Positive Dogs

We love our Adolescent Dogs! Graduating in May was a small but enthusiastic class, consisting of Trooper and Sesame (and Jindabyne, sadly not present for photos) and their guardians. Lots of fun to be had in this class, including games that help our growing "teenagers" focus and become engaged, even when the world is full of distractions and can even, at times, seem overwhelming (for dogs and their humans).

Senior Puppy Class graduation night: Congratulations to Murray, Peggy, Billy, Sara and Hank! Hank and Murray are showing a great 'sit and watch', Billy, a beautifully executed 'sit from drop', and Peggy and Sara, a 'lie on the side'. We also did a coordinated 'stay' with distance and duration! We wrapped it up with all puppies showing off their new tricks: give the paw, spin, roll over and pick the toy I name! Well done everyone!

Week 3 of our Senior Puppy class. We have Billie, Peggy, Murray, Sara and Hank showing their amazing response to look, come and walking on a loose lead as well as their ability to focus on their guardians when other dogs are around. Well done everyone!

At Positive Dogs our Puppy classes are always ready for you to enrol. With 3 days, locations and times to choose from - there is always a class ready for you and your new puppy.

Our classes are fun, friendly and jam packed FULL of everything you need to get started building a great relationship with your new puppy and learning all of the essential skills you and puppy need to make this partnership a success.

So don't wait - literally do not wait- puppy class along with the socialisation time, new skills and important information on toilet training and puppy mouthing are just one click away https://www.positivedogs.com.au/classes/puppy-training-class/

Animals do have consciousness.
At the Week 2 Advanced Vet Care puppy class at Lane Cove yesterday, I explained to the puppy guardians that their pups were sentient beings. Here is a great article that explains this more fully.
Click on the link for the full blog

Is Your Dog Conscious? Science Just Weighed In | Dr Kate Mornement | Pets Behaving Badly 500+ scientists just declared animals are conscious beings. Here's what the New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness means for your pet and how we treat them.

The from Start to Finish 3-day conference could not have been such a success without this awesome bunch of people. From our amazing speakers, co-hosts, gold sponsor and helpers at the event. It's the teamwork that makes these events a success.

What a FANTASTIC 3 days of learning. The Start to Finish Seminar was fabulous. Loved the interactive style, it brought a truly inclusive learning experience for all of the delegates whether in the room or online. Thanks Mike Shikashio and Moira Hechenleitner for a brilliant 3 days.

Here are the photos and highlights from our recent adolescent dog class graduation. Congratulations to new graduates Bamse and Kashi. We also had beautiful Shelby from senior puppy class join us for graduation night.

HURRY early bird is closing today.

Join us March 20 - 22 2026 for 3 days of incredible learning.

Can't make it in person? Sign up for the live stream which includes the recording.

You absolutely do not want to miss this event. https://www.positivedogs.com.au/march-2026-conference/