Collecting little Po. With all the events of the last three weeks, there was some uncertainty regarding puppy collection due to the alert levels. We knew that there would be a slightly longer wait until we could collect Apollo (aka Po), as we needed to wait for Level...
When you think of dog training most people will think about teaching your dog to sit, down or walk correctly on a lead, but this is necessity training. There is a whole new world out there if you want to embrace it. Trick training allows your dog to show off and you...
Getting a puppy is a very exciting, from when you choose your puppy to collection day! However, in the excitement we tend to overlook the implications our new addition will have on the home environment. Sometimes when we consider getting a second dog, we can forget to...
In the Auckland region, the number of dogs in 2019-2020 registration year has gone up from 110,969 in the previous year to 112,530 in 2020 – an increase of 1,561 dogs. This was reflected in most other regions in New Zealand. Did you know last year (2020) in New...
Things must be getting busy at Penteronda Border Collies, with both litters getting big now. Where has the time gone? it feels like only yesterday, they were just little babies huddled close to mum, opposed to these big balls of fluff roaming around and causing...
Confirmation has been given that there will be a new puppy on the block very soon, joining the Mindfulness4Dogs team! On the 7th August 2021, Myself and Daniel confirmed the new addition to our family, and the Mindfulness4dogs team. A handsome little red and white...
why do some dogs hate you and others don't? Are you a jogger, have you ever wondered why some dogs bark at you when you run past and others just ignore you? That's just what Flynny from MoreFM asked me on their drive time show. https://vimeo.com/569142418
Generally dog trainers / behaviourists will all agree that this isn’t a great idea. Personally we have done this many times before, but we certainly understand the risks and the amount of work that’s required to avoid the associated pitfalls. Unfortunately, I see this...
We have recently introduced another dog into our family. She is a 16 month old Border Collie. In fact she is Star's Sister Star? I was called to her home where she was experiencing some issue regarding resource guarding of the owner and the children in the family....
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