New digs for dog training help

We’ve had an offer accepted and are looking forward to our own home in Swan View. Not too many swans around, but there’s a park across the road, which we have a nice view of.

We’re looking forward to settlement and hoping for a smooth move for Perth Raptor Care and Raptor Presentations. In between setting up temporary mews and the hospital, I’ll be doing lots of habituation and counter-conditioning with Amika, the German Shepherd featured in my profile pics.

Amika

What is clicker training?

Here’s an awesome short tutorial on how to get started.

If you are having trouble finding a clicker to buy, let me know. I keep spares on hand, and sell for less than $10.

I love learning about dog training

I’m stoked, Susan Garrett has decided to offer a free course. I’m in! 🙂 (It’ll help offset the $100+ I spent on a professional animal training text a few months ago.) Susan does good online courses.

New dog training class at Billy’s

I’m adding a new level to my Sunday class schedule. Starting 19th of July, 4 weeks of clicker fun and learning advanced training techniques. Held at Billy’s Day-Care for Dogs. billys_logoAll dogs with basic obedience skills welcome to apply. 🙂 Phone the girls during business hours on 9478 2000 to book a place.

Good stuff from the wider web

I love this summary of “dominance” in dogs. Says it all succinctly and accurately.