K9 Whisperer in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Pet service

K9 Whisperer

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 411 550 985

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23.01.2022 Officially a member of the team

22.01.2022 To all my clients and friends... I wish to announce the closing of one chapter and opening of another. On 24/11 K9 Whisperer will be closing it’s doors in Townsville as I will be relocating to Victoria. This is bittersweet but something I am very excited to embark on. I look forward to finishing out my time here but will not be accepting new bookings.

21.01.2022 Big shoutout to Adam and Hank. They have been putting a lot of work in and it definitely shows. Hank can now walk beautifully on a loose leash without wanting to say hello to every person and dog that goes by.

20.01.2022 No better way to start my day than with little Crixus

16.01.2022 The three Ds in dog training Distance Duration Distraction (Yes, she likes balls, video of her in comments when she's not under command)

15.01.2022 Turning 9 today!!!

14.01.2022 Understanding your dog and knowing how to control them, develop their potentials and resolve behaviour problems, emotional conflicts and frustrations are no less essential than love and respect. Buck and Bobby nailed their basic obedience course. Well done guys!!

14.01.2022 You can’t change a dog’s past, but you could rewrite his future. Even though rescue dogs need time to settle in to their new home it doesn’t mean you need can’t start their training and remove those unwanted behaviours.

08.01.2022 These two boys have been nailing their obedience training and have learned that new people are not as scary as they once thought.

04.01.2022 We all know how strong bully breeds can be and Frankie was no exception. He has now learned how to walk on a lead nicely as well as to be calm before he goes for a walk.

04.01.2022 Working at the animal shelter, we hear all different reasons why people need to surrender their pets to us. Moving, allergies, frequently escaping from the home..., divorce, etc. But when it comes down to surrendering a heeler (Australian Cattle Dog), it’s almost the exact same reason every time. He’s biting us Being very nippy He keeps chasing my kids and biting their ankles Too mouthy, and getting rough Going after people and/or other animals These photos (credit to Jeff Jaquish) show exactly why the dog is displaying this behavior. They are bred to work. They are bred to herd and handle large livestock, even the mean, nasty ones. Not all cows are nice and go where you want. They are bred to bite. So you take this fluffy cute puppy, raise it in a pet home and not provide any drive satisfaction, that breed’s genetic make up of specific desires and needs come out. One way or another. Biting, destruction, running away. Research the breed before you commit. Know what individual breeds are bred to do, and within those breeds know what breeders breed for in traits because there are so many degrees of traits within a breed standard. Pet home vs working dog. (Note: pet homes still have variations of drive levels.) And if you don’t have cows, or able to provide the sole purpose that dog was bred to do (hunting, racing, detection), give it another type of job (dog sports for example) that can satisfy the dog mentally and physically. Plus train, train, train! Most importantly, it’s a life time commitment, so make it a happy one for you and your dog by getting to know your dog’s world better. Update: my post is in regards of dog behavior, genetics and drive satisfaction. I’m not saying if a dog bites or mouths it’s meaning the dog is aggressive. In addition, a dog with working traits can still make a good family dog when their needs are met. Also if you own a dog that bites, seek a professional to determine the underlying reason. (Feel free to share!)

03.01.2022 Just got this great update from a client. When I first met Jax he was a bit too excited when playing with his older sister which often caused conflict. Look at them now!!!

02.01.2022 Ruthie needed some help controlling her excitement when visitors go over to the house. She now knows that jumping on people is not getting her the attention she wants and chooses to be calmer around them.

01.01.2022 Today was my last session with miss Rose before her PAT. It’s been a pleasure working with her and her owner.