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25.01.2022 Some great socialization ideas while were stuck at home.

24.01.2022 Now taking enrolments for February Baby Puppy Basics class at East Bentleigh Animal Care. If you have, or are getting, a puppy between 8-14 weeks old and are looking to teach your pup how to be a well behaved member of the family, join the class to learn how. We cover the basics like toilet training, mouthing, learning to calm and settle, and basic obedience. Small class sizes so first come, first served. Contact Debbie at [email protected] for further information.

23.01.2022 A lot of new puppy owners grossly underestimate the amount of rest that young puppies need. When they first come home, puppies should be getting around 20 hours... of rest each day, yet many puppies don’t get anywhere near that much. It’s not uncommon for owners to mistake an overtired puppy for an under stimulated puppy, and try to fit more and more activity into the day to try and wear them out. If your puppy is hyperactive, easily frustrated, particularly nippy or barky or otherwise wound up, it’s much more likely that the problem is TOO much stimulation, rather than not enough. Most puppies are not great at getting enough sleep on their own like young kids they tend to play for as long as possible, then crash out exhausted. One of your jobs as a new puppy owner is to set things up to help your puppy get enough rest. They should have an area to sleep that is comfortable and free from distractions, and you should place them there regularly to encourage them to rest. This is particularly important if you have a busy household with lots of activity; for families with young children, creating a kid-free zone like a play pen, crate or laundry is a good strategy. Invest some time to create positive associations with the puppy’s sleeping area, so that they can happily settle there. This will help to prevent but I’m NOT TIRED style tantrums from overtired puppies. Slow paced enrichment activities like kongs, bones, lick mats, snuffle mats and so on are great ways to encourage calm behaviour in the sleeping area. If possible, we recommend bringing your puppy inside at night time to help reduce distractions that could interfere with them getting a good sleep. If your dog is an outside-only dog, setting them up with a crate just inside the door can be a good compromise. Proper rest is crucial to a developing puppy, both physically and mentally, and chronically tired puppies face an increased risk of behavioural problems. Taking the time to set up their environment and routine to promote good sleep habits is well worth it in the long run! If you’re having trouble getting your puppy to sleep enough, we recommend contacting your local professional trainer for assistance. Happy training Dog Geeks! Other articles related to puppy routines: Leaving your puppy alone: https://www.beacondogtraining.com.au/short-article-preventi Toilet training: https://www.beacondogtraining.com.au/toilet-training-video Mental exercise activities: https://www.beacondogtraining.com.au/short-article-mental-e

22.01.2022 Congratulations to Sebastian on graduating Puppy class.

21.01.2022 Spots still available for March (Starting 29th Feb) Baby Puppy Basics class at East Bentleigh Animal Care. If you have, or are getting, a puppy between 8-14 weeks old and are looking to teach your pup how to be a well behaved member of the family, join the class to learn how. We cover the basics like toilet training, mouthing, learning to calm and settle, and basic obedience. Small class sizes so first come, first served. Contact Debbie at [email protected] for further information.

18.01.2022 Something to keep in mind for this evening. Happy Halloween to all people and pets.

17.01.2022 Congratulations to Harvey on graduating from puppy class

14.01.2022 Happy, relaxed dogs that want to be with kids are the safest dogs to have around your kids. Dogs tell us with their body language how they’re feeling. Learn to ...speak dog and teach your kids about the key signals they need to know to be able to respect a dog’s choice about whether to interact. This applies to your own dog as well as all other dogs that they know. They should just stay away from strange dogs altogether and stand like a tree if a strange dog approaches. There are many books and courses about dog body language and there is a huge amount of information and research available for those who want to delve into the subject. Here we are trying to keep things simple for kids. Read this article for photos and videos of the most important six things your kids need to know about dog body language: https://doggonecrazy.ca/dog-aware-tip-3-learn-to-speak-dog/

11.01.2022 Some quick tips for you and your pets on New Year's Eve.

08.01.2022 Only a couple of spots available for March intake for Baby Puppy Basics class at East Bentleigh Animal Care. If you have, or are getting, a puppy between 8-14 weeks old and are looking to teach your pup how to be a well behaved member of the family, join the class to learn how. We cover the basics like toilet training, mouthing, learning to calm and settle, and basic obedience. Small class sizes so first come, first served. Contact Debbie at [email protected] for further information

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Woody on gradutating puppy class