Setup Your Dog For Success
Training dogs on the Mornington Peninsula in Obedience, Rally-Obedience and Flyball for over 30 years!
As a member of Hastings Dog Club you will enjoy:
- Weekly instruction from friendly and experienced instructors;
- Foundation program for all New Members;
- Assistance with unwanted behaviours;
- Beautiful grounds and Club Rooms, the envy of many;
- Friendly atmosphere with lots of space for dogs with fear;
- Fun Days, Workshops and Events (eg. Trials); and
- Much, much more
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What job has your dog given themselves?
For a lot of dogs, it’s full-time work at the front window.
No one hired them. They just clocked on one day and never really clocked off.
And the worst part? From their point of view, they’re absolutely brilliant at it.
They see a dog or a person. They bark. The dog or person goes away.
Job done. Until the next one.
Of course, that person was walking past anyway. But when things keep disappearing right after your dog barks, it’s easy to see how barking can start to look like it works.
Some dogs do enjoy a nosy out the window. That’s not the problem.
The problem is when a wee look turns into half the afternoon spent watching and waiting for the next thing to go past.
Because the barking might be over, but your dog might still be there. Still checking the street. Still scanning. Still on high alert.
Gone quiet, but still on “duty”.
And a dog who can’t leave “work”, who can’t settle, who can’t stay away from the window ?
They might need a bit of help clocking off.
For a lot of dogs, it’s full-time work at the front window.
No one hired them. They just clocked on one day and never really clocked off.
And the worst part? From their point of view, they’re absolutely brilliant at it.
They see a dog or a person. They bark. The dog or person goes away.
Job done. Until the next one.
Of course, that person was walking past anyway. But when things keep disappearing right after your dog barks, it’s easy to see how barking can start to look like it works.
Some dogs do enjoy a nosy out the window. That’s not the problem.
The problem is when a wee look turns into half the afternoon spent watching and waiting for the next thing to go past.
Because the barking might be over, but your dog might still be there. Still checking the street. Still scanning. Still on high alert.
Gone quiet, but still on “duty”.
And a dog who can’t leave “work”, who can’t settle, who can’t stay away from the window ?
They might need a bit of help clocking off.
Your heart will ache when you leave your dog.
You can be so ready for that holiday - and still feel that tug as you close the door.
You'll check your phone before you've even left the driveway. Then that first photo comes through. Curled up. Snuggled into their favourite blanket. Settled.
Ah, the relief.
Your sitter doesn't need to love your dog exactly like you do.
They just need to know what you already know without thinking.
Like how they hover by the kitchen door when they need out.
Why you move their blanket to the sunny spot at 5.15.
Why you always cross over the road at that particular house on your street.
How they can walk past a dog across the road no worries, but a greeting on the footpath? Whole different story.
We do those things from habit. We never think anyone else needs to know.
But for a dog, those little things are the difference between just coping, and actually settling.
You can be so ready for that holiday - and still feel that tug as you close the door.
You'll check your phone before you've even left the driveway. Then that first photo comes through. Curled up. Snuggled into their favourite blanket. Settled.
Ah, the relief.
Your sitter doesn't need to love your dog exactly like you do.
They just need to know what you already know without thinking.
Like how they hover by the kitchen door when they need out.
Why you move their blanket to the sunny spot at 5.15.
Why you always cross over the road at that particular house on your street.
How they can walk past a dog across the road no worries, but a greeting on the footpath? Whole different story.
We do those things from habit. We never think anyone else needs to know.
But for a dog, those little things are the difference between just coping, and actually settling.
SUNDAY 29th November
DONT FORGET TO
SAVE THE DATE!
End of Year Pancake Brunch & Fun Day!
Sunday 29th November 9am-12pm
Dear members
Come and join us for a morning of fun games and activities with a pancake brunch on us. There will be Santa photos, a presentation of awards and a raffle draw. Holiday themed dress is encouraged!
Watch out for invitations to register your attendance. All welcome but we will need to know numbers for catering purposes.
Start time will be 9am with breakfast served from 10.00am onwards, followed by presentations and the raffle draw. Hope to see you there!
DONT FORGET TO
SAVE THE DATE!
End of Year Pancake Brunch & Fun Day!
Sunday 29th November 9am-12pm
Dear members
Come and join us for a morning of fun games and activities with a pancake brunch on us. There will be Santa photos, a presentation of awards and a raffle draw. Holiday themed dress is encouraged!
Watch out for invitations to register your attendance. All welcome but we will need to know numbers for catering purposes.
Start time will be 9am with breakfast served from 10.00am onwards, followed by presentations and the raffle draw. Hope to see you there!
