Does your dog need better manners?
- Want to take your dog to the beach or dog park but your dog refuses to come back?
- Want to go on daily walks but donโt because your dogโs behaviour is embarrassing?
- Are you pregnant and want to know the best way of introducing your dog to your new baby?
- Is your dog the final addition to your family and you want your kids and dog to be best friends?
Canine Interaction can help you to address these issues and much more!
We are a family friendly, force-free dog training group. Our methods can be used safely by the whole family and with all types of dogs.
We run training courses at multiple experience levels and on a variety of skills.
Please look around our site and if you have any other questions contact us, we are happy to help!
Our Philosophy
Force-Free and Positive Reinforcement Training
Our philosophy is to do no harm. Force-free training is a way of training that only uses Positive Reinforcement methods. There are no harsh verbal or physical corrections. The dog learns to do what they are asked because it is rewarding and understands what we want.
At Canine Interaction we will show you how to use scientifically proven learning theory methods, how to clearly communicate with your dog and the benefits of doing so. There should be clear rules and guidelines but these can be kept in place calmly and gently.
As part of our training philosophy we do not use choker collars, slip chains, prong collars, or any device that causes pain or stress. If you have a very strong dog we may recommend humane equipment like head collars and harnesses but find that most dogs learn best on a normal collar, when taught with patience.
Check out our Links page for more content on Positive Reinforcement training.
If you have any questions about force-free positive training please contact us.
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Only 4 spots for puppy school left for 2020. Don't miss out.
Puppy school is an extremely valuable program for all puppies. To ensure people don't miss out we are offering 1 more intake for 2020. There are only 4 spots available. Book Now.
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This will be a 3 week course - but run for an extra 15mins each week. To ensure your puppy gets all the experiences and training.
I know you can't get out and walk your dogs right now. Here are some enrichment options that you can complete with regular household items.
Please share your enrichment to our page.
Due to the new cluster in the north/north west suburbs we will be closing for the next 2 weeks. All current memberships will be put on hold.
Dogs and Storks is online and will run as scheduled.
Any consultations will be arranged to be postponed or run via Zoom. We will be in touch.
Keep up your training at home and we will see you again in a couple of weeks.
Know the hazards in your area.
Beach walkers: keep an eye out for deadly puffer fish.๐จ**ALERT**๐จ
The Animal Poisons Helpline has received an increase in the number of calls regarding pufferfish poisoning over the past week. As we are about to enter summer, we would like to remind all pet owners to be cautious with their pets whilst on the beach.
๐ก Pufferfish (also known as toadfish, blowfish or simply blowies) can be very attractive to pets. Dogs have been known to quickly eat washed up pufferfish before their owners can stop them, in some cases whole! Sometimes pet owners may be unaware that their pet has ingested a pufferfish until they develop the signs of poisoning soon after a visit to the beach.
Most pufferfish are toxic when ingested. They contain a highly potent neurotoxin known as tetrodotoxin in their organs and skin. Pufferfish ingestion can be life-threatening and result in a rapid onset of paralysis which typically begins in the back legs and progresses forward to the respiratory muscles. If your pet has ingested a pufferfish, they require urgent veterinary attention. Do not wait for symptoms to develop.
Whilst on the beach, always observe your pets and do not allow them to approach any washed-up fish. To the fishing enthusiasts, please immediately return any pufferfish that are caught to the water rather than leaving them behind where dogs may eat them.
โ๏ธ For all animal poisoning queries, you can call the Animal Poisons Helpline on 1300 869 738 (AU) or 0800 869 738 (NZ). Our service is free for all pet owners.
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