If anyone is having behavioural issues with their dogs, then they need to watch the video below. I have never seen a trainer take command of a situation and have the student dogs eating out of the palm of her hand so quickly.
We receive many calls from people who have their dogs barking early in the morning waking them up looking for ‘breakfast’. I would suggest, changing feeding times to suit your lifestyle. Move to feeding away from your own mealtimes and when you are busy getting ready for work or getting the kids off to school.
For many out there COVID-19 has certainly turned our lives upside down. Forced lockdowns and work from home regulations have seen many of us resort to some negative life choices and others have placed a more positive spin on the situation. Whether through increased alcohol consumption, exercise, new hobbies, or buying pets, people found different ways to cope with this ‘new’ way of living.
Common dog problems and training techniques with former police dog handler/trainer and now one of Australia's leading dog trainers, Mitch Watson, 'The Paw Professor'!
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Next month we are looking at Pet Travel, including legislation about pets in vehicles. We recently published some information on our Facebook Page about this and the feedback was huge.
We recently worked with Bupa in regards to caring for our pets, including pet travel. Here is the article that resulted from this, and a great intro to next month;
After plenty of negotiation with Dogtra and US suppliers, we now have the largest range of Dogtra Training Collars and Bark Collars available in Australia. Dogtra has always had a reputation as one of the leaders in e-collar manufacturing. Being the leading training collar supplier in Australia it seemed obvious to add them to our range!
While there are many reasons dogs bark, non-stop barking is sometimes just to much and you need a solution...
According to a British study, excessive barking and disobedience are the behaviours that doom canine pets to an early demise.
If your dog is already fully grown and has gradually developed nuisance behaviours, it's not too late to address it.
A week would not go by without someone calling the Bark Control office upset by the fact that their dog has been in a fight or been attacked at the local dog park, or attacked another dog…Well, we have the solution for you! The answer to me is really simple…
Whether it be barking, escaping, or some other behavioural issue, it has always been surprising how many people call us and suggest getting another dog to help fix their current dog problems. When you think about it, getting a second dog can make a lot of sense, right? Or does it?
In most parts of Australia Summer has come earlier than usual. Along with that, the usual summer dangers for our dogs and other pets are here as well. Here are a few tips and tricks to keep your dog safe during the summer.
As the saying goes, "you are what you eat" and that goes for your dog as well. There is no shortage of options when it comes to feeding your dog, whether cheap or expensive, are you feeding your dog what it would eat in its natural habitat? There are a lot of diets out there, but the BARF diet is what stands out from most of them. Find out why and how you can implement this diet into your dog's routine.
A sharp crack of thunder, a blinding flash of lightning, the heavy downpour and strong winds – this can all be too overwhelming for our dogs. When a storm rolls in, our normally content and happy dogs can become extremely distressed.
With the school holidays fast approaching and Easter just around the corner, many of us want to pack up and take a well-deserved break. I know for us at Bark Control, this includes taking our dogs on our holiday.
If you are uncertain about meeting the legal requirements for travelling with your dog, just think, “is my dog safe, secure and comfortable?”
What Vets Are Saying About Pets, Snake Deterrents & Summer Safety
Even when we feel like it's too cold to go outside, we need to keep our dog's health in mind. If they aren't being taken on regular walks, they need another activity to supplement the exercise they're missing out on.
As man’s best friend, dogs play an important role in life for many people. Beyond good old companionship, many dogs across the globe are working hard herding sheep, sniffing out bombs or guiding the blind through busy streets and shopping centres.
Regardless of the reasons, your dog will always be at its best, both from a temperament perspective and their physical performance when they've had an adequate sleep.
Any dog can bite! All parents and those dog owners that regularly have children visit their homes need to read this article.
Travelling with your dog has many advtanges including; fun for everyone - whether you're a solo traveller or with the family, bringing your dog along keeps everyone busy. It's important to plan ahead and we've compiled a list for you of some dog-friendly camping grounds around Australia.
When your family gets a new puppy, as exciting as it is, you need to seriously think about training. There’s no such thing as a bad dog – just dogs that haven’t been given the opportunity to learn the correct behaviours.
The fine to collect your pet from the pound differs in each local council area. The cost of the fine can increase based on the number of days your dog is held at the pound and whether it is microchipped. For example, the cost for a dog to be released from Brisbane City Council’s pounds is $34.45 if it is microchipped and released on the first day.
The cooler weather is here and if we are feeling it, our dogs are definitely feeling it too. It's no surprise that just like us, our dogs can get sick in winter so we need to go to extra measures to keep them fit and healthy during the colder months.
So how do we go about keeping our outdoor dogs healthy through winter?
Australian animal welfare researchers have uncovered why city-living domestic dogs may be prone to nuisance barking. In the Australian Veterinary Journal, a team from the University of Queensland's Centre for Animal Welfare and Ethics report a case-control survey of 150 dog owners, including 72 dogs whose owners had sought treatment for nuisance barking. Barking can be classified as being a nuisance when it causes distress or interruption to the life of the dogs' owners or neighbours.
Here at Bark Control Australia, we offer a wide selection of Bark Collars to control nuisance barking. The only complication with selecting a bark collar is that it can get a little confusing when trying to select the right solution that suits your particular situation. Hopefully, this short guide will help you select the right type of collar for your barking dog. Firstly, lets look at the different types of collars out there:
Statistics indicate that dog barking is the most frustrating dog behavioural issue confronting dog owners. Yelling at the dog, hiring expensive trainers, physical punishment, distractions and bark collars are all methods that have been tried by dog owners, some with mixed results.
Recently, we asked our customers to volunteer their dog to appear in a video. What we were looking for was a dog that was a bad walker, meaning, it pulled their owners around the neighbourhood, generally making the whole thing a fairly unpleasant experience.
In the video below you will meet 'Donny' a small dachshund that can certainly get up a head of steam! Using a remote dog training collar we had Donny walking perfectly in no time.
Many dog owners have to suffer through the stress of an escaping dog. You provide a loving caring home, you've spent a fortune on toys and you exercise them, so why does your dog still try to get out? Here are 3 reasons why your dog might be escaping.
Of all the questions we get asked here at Bark Control Australia about dogs; "How to stop dog barking when left alone?" is right up there.
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The HoundHouse Dog Kennel is the World's Best Dog Kennel, and once we go through the features it's easy to understand why.
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DogWatch has always been the undoubted leader in dog containment systems. Well, now they have raised the bar again with the release of the SmartFence PT5.
Dog containment fences are the most reliable solution to keep your dog safe inside your yard, out of your garden beds and away from other specific no-go zones around your property.
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A remote dog training collar can be an extremely effective tool for modifying a dog's behaviour. However, there's no real point if your dog only obeys commands when he thinks he has to. This is known as having a 'collar aware' or 'collar wise dog'. The whole idea of using a remote trainer is to modify the dog’s behaviour on a permanent basis whether they're wearing the collar or not.
Choosing the correct size muzzle for your dog will ensure its effectiveness and will work as manufactured. The muzzle needs to be comfortably worn by your dog reducing the urge to push or scrape off the muzzle. After you have followed the measurement instructions from the previous screen, or at the bottom of this page, use the following chart to select the correct muzzle.
So, you need a dog containment system but you're not sure about the right one? We've put together this quick guide to take some of the guesswork out of choosing the right dog containment fence for your dog and your property.
We often get asked how to install a containment fence system or what the best layout is. Everyone's situation is different and on this page are a few of the most popular fence layouts.
First of all, please note that when we talk about containment fence systems, electric dog fences, hidden dog fences, in-ground radio fences etc, we are effectively talking about the same thing.
At Bark Control, we get lots of requests asking what is the best barking collar for a particular breed.
Well, after a fair bit of work, the guys have selected our most common dog breeds and allocated a list of
bark collars we think will get you the best results.
Your dog's collar needs to be fitted high up on your dog's neck (just underneath their jawline) and adjusted tight enough so that it doesn't move side to side. Once it's in this position, give the module a quick shake-up and down to shuffle the probes through your dog's fur.
Unless otherwise stated, all dog containment systems come with 150 metres of boundary wire. If you need to cover a larger area, you will need to add extra boundary kits to your dog fence...
We can proudly announce that Bark Control is now the preferred online retailer for the DogWatch Hidden Fence 1200FMD Dog Fence System! This is the best dog fence system available today - which is why we worked hard to make it available to you here.
