Training Our helpful staff can provide clients with many different recommendations for puppy school and dog trainers in the ACT region. Puppy school offers you an opportunity to introduce your puppy to many additional sights, sounds and experiences in a controlled and responsible way. They are a fun and informative way to help you begin … Continue reading Behaviour and Training
Use your pup’s name before every command to attract her attention. She then knows that the commands are meant for her. If she doesn’t obey, consider why not: Have you got her attention? Do not shout. Try clapping, making a different noise or changing the tone of your voice. You must be more exciting than … Continue reading Tips for training success
Training makes your pup an enjoyable member of your family. Build on the puppy party foundation by taking your dog to obedience school or adolescent classes. Training your puppy should be fun for you both – don’t turn it into a chore. Make it part of your everyday routine. Ask your puppy to sit before … Continue reading Principles of training your puppy
Dogs play an important part in many of our lives. With proper training from an early age, they can learn to interact with people in a positive way. With this in mind the Australian Veterinary Association has developed a set of practical recommendations for vets and dog trainers on training methods based on positive reinforcement. … Continue reading Reward-based training
From Applied Animal Behaviour Science via the RSPCA’s Science Updates Issue 33. Dogs are trained by their owners using a variety of techniques. Although the use of reward-oriented training protocols has increased in popularity in recent years, many owners still report using different kinds of punishment, especially for specific, unwanted behaviours, such as stealing an … Continue reading Effect of Training Method on Dog Learning
Toilet training is fundamental to a new pup’s introduction to family life. Start it the minute you get home with her. Choose a toileting place away from the deck, thoroughfares and busy spots like the clothesline. Give her plenty of opportunities to go to this place. Take her out to this spot before she has … Continue reading Toilet training your new puppy
See Geraldine’s Animal Training website for ideas on more fun training ideas for you and your pup. Geraldine Wickham (many of you will know her as Gel) has been one of our full time nurses with Hall Vet practice for nearly four years. Many of the dogs and their owners will know her friendly face … Continue reading Further training
Teaching through toys Cats, especially when they are still kittens, are naturally playful and energetic. Being a new cat owner, you will want to make sure you have plenty of toys for them to play with. Toys are a great thing to have for your kitten for a multitude of reasons. Not only do toys … Continue reading Kitten Teaching Through Toys
Puppy Socialisation It’s very important that your puppy has positive interactions with other people and dogs during their first few weeks to help them grow into a confident and well-behaved member of the family. As they’re not generally allowed to go to dog parks or socialise with other dogs before their third vaccination, Puppy Pre-school … Continue reading Puppy Socialisation
Hall Vet Surgery and Vets at Amaroo have an exciting opportunity for a Kennel Hand to join our team. We are two well-equipped small animal practices located in North Canberra, who strive to deliver the best care to each and every patient and have lots of fun along the way. We are looking for someone … Continue reading We’re Hiring – Casual Kennel Hand Position Available Now
