Dog Training Newcastle

31/10/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween from the DTN dogs 🎃
Show us your Halloween costumes. 👻

30/10/2026

With the annual celebration of animal cruelty happening next week, you can “Say Nup to the Cup” and have a fun day out without supporting the horrors of horse racing.

Dress up, sip in style and spend an unforgettable afternoon overlooking Newcastle Harbour, all while supporting a cause that’s making a difference for animal welfare.

Glitz & Spritz at Pier 97 in Wickham is proudly supporting two incredible organisations while bringing you an unforgettable waterfront celebration.

💛 $10 from every ticket sold will be donated to Nup to the Cup.

27/10/2026

Do you know how to get to your nearest after-hours emergency vet in a hurry?

Be aware that the Newcastle after-hours vet AREC (Animal Referral and Emergency Centre) has moved! They have moved across the road, near McDonalds and opposite the high school.

11 Perth Road, Broadmeadow, NSW 2292. Phone 02 4957 7106.

Be sure to enter their new address into your phone and your car’s GPS. If your animal is critical you may be too panicked to remember how to get there. They request that you try to phone before arriving.

22/10/2026

It’s afternoon dog enrichment time. Boxes within boxes with some treats and dry food scattered inside. How do you keep your dogs busy on a wet and rainy day?

31/08/2026

I saw a large, red bellied black snake cross my path today. The warmer weather is waking up all the reptiles so be extra careful to keep your dogs on lead when walking in and around bushland and don’t let them explore in tall grass.

Ticks and fleas are also more active now so be sure your dogs are protected with whatever product you’ve chosen.

(This isn’t the actual snake which I saw. I was on my bike and didn’t stop to get acquainted.)

15/08/2026

There’s never any reason to hurt a dog to train them. Good trainers know how to reward desired behaviour and manage (not ignore) undesired behaviour.

It's not right to hurt any animal in the name of training...



Many thanks to Mighty Dog Graphics for the imagery.

15/08/2026

My foster dog Nala is available for adoption from Dog Rescue Newcastle. She’s a very sweet and fun-loving, 5yo Jack Russell x. Please share to help her find her forever home. Thank you.

Nala, 5 year Jack Russell Terrier mix. This delightful little girl is very gentle, affectionate and playful. She adores people and loves to play with toys and go for walks. 🌞 💝 About Nala....

24/07/2026

Dog parks aren’t safe or suitable for many dogs. They can be quite risky, especially for small dogs. Most dog parks aren’t fenced making them dangerous for even well trained dogs.

But there’s a solution. You can find fully fenced, privately owned, dog spaces in your area to rent by the hour for your exclusive use. No more random dogs to scare your dog.
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24/06/2026

If you want to learn more about assistance dogs, I recommend this free webinar

22/06/2026

Senior dogs get bored at home. If they can no longer go on long walks a pram is a wonderful way to make them happy. They can still enjoy all the sights, sounds and smells of the great outdoors.

TRAINING TUESDAY
Keeping your senior pet safe and active

🐶 Utilise runners/mats with a rubber backing on slippery floors to prevent slipping
🐶 Utilise ramps and ladders to help them navigate into the car or couch rather than jumping
🐶 For the car, look at harnesses that can help support their backend and assist you with loading them safely
🐶Raised bowls can help them which their food easier
🐶Keep water bowls easily accessible - having them in multiple locations can help
🐶 Consider a pet pram - allows you to both participate in long walks