Praise The Dog Canine Services

06/08/2026

Another great one from Alexis.

31/07/2026

I want to know your thoughts. 🤣

30/07/2026

It was a sausage party at Magill Village Vet puppy preschool. Remy, Pearl, and Yogi are Frank-ly on roll during classes. 🙃🌭

28/07/2026

Take advantage of this FREE service. You don't have to be a resident of the council to pop in.

🐾 We're pleased to announce our FREE new event series – Ask a Dog Trainer! 🐾

Got a dog question that’s been barking in the back of your mind? Maybe your pup:

🐕 Has big feelings on walks
🚪 Has opinions about everyone who walks past the house
⚡ Gets a little too excited
🌙 Struggles to settle at night
🌩️ Hates storms or the vet🎾 Or you're just not sure where to start with training…

Come chat with our qualified dog trainers and get friendly advice and practical tips. No pressure, no judgement - just real conversations and support!

We're hosting 'Ask A Dog Trainer' sessions on the first Saturday of every month, through some of our popular libraries!

The first one is:
📍 Ngutungka Henley
📅 Sat 1st August 2026
🕥 10:30am – 12:30pm
💸 FREE

Bookings and more information👉
https://brnw.ch/Ask_A_Trainer_August

We're always working on new events! Check out our Pets of Charles Sturt collection for everything else we have on offer!
https://brnw.ch/21x3Xmf

28/07/2026

Sassy, Maisie, and Spot, our all-girl puppy preschool class graduated last week. Such a fun group of dogs and humans.

Eastside Veterinary Clinic

18/07/2026

09/07/2026

Bang on the money.

09/07/2026

Let’s talk about 💩. Specifically, let’s talk about dogs eating 💩. This behaviour is called coprophagia.

We don’t know *all* the reasons why dogs do it, but there is evidence that suggests two reasons for the behaviour.

1. Poor diet or gut health. If your dog likes to snack on butt babies, your first stop should be your vet. Make sure they’re on a balanced diet and discuss your dogs GI health with your veterinarian.

2. Hygiene habit. “Your dog eats 💩 because they’re a neatnik” sounds a bit backwards, but hear me out. Dogs do not like to s**t (or have other dogs s**t) where they eat or sleep. They’re much too urbane for that!
Dogs that are confined for long periods or live in spaces that aren’t cleaned regularly may eat the smelly interlopers to clean up the joint. (This is one of many reasons why you should choose a responsible breeder if you’re purchasing a puppy.) Once the behaviour is habituated, any 💩 anywhere is fair grub.

Prevention is your friend. Meeting the needs of your dog includes giving them the room to “attend to evacuation matters” away from where they eat, sleep and play. Avoid crating or confining your dog for long stretches, and clean your dog’s poo daily.

Unfortunately, your dog or puppy might already be a coprolite connoisseur before they come to live with you. If so, once health reasons have been excluded, consult a dog training professional.

Note: Not all dogs that are confined for long periods or live in unhygienic environments will eat poo, however, these scenarios can explain why a dog eats poo.