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Companion Animal Network Australia warns pet lovers to watch out for scammers in clever disguise!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIs this rescue group for real?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EDuring \u003Cb\u003EScams Awareness Week 2023 (27 Nov – 1 Dec)\u003C\/b\u003E, leading animal welfare charity \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECompanion Animal Network Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (Australia CAN) is warning pet lovers to watch out for scammers in clever disguise. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe theme for this year's Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) campaign is “\u003Cb\u003EImpersonation Scams\u003C\/b\u003E,” delivered for the first time by the newly established \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.accc.gov.au\/national-anti-scam-centre\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ENational Anti-Scam Centre\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, built on the work of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scamwatch.gov.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EScamwatch\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to make Australia a harder target for scammers. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAustralia CAN has again partnered with \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.puppyscamawarenessaustralia.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPuppy Scam Awareness Australia (PSAA)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to help animal lovers identify imposter rescue organisations and breeders, and to avoid pet scams that continue to cause heartbreak and anger. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Scammers are professional crooks, and it can be difficult to distinguish between what is real or a scam,” said Trish Ennis, CEO of Australia CAN. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAccording to ACCC’s \u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scamwatch.gov.au\/system\/files\/Targeting%20scams%20report%202022.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ETargeting Scams (April 2023)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;report, anecdotally about 80% of all scams reported to \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EScamwatch\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E include some form of impersonation of a legitimate entity. Scammers can impersonate any organisation or brand, and impersonation scams can be received through a variety of channels. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn \u003Cb\u003E2022 (1 January – 31 December)\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EScamwatch \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Ereceived \u003Cb\u003E1,684 reports of pet scams\u003C\/b\u003E with losses of $2.3 million, according to ACCC data.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAn ACCC Media spokesperson told Australia CAN, “While most pet scams pertain to puppies, in 2022 we saw an increase in kitten scams. Other pets commonly used by scammers are birds and fish.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhq7MPLb4UjpYQBrll2PysvKWRPiY8-9kf4YX8TiFmbX_88PK-kdliajQ6e7sHMx-x1P5m854CJFnqpUUo_3PZzBMJ_rGzw70mxOmsNYfZ5OqjiwvbPYuzidm6pUkHLcbVm10ThwjVzfUZc0UwgWe3sWly2UerK4sJjTuG947KSG7bCpK1E45iRIaZvtsY\/s4000\/Kitten_Scams_Awareness_Week_2023%20-%20Photo%20Nirzar%20Pangarkar%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2667\" data-original-width=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhq7MPLb4UjpYQBrll2PysvKWRPiY8-9kf4YX8TiFmbX_88PK-kdliajQ6e7sHMx-x1P5m854CJFnqpUUo_3PZzBMJ_rGzw70mxOmsNYfZ5OqjiwvbPYuzidm6pUkHLcbVm10ThwjVzfUZc0UwgWe3sWly2UerK4sJjTuG947KSG7bCpK1E45iRIaZvtsY\/s16000\/Kitten_Scams_Awareness_Week_2023%20-%20Photo%20Nirzar%20Pangarkar%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWith scammers continually developing new ways to fool people, pet lovers need to increase their vigilance in checking for those little clues that can alert us that something is a scam, warned Ms Ennis. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“We encourage pet lovers to learn how to spot a puppy scam and avoid the heartbreak, loss of money and in some cases, potentially having to surrender their pet to the shelter,” she said.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EPSAA key support group for victims of pet scams\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; 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They constantly reinvent themselves so unsuspecting customers fall quicker. Pet scams have slowed down since COVID and the financial pressures most people find themselves under these days, but unfortunately, we are still getting reports of victims coming through, roughly three a week. They don't find us until it's too late.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPSAA has launched a Pet Transport and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.breederda.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EBreeders Directory\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E to help validate and help protect businesses from scammers stealing their intellectual property. PSAA also works with breeders whose IDs get stolen to restore their reputation, added Ms Trujillo. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Most breeders are now dubious of strangers coming over and stealing their pups,” she said. “It's not always possible to find a breeder in your state, too, so people are choosing to buy interstate. That's how most get caught in scams.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EScam prevention resources\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EHow to spot a pet scam: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/australiacan.org.au\/pet-projects\/puppy-scams\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eaustraliacan.org.au\/pet-projects\/puppy-scams\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EFor tips to avoid fake websites and a list of fraudulent websites: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.puppyscamawarenessaustralia.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.puppyscamawarenessaustralia.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EFor a guaranteed pet to welcome into your family, contact an Australia CAN member in your state: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/australiacan.org.au\/who-we-are\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eaustraliacan.org.au\/who-we-are\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EIf you think you are scammed, contact your financial institution right away. For more information \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.scamwatch.gov.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.scamwatch.gov.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFollow CANA on \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CompanionAnimalNetworkAustralia\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/australia_can\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/australia-can\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ELinkedIn\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E#ScamAwarenessWeek2023 #ScamWatch #puppyscams #petscams #scams\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECompanion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) is a registered charity representing the companion animal welfare work of our six member agencies across the country, including Animal Welfare League QLD, Animal Welfare League SA, Lort Smith (VIC), Sydney Dogs and Cats Home, Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania and Saving Animals From Euthanasia Inc (WA). \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETogether, our members provide rescue, shelter, re-homing, fostering, health care and enrichment services to more than 50,000 animals every year. Through national campaigns, partnerships and initiatives, we celebrate the human-animal bond and promote responsible pet ownership. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe use our national voice to campaign for the humane treatment of all companion animals and we rally support for programmes that deliver high welfare standards. Australia CAN celebrates the human-animal bond and promotes responsible pet ownership through national campaigns, partnerships and initiatives, including the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rentwithpets.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ERent with Pets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petfriendlyagedcare.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPets in Aged Care\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E programs. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo discover more, visit \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.australiacan.org.au\/\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Ewww.australiacan.org.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EPhoto Credit (Lead Image): T R Photography\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjEgJunys99YckTiCjXm-fz-fG5hSW24xynAsGh_zJQ-NoFjRiIS8aVKf9eC0gC8GHqsQIGHY-0miJ3Jmvlp9_w1VVcHTL8CMN1s14uDvNeNqJib7EgpmBl7Rijke8Ic8TjFd3ucMe5qtlbBjczrbULrDJnAIf5RIZwQV7M_A0fhDVhkhTjOXquTAg_Za8\/s1080\/Training_your_pup_for_Professional_Grooming_sessions_trimming_top_of_head_with_scissors.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"929\" data-original-width=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjEgJunys99YckTiCjXm-fz-fG5hSW24xynAsGh_zJQ-NoFjRiIS8aVKf9eC0gC8GHqsQIGHY-0miJ3Jmvlp9_w1VVcHTL8CMN1s14uDvNeNqJib7EgpmBl7Rijke8Ic8TjFd3ucMe5qtlbBjczrbULrDJnAIf5RIZwQV7M_A0fhDVhkhTjOXquTAg_Za8\/s16000\/Training_your_pup_for_Professional_Grooming_sessions_trimming_top_of_head_with_scissors.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIf there's one thing (well, a few actually...) we'd do differently with a new puppy, it's working on co-operative care for future grooming or vet visits!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENone of our dogs are fans of being handled by strangers let alone having their paws touched so\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eto ensure your grooming journey is an easier one,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;we reached out\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eto the experts at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/igroomhub.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eigroomhub.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;- Australia's No.1 Grooming Educational Resource.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhether you’re a new puppy parent or a 'soon-to-be', there are some important considerations to be made aware of as these will determine your puppy’s enjoyment, temperament and the possibilities for their ongoing grooming.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjmzSPCwy6sn3glV8IQkEUqwgEvIlpcf1U31qK775lvzcYX2c6qrq5jwPigi-8Sfpb_FunHp4dJCKErN-i85W-WBJQSSW-yMXiBnTPPrxjhhI_dSrMWXt7jPtRufbRDR-pFTUgs-2exMlV4WkhZZNYT_Ni1rFFrFmmLC_mDoIG4tlVOHCPvpgjauMqqLks\/s1850\/Grooming_your_puppy_at_home_drying_and_brushing_after_bath_%20Balla%20Photography%20via%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjmzSPCwy6sn3glV8IQkEUqwgEvIlpcf1U31qK775lvzcYX2c6qrq5jwPigi-8Sfpb_FunHp4dJCKErN-i85W-WBJQSSW-yMXiBnTPPrxjhhI_dSrMWXt7jPtRufbRDR-pFTUgs-2exMlV4WkhZZNYT_Ni1rFFrFmmLC_mDoIG4tlVOHCPvpgjauMqqLks\/s16000\/Grooming_your_puppy_at_home_drying_and_brushing_after_bath_%20Balla%20Photography%20via%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFactors such as knowing \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ewhen to start, what tools to own and how you can desensitise\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E your puppy at home are all determinants in how the overall experience will be for your puppy. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EJust as we weren’t born knowing how to get our hair washed and cut, neither were puppies. It’s a foreign and generally speaking, quite a daunting process for them. They’re being held in new ways by strangers, feeling vibrations from clippers and required to sit still whilst having to watch tools such as combs and scissors up very close and personally.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EMaking sure their introduction to grooming is smooth sailing will help them see grooming as a positive experience rather than a punishment, which will have a consequent effect on their behaviour during the process.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EWhen should you start grooming your pup?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E The short answer is \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eit's never too early\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E! Brushing and handling your dog at home from an early age helps them acclimatise to the feelings of touch and the pressure of a brush. Professional grooming can start once your puppy has had their second vaccination, which is due when they're \u003Cb\u003Ebetween 10 and 14 weeks old\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh4nQWuQW_c0cPljSYYRCsTf2BFvELwQRkcVTEvJsgZ0idgwDVI7fmS3GRlk-1_NlvQc2DHZfdsf5IpOYcJhgDyaN08jqENGIaXbdEmxHSBe9Bi6A4NJnNCA_Cche2EOO7ItS2HKSiUcpJd70AnCADLNAqCpEVZFGgM3OTmCjvJ0CVSB-9GNMIzaI0wFkE\/s4032\/Preparing_your_Puppy_for_Professional_Grooming_Sessions_using_slicker_brish_on_Schnauzer's_leg.jpeg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4032\" data-original-width=\"3024\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh4nQWuQW_c0cPljSYYRCsTf2BFvELwQRkcVTEvJsgZ0idgwDVI7fmS3GRlk-1_NlvQc2DHZfdsf5IpOYcJhgDyaN08jqENGIaXbdEmxHSBe9Bi6A4NJnNCA_Cche2EOO7ItS2HKSiUcpJd70AnCADLNAqCpEVZFGgM3OTmCjvJ0CVSB-9GNMIzaI0wFkE\/w300-h400\/Preparing_your_Puppy_for_Professional_Grooming_Sessions_using_slicker_brish_on_Schnauzer's_leg.jpeg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EWhat grooming tools should I have at home?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor medium and long coats,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E a slicker brush and comb\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E will be your best friend.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EA slicker brush consists of tightly packed wire pins that are designed at an angle to work through the coat whilst avoiding the skin.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYour slicker brush will do most of the hard work, but a comb is essential to ensure you aren’t surface brushing (only brushing the top of the coat and leaving mats towards the roots of the hair) and identify any pesky knots you may have missed. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EWhat should be included in your pup's first grooming session?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Their first appointment with a professional should be \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ea basic service\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. It’s better to start small and work towards a full groom.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith short-haired dogs, they should only every require a bath, nail clip and brush out, but for medium and long coats, a full groom can take upwards of one and a half hours - that’s a very long and tiring process to experience straight off the bat. We suggest starting with a bath, brush out and minimal trimming around the eyes, feet and hygiene areas where required. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EHow long will it take for my puppy to be ready for a full groom?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjMmm3atKPwtZsljdD6Py7YZJBZ5sQJRUwAxYugXjn-bWGpv12ROi7bNWxf7X8eeFfVaB0D3N6gdI0vihPayNBRWSQ_EZZDWyKN-aP9wX3-UIAsE5qPBEte1re7GHJ33L0fhiJcCt_rWU5VTNuZYXWoBDUScmPMTQte3mv0W1tGyI6ZHXUGZVdqio4nLkY\/s4032\/Training_your_Pup_for_Professional_Grooming_quick_trim_muzzle_hold.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4032\" data-original-width=\"3024\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjMmm3atKPwtZsljdD6Py7YZJBZ5sQJRUwAxYugXjn-bWGpv12ROi7bNWxf7X8eeFfVaB0D3N6gdI0vihPayNBRWSQ_EZZDWyKN-aP9wX3-UIAsE5qPBEte1re7GHJ33L0fhiJcCt_rWU5VTNuZYXWoBDUScmPMTQte3mv0W1tGyI6ZHXUGZVdqio4nLkY\/w300-h400\/Training_your_Pup_for_Professional_Grooming_quick_trim_muzzle_hold.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThere is no universal answer for all puppies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThere are many dependents to be considered such as their condition and your \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Epreference for their coat length and style\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn an ideal world, your dog would have had at least one to two sessions prior to their full groom however, if they have a matted coat, your groomer may have no choice but to undertake the full service. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EWhat is a coat change? \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt’s important to be aware that puppies will experience a \u003Cb\u003Ecoat change between 4 and 6 months old\u003C\/b\u003E. Coat change is when their puppy coat will be replaced by a thicker adult coat which can – seemingly overnight – become very matted.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFrequent brushing with a slicker brush and comb will help release the puppy coat to ensure they’re free from tangles and pin knots, both of which are early signs of matting.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhaL4JaTRtVcB1qZ0-cpnhC8Q724jQokU5fF_Ixz8lSTf4UYZt_mXUmVurIW0OvDiDJSwReqNSxAGMxbonZ32McjO4R2C4ju-tMIaV__DIJGXMXvwKXwzUH9a1naZuz7wDS7ZJINjh_2zHJZxTwX_CZZQzGXH3XA7kTUMlroIrfXXPN_gojBOdrFhn_jxY\/s1850\/Preparing_Puppy_for_Professional_Grooming_Shiba_Inu_blowing_his_coat.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1388\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhaL4JaTRtVcB1qZ0-cpnhC8Q724jQokU5fF_Ixz8lSTf4UYZt_mXUmVurIW0OvDiDJSwReqNSxAGMxbonZ32McjO4R2C4ju-tMIaV__DIJGXMXvwKXwzUH9a1naZuz7wDS7ZJINjh_2zHJZxTwX_CZZQzGXH3XA7kTUMlroIrfXXPN_gojBOdrFhn_jxY\/s16000\/Preparing_Puppy_for_Professional_Grooming_Shiba_Inu_blowing_his_coat.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EDouble-coated dogs like Shiba Inus, typically shed heavily twice a year\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EWhat are my options if my puppy's coat is matted? \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrevention is always the best solution when it comes to matting\u003C\/b\u003E as depending on the severity, it will limit the options for dog grooming as well as having the potential to make it a more traumatising experience for your pup.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EJust as it is with our own hair, tugging and pulling on knots can be extremely uncomfortable and if your pup associates those sensations with their grooming experience, they will understandably have animosity about the process.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh7Ebs6-MumIwqqVzX3-5TZs6k5ovjGWUnLpureYosaGdBal-RAHznW5OhV1T2mchabRwfJkgg7NOEHlfBeV6NvmpzkO1hI9CRWIWzO8gKn9ynKUOXDO9oo6ExUFHTb_6Wc-1164nhIkRq3CJkmWyBxjOhA95QRU1u68nnAsrCevW-kR_SMKazndzZtdog\/s800\/Basic_Dog_Grooming_Tips_Prevent_Matting_Goldendoodle_matted_coat_being_shaven.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh7Ebs6-MumIwqqVzX3-5TZs6k5ovjGWUnLpureYosaGdBal-RAHznW5OhV1T2mchabRwfJkgg7NOEHlfBeV6NvmpzkO1hI9CRWIWzO8gKn9ynKUOXDO9oo6ExUFHTb_6Wc-1164nhIkRq3CJkmWyBxjOhA95QRU1u68nnAsrCevW-kR_SMKazndzZtdog\/w400-h400\/Basic_Dog_Grooming_Tips_Prevent_Matting_Goldendoodle_matted_coat_being_shaven.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EThis Goldendoodle required shaving as his\u003Cbr \/\u003Ecoat was severely matted!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EWhilst puppies are resilient, they are also \u003Cb\u003Every impressionable during these early months\u003C\/b\u003E, so having your groomer spend long amounts of time brushing out knots is not only impractical for their wellbeing but can lead to behavioural issues in the future.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf your dog is matted, \u003Cb\u003Egenerally the best option for them is to be shaved\u003C\/b\u003E. This means they spend less time on the table and will experience less discomfort.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith that being said, removing matting even with shaving isn’t completely free of irritation and discomfort so it’s best for everyone involved to avoid it where possible! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat can you do at home to prepare a puppy for professional grooming? \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you had never had your hand touched by another before, handshakes would feel quite uncomfortable. Well, the same goes for puppies. Having their paws touched can feel strange but if you start with gentle handling from a young age, they’re more likely to associate this as the norm.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgmJfnaYLXwgAMi5jYBgED7DRtL6MXeY_isvcYV0Czihkz6dzuxZYHTU1tpHzOeio2FWFxdfxSe1ZNQt2Sv3jojGYox2EDddiC8GmhX2PgSEZK9SbhHWvaja7mfaP0jkoFvmsROkA5YbOTFlJhDADZuoS2g38fyIariU0JKCnnJjUax_tdFKGQ-q44F2Hg\/s1080\/igroomhub_professional_dog_groomer_using_nail_clippers_on_Cocker_Spaniel's_front_paw.png\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"949\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgmJfnaYLXwgAMi5jYBgED7DRtL6MXeY_isvcYV0Czihkz6dzuxZYHTU1tpHzOeio2FWFxdfxSe1ZNQt2Sv3jojGYox2EDddiC8GmhX2PgSEZK9SbhHWvaja7mfaP0jkoFvmsROkA5YbOTFlJhDADZuoS2g38fyIariU0JKCnnJjUax_tdFKGQ-q44F2Hg\/w400-h351\/igroomhub_professional_dog_groomer_using_nail_clippers_on_Cocker_Spaniel's_front_paw.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECocker Spaniel keeping still during nail clipping\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003ENo, we’re not saying to shake their paws each night, but when you’re having a cuddle on the couch you can gently hold a paw at a time and run your fingers over and between their paw pads.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis will enable your groomer to trim between their paw pads to stop them slipping on flat surfaces and clip their toenails to make sure they continue to distribute their weight evenly when walking.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EUnfortunately, it’s not uncommon for a groomer to have to refer a dog to the vet to get their nails done when a dog is either too distressed with the process or they become too aggressive. Whilst this is mostly seen in adult cases, good habits start from a young age and those behaviours grow with them. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAnother sensation that is beneficial to prepare your pup for is the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Evibration of the grooming clippers\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, particularly around their head and face.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuYRr21omb0Qt6RSSexmVl6uIxP0y_UkrkiRbmqytwFAC6sTgfQ0QQOrcJD_GIlH_SaSgY5pkyEtOqVoNhFdJENnNBVrhsrcJcmXPpm3IA0tbQxfhLKmEA1T9QaBKsCUgqvu47UlPaeLHG3c3V52CF7f7lSzZIatR7Av31lzDVBgB9B5ZChi29MKFydwE\/s1600\/Training_your_Pup_for_Professional_Grooming_small_dog_turning_head_away_from_clippers.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuYRr21omb0Qt6RSSexmVl6uIxP0y_UkrkiRbmqytwFAC6sTgfQ0QQOrcJD_GIlH_SaSgY5pkyEtOqVoNhFdJENnNBVrhsrcJcmXPpm3IA0tbQxfhLKmEA1T9QaBKsCUgqvu47UlPaeLHG3c3V52CF7f7lSzZIatR7Av31lzDVBgB9B5ZChi29MKFydwE\/w300-h400\/Training_your_Pup_for_Professional_Grooming_small_dog_turning_head_away_from_clippers.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ENaturally, when puppies begin grooming and feel a vibration their curious nature wants to look at what is causing the noise and movement, but wriggly heads can become increasingly difficult to groom.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you have \u003Cb\u003Eaccess to an electric toothbrush or electric clipper\u003C\/b\u003E, using the back end (please avoid sharp or moving parts), gently run the base over their heads and nose.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe first few times you’ll notice the energetic squirming we’re talking about but persist with it and they’ll begin to learn there is nothing too exciting about what is producing that vibration feeling. If you’ve got the time, this can be done on all areas of the body, particularly the front legs! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFinally, we have\u003Cb\u003E the face holds \u003C\/b\u003Eand we encourage you to use these if you are undertaking the clipper preparation above.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThere are two common holds when it comes to grooming your puppy's face,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Ethe first is the chin grip\u003C\/b\u003E. This is where they hold the chin hair between their thumb and forefinger.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgE86RQaZN4mC5jBwL2UYr1NCxQXl5pbbCBslFsScqNQavmL7pFyk8pIrxTcF3yoS1CujSScmUCI_mHNTT44nrl721_aRYOtmUUL-rZLC7rvJARw_7v3gBZnYbgA29TV7nPEcqLRVjm7AYlWX1qsuWA9et6x5BhQNB9k156f-nBWWr8laoPe453SRSsly0\/s1850\/Preparing_your_Puppy_for_Professional_Grooming_Sessions_Chin_Hold_on_Shih_Tzu.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1388\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgE86RQaZN4mC5jBwL2UYr1NCxQXl5pbbCBslFsScqNQavmL7pFyk8pIrxTcF3yoS1CujSScmUCI_mHNTT44nrl721_aRYOtmUUL-rZLC7rvJARw_7v3gBZnYbgA29TV7nPEcqLRVjm7AYlWX1qsuWA9et6x5BhQNB9k156f-nBWWr8laoPe453SRSsly0\/s16000\/Preparing_your_Puppy_for_Professional_Grooming_Sessions_Chin_Hold_on_Shih_Tzu.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis hold isn’t designed to pull your dog's head towards them but to stabilise your dog from sudden movements such as throwing their heads back and sideways, which puppies like to do when they’re bored with the process.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe second hold is the muzzle hold\u003C\/b\u003E, this is either done with a thumb on the chin and fingers across the nose or vice versa. Not only is this another way to stabilise the head from sudden movements, but puppies are lickers and sharp scissors and tongues are not friends.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhWJy4TLL_F6idPwcG8VbKQFxwuDepBuhybvTwnFq5zvImkdRw0UNpdOFrYSnmyZaYbQA0bAWmrGbGj-Z8jN_VIrsEvdA-KY4WnC4M5v5AyFaiTaVujvdOd59VQhobzQCPBSXUrMQFJ9VDQBVUFzKCGX2fdTjlzRbKzs_USzUdXz_fk9BzvJrass7RKp6k\/s1850\/Preparing_your_Pup_for_Professional_Grooming_igroomhub_showing_dog_muzzle_hold.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1388\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhWJy4TLL_F6idPwcG8VbKQFxwuDepBuhybvTwnFq5zvImkdRw0UNpdOFrYSnmyZaYbQA0bAWmrGbGj-Z8jN_VIrsEvdA-KY4WnC4M5v5AyFaiTaVujvdOd59VQhobzQCPBSXUrMQFJ9VDQBVUFzKCGX2fdTjlzRbKzs_USzUdXz_fk9BzvJrass7RKp6k\/s16000\/Preparing_your_Pup_for_Professional_Grooming_igroomhub_showing_dog_muzzle_hold.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELike the rest of these tips for desensitisation, practicing these holds when your pup is at home and in a familiar environment will help prepare them for the grooming table and ensure they’re calm and relaxed throughout.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you are practicing these holds at home, make sure you are being gentle or better yet, head down to your local groomer to get an in-person demonstration from the professionals. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat kind of frequency is required for dog grooming?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E If only there was one simple answer! Frequency is dependent on a multitude of factors including coat type, skin condition, what style you’re wanting, lifestyle and their behaviour.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EShort coats\u003C\/b\u003E will generally only require bathing, de-shed brushing and nail clipping at a frequency anywhere from every 4 to 10 weeks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj0kBjM8ggXWKmrCWqCyDLO0dmqUw_wmYbosNV8jBCvDUYoawwdZCfsiWOl9w9DZyCYlTRrUPJ6Am5chWj4ZNG1V1jGl8yTzCFVk9t_-DPS9IRqOMAmegqpOHCdt7DaG9kDyJYCFJxwFgbqi7t-ImJ0vfPJw3zlE5TiW0aYpoUb8tX7Ehh9BX56hiJkMNY\/s1920\/Training_your_Dog_to_Enjoy_Grooming_igroomhub_bath_time.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1371\" data-original-width=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj0kBjM8ggXWKmrCWqCyDLO0dmqUw_wmYbosNV8jBCvDUYoawwdZCfsiWOl9w9DZyCYlTRrUPJ6Am5chWj4ZNG1V1jGl8yTzCFVk9t_-DPS9IRqOMAmegqpOHCdt7DaG9kDyJYCFJxwFgbqi7t-ImJ0vfPJw3zlE5TiW0aYpoUb8tX7Ehh9BX56hiJkMNY\/s16000\/Training_your_Dog_to_Enjoy_Grooming_igroomhub_bath_time.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDogs with skin conditions\u003C\/b\u003E such as dermatitis, may require bathing with a medicated shampoo more frequently. Medium and long coats require higher regularity, we recommend between 4 and 6 weeks for bathing and brushing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor full grooms, 8 to 10 weeks is generally a good amount of time between appointments. Style plays an important part in frequency, as longer coat clips require more maintenance. For advice on how often your puppy or soon-to-be puppy will require grooming, we encourage you to contact your local groomer for specific time frames and availability. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt’s important to be aware that your puppy \u003Cb\u003Emay require nail clips between grooms\u003C\/b\u003E and many grooming salons will offer this as a walk-in service. If you can hear your dog’s nails tapping on the ground as they walk, they’re in need of a trim! When nails are too long, it creates an unnatural angle of the foot which puts additional pressure on the nailbeds, toes and can result in the splitting or splintering of the nail itself. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhilst it may seem like a lot, all the information and tactics above are only to better your puppy's health, well-being and sequentially their grooming experience. After all, they’re too cute to be stressed!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ewritten by the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eigroomhub\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;team,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EJune 2023\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;for\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EAustralian Dog Lover\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjqoYAJJ0XlUlSb89PL_GLc8gbhE5aaLQm8-oV8DhYjz0jWvjOiWOxxioaMD79ctc68mBcQnux7BTtyoztgGOGjRgRie9H1TZJ3ODE4iA6I-bz2zX_piub5TPT8q9IBEzS42TDzKT35SWiUiJbZHBnw8Tzdxve4hs1sHGj7OGM5lACaFivkdh96VrYkRaM\/s1441\/igroomhub_grooming_educational_resource_for_Australian_dog_groomers_and_pet_owners.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"552\" data-original-width=\"1441\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjqoYAJJ0XlUlSb89PL_GLc8gbhE5aaLQm8-oV8DhYjz0jWvjOiWOxxioaMD79ctc68mBcQnux7BTtyoztgGOGjRgRie9H1TZJ3ODE4iA6I-bz2zX_piub5TPT8q9IBEzS42TDzKT35SWiUiJbZHBnw8Tzdxve4hs1sHGj7OGM5lACaFivkdh96VrYkRaM\/s16000\/igroomhub_grooming_educational_resource_for_Australian_dog_groomers_and_pet_owners.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout igroomhub\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn 2017,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENatalie West and Nicky Renwood,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;the owners of two of the longest standing dog grooming schools in Melbourne joined up to create \u003Cb\u003Eigroomhub\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eigroomhub\u003C\/b\u003E is Australia's original online resource for Dog Grooming education. Hosting regularly updated information, video tutorials, text and interviews from leading Dog Groomers, igroomhub has been designed as a continuous wheel of education with the ultimate aim of developing and improving Dog Grooming standards.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor more information, please visit\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.igroomhub.com.au\/\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Ewww.igroomhub.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhGK6pzJBvfBcdB-Gq1YcCrwtl2R1j-d8K43fhpSnxPEnBJRfnVdBKELt2IBZhQ4pcGWCSeX8gATYjOMbeTVPL0iC7ZSPT1Z0BWlQwrZ1XTkYOkl5mHbzFbl6lu1DpjkzEy2VJWtQMbmG7dlfH4iWY08lwwZW1NlxTw2avAhRmpJwUg7hyIimvZXgvp\/s1850\/Guide_Dogs_Puppies_offer_comfort_to_Victorian_Highway_Patrol_Team_June_2023.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1444\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhGK6pzJBvfBcdB-Gq1YcCrwtl2R1j-d8K43fhpSnxPEnBJRfnVdBKELt2IBZhQ4pcGWCSeX8gATYjOMbeTVPL0iC7ZSPT1Z0BWlQwrZ1XTkYOkl5mHbzFbl6lu1DpjkzEy2VJWtQMbmG7dlfH4iWY08lwwZW1NlxTw2avAhRmpJwUg7hyIimvZXgvp\/s16000\/Guide_Dogs_Puppies_offer_comfort_to_Victorian_Highway_Patrol_Team_June_2023.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EGuide Dog puppies offer comfort to the Victorian highway patrol team \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAlready doing their bit for the community, 35 of these puppies are looking for homes in Victoria for the next year of their lives.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFollowing a tough time on Victoria’s roads, members of the Melbourne Highway Patrol team spent the morning with some Guide Dog puppies who offered some much needed comfort.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg8rNGvGbX230WbkE09gwhaN6ESOYcl8tp4CFjwgzGTZCKn_nvBY462n5gShfwU3uSm-YXVQqaMrm4DfGBKN2jpPV-93_cWeOF9qWaOcHvNSEKAEGXEPk6VgvAF1tDMIyU7h7BYQ1T0DcLTjIrZd_FCgSMnZ0w59Dq0nyqgyOp9nsNn4jhgkA-R15cWEBQ\/s1434\/Guide_Dog_Puppies_cheering_up_Victoria_Highway_Patrol_team_June_2023.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1434\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg8rNGvGbX230WbkE09gwhaN6ESOYcl8tp4CFjwgzGTZCKn_nvBY462n5gShfwU3uSm-YXVQqaMrm4DfGBKN2jpPV-93_cWeOF9qWaOcHvNSEKAEGXEPk6VgvAF1tDMIyU7h7BYQ1T0DcLTjIrZd_FCgSMnZ0w59Dq0nyqgyOp9nsNn4jhgkA-R15cWEBQ\/w335-h400\/Guide_Dog_Puppies_cheering_up_Victoria_Highway_Patrol_team_June_2023.jpg\" width=\"335\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThese puppies are also in need of community support in the form of homes for the first year of their lives. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs Victoria\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is looking for up to 35 volunteer Puppy Raisers across areas such as Melbourne, Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong to help care for these pups, nurturing their development ahead of their formal Guide Dog training. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOver twelve months, \u003Cb\u003EVolunteer Puppy Raisers\u003C\/b\u003E not only get to experience the joy of watching the pups grow and thrive through their training (all with full support from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs Victoria\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E) but know they’re playing a critical role in transforming the young pups into \u003Cb\u003Etrainee Guide Dogs\u003C\/b\u003E—who will one day provide essential independence and freedom to people who are blind or have low vision. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGuide Dogs Victoria’s Puppy Development Team Leader, Naomi Wallace said:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\"The work we do at Guide Dogs Victoria wouldn’t be sustainable without the assistance of our Puppy Raisers.\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Puppy Raisers need to have a fully fenced yard, be away from home no more than four hours at a time and have access to a car. Raisers must also be able to attend training days in their local area so the puppy can learn basic skills such as sitting nicely when being groomed, walking calmly on a lead and developing good house manners - all of which sets them up to develop the skills they’ll need to change a life.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhIKOhBnlbdSdpbLrc3AV49F3nsQRVO24brgpC2h2t3DoG39H5cbb9F6hcsSSo6hElhtotxS246iK2m3kUa_xMhDxbYjBCY2W56LrOtRsjEySGFmPcCXg3by5kYN9i0Oq-f-wnEQish6N6u6QBdNl57ay_465PJose_11jeakle3USWPE1G6KagbT-c2Zk\/s2048\/Regular_Guide_Dog_Puppy_Raiser_Angela_with_pup_June_Lorraine.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhIKOhBnlbdSdpbLrc3AV49F3nsQRVO24brgpC2h2t3DoG39H5cbb9F6hcsSSo6hElhtotxS246iK2m3kUa_xMhDxbYjBCY2W56LrOtRsjEySGFmPcCXg3by5kYN9i0Oq-f-wnEQish6N6u6QBdNl57ay_465PJose_11jeakle3USWPE1G6KagbT-c2Zk\/w400-h400\/Regular_Guide_Dog_Puppy_Raiser_Angela_with_pup_June_Lorraine.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EPuppy Raiser Angela holding 7-week old \u003Cbr \/\u003EJune Lorraine, her 4th puppy\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhile Puppy Raisers are responsible for everyday activities such as grooming, house training and exercising their pups,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs Victoria\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;provides a strong support network.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We provide the food, veterinary care, flea and tick prevention and you will have a dedicated Puppy Development Adviser on hand to answer any questions and provide guidance to our Puppy Raisers” added Naomi.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMelbourne-based Loretta has been a Puppy Raiser with Guide Dogs Victoria for five years, said: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"The Puppy Raising process is amazing. Not only do I get the joy of looking after a new puppy, but I also get to be part of the incredible community at Guide Dogs. I have met so many dedicated people who are doing a fantastic job at supporting people with low vision or blindness.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjZaAsz1Uw7JdqSp6xqGAZsCF6LmWFWcgeyjF1sNQh5XHDq_qgAgoyh7mAUBzLqqiotO4jjmQylE4oVlMtt93LGWbetQmuThk8gvTY4JDcVD5w8yqfJwvcvVefBsnRZrh2Z5VZjnj_GxnGTzqnLoNqLoNmZZcisG_-aPf3QnqAqDHh2C42PzeqgyQxzVOg\/s610\/Guide_Dogs_Victoria_Labrador_pup_amidst_colourful_balloons_looking_for_volunteer_puppy_raiser.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"525\" data-original-width=\"610\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjZaAsz1Uw7JdqSp6xqGAZsCF6LmWFWcgeyjF1sNQh5XHDq_qgAgoyh7mAUBzLqqiotO4jjmQylE4oVlMtt93LGWbetQmuThk8gvTY4JDcVD5w8yqfJwvcvVefBsnRZrh2Z5VZjnj_GxnGTzqnLoNqLoNmZZcisG_-aPf3QnqAqDHh2C42PzeqgyQxzVOg\/w400-h344\/Guide_Dogs_Victoria_Labrador_pup_amidst_colourful_balloons_looking_for_volunteer_puppy_raiser.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\"Through raising puppies, I have realised how crucial this stage of the Guide Dogs training program is and how valuable the work done by all the team is during this journey.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EI thoroughly enjoy the process, the dogs never cease to amaze me with what they are capable of, their ability to understand feelings and offer support from a young age is astonishing. The hard work truly pays off because the end results are so rewarding, seeing the difference they go on to make in someone’s life. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"Volunteering with the Guide Dogs team has also been a delight, they offer support every step of the way, as well as being very generous with their time and the supplies they provide. Puppy Raising has definitely been one of the most fulfilling things I have done.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt takes \u003Cb\u003Eover two years and costs more than $50,000\u003C\/b\u003E to raise, breed, and train each Guide Dog.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELike all the organisation’s services, Guide Dogs are provided at no cost to those who need them. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou can find out more, and apply to become a Puppy Raiser by visiting the Guide Dogs website:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/vic.guidedogs.com.au\/get-involved\/volunteering\/become-puppy-raiser\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Evic.guidedogs.com.au\/get-involved\/volunteering\/become-puppy-raiser\/\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 19th June 2023\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/05\/guide-dogs-new-puppy-litter-inspired-by.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGuide Dogs new puppy litter inspired by Neighbours TV Show\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/03\/guide-dog-puppies-looking-for-loving.html\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGuide Dogs puppies looking for loving homes on National Puppy Day\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/5003556064242939674\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/06\/guide-dog-puppies-on-highway-patrol.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5003556064242939674"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5003556064242939674"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/06\/guide-dog-puppies-on-highway-patrol.html","title":"Guide Dog Puppies on Highway Patrol"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhGK6pzJBvfBcdB-Gq1YcCrwtl2R1j-d8K43fhpSnxPEnBJRfnVdBKELt2IBZhQ4pcGWCSeX8gATYjOMbeTVPL0iC7ZSPT1Z0BWlQwrZ1XTkYOkl5mHbzFbl6lu1DpjkzEy2VJWtQMbmG7dlfH4iWY08lwwZW1NlxTw2avAhRmpJwUg7hyIimvZXgvp\/s72-c\/Guide_Dogs_Puppies_offer_comfort_to_Victorian_Highway_Patrol_Team_June_2023.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-7690569555544682892"},"published":{"$t":"2023-05-08T16:07:00.004+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-05-08T16:09:45.445+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG HERO STORIES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"GUIDE DOGS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PUPPY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Guide Dogs new puppy litter inspired by Neighbours TV show"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnMNplpbaXiyJb8Av-wljYrYlwjjn_GJXkA-kU85PS2EuVCJLAh-9ct4-FSXkPO8a9kSrhmRmHdBUP2yUTaiwKC1kKqR3npOVXUwIppj1hOOHBysC3tYqRN_eL2anIdck9pS-JLXtCVm4u1iPGZ_-FkFeXV5d-rYbFZBy-EafAXVbyicLmbRCb0M8j\/s1850\/Guide_Dogs_Victoria_latest_puppy_litter_inspired_by_Neighbours_TV_show_actor_Ryan_Moloney_holding_black_Labrador_pup.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnMNplpbaXiyJb8Av-wljYrYlwjjn_GJXkA-kU85PS2EuVCJLAh-9ct4-FSXkPO8a9kSrhmRmHdBUP2yUTaiwKC1kKqR3npOVXUwIppj1hOOHBysC3tYqRN_eL2anIdck9pS-JLXtCVm4u1iPGZ_-FkFeXV5d-rYbFZBy-EafAXVbyicLmbRCb0M8j\/s16000\/Guide_Dogs_Victoria_latest_puppy_litter_inspired_by_Neighbours_TV_show_actor_Ryan_Moloney_holding_black_Labrador_pup.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EGuide Dogs names litter of puppies after Neighbours characters, locations and alumni \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn the spirit of \u003Ci\u003ENeighbours\u003C\/i\u003E, each new litter relies on the kindness of the community as they live with \u003Cb\u003EVolunteer Puppy Raisers\u003C\/b\u003E for their first year - and \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is calling for new recruits!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn celebration of beloved Australian TV show \u003Ci\u003ENeighbours\u003C\/i\u003E returning to our screens,\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E Guide Dogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has named a litter of puppies at its Melbourne campus after its iconic characters, locations, and alumni. Evocative of the spirit of \u003Ci\u003ENeighbours\u003C\/i\u003E, these cute pups will rely on the kindness of the community and new friends for the first year of their lives, as they settle into homes with Volunteer Puppy Raisers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe lab-radorable litter includes Madge, Kylie, Margot, Kennedy, Ramsay, Harold, and Toadie, who fans will remember had his own storyline on the show as a Puppy Raiser with Guide Dog in training, Rocky.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EToday the pups attend their first puppy training class, and \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGuide Dogs\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E are calling on Australians to sign up and become Puppy Raisers, caring for the adorable pups and nurturing their development ahead of formal Guide Dog training. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEguapjVzmCGGIAhsTq2qqX9e5YmawOOa4UMvdLNzOx89PGJ2cjX5gP0yVYDE2JWhvxNOvi_RZ9DXVTRM5wcITP45wWfowqLG_tp6LVXD_sKtZd1zqecMAHYBV_aRQlhLBK8B-7KnqXYeqlf_DRy83gyzhuKbe61-woMqHV9KWlSzDUgJOZJMtopVinq\/s1956\/Guide_Dogs_Victoria_puppy_named_after_Ryan_Moloney_character_Toadie_in_Neighbours.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1956\" data-original-width=\"1100\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEguapjVzmCGGIAhsTq2qqX9e5YmawOOa4UMvdLNzOx89PGJ2cjX5gP0yVYDE2JWhvxNOvi_RZ9DXVTRM5wcITP45wWfowqLG_tp6LVXD_sKtZd1zqecMAHYBV_aRQlhLBK8B-7KnqXYeqlf_DRy83gyzhuKbe61-woMqHV9KWlSzDUgJOZJMtopVinq\/w225-h400\/Guide_Dogs_Victoria_puppy_named_after_Ryan_Moloney_character_Toadie_in_Neighbours.jpg\" width=\"225\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ERyan Moloney\u003C\/b\u003E, who played Toadie on the show, recently had the opportunity to meet the puppy named after his character and learn all about the Puppy Raising process, further supporting Guide Dogs to promote Puppy Raising across the country.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EVolunteer Puppy Raisers play a crucial role in supporting people living with low vision or blindness in the community. They will experience the joy of watching the pups grow and thrive through their training, all with full support from Guide Dogs. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOver 12 months, the Puppy Raisers will transform the young pups into potential trainee Guide Dogs who will provide essential independence and freedom to people who are blind or have low vision.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJeanette Schena\u003C\/b\u003E will be welcoming Kennedy into her home, her 20th puppy in a 21-year history as a Volunteer Puppy Raiser.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EJeanette said of her long career, “I love the company and support of other Puppy Raisers and the staff, and it’s amazing to see the dogs once they graduate and are out working. You see how they manoeuvre themselves and know to wait at lights and remember them as an 8-week-old puppy that’s gone on to work as somebody’s eyes.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs Victoria\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s Puppy Development Team Leader, Naomi Wallace said: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"The work we do at Guide Dogs wouldn’t be sustainable without the assistance of our Puppy Raisers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EBy volunteering as a Puppy Raiser, members of the community can help us to train and raise our beautiful dogs who go on to ensure Australians who are blind or have low vision lead a life without limits.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Puppy Raisers need to have a fully fenced yard, be away from home no more than four hours at a time and have access to a car.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Raisers must also be able to attend training days in their local area so the puppy can learn basic skills such as sitting nicely when being groomed, walking calmly on a lead and developing good house manners - all of which sets them up to develop the skills they’ll need to change a life. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We are looking for \u003Cb\u003Epeople that are home most of the time\u003C\/b\u003E, who are \u003Cb\u003Einterested in putting effort into training and socialising the dog\u003C\/b\u003E. What you will get in return is a fantastic experience.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhile Puppy Raisers are responsible for everyday activities such as grooming, house training and exercising their pups, Guide Dogs provides a strong support network.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E “We provide the food, veterinary care, flea and tick prevention and you will have a dedicated Puppy Development Adviser on hand to answer any questions and provide guidance to our Puppy Raisers.”\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We want our volunteers to know that we’re here to support them on what is truly such a rewarding journey. We want our pups to have the absolute best start in life so they can go on to provide life changing assistance and independence to those living with low vision or blindness” Naomi concluded.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt takes over two years and costs over $50,000 to raise breed, raise and train each Guide Dog\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou can find out more about Puppy Raising opportunities in your state or territory, and apply to become a Puppy Raiser by visiting the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E website:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.guidedogs.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Ewww.guidedogs.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 8th May 2023\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/7690569555544682892\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/05\/guide-dogs-new-puppy-litter-inspired-by.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/7690569555544682892"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/7690569555544682892"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/05\/guide-dogs-new-puppy-litter-inspired-by.html","title":"Guide Dogs new puppy litter inspired by Neighbours TV show"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnMNplpbaXiyJb8Av-wljYrYlwjjn_GJXkA-kU85PS2EuVCJLAh-9ct4-FSXkPO8a9kSrhmRmHdBUP2yUTaiwKC1kKqR3npOVXUwIppj1hOOHBysC3tYqRN_eL2anIdck9pS-JLXtCVm4u1iPGZ_-FkFeXV5d-rYbFZBy-EafAXVbyicLmbRCb0M8j\/s72-c\/Guide_Dogs_Victoria_latest_puppy_litter_inspired_by_Neighbours_TV_show_actor_Ryan_Moloney_holding_black_Labrador_pup.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-7838235949612527452"},"published":{"$t":"2023-03-23T08:42:00.008+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-03-23T16:58:44.445+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG HERO STORIES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"GUIDE DOGS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NATIONAL PUPPY DAY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PUPPY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Guide Dog puppies looking for loving homes on National Puppy Day"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHEaKQEAYDBZmIzBTTrg4FD3-shxem1iRgT2ti6R377oB0ZmUrGlVKo7ofEMBrTJaGS6dM4dw6QytFbyyEwRFeNSaPHzT1nVMklj37sZ3d0kkrLbhs2wqNxHJSfv0xOSUachbVuxdoidkxBMeBKVGYzLAdltLDb-_12gdr98L7KFu_CGXm7hrmG3I-\/s1650\/Guide_Dogs_Australia_black_Labrador_puppy_in_colourful_ballpit.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1101\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHEaKQEAYDBZmIzBTTrg4FD3-shxem1iRgT2ti6R377oB0ZmUrGlVKo7ofEMBrTJaGS6dM4dw6QytFbyyEwRFeNSaPHzT1nVMklj37sZ3d0kkrLbhs2wqNxHJSfv0xOSUachbVuxdoidkxBMeBKVGYzLAdltLDb-_12gdr98L7KFu_CGXm7hrmG3I-\/s16000\/Guide_Dogs_Australia_black_Labrador_puppy_in_colourful_ballpit.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EOn \u003Cb\u003ENational Puppy Day\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs NSW\/ACT\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is calling on everyday Australians to open their homes to the next generation of Guide Dog puppies by volunteering as Puppy Raisers. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECurrently, Guide Dogs are looking for volunteers across areas such as Greater Sydney, Newcastle and Central Coast, Canberra and Wollongong and South Coast to help care for the labra-dorable pups, nurturing their development ahead of their formal Guide Dog training.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXq_niDNguGP-fcv9r84yNnjqPs2Hwg7uHTkMtpEs3CAPFSc57oAVl5EO4oR7zhutX6zJ5rbgtQcJlEKZWVrFAmG4zSJ6S4_emgPQYBchDM84DTOleGxqNPkf6PCiGZNCjGhEO6yeImlQ7uGMr9UoNIiDKXhpqWmoxD44kEAyZeMJL63oEqEfyDJzs\/s2048\/Trio_of_Guide_Dogs_puppies_looking_straight_at_the_camera.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1365\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXq_niDNguGP-fcv9r84yNnjqPs2Hwg7uHTkMtpEs3CAPFSc57oAVl5EO4oR7zhutX6zJ5rbgtQcJlEKZWVrFAmG4zSJ6S4_emgPQYBchDM84DTOleGxqNPkf6PCiGZNCjGhEO6yeImlQ7uGMr9UoNIiDKXhpqWmoxD44kEAyZeMJL63oEqEfyDJzs\/s16000\/Trio_of_Guide_Dogs_puppies_looking_straight_at_the_camera.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo celebrate and educate the community, this \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThursday 23 March\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E between \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E10am – 11am\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E is hosting a special Facebook Live to go behind the scenes at a Puppy Raising training class with a Guide Dogs Puppy Development Advisor to showcase what is involved in being a Puppy Raiser.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EVolunteer Puppy Raisers play a critical role in transforming puppies into fully-fledged Guide Dogs that provide a life-changing service of independence and freedom to someone who is blind or has low vision.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiE5wTMcFiv7xP1AKTxfmQtJlesCii8neZdr8yMKTr1WX0e7DIPZzhWgW1PRI6Tbp2qMGLaH6WhZVESSP-Mw3hEedmzyzGNTmi-SOqbJf8eBRBLatYKezZXOcuI1ki5Alopx3H2BPg3Tkh-qEeznsJajEUxUVQNQiOAEZCzdU3ap7xiwKRlA-GhMMBN\/s1250\/Guide%20Dog%20Puppy%20Training%20-%20pup%20wearing%20a%20harness.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1250\" data-original-width=\"1000\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiE5wTMcFiv7xP1AKTxfmQtJlesCii8neZdr8yMKTr1WX0e7DIPZzhWgW1PRI6Tbp2qMGLaH6WhZVESSP-Mw3hEedmzyzGNTmi-SOqbJf8eBRBLatYKezZXOcuI1ki5Alopx3H2BPg3Tkh-qEeznsJajEUxUVQNQiOAEZCzdU3ap7xiwKRlA-GhMMBN\/w320-h400\/Guide%20Dog%20Puppy%20Training%20-%20pup%20wearing%20a%20harness.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EFrom around 8 weeks of age Guide Dogs are placed with volunteer Puppy Raisers who provide basic training and a loving home, so they become well socialised, confident, and focussed before they start their formal Guide Dog training twelve months later.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThis includes establishing good toileting, feeding, sleeping, and walking routines.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EDuring this year Raisers are also able to attend weekly training sessions so the puppy can learn basic skills such as sitting nicely when being groomed, walking nicely on a lead and developing good house manners - all of which sets them up to develop the skills they’ll need to change a life. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESydney-based Sian Stallworthy has been a Puppy Raiser for nearly 4 years, during which she has raised three beautiful puppies for \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs NSW\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"The Puppy Raising process has been amazing. Not only do I get the joy of looking after a new puppy which the whole family loves, but I also get to contribute to the work of Guide Dogs, which is doing a fantastic job at supporting people with low vision and blindness.\" \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"Since I began Puppy Raising, I have realised how crucial this stage of the Guide Dogs training program is, and how valuable the work by all the team is during this stage. But, it really shows if you put the hard work in the rewards are life changing.\" \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"Working with the Guide Dogs team has also been a delight, they offer support every step of the way, as well as being very generous with their time and the supplies they provide. Puppy Raising has definitely been one of the most rewarding things I have done.\" \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs NSW\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, Samantha O’Keeffe, Acting Puppy Development Manager said \"Guide Dogs wouldn’t be sustainable without the assistance of our volunteers. Puppy Raisers are a tremendous support to the community and ultimately help Australians living with blindness or low vision lead independent lives”.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiUi9Q5KNk94jMSf3qB8qH3wy_IRAVzAwsDZOUHoDNPtmz0xFhcZhoqzVLIUa2sE36yzbQicTu__xZNWGzfkyVPOrlqWhVzitiXo4uyXjm-olKCvT_VO4q-pKdgUW791mSegjwE47Jn_kkXfNc-XN-q6p4si7p_bZukHxqxuCulxneiSLWRJNUuV1eJ\/s1450\/Raise_a_Guide_Dog_and_Change_a_Life_Labrador_Puppy_Cali_Guide_Dogs_Australia.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1160\" data-original-width=\"1450\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiUi9Q5KNk94jMSf3qB8qH3wy_IRAVzAwsDZOUHoDNPtmz0xFhcZhoqzVLIUa2sE36yzbQicTu__xZNWGzfkyVPOrlqWhVzitiXo4uyXjm-olKCvT_VO4q-pKdgUW791mSegjwE47Jn_kkXfNc-XN-q6p4si7p_bZukHxqxuCulxneiSLWRJNUuV1eJ\/s16000\/Raise_a_Guide_Dog_and_Change_a_Life_Labrador_Puppy_Cali_Guide_Dogs_Australia.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPuppy Raisers need to have a fully fenced yard, leave the puppy alone for no more than three hours a day, have access to a car and be able to attend training sessions in their local area. Puppy Raisers must also be available for information sessions, vet checks and Puppy Pre-School. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E “We are looking for people that have lots of time to give, and who are interested in putting effort into training and socialising the dog. What you get in return is a life-changing experience and knowing that you’ve positively contributed to your community,” Ms O’Keeffe said. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile Puppy Raisers are responsible for everyday activities such as grooming, house training and exercising their pups, Guide Dogs provides a strong support network. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Guide Dogs provides the food, veterinary care, flea and tick prevention and you will have a dedicated Puppy Development Adviser on hand to answer any questions and provide guidance to our Puppy Raisers,” Ms O’Keeffe said. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt takes over two years and costs $50,000 to raise breed, raise and train each Guide Dog. Like all of the organisation’s services, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E are provided at no cost to those who need them. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can find out more, and apply to become a Puppy Raiser by visiting the Guide Dogs website:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.guidedogs.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Ewww.guidedogs.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you missed the Facebook Live, you can watch this \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs Victoria\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E puppy training class here:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A50N1x0aZ1g\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E[\u003Cb\u003EVideo description:\u003C\/b\u003E Puppy Development Advisor, Alex and Puppy Raiser Cathy sit in the Guide Dogs Victoria enclosed enrichment area with yellow Labrador Guide Dog-in-training puppy Hollie in between them. In the background, a puppy training class is occurring with Hollie's brothers and sisters (all which are Yellow in colour) and their Puppy Raisers.]\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERelated Stories\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/10\/how-to-raise-well-behaved-puppy.html\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EHow to raise a well-behaved puppy (Part 1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/11\/raising-well-mannered-puppy-part-2.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ERaising a well-mannered puppy (Part 2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/01\/guide-dogs-urgently-looking-for-puppy.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;\"\u003EGuide Dogs urgently looking for puppy raisers in 2023\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/7838235949612527452\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/03\/guide-dog-puppies-looking-for-loving.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/7838235949612527452"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/7838235949612527452"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/03\/guide-dog-puppies-looking-for-loving.html","title":"Guide Dog puppies looking for loving homes on National Puppy Day"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHEaKQEAYDBZmIzBTTrg4FD3-shxem1iRgT2ti6R377oB0ZmUrGlVKo7ofEMBrTJaGS6dM4dw6QytFbyyEwRFeNSaPHzT1nVMklj37sZ3d0kkrLbhs2wqNxHJSfv0xOSUachbVuxdoidkxBMeBKVGYzLAdltLDb-_12gdr98L7KFu_CGXm7hrmG3I-\/s72-c\/Guide_Dogs_Australia_black_Labrador_puppy_in_colourful_ballpit.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-2812657544469073596"},"published":{"$t":"2023-01-08T12:09:00.011+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-01-10T16:38:43.557+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BEHAVIOUR"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BEHAVIOUR AND TRAINING"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PUPPY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"10 Surprising Puppy Training Hacks from Australia’s Top Movie Dog Trainer   "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhKnbCZ8aOpkZuecDv_OWTKKcgwDLLDntoxPpDCsdc9xWn7B51nYhd361Hr9WR-6PzIhrFG9kmqFt33yGo-XM1MLax48ltERG10X9K2uTaAr0E1DNgTzlAWm0rIvzIoMppZFbxwS32ANc0f7XgfaELCgww8uaM75zq5xxydqgg-j-FaxrNEQzDQDOT0\/s926\/Ten_Puppy_Training_Hacks_Heidi_Mackay_Siberian_Husky_Pup_High_Five_with_Owner.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"618\" data-original-width=\"926\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhKnbCZ8aOpkZuecDv_OWTKKcgwDLLDntoxPpDCsdc9xWn7B51nYhd361Hr9WR-6PzIhrFG9kmqFt33yGo-XM1MLax48ltERG10X9K2uTaAr0E1DNgTzlAWm0rIvzIoMppZFbxwS32ANc0f7XgfaELCgww8uaM75zq5xxydqgg-j-FaxrNEQzDQDOT0\/s16000\/Ten_Puppy_Training_Hacks_Heidi_Mackay_Siberian_Husky_Pup_High_Five_with_Owner.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAustralian puppy owners are putting their pets at risk by failing to train them properly, one of Australia’s top dog trainers has warned.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ETV dog expert \u003Cb\u003EHeidi Mackay\u003C\/b\u003E reveals her 10 hacks for stress-free dog training. All you need are bells, a coconut and \u003Ci\u003EREO Speedwagon\u003C\/i\u003E’s Greatest Hits! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENowhere near enough of Australia’s five million dogs have been trained properly, the country’s top dog trainer has revealed, a situation that is putting both owners and the dogs themselves in danger. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELeading movie and TV animal handler \u003Cb\u003EHeidi Mackay\u003C\/b\u003E is calling for puppy owners to ensure their pets are obedient from an early age, but says that too often it doesn’t happen.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“Puppies are desperate to learn new commands or tricks and are much happier when they clearly understand the rules,” Heidi says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“If you buy a puppy, you need to take training it seriously. It should be a wonderful bonding experience for you both.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EEven when they are taught basic commands, Heidi says that owners sometimes use cruel, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/04\/confessions-of-reformed-dog-trainer.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eoutdated methods based on punishments\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E rather than rewards that can make dogs \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/07\/understanding-handling-dog-aggression.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Emore aggressive\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a view echoed by the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/12\/dog-training-collaboration-between.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Professionals Guild of Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EHeidi, who has trained dogs for dozens of TV shows, films and commercials, including \u003Ci\u003EGladiator\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EDances With Wolves\u003C\/i\u003E and \u003Ci\u003EThe X-Files\u003C\/i\u003E, is responsible for the doggie performers in the famous \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/outbackspectacular.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAustralian Outback Spectacular\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E live show on The Gold Coast. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EHere are her 10 favourite hacks for stress-free puppy training…\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgKly50nfmbhQv_Fuect-ygiEzQjnmtn9FF73RbAGixp6uzWg9EDx6KAldv7heB9OMi-A5bol_wLCIOicHZHSWLu5GnFQO926L06eXP36HLHtWKnLjqHvStWTSbVA0WL1gXYnkz_VmGLEzHJBIDqaMOYJGyjvYtEkzAd9Qq9waIsrcVQ5t0PVZ3Qqz-\/s1650\/Ten_Puppy_Training_Hacks_Oodle_pup_bored_yawning%20-%20Photo%20Credit%20Mia%20Anderson%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgKly50nfmbhQv_Fuect-ygiEzQjnmtn9FF73RbAGixp6uzWg9EDx6KAldv7heB9OMi-A5bol_wLCIOicHZHSWLu5GnFQO926L06eXP36HLHtWKnLjqHvStWTSbVA0WL1gXYnkz_VmGLEzHJBIDqaMOYJGyjvYtEkzAd9Qq9waIsrcVQ5t0PVZ3Qqz-\/s16000\/Ten_Puppy_Training_Hacks_Oodle_pup_bored_yawning%20-%20Photo%20Credit%20Mia%20Anderson%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1. Only 5 minutes a day \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EYou can start training a puppy from the day it comes home with you. It’s never too soon! But they have \u003Cb\u003Every short attention spans\u003C\/b\u003E so only spend five minutes on it or else they’ll get bored and restless. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2. Praise them 50 times \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjPQ14cuL8FJaLmZzol_vTJNVM6QGGHkPQfvTFlSkGnpNkOW_3IWQIzOYLK6QjCrXF5SVfn0IwqitgauamUme-lQjxAfIXumdG4fcxAUdp9Hs6JFuJzCmy-bMBmFhld66h9yinJSrnGUYSc_fYdjtj2ItoBiLEwH_FNafmQuP26KNzTEXv_ikEy3ohR\/s1440\/Ten_Puppy_Training_Hacks_Praise_50_Times_puppy_hands_paw_to_shake.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjPQ14cuL8FJaLmZzol_vTJNVM6QGGHkPQfvTFlSkGnpNkOW_3IWQIzOYLK6QjCrXF5SVfn0IwqitgauamUme-lQjxAfIXumdG4fcxAUdp9Hs6JFuJzCmy-bMBmFhld66h9yinJSrnGUYSc_fYdjtj2ItoBiLEwH_FNafmQuP26KNzTEXv_ikEy3ohR\/w300-h400\/Ten_Puppy_Training_Hacks_Praise_50_Times_puppy_hands_paw_to_shake.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe best way to teach is through\u003Cb\u003E lots and lots of praise\u003C\/b\u003E. It’s far more effective than getting cross when they get it wrong. A puppy needs \u003Cb\u003Eat least 50 positive affirmations \u003C\/b\u003Eto learn that it’s done the right thing. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“When the puppy obeys, I \u003Cb\u003Ealways use the same ‘bridge word’ to show my approval\u003C\/b\u003E. If I used a load of different ones like ‘yes’, ‘good girl’, ‘well done’ and ‘excellent’, it’d get very confused!” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you do need to reprimand it, always do it straight after it has misbehaved. There’s no point in angrily sending a pup to its bed for ripping up a shoe in the house while you were out as it won’t understand what it’s done wrong. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. Beat bath time jitters \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiiPjdgxsVmpWiAZq5Mh2K2lhaBsSfjzidSS5LNAgCBw4D4vo0rLdxBFfUefcw9YVzsUPSOeWVK29M3E6znm86CM3Uz0wq2Dd6uGtuSZ4vhTOK0NPeDjbvRtRnf8rPbgQ9w8lxEQFNzVgR64DO6WUWSMhjWCY2oCp9xjl5-IAAs86k63dzB_MmaHGqa\/s1650\/Ten_Puppy_Training_Hacks_teaching_to_enjoy_bathtime_showering_Cocker_Spaniel_puppy's_paws.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1117\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiiPjdgxsVmpWiAZq5Mh2K2lhaBsSfjzidSS5LNAgCBw4D4vo0rLdxBFfUefcw9YVzsUPSOeWVK29M3E6znm86CM3Uz0wq2Dd6uGtuSZ4vhTOK0NPeDjbvRtRnf8rPbgQ9w8lxEQFNzVgR64DO6WUWSMhjWCY2oCp9xjl5-IAAs86k63dzB_MmaHGqa\/s16000\/Ten_Puppy_Training_Hacks_teaching_to_enjoy_bathtime_showering_Cocker_Spaniel_puppy's_paws.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EPuppies love getting filthy, so they need regular baths, but the experience can be scary for them. \u003Cb\u003EUse warm water and a specialist shampoo\u003C\/b\u003E like WAHL’s Puppy Shampoo, which contains no harsh detergents or chemicals. I find most pups soon get used to bath time and enjoy a good soaping. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf it becomes a battle, however, then you can get a \u003Cb\u003Ewaterless shampoo\u003C\/b\u003E where you don’t even need to rinse them afterwards. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4. Make darkness your old friend \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EA newborn pup is just like a newborn baby – it needs to be taught that \u003Cb\u003Enight time is for sleeping\u003C\/b\u003E! If possible, put them to bed in a dark room so they associate a lack of light with getting some shut eye. Studies have shown that dogs find the smell of coconut calming, so that’s worth a try too.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhdzYwS0ZJikvitoL7zBgM5eHYp8at9diF0NGdTbq2EhyPa8xfELY91vdwvQ4nmRz6BppaAz3hWOMKvzLCiyq2CQS2ZQtd8D0fpecOLGREZcwwrIBcSsXeqArmsEguXdM5gFnpAfEHcI3UC-8xx320JyRwPMRSa9qCXGcDnhrHRzm9pgaiTp9OEeByU\/s2500\/Ten_Hacks_for_Puppy_Training_stress-free_blue_stripes_dog_crate_cover_with_Dachshund.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1316\" data-original-width=\"2500\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhdzYwS0ZJikvitoL7zBgM5eHYp8at9diF0NGdTbq2EhyPa8xfELY91vdwvQ4nmRz6BppaAz3hWOMKvzLCiyq2CQS2ZQtd8D0fpecOLGREZcwwrIBcSsXeqArmsEguXdM5gFnpAfEHcI3UC-8xx320JyRwPMRSa9qCXGcDnhrHRzm9pgaiTp9OEeByU\/s16000\/Ten_Hacks_for_Puppy_Training_stress-free_blue_stripes_dog_crate_cover_with_Dachshund.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPhoto:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sainternie.com\/collections\/doggy-den-crate-bumper\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESaint Ernie - Doggie Crate Covers \u0026amp; Crate Bumpers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5. Crate them up \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ESticking your fur baby in a small cage may sound cruel, but \u003Cb\u003Ecrates are very effective for toilet training and sleep\u003C\/b\u003E. Dogs like a safe, warm place and they won’t want to wee over it. Leave them inside it overnight and then let them outside first thing and they’ll quickly learn to go to the toilet outside.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjn-89PdQbuE0z1uL2ce5BQYBzi9j-tB3WOlAXk5efv908T-NACVVBJgpKV0-q1gF2RlTKXc8I09WCA1kcCNIkMFQqE--2jkLiWCblo-Uxh7BQJqZ81YiriLciB8UWsn4vAiTueNQiPgAOc-OD6DjfKYYTcwTUZP9H0Gn4szzHtt0OKfBaUl0fG4pbn\/s1650\/Ten_Puppy_Training_Hacks_Toilet_Training_pup_upside_down_on_lawn_unfolding_roll_of_toilet_paper%20-%20Photo%20Daniel%20Maas%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1105\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjn-89PdQbuE0z1uL2ce5BQYBzi9j-tB3WOlAXk5efv908T-NACVVBJgpKV0-q1gF2RlTKXc8I09WCA1kcCNIkMFQqE--2jkLiWCblo-Uxh7BQJqZ81YiriLciB8UWsn4vAiTueNQiPgAOc-OD6DjfKYYTcwTUZP9H0Gn4szzHtt0OKfBaUl0fG4pbn\/s16000\/Ten_Puppy_Training_Hacks_Toilet_Training_pup_upside_down_on_lawn_unfolding_roll_of_toilet_paper%20-%20Photo%20Daniel%20Maas%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E6. Canine calming tunes \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EResearchers at the \u003Cb style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003EUniversity of Glasgow \u003C\/b\u003E[1]\u0026nbsp;found that soft rock from bands like \u003Ci\u003EAir Supply\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EREO Speedwagon \u003C\/i\u003Eand \u003Ci\u003EFleetwood Mac \u003C\/i\u003Erelaxes dogs more than other music. If your pup barks or cries when you leave the house, \u003Cb\u003Etry leaving the radio tuned to an easy listening station\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E7. Brush up on grooming \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EPuppies need regular grooming, but make sure you have the right brush for their coat. For my long-haired puppies, I use a \u003Cb\u003Ede-shedder brush\u003C\/b\u003E, while for others I find a \u003Cb\u003Ede-shedding glove\u003C\/b\u003E works a treat. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Getting puppies used to and comfortable with the sound and vibration of clippers and trimmers is important too, it would help to enlist the help of a partner or friend to hold and pat the dog – this will ensure a more enjoyable experience for you and your pet in the future. \u003Cb\u003EUsing a quiet clipper\u003C\/b\u003E can also help with this. There’s a great free guide to grooming \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/au.wahl.com\/AU.wahlglobal.com\/media\/Products\/Animal\/Professional%20Clippers\/1247-010%20-%20KM2\/Animal-Blade-Guide-Booklet.pdf?ext=.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E8. A doggie door bell \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiLvwRbKRjU1T4UXF9hwPtrVC-8BI0PAt6mfrUKdPeR4QOOi3pB5-rAhZwJP5kCiZpC03U4dSyD6AXhHC5iG5yLcwXtLI2ae3BDDaFi3WdGMG_aZQS401fRD2iomlVYjbkArkrADRNuG6zJOCLdu8BXPwoViL-slZbfqiF6EPmFpyGNqGfKxIW3m1EO\/s1500\/Ten_Puppy_Training_Hacks_toilet_training_using_a_bell_hanging_by_the_door.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiLvwRbKRjU1T4UXF9hwPtrVC-8BI0PAt6mfrUKdPeR4QOOi3pB5-rAhZwJP5kCiZpC03U4dSyD6AXhHC5iG5yLcwXtLI2ae3BDDaFi3WdGMG_aZQS401fRD2iomlVYjbkArkrADRNuG6zJOCLdu8BXPwoViL-slZbfqiF6EPmFpyGNqGfKxIW3m1EO\/s16000\/Ten_Puppy_Training_Hacks_toilet_training_using_a_bell_hanging_by_the_door.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIt can be frustrating for a young dog when it wants to go outside to relieve itself, but can’t make you understand. One trick I’ve seen work really well is to \u003Cb\u003Eattach a bell to the back door and train the dog to ring it\u003C\/b\u003E if it needs a wee. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIt sounds hard, but if you get it to knock the bell with its paw before it’s allowed out, it’ll soon get the idea. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E9. Nailing it \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi1M-6vX0sFwc267TbR28zpm9eljNfya5W31DuBWRdlhOVQytfALM0-szmlgJNTJHBlOB_uHikbzqAaioZm7uaVAPuEEAkyIbhvDTHzdfJ4F5Y07K0R6T_c1PYHAJTkM4Dh25f3oOH-OWEQyY31W30kF9JYxs6GD2wh00SyAyPb7VU7JgoWGuRPXaWR\/s1500\/Ten_Puppy_Training_Hacks_Wahl_Dog_Nail_Grinder-File%20for%20Pets.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi1M-6vX0sFwc267TbR28zpm9eljNfya5W31DuBWRdlhOVQytfALM0-szmlgJNTJHBlOB_uHikbzqAaioZm7uaVAPuEEAkyIbhvDTHzdfJ4F5Y07K0R6T_c1PYHAJTkM4Dh25f3oOH-OWEQyY31W30kF9JYxs6GD2wh00SyAyPb7VU7JgoWGuRPXaWR\/w400-h400\/Ten_Puppy_Training_Hacks_Wahl_Dog_Nail_Grinder-File%20for%20Pets.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EA lot of puppies (and older dogs) hate having their nails clipped, so attempting to cut all of them in one go will be an ordeal for you both.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EI \u003Cb\u003Enever clip more than one claw a day\u003C\/b\u003E, and \u003Cb\u003Egive a little reward afterwards\u003C\/b\u003E so my dogs trust that nothing bad will happen.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAnother great solution is a ‘grind \u0026amp; smooth’ nail grinder. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E10. Training on the go\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIt’s a good idea to \u003Cb\u003Edo the training in as many different places as possible\u003C\/b\u003E, so your dog becomes confident wherever they are and understands that the same rules need to be followed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBegin in your home\u003C\/b\u003E, but then do some sessions at the dog park, a friend’s house or a local reserve. It’s important they learn to be obedient even when there are other dogs to distract them. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Heidi Mackay \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgAMLchackKu4j3dKxa5EiXmms3ulzjHZwDyXOiK_Ju-4jCrnB4TP_qKazTUHnt5HNiou0b3k9iH8NXN2Wg1f69mm0u4rP-cZdOiyt6D_3yB0mgJb0sUcPUdClmTuO_9ulShpGqwsuuHGW-TT22VIe62TS-VULWbjTpp0tt_tv73esO5cNGvKnRMgPK\/s714\/Ten_Puppy_Training_Hacks_Heidi_Mackay_Dog_Trainer_Australian_Outback_Spectacular.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"714\" data-original-width=\"714\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgAMLchackKu4j3dKxa5EiXmms3ulzjHZwDyXOiK_Ju-4jCrnB4TP_qKazTUHnt5HNiou0b3k9iH8NXN2Wg1f69mm0u4rP-cZdOiyt6D_3yB0mgJb0sUcPUdClmTuO_9ulShpGqwsuuHGW-TT22VIe62TS-VULWbjTpp0tt_tv73esO5cNGvKnRMgPK\/s320\/Ten_Puppy_Training_Hacks_Heidi_Mackay_Dog_Trainer_Australian_Outback_Spectacular.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EHeidi developed a passion for animal training from an early age and over the last 25 years has become Australia’s most respected horse and dog trainer, working on numerous TV shows, commercials and movies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EShe oversees the day-to-day care and training of the 25 ‘cast members’ at the world famous \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/outbackspectacular.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAustralian Outback Spectacular\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E live show in The Gold Coast.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EShe has worked on many major films including \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGladiator\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E,\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E Inspector Gadget\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELittle Rascals\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe X-Files \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Eand \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDances With Wolves\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. Heidi recently enjoyed working with her talented dogs on the latest \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWAHL\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Dirty Dog commercials. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E[1]\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/news\/reggae-gets-paw-of-approval\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/news\/reggae-gets-paw-of-approval\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/2812657544469073596\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/01\/10-surprising-puppy-training-hacks-from.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/2812657544469073596"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/2812657544469073596"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/01\/10-surprising-puppy-training-hacks-from.html","title":"10 Surprising Puppy Training Hacks from Australia’s Top Movie Dog Trainer   "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhKnbCZ8aOpkZuecDv_OWTKKcgwDLLDntoxPpDCsdc9xWn7B51nYhd361Hr9WR-6PzIhrFG9kmqFt33yGo-XM1MLax48ltERG10X9K2uTaAr0E1DNgTzlAWm0rIvzIoMppZFbxwS32ANc0f7XgfaELCgww8uaM75zq5xxydqgg-j-FaxrNEQzDQDOT0\/s72-c\/Ten_Puppy_Training_Hacks_Heidi_Mackay_Siberian_Husky_Pup_High_Five_with_Owner.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});