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Stress in dogs is not the enemy
“Stress” has become a bit of a trigger word. We are often told to avoid stress at all costs, to protect our dogs from…
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Creative dog training: Know the rules, and break them beautifully
When you first start training your dog, there are rules. There are guides, frameworks, and structured pathways. These systems exist for a reason; they…
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Keeping Dogs Cool and Safe During Heatwaves
With the South Australian sun cranking up to 40°C+ this week, it’s time to pivot from “training mode” to “survival mode.” When the mercury…
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Beginning Dog Training: Don’t Let “Perfect” Be the Enemy of “Good”
At Canine Connect, one of the biggest obstacles we see in beginning dog training isn’t a lack of effort or care. It’s the pressure…
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Seasonal Training Challenges: Why Your Dog Acts Differently in Summer vs Winter
Ever noticed your dog has endless energy in the winter but can’t seem to settle in the summer heat? You’re not imagining it. Dogs’…
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Understanding Your Dog’s Social Style: How to Support Them in the Real World
Not every dog is a social butterfly, and that’s okay. Just like people, dogs have different comfort levels when it comes to interacting with…
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Preparing for Your Baby’s Arrival: Don’t Forget About Your Pets!
Calling our soon-to-be parents, grandparents and care villages! Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most exciting and transformative experiences. Amid all the…
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Treating Reactivity, what you need to really focus on!
Dog “reactivity” is one of the most common and misunderstood challenges for owners today. But here’s the truth: treating the symptom without addressing the…
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Don’t End Up Chasing Your Tail
As a dedicated team of dog trainers, we’ve enjoyed working with many passionate dog owners at various stages of their training journeys. However, we…
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The Emotion behind the ‘Reaction’
‘Reactivity’—it’s a buzzword in the dog world, but what does it really mean? Before diving into training or behaviour modification, it’s crucial to grasp…
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Symptoms or Root Cause?
Is your training program focusing on the symptoms of behaviour issues, the root causes of the issue, or both? Many may misinterpret behaviours displayed…
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Hello? Is anybody there? – Why we do not have a phone contact
We often get asked why we do not have a phone contact for our clients, and although inconvenient to some, there are numerous reasons…