April 1, 2023 | Volume 1
Bark-Worthy Newsletter
What's News...
This. Our new bi-monthly newsletter will hopefully hit your inbox. Keeping you up to date with all the goings on here at your dog's favourite second home. From updates to our facility, staff and community events, we hope to provide a source of information to help you and your pups.
In exciting news, Sarah, one of our carers is becoming a certified dog groomer! keep an eye out in the future for more comprehensive grooming services available here at Playful pups.
The Easter long weekend is upon us. Which means time for rest, relaxation and copious amounts of chocolate. Please note we will be closed on the following dates:
Friday April 7th to Monday April 10th
And
Monday April 24th and Tuesday April 25th
For the Anzac Day long weekend.
Newsletter Highlights
What's news
Who's new in the pack
Breed highlight
Underdog Training tips and classes
Body Language Tips
Happy Bark-Day
Who's New in the Pack!
We have welcomed many new friends to the pack, including
Roger the Staffy
Luna the Cavoodle
Milou the Labrador
Beanz the Dachshund
Scout the Golden Retriever
Arlie the Boxer
Broccoli the Lab Retriever
Hazel the German Shepperd
Luna the German Spitz
Buddy-Bite the Maltese Shih Tzu
Luna the Australian Shepperd X
Coco the English Staffy
Marvel the King Charles Spaniel
Lucy the Cavoodle
Luffy the Corgi
Gorbie the Golden Retriever
Chester the Kelpie
April 1, 2023 | Volume 1
Happy Bark-Day!
This month we celebrated Birthdays for
Henry the Airdale who turned 3
Roger The Labrador who turned 2
Kaya the Labrador who turned 2
Breed Highlight
Finnish Lapphund
Starring Kirin
An ancient breed, the Finnish Lapphund originated with the Sami, a semi-nomadic people who covered parts of Finland, Sweden, and Russia. As the Sami culture evolved into a less nomadic one, the dogs were used to herd reindeer. Which helped to provide food and pelts to the Sami peoples.
Today the Finnish Lapphund is the most popular breed in Finland and slowly becoming more popular throughout the world.
Underdog Training and Behaviour Consulting, Tips and Classes
Training Tip:
Increase your dog's motivation to take treats at the park by using their daily meal allocation in training. Put their normal meal in a treat pouch and mix it with something of higher value.
Upcoming classes at Playful Pups:
Puppy Primary Classes starting Monday 17th of April at 6:45PM
Novice Group obedience starting Monday 17th of April at 8PM
Dogs, Translated!
Is your puppy ignoring you?
Especially when you're at the park or out and about? Don't take it to heart.
Dogs who are unable to focus may be suffering from high anxiety or high arousal. They aren't being naughty, they may be physically unable to respond in that moment.
Reviews.
Thanks to Emma and Lucy!
My little Lucy has been going to playful pups regularly since I returned to work. She gets super excited when we arrive and loves her time there. Joe and the team are absolutely lovely people and I go to work knowing that she is in good hands. Highly recommend them !