I had Matt come out to my house today and OMG, the way he was able to take control of my dog Max was unbelievable. It was great to see that Max has potential and can do the right thing. Its more about me learning how to control Max a bit better. Thanks Matt

Not the most structured walk but im still learning to co ordinate leash, treats etc🤦‍♀️ but considering that Cas did an amazing job, we walked for half and hr around the streets , across a busy road and past lots of distractions and he stayed calm and with the halti use of the leash very little pulling at all 🙂 Im so grateful for the Walkies team for all their hard work getting us to this stage. Such a great feeling ro be able to get Cas out of the house and out and about again🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

Missed the live session? Here's the replay 👇 This one's a fun game you can start playing with your pup today. All you need is an upturned bucket and a handful of treats. On the surface it's a simple trick: front paws up on the bucket. But underneath, you're building three things at once: rear-end awareness (most dogs genuinely don't know where their back legs are!), confidence with their own body and new objects, and real engagement with you. Your dog learns to think, offer behaviours, and work with you instead of just following a treat around. And here's the bonus: once your dog can steer their own back end, this little bucket game becomes the foundation for a beautiful heel. You get a dog that knows how to line themselves up beside you instead of being dragged into position. In the replay I walk you through: - Getting those front paws up (and making the bucket the best game in the house) - The first pivot steps, and the "money moment" to watch for - How the game grows into heel position over time It's only a few minutes a day, it works indoors on a rainy arvo, and dogs absolutely love it. Your challenge this week: 2–3 three-minute sessions a day for the next 7 days. Film your progress and chuck it up here in the community, day 1 wobbles and all! Cheer each other on, share what's working, help each other troubleshoot. Let's see how far these pups come in a week 🐾🪣 Can't wait to see your videos! 🎉

Many of you, like me, have first hand experience of Ronald McDonald House (nothing to do with Ronald McDonald fast food stores) and the wonderful work they do in providing practical support to families with a child in hospital. I have personally stayed at the House at Westmead Children's Hospital for 57 nights with my daughter while my grandson had an extensive hospital stay. During the month of July, my family and I will be walking our dogs for 100km to do our part in giving back to this charity. I know this post is different to the usual posts, but given we're all about dogs I thought you might like to help support me and my dogs as we support this great cause. (I asked Nath for permission to post this and he generously agreed. Thanks Nath.) https://www.pawsforsickkids.com.au/fundraisers/singoutpaws

What a cracking session! We were joined LIVE by Pat and Deb from Lifewise Pet Food for an open Q&A covering some of the biggest questions dog owners ask about nutrition, health and behaviour. We dug into topics like: 🐾 Why dogs eat grass and even poo (and when it’s actually a concern) 🐾 The truth about probiotics, gut health and when supplements can help 🐾 Why overweight dogs aren’t always just “overeating” 🐾 The gut-brain connection and how nutrition can influence anxiety and behaviour 🐾 Food allergies vs food sensitivities, plus why itchy dogs can be so confusing 🐾 What actually makes Lifewise different from the big pet food brands 🐾 How long it really takes before you see meaningful changes after changing your dog’s diet Whether you’re feeding Lifewise already or simply want to understand how nutrition affects your dog’s health and behaviour, this session is packed with practical information and myth-busting advice. Grab a coffee, jump into the replay, and if you’ve still got questions, drop them below. We’ll make sure they get answered. 👇 We’d love to hear your biggest takeaway after watching!