Dog Trainer & Behaviorist - Zavannah Elliott

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Dog Trainer & Behaviorist - Zavannah Elliott I specialize in canine behaviour, allowing me to offer a one-of-a-kind service to both you and your dog, through one-on-one training at your home

16/03/2023

I'M A GOOD DOG TOO 🐾💜

Dogs who wear muzzles are good dogs. Dogs who aren’t dog friendly are good dogs. Dogs who are leash reactive are good dogs. Dogs who need space are good dogs. Dogs who are scared of strangers are good dogs.

If you see someone clearly making steps to avoid you or your dog while you are out walking, please respect them.

If someone lets you know that their dog needs space or isn’t dog friendly, please respect them.

If you see someone clip their dog on lead when you approach, clip yours on too and give them space.

Some dogs don't want to interact with other dogs or people and that's fine. I'm sure you don't want to interact with everyone you see either! They still deserve to have a great quality of life and go everywhere yours gets to go as long as they are taking the right precautions.

Having a dog that needs space is a challenge all of its own, but we are doing our best to advocate for them to insure they live the best lives we can give them. Training can't happen at all unless we take these dogs into public places. To everyone with friendly dogs, please don’t be offended and please don't judge. A nervous dog can happen to anyone at anytime. Instead of playing the blame game, let's all try make that dog's life more comfortable and its owners life much easier by being understanding.

Story credit: Unleashing Possibilities - Dog Training and Walking
Picture credit : The Whole Dog Journal

Imagine your dog walking happily by your side, stopping when you stop, turning when you turn, and continuing with you pa...
24/05/2022

Imagine your dog walking happily by your side, stopping when you stop, turning when you turn, and continuing with you past other dogs and people. He doesn’t pull on the leash, and he only goes potty and sniffs when you give permission. Leash manners is probably the most challenging thing you will probably teach him to do. I would love to help you! Send me a message to see how I can help you today!

“It’s okay they’re friendly” is just a nice way of saying “I haven’t trained my dog” Are you sick of not having control ...
29/10/2021

“It’s okay they’re friendly” is just a nice way of saying “I haven’t trained my dog”

Are you sick of not having control of your dog when they’re off leash?

Are you worried that one day, your lack of control & training will be the reason your dog:
- gets hit by a car
- gets into a dog fight
- scares / possibly hurts a child
- runs away

If you’re from the Central Coast/ Newcastle/ Sydney area and you want a better relationship with your dog and want to be able to give your dog more freedom and SAFETY send me a message to see how I can help you!

Some food for thought…
29/10/2021

Some food for thought…

I know it’s raining, but can’t we play ball in the house? 😂 What are you doing to keep your furbabies stimulated when it...
10/10/2021

I know it’s raining, but can’t we play ball in the house? 😂
What are you doing to keep your furbabies stimulated when it rains?

Hey guys, I’m so sorry for not posting/being accessible for a while, due to personal circumstances and life being life, ...
13/09/2021

Hey guys, I’m so sorry for not posting/being accessible for a while, due to personal circumstances and life being life, I’ve had to take a step back from dog training for a while, however, I’m back and coming back with a vengeance, over the next few weeks, I’m going to be introducing some new types of training that’s available, including group classes and Skype training and a lot of my training is going to be focusing on the relationship between owner and dog, reactivity towards people and other dogs, separation anxiety and how genetics play a huge part of your dogs behaviour and training!
I can’t wait to reconnect with a lot of you as well as meet some new friends!
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out! 🐾

Don’t EVER let your dog run up to an unfamiliar dog. Ever. "But my dog is friendly" you might say. "She's gentle!" you c...
02/07/2021

Don’t EVER let your dog run up to an unfamiliar dog. Ever.

"But my dog is friendly" you might say. "She's gentle!" you call after them. "She just wants to play!" you say in defense.

Of course! But let's consider the other side of the coin. The other dog your dog is greeting may be:

- Fearful of other dogs
- Anxious of greeting unfamiliar dogs
- Needing space to feel safe
- Not wanting to be bothered
- Friends with only a few dogs
- Painful
- Infectious (kennel cough IS going around right now, by the way!)
- Recovering from an injury
- Learning, and NOT looking for distractions
- Not in the mood
- Doing something else that they are more interested in

I am sure there are plenty of other reasons I have missed. It's really quite simple -- Ignore or ask! It's not hard!

If it's a "no", clip on a lead or ask your dog to stick with you/"leave-it" or whatever specific cues you've successfully taught your dog prior to having them off leash in public.

EVERYONE deserves to be able to walk in peace. Even those who are unsociable.

Now that the Central Coast and Sydney are in lockdown for 2 weeks, here is a reminder on how to properly wear a mask to ...
29/06/2021

Now that the Central Coast and Sydney are in lockdown for 2 weeks, here is a reminder on how to properly wear a mask to protect yourself and others ❤️🐕

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