A FIVE WEEK GROUP COURSE BY HELPER DOGS AUSTRALIA

Family Dog Training Program.

Saturday 11-18-25-March and 1 April 2023 9:30-11:30 $225 for ve lessons A ve week group course by Helper Dogs Australia

If you had told me how exciting a toilet door was, over a year ago, I would not have believed you.

But here we are, dancing for joy that we actually have a lockable door to hide us away from the world while we do the business.

Since moving back into our home in late September, we have used sheets of gyprock to provide privacy and more recently, just advised people that we were using the loo when the gyprock disappeared and we were waiting for the door.

We still have to wash our hands and brush our teeth in the kitchen sink, however, as we wait for the fnal jobs from the plumber.

Meanwhile, as the 12 month anniversary draws near, other more pressing issues have taken priority in our household.

Hubby has suffered from a bad back for a number of years, thanks to some cheeky little spurs that have grown on his vertebrae.

Now he has the date of the operation set, we will be heading up to the Gold Coast to get that all sorted.

We may or may not be back in time to be with our fellow residents when the 12 months tick over, but I’m chuffed that so many want to mark the day in their own way.

The local church will be holding a commemoration service on the banks of the Richmond River on February 28, to let residents know they stand with them.

The launch of the Tinny Heroes flm is creating quite a buzz and The Northern Rivers Times will be doing a special food edition as well.

The approaching anniversary has given many of us time to refect on the support and generosity we received all those months ago and for me, it brings out such feelings of gratitude. Little steps.

Surrounded by gardens

Becoming Dog Aware

- I am dedicated to helping the community to be dog aware.

- I will help families create safe lasting relationships with dogs, children and the community.

- Our goal is to increase safety and reduce stress through positive, practical real-life strategies and tools, and education supporting you and family dog.

- You will build your Dog Awareness Skills preparing your dog for life with children and the broader community.

- Helper Dogs Australia is going to support along every step of the way!

I am glad that you have decided to bring your dog for training, I’m ready to support you and your family dog/s right away.

Dog awareness is a combination of your learned skills about dogs - these experiences help you to observe how your dog is responding in a variety of life situations. When you understand your dog, this enables you to correct when needed, more importantly, you may prevent potential behaviour issues that could arise.

Almost everyone has some basic understanding about dogs, it maybe that you had a dog when you were growing up or you have always loved dogs. Whatever your knowledge there is more room for learning. By continuing to grow, and building knowledge, you strengthen Dog Aware Skills. This will help to set you and your dog up for success. You will teach your dog to make the correct choices and behave with the best manners.

Remember that the basic training has to be done with consistency. Dogs want to know and understand what their family wants

Contact Guy Le Roy Helper Dog Australia

Ph: 0448 886 682