Dog News - Highlights from the GMSDT-Newsletter
June
2026
Top Winter Tips - For your Dog
Top Winter Tips - For You
Body Language - Pain
Dog-friendly improvements for the backyard
May
2026
A bouquet of flowers is a lovely gift for Mum on Mother's Day
The importance of sleep
If you live alone
Body Language - The dry shake off
A collection of tiny moments
April
2026
Seasons Risks
Body Language - Putting a Paw on You
Top Tip - Identify what you really need your dogs to do
March
2026
Canine Senses
Could your dog be a blood donor?
Could Your Dog be an Adventure Dog!?
Top Tip: Why do dogs lose focus during training?
Pluto says Hi!
February
2026
You need practice too
Body Language: Aggressive? Fearful?
On Facebook
Golden Retriever puppy kit
January
2026
Body Language
Manageable, Purposeful Training
Car Safety
Paw Pad Injuries
Busy Little Kiddies' recipes for dogs
December
2025
Summer Holiday Top Tips
Body Language
November
2025
Start as you mean to go on
Have an exit strategy
Body Language
A plug for our Facebook
Snakes
A fun all-too-real FB video
October
2025
August
2025
July
2025
April
2025
Speaking of having guests
February
2025
Top Tip - Emergency Preparedness
Body Language - the Lean
Tic hooked rugs of sleeping dogs
January
2025
2025 could be the Year of . . .
Body Language
Summer Listening
Dog-related tattoos
December
2024
Heat is high risk for any fur-friend
Swimming/paddling
Grass seeds
Road Trips, Camping
October
2024
Top Tip 1: Strive not to overestimate or misinterpret your dog
Top Tip 2: Tone of Voice Influences Response
Body Language
This Time of Year . . . Halloween
Jennie
September
2024
Getting Fit & Healthy for Summer
Spring - start to think about . . .
Spring Cleaning Anyone?
Top Tip - Starting Fresh
Body Language - Panting
August
2024
Top Tip: Prioritise Happiness
Body Language: Displacement Behaviour
Human Emotions & Dogs
Interested in Animal Emotions more generally
July
2024
A Sensory Room
More Indoor Activity Inspo . . .
Body Language
A bit of fun for the scientifically-minded
June
2024
Top Winter Tips
Top Training Tip - When your dog doesn't respond to your instruction
Canine Body Language
May
2024
Body Language
Top Tip - Give yourself and your dog grace
Banyule City Council reviewing rules/policies regarding dogs (and cats) in public places
April
2024
Body Language Greeting Rituals
Top Tip 1 Winter Grooming
Banyule City Council survey regarding dogs (and cats) in public places
Top Tip 2 What to do if your dog only does 'it' (sit, stay, etc.) when you have food
Ravenn Bang (US dog trainer) has free resources
March
2024
Ban Shock Collars
Outdoor Inflatable Pet Splash Pad
Top Tip - Behaviour is Communication
Body Language - Ears
Easter = Chocolate
Dogs in the News
Dog Biscuit Recipe
February
2024
Top Tip - Time for Training
Body Language - Tails
Good Cause, Adventure, Exercise - What's not to love!?
Do you have a pet service that you would recommend?
Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award winners
January
2024
Travelling with your Dog? / Leaving them at Home?
Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide - Not Just for Humans!
Swimming
Cool Treats
Top Tip - Summer Sightwork Activity from Puzzle Dog
Splooting
December
2023
Rodna has decided to retire
Top Tip One - How to Avoid Holiday Stress in Pets
Top Tip Two - Puzzle Toys
Pet Photography
Body Language: "Oh, you want a tummy rub, don't you!"
Free Resources
November
2023
Top Tips - 6 simple ways to instantly improve your dog’s life
Xmas Gift Ideas
Canine Body Language - Dog Sounds
Dogs in the News
October
2023
Healthy Additions to Commercial Dog Food
Do you feed your dog dry commercial food? How do you store it?
Ants and Outdoor Food
Food for Thought
September
2023
Diet
Identification - Safety
Spring Checkup
Pollen, Grass Seeds, Burrs, Fleas & Ticks
Body Language Knowledge
Skills
August
2023
Top Tip - Where to Target Your Effort
Passionate about Teaching Tricks?
Dog-Dog Play
Body Language - the Head Tilt
Dogs in the News
July
2023
Top Resource - Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
Top Tip - Be prepared to call it quits
Body Language - 10 ways dogs say Nope!
Dogs in the News - Roomba is trialling a treat-dispensing robot vacuum cleaner!
June
2023
Did you know . . . ?
Top Tip - Can you change your dog's emotion from negative to positive and influence behaviour?
Sniffing - A Way of Being
Humping
Body Language - Tail Wagging
Your Reward For Reading To The End
May
2023
Gut Health - Read, Watch & Listen resources
Arthritis - Not just Old Dogs and Not an Inevitable Part of Old Age
Dog Body Language - Mental Health; Subtle signs of stress and discomfort
Top Tip - Consider equipment for safe car entry and exit
Your reward for reading to the end
April
2023
Hounds of Heide - report
Top Tip
Chocolate!
Body Language - Dog-Dog Play
Pig Day Out
March
2023
Hounds of Heide
Top Tip - Poisoned Cues
Body Language
Dogs in the News
Check out . . . this Book
Your reward for reading to the end
February
2023
Your Ideal Dog
Top Tips for progressing your training
- Lures
- Distraction, Duration, and Distance
Body Language
Dogs in the News
January
2023
2023 - The Year of Your Dog
Exercise
Weight
Gentle Modern School of Dog Training's 2022 Review
Dogs in the news
Body Language
December
2022
Travelling
Staying Home - Fun Outside
Outdoor Safety
Fun Inside
Body Language
November
2022
Top Tip 1 - Think of the behaviour you want from your dog as a seedling
Top Tip 2 - It's always wise to consider potential medical issues when we seek to change behaviour
Body Language - Another excellent body language resource
Dogs in the news - Pet parenting style influences dog behavior
Christmas!
October
2022
Hounds Of Heide
Canine Body Language
Your Dog's Diet - A Contentious Issue
Dogs in the News
- Is Your Dog Linguistically Gifted?
- Dogs can smell when we're stressed out
Susan Garrett - The Connected Dog video series
September
2022
'For Better Behavior, Pretend Your Dog Is a Tiger'
Great News for those of you seeking fear-free Services for your Dog
Top Tip - Somebody has a bagel
Dogs in the News
August
2022
Fitness for the Adult Dog
Sleep
Nails
The Mouth
July
2022
The Way of Dog
Top Tip - Shorter training
Dogs in the news
Stress-induced Colitis
June
2022
Top Tip 1 - Indoor Agility
Top Tip 2 - Indoor Rally-O
Brush up on your Body Language Knowledge
What's New on our YouTube channel
May
2022
Chasing Moving Objects an Obsession?
Excessive Barking
Mental Deterioration
Most Popular
Tallest, Oldest, Bravest
April
2022
Strengthening & Stretching
Stranded dog saved by sausage
Schooling Success
Skimming Superior Info
Looking for an Easter-themed gift for your dog
March
2022
Canine Body Language
Washing Dog Toys
GMSDT Facebook Round-up
February
2022
Webinar: Keeping your dog fit, healthy & happy
Which Emotions Do Dogs Actually Experience?
Canine Body Language
The Most Filmed Dog Breeds
Dogs Can Distinguish Speech from Gibberish
January
2022
2022 - The Year of Your Dog
Gentle Modern School of Dog Training's 2021 Review
Goals for your Dog in 2022
He only does it because I have food :-|
Did you know Gentle Modern School of Dog Training has a Facebook page?
December
2021
Keeping festive gatherings positive for your dog
Recipe - Frozen banana/peanut butter/yoghurt treats
Pet Photos can be a great last-minute gift
Present for the Pooch - How about a DIY Snuffle Ball?
November
2021
Do you have a ... that you would recommend to other members of the Gentle Modern School community?
Recipe - Apple Balls
Beware - Artificial sweetener xylitol is poisonous to dogs
Presents for your dog
Summer - Snakes and Camping
October
2021
Desexing
Why some people like dogs and some people not so much?
Recipe - Sweet Potato Dog Chews
Top Tip - Unwanted Behaviour in the Dog Park
Reckon your dog has long ears?
September
2021
Love to Bake? Does your dog love to eat your baking?
Car Safety for Families with Dogs
Pain indicators
Three-Part Challenge
August
2021
Top Tip - Push-Drop-Stick
Free-Roaming Dogs
Recipe - Dried Banana Dog Treats
Online Courses
July
2021
Recipe - Homemade Chicken Jerky
Bathing your Dog - Fun or Frenzy?
Going slow - Puppies or Rescue Dogs
Professional Groomers
Your Dog's Preferences
Want more info related to grooming?
Research Study - the drivers of dog welfare in the home
June
2021
Back on the COVID-19 Rollercoaster
After five years, GMSDT-Melbourne is increasing lesson fees from 1 JULY 2021.
Does your dog enjoy the odd bit of apple?
Off-lead time
Pet Name & Breed Trivia
Remember what they say: Happy Dog, Happy Family!
May
2021
It's often frustrating when our dogs don't respond to instructions
Choice
Speaking of walks . . .
Speaking of being on-lead . . . What is Lead/Leash Reactivity?
April
2021
Help us help you
Top Tip - how to assess a Doggy Daycare facility
Harness? - (does your dog reply) "no, thank you!"?
Go Places with Your Dog
Dog-Theft
March
2021
March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Top Tip - Fear Free Happy Homes
Free Program! - Dr Ian Dunbar
Dog Tricks - Guiness Book of World Records
Boredom Busted
What the . . . !
Present or Not?
In case you were wondering . . .
February
2021
The Question (and Answer!) Issue
Looking for food 'toys' to positively occupy your dogs?
Chewing Driving You Nuts?
Wonder why your dog twitches as she sleeps?
Struggling with Cleaning your Dog's Teeth?
Heard of Target Training but not sure what it's all about?
What's Tellington TTouch?
How does your dog get along with your cat?
January
2021
Strap yourselves in! It's 2021! The Year of the Dog
Top Tip 1 - Give your full attention to your dog when you're out walking
Thinking about moving onto group training?
Top Tip 2 - Planning a trip with your dog?
Top Tip 3 - "Stubborn" Dog?
Top Tip 4 - Crafty Dog-Related Holiday Fun for the Kids
Gentle Modern School of Dog Training's 2020 Review
What can you do to make sure a Happy and Healthy Time is had by all?
Just for fun - The Prince and the Pea
December
2020
Top Gifts
Top Tip
Gentle Modern School of Dog Training Facebook page
November
2020
T'is the Season
Handling Distractions with Confidence
Weird & Wonderful
Top Tip
Play+Train
October
2020
Our Special Top Tip Extravaganza Edition
Top Tip - No.1: A Treasure Hunt
Top Tip - No.2: Want a reliable recall? Don't do the following.
Top Tip - No.3: Practice!
Top Tip - No. 4: A calm state of mind is a learning state of mind
Top Tip - No.5: When your dog doesn't enjoy the car
Sniffer Dogs & COVID-19 Detection - An Update
Finally, a story of release and recovery
September
2020
Are you curious about your dog's anatomy?
Top Tip - Enthusiastic Communication is important
Podcast anyone?
Have you ever thought much about dog breeds?
August
2020
Let's go further on the Canine Nose
Adolescence - Not Just for Humans
Top Tip - Choice
DIY Toys
July
2020
The Fabulous Canine Nose
Free "Dogs Are Awesome Masterclass" with Susan Garrett
Book Review - Brain Teasers for Dogs
Body Language
Getting dogs used to people in face masks
June
2020
Skills and Strategies to make being out and about with your dog a breeze
Just for Fun
Play+Train is Back!
Preparing for the time when every family member is back at Work/School/Uni
Rewards or Turn-Offs?
May
2020
GMSDT has launched a YouTube Channel
We've updated our website with additional information for you
GMSDT in the news
Top Tip
Dog Pics + Book Giveaway
April
2020
Lock down restrictions
Be your own coach - Video your Training
Wanting some crafty options for this period?
Top Tip
Massage for Enjoyment, for Calm, to Alleviate Soreness, to Warm-up before Strenuous Exercise
March
2020
tbc
February
2020
tbc
January
2020
Translating your dog's age to the human equivalent
Do you have a dog with energy to burn? Join Us :-)
Top Tips
December
2019
Top Gifts
Top Tip
November
2019
tbc
October
2019
Last Chance for Agility in 2019
Top Tip - Training anywhere/anytime/anybody
Recall Refresher
September
2019
Agility Mini-Course
Top Tip - Dogs are Lifelong Learners
August
2019
Top Tip - Food Puzzle Toys
GMSDT Ideal Dogs of Australia (IDA) course
You're Invited . . . the Gentle Dog Trainers Association Open Lecture
July
2019
Top Tip - Hide & Seek: you Hide, your Dog Seeks!
GMSDT Ideal Dogs of Australia (IDA) Course
Rodna doesn't just train Dogs
Is a Road Trip with your Dog on your Must-Do List?