Resources - Positive Dogs

Calming Tools

We all want calm and happy dogs, right?

…A relaxed dog, one who can chill out when we need them too and not bark at every little things that happens outside our home.

The great news is that we can create a calm(er) dog but you need to put in the time and effort.

Check out these ideas for calming activities for your dog. Use as many as you like each day to help your dog settle down and rest.

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Canine Activities

There’s more to owning a dog than playing fetch and walking around the block.

There’s a whole world of dog activities out there for to enjoy with your canine companion!

We have listed most of the fun dog sports that you and your whole family can get involved with in NSW, no matter what breed of dog you have.

Not only will your dog get to do some amazing things and meet new friends – so will you!

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Enrichment

Providing enrichment means your dog will have less time to be bored, anxious or develop/ engage in destructive and unwanted behaviours.

Environmental enrichment is simply anything enriches your dog’s day; that provides your dog with an activity, item of interest, change in the environment, etc.

It is easy and does not have to be expensive! Dog sports, treat toys and cardboard boxes are just the beginning – you are limited only by your imagination.

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Car Travel

Travelling with your dog can be easy.

Whether you are driving to the corner shop, dropping the kids at school or heading out of the city on a holiday, you need to keep your dog safe while riding in the car.

By following a few simple steps, car safety for dogs is easy—your dog’s life depends upon it.

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Holidays Options

What are your options when you need to go away without your dog?

There are lots of great holiday destinations in Australia where you can go on a dog friendly holiday.

However, what about those time when you can’t take your dog with you, like a business trip or going overseas?

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Hot Days

Living in Australia, we need to be mindful of our dogs in the heat when summer is upon us.

Our dogs often have limited choices while we are at work, possibly oblivious in the aircon. They swelter in the heat until we come home.

So, what can we do to make our dogs lives more pleasant during those hot summer days?

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New Puppy Checklist

Congratulations on getting your new puppy!

This handy checklist can to remind you of important events or things you need to do for your puppy.

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Toilet Training

Set up a toilet training program with 5 easy steps.

Some people find it very difficult to toilet train their pup but it needn’t be – see results in 2-4 weeks!

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Home Alone

Acclimatise your puppy to their new home.

Dogs are social animals who naturally live in groups…. then suddenly, their mum and siblings are gone.

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Puppy Mouthing

Ouch, my puppy is biting me!

Why do they do it and how you can discourage it.

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Puppy Sleeping

OMG my puppy won’t stop crying!

How to have the perfect night’s sleep with a puppy.

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Puppy Survival Guide

Puppies can be a lot of hard work!

Get through those first weeks of learning together.

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