as walking nicely on lead and teaching husbandry skills to help make grooming and vet visits easier.... Class is suitable for pups 13 weeks and up (or pups who have had their 2nd vaccination), but any ages and skill level can attend. Legana (Sundays) 16th May @ 1pm - Spots available Westbury (Thursday) 20th May @ 6:30pm Classes go for 4 weeks Cost $100 Contact Sarah on 0417574307 or email happytailstraining [email protected] for further information

25.01.2022 A huge well done to our graduates from our Sunday Legana Beginners classes Great improvements in calm behaviour, polite greetings and loose lead, but also great connections between owners and pups are forming Congratulations to Delilah, Occy, Archie, Hudson, Atlas and Heidi

22.01.2022 REPOSTING as still relevant As we head into warmer weather and a few snakes sighted already here's a good video on what to do if you encounter a snake *Also if you see a snake (and are safely away from it), call Reptile Rescue Incorporated - 0499 116 690... Best bets for keeping your dogs safe; -remove excess vegetation from your yard -remove any sources of food (e.g. mice, rats) -if possible elevate wood stacks and remove areas where they could nest -have snake proof fencing if possible -remove sources of water (e.g. dog water inside the house if possible) or provide a source away from where your dogs are located *****IMPORTANT - teach a good recall and emergency backup for the times when a quick retreat is required Most times a snake just wants you to go away and a bit is a last resort, so backup quickly and quietly and leave them be (a bit like backing off when dogs are growling...if the snake realises your not a threat they will move away) *We will have further info re snake avoidance training very soon...so watch this space!!

22.01.2022 Catching up some study over the holidays - This was one I was keen to undertake to ensure that my knowledge and skills remain up to date and to also ensure where I can make improvements when working through behavioural cases *There are a number of shorter webinars on the website which may be of interest to pet owners (and check out Michaels podcasts) - i'll pop the links below in the comments

21.01.2022 Great info from Every Dog - Dog Training and Behaviour Consulting on how to help your dog with tonight's fireworks

20.01.2022 Why training calm behaviour, impulse control and learning how to relax is important - don't let them become adrenaline junkies!!

20.01.2022 BEGINNERS CLASSES - JANUARY 2021 Beginners classes are aimed at teaching various life skills such as sitting calmly around distraction, polite greetings as well as walking nicely on lead and teaching husbandry skills to help make grooming and vet visits easier. Class is suitable for pups 13 weeks and up (or pups who have had their 2nd vaccination), but any ages and skill level can attend. Legana (Sunday)... 10th January @ 11am - BOOKED OUT 10th January @ 1pm - Spots Available Westbury (Tuesday) 12th January @ 6:30pm Classes go for 4 weeks Cost $100 Any questions, please contact message Sarah, otherwise email [email protected] or call/text 0417574307

16.01.2022 BEGINNERS CLASSES - FEBRUARY 2021 Beginners classes are aimed at teaching various life skills such as sitting calmly around distraction, polite greetings as well as walking nicely on lead and teaching husbandry skills to help make grooming and vet visits easier. Class is suitable for pups 13 weeks and up (or pups who have had their 2nd vaccination), but any ages and skill level can attend.... Legana (Sundays) 21st February @ 11am - BOOKED OUT 21st February @ 1pm - Spots Available Westbury (Tuesday) 23rd February @ 6:30pm Classes go for 4 weeks Cost $100

15.01.2022 REMINDER - our Westbury session is on tomorrow night

14.01.2022 UPDATE - tomorrows session to be rescheduled to a later date :)

13.01.2022 PUPPY SOCIALISATION/SKILL SESSIONS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2021 Each month we will be holding a number of puppy socialisation and skill sessions. The casual sessions will give pups an opportunity to learn some initial behaviours, gain confidence around new experiences and give owners an opportunity to ask questions on a range of puppy behaviours. ... These are suited for pups 8 to 14 weeks Dates: 24th January @ 4pm 31st January @ 4pm 21st February @ 4pm 28th February @ 4pm Cost: $25/Session Location: Legana @ Private location **For pups older then 14 weeks, it is recommend to attend our beginners classes (Contact me for February/March dates)

13.01.2022 PUPPY SOCIALISATION/SKILL SESSIONS APRIL 2021 Each month we will be holding a number of puppy socialisation and skill sessions. The casual sessions will give pups an opportunity to learn some initial behaviours, gain confidence around new experiences and give owners an opportunity to ask questions on a range of puppy behaviours. There is structured puppy play sessions, however the focus is more on building calm behaviours and giving you the skills to develop good behaviours a...t home. These are suited for pups 8 to 14 weeks Dates (Sundays): 18th April @ 3pm 28th April @ 3pm Cost: $25/Session Location: Legana @ Private location **For pups older then 14 weeks, it is recommend to attend our beginners classes

13.01.2022 ***UPDATE - Tomorrow's 30th January session cancelled due to rain forecast*** CANINE ADVENTURE COURSE A fun and easy going class that consists of a range of obstacles which the dog and owner negotiate and complete together.... The class is focusing on teamwork between dog and owner, and most importantly, having fun! The course is completed ON LEAD, allowing dogs of all training abilities to join in. Each dog and owner navigates their way around a numbered course, and work as a team as they encounter each obstacle. Obstacles will have various levels, so dogs of all shapes, sizes and skill levels can take part. Its benefits include; building confidence with new objects and around different dogs developing trust and teamwork and is a fun way to exercise you and your dog. *IMPORTANT: Suited for dogs 18 months and above (pups younger can attend for socialisation and undertake some specific puppy safe obstacles) Cost: $25 per dog and handler Where: 16 Nobelius Drive, Legana Dates 30th January (Saturday) @ 9am CANCELLED (Due to rain) 27th February (Saturday) @ 9am 27th March (Saturday) @ 9am 28th March (Sunday) @ 9am

13.01.2022 Meet our new Legana beginners, furry and fabulous! #positivedogtraining #puppysocialization #petprofessionalguildtrainer

12.01.2022 ****REMINDER - SATURDAY - DELORAINE OUT AND ABOUT OUT AND ABOUT SESSIONS ($20 per handler/dog) These sessions are held at a variety of locations. The sessions allow for practicing our behaviours learnt in beginners class in an everyday setting. ... This helps to practice where there will be additional distractions, but also allow real life scenarios to be practiced (e.g. crossing roads, walking past people/dogs, sitting quietly etc). *These will be subject to weather NOVEMBER 28th @ 4pm (Saturday) Deloraine Rotary Park Reserve DECEMBER 5th @ 10am (Saturday) Longford (Location TBC) 6th @ 4pm (Sunday) Northbank to Seaport (meet at Bunnings) 16th @ 6:30pm (Wednesday) CBD (Meet at Myers Car Park) For further information, contact Sarah at happytailstraining [email protected], text 0417574307 or message this page

12.01.2022 SNAKE AWARENESS TRAINING SESSIONS *NB: NO LIVE SNAKES* Session Dates: 11th January @ 4pm... 15th January @ 4pm Location: 41 Degrees, 323 Montana Rd, Deloraine Cost: Working Spots handler/dog ($50) per workshop If you attend both sessions then cost would be $75 in total The sessions will provide a safe and controlled environment to practice an effective ‘See Snake & Run Recall’ along with other behaviours that will be beneficial when dealing with snakes. This protocol has been developed by Vicki Cleaver from Clever Pawz. For these sessions we will be working will a dead snake, fake snakes and snake skins to help build these behaviours in a safe environment. The sessions will include a theory and practical session. All attendees will be given handouts from the day and a fake snakes and snake skins to continue their practice at home. To register, please contact Sarah on 0417574307 / email: [email protected]

11.01.2022 Perfect idea for a christmas present!

11.01.2022 Want to be able to make friends with new dogs when you meet them? You can signal that you’re friendly by using canine body language! We often hear that you’re s...upposed to offer a dog the back of your hand to sniff, but the body language of this move is actually quite threatening. When we lean forward to offer our hand, we’re facing the dog square on, looming over them, making eye contact and invading their space. All of those signals combine into an intimidating message, and as a result many dogs will become uncomfortable when greeted in this fashion. Confident dogs will usually respond with a couple of signals like turning their head away, yawning, or licking their nose, which means they’d like the human to ease up a bit. Shy or anxious dogs will back away, cower, or even growl, snap or bite. The best way to greet a dog is to either stand side on to them and invite them over by patting your leg or calling to them, or crouch down on the ground and let them come to you. This method ensures that it’s the dog’s choice to come and say hello they’re moving up to you, rather than you moving up to them. If the dog chooses not to approach, it means that they don’t want to say hello. It’s important that you respect that choice, and leave them be. If you’re going to be spending some time with the dog, be patient and hang back the best way to win the trust of a shy dog is to avoid putting pressure on them to interact. Move slowly, blink your eyes a lot to avoid staring, and don’t speak loudly. If they approach to sniff you, don’t pet them right away. Let them sniff, then when they’re finished move away from them and try inviting them closer again. Best of luck making some new doggie friends Dog Geeks! We’d love to hear how being conscious of your body language has helped you greet dogs, or if you’ve ever won the trust of a shy dog by being patient and avoiding pressuring them. - Maddie Ross CPDT-KA ---------------------------------------- For more graphics and videos on training and behaviour, check out our library: https://www.beacondogtraining.com.au/thatdoggeek

10.01.2022 Loose Lead 3 Week Intensive The class will be focusing on mastering the key skills of loose lead walking through fun games and skill building sessions. We will work on building on focus around distractions and utilise real life settings to practice and strengthen our skills. Dates:... 6, 13 and 20th December @ 1pm Cost: $80 Email Sarah on [email protected] or text 0417574307 for further information or to book your spot

10.01.2022 Congratulations to our Westbury Beginner Graduates A happy and very playful bunch of pups. Lovely to see the bonds with the owners improving over each week. Some great improvements in focus as well as loose leash walking skills.

09.01.2022 Trick Training Legana The trick training class will run over 3 sessions which will cover; Training methods sharping, targeting, luring How to break down complex tricks into easy sections... Body awareness, utilising props and working out when to progress to the next level Dates: 14th, 21st and 28th February (Sundays) @ 9am Cost: $80 Location: 16 Nobelius Drive, Legana Email Sarah on [email protected] or text 0417574307 for further information

08.01.2022 Loose Lead 3 Week Intensive @ Legana **Westbury course to be held in 2021, subject to numbers - if keen, please let us know The class will be focussing on mastering the key skills of loose lead walking through fun games and skill building sessions. We will work on building on focus around distractions and utilise real life settings to practice and strengthen our skills. ... Dates: 6, 13 and 20th December @ 1pm Cost: $80 Email Sarah on [email protected] or text 0417574307 for further information or to book your spot

06.01.2022 OUT AND ABOUT SESSIONS ($20 per handler/dog) These sessions are held at a variety of locations. The sessions allow for practicing our behaviours learnt in beginners class in an everyday setting. This helps to practice where there will be additional distractions, but also allow real life scenarios to be practiced (e.g. crossing roads, walking past people/dogs, sitting quietly etc).... *These will be subject to weather NOVEMBER 18th @ 6:30pm (Wednesday) Westbury Village Green 22nd @ 4pm (Sunday) Royal Park, Launceston 28th @ 4pm (Saturday) Deloraine Rotary Park Reserve DECEMBER 5th @ 10am (Saturday) Longford (Location TBC) 6th @ 4pm (Sunday) Northbank to Seaport (meet at Bunnings) 16th @ 6:30pm (Wednesday) CBD (Meet at Myers Car Park) For further information, contact Sarah at happytailstraining [email protected], text 0417574307 or message this page

06.01.2022 CANINE ADVENTURE COURSE A fun and easy going class that consists of a range of obstacles which the dog and owner negotiate and complete together. The class is focusing on teamwork between dog and owner, and most importantly, having fun! The course is completed ON LEAD, allowing dogs of all training abilities to join in.... Each dog and owner navigates their way around a numbered course, and work as a team as they encounter each obstacle. Obstacles will have various levels, so dogs of all shapes, sizes and skill levels can take part. Its benefits include; building confidence with new objects and around different dogs developing trust and teamwork and is a fun way to exercise you and your dog. *IMPORTANT: Suited for dogs 18 months and above (pups younger can attend for socialisation and undertaken some specific puppy safe obstacles) Cost: $25 per dog and handler Where: 16 Nobelius Drive, Legana Dates 21st November (Saturday) @ 9am 22nd November (Sunday) @ 9am 19th December (Saturday) @ 9am For further information, contact Sarah via message or text/phone on 0417574307 or email [email protected]

05.01.2022 REMINDER - OUT AND ABOUT SESSION ON TOMORROW 28th @ 4pm (Saturday) Deloraine Rotary Park Reserve *If you are coming along, can you let me know so I can confirm numbers :)

05.01.2022 Congratulations to our Legana Beginners Graduates!! These happy bundles of energy had great fun in our last session showing off their brain skills in our little puppy obstacle course. Great improvements over the 4 weeks in loose lead walking and recall. Well done to Myah, Diddi and Bingo!! (Miss Cleo we hope to catch up with you soon so you can graduate as well!)

05.01.2022 Getting ready for Geek Week...5 days, over 130 sessions from over 80 world class presenters from all facets of dog training presenting online.

04.01.2022 *Parvovirus in Dogs* We have had an influx of dogs in the area with parvovirus. Parvovirus or ‘parvo’ is a highly infectious viral disease that attacks tissues ...with rapidly dividing cells, causing death. The virus is highly contagious, can survive up to a year in the environment and favours hot, humid conditions. Young puppies and unvaccinated dogs are at greater risk of contracting this disease. The best way to protect your puppy is through vaccination. If you have just acquired a new dog (of any age), or if your dog is not up to date with its vaccination, please speak to your local veterinarian to organise a health check and vaccination.

04.01.2022 REWARD STATIONS These are a must for puppies, adolescent dogs and when working through behavior concerns - but I still recommend them for all ages because it ...helps us get into a pattern of finding positive things our dogs are doing throughout the day. Remember: what you reinforce, your dog becomes. Do you use reward stations in your home? If so, what do you keep in them?

03.01.2022 REMINDER - ON THIS WEEKEND :) CANINE ADVENTURE COURSE A fun and easy going class that consists of a range of obstacles which the dog and owner negotiate and complete together.... The class is focusing on teamwork between dog and owner, and most importantly, having fun! The course is completed ON LEAD, allowing dogs of all training abilities to join in. Each dog and owner navigates their way around a numbered course, and work as a team as they encounter each obstacle. Obstacles will have various levels, so dogs of all shapes, sizes and skill levels can take part. Its benefits include; building confidence with new objects and around different dogs developing trust and teamwork and is a fun way to exercise you and your dog. *IMPORTANT: Suited for dogs 18 months and above (pups younger can attend for socialisation and undertaken some specific puppy safe obstacles) Cost: $25 per dog and handler Where: 16 Nobelius Drive, Legana Dates 21st November (Saturday) @ 9am 22nd November (Sunday) @ 9am 19th December (Saturday) @ 9am For further information, contact Sarah via message or text/phone on 0417574307 or email [email protected]

03.01.2022 UPDATE The workshop will be rescheduled to a later date, possibly June. Revised details to come soon :)

02.01.2022 Out and About Sessions - Summer 2021 Cost: ($20 per handler/dog) These sessions are held at a variety of locations. The sessions allow for practicing our behaviours learnt in beginners class in an everyday setting. This helps to practice where there will be additional distractions, but also allow real life scenarios to be practiced (e.g. crossing roads, walking past people/dogs, sitting quietly etc). ... *These will be subject to weather/class numbers (dates will be rescheduled if cancelled) Dates (Please note there are a variety of dates and times): February 3rd @ 6:30pm (Wednesday) Northbank to Seaport (meet at Bunnings) **Rescheduled session 8th @ 6:30pm (Monday ) Westbury Village Green 13th @ 4pm (Saturday) Deloraine Rotary Park 14th @ 4pm (Sunday) Royal Park/Seaport 20th @ 10am (Saturday) Longford (location to be confirmed) March 7th @ 5pm (Sunday) Seaport to CBD Contact Sarah at [email protected], message or text 0417574307 for further info

01.01.2022 *****REMINDER***** Out and About session on this week - 3rd @ 6:30pm (Wednesday) Northbank to Seaport (meet at Bunnings) Contact Sarah on 0417574307 or email [email protected] for further details :)