Do you take your dog to the dog park? Maybe you are concerned about dog attacks, had a bad experience or concerned about how safe they are and how they are maintained. Well this is the episode to listen to as I chat to Councillor Lucy Collier about safety in dog parks.

Link to local dog park finder tool: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/council-venues-and-precincts/parks/park-facilities/dog-off-leash-areas-dog-parks
Animal registration and permits https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-and-safety/pets-and-livestock/animal-registration-and-permits

More about Lucy here

Lucy is a 4171 local who grew up in Hawthorne and now lives in Morningside with her husband Matt and daughter Maisy.

She is passionate about the local community, having been the past President of the Bulimba Community Centre, helped run the I Love Bulimba and 4171 community Facebook group, Secretary of the Morningside 1 Camp Seven Neighbourhood Watch and been the volunteer co-ordinator for local ANZAC Day services for many years.

Lucy will always work hard to ensure that the local community gets the possible outcomes. She is someone who understands what it means to be local and will fight to protect the beautiful Morningside Ward community.

Lucy’s top priorities as the Councillor for Morningside Ward include addressing local traffic congestion issues, ensuring local voices are heard when it comes to managing traffic and fighting for improved community facilities to cater for increasing demand.

Lucy is the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Council and Opposition Spokesperson on the Transport Committee and the Finance and City Governance Committee.

Cr Lucy Collier on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/crlucycollier/

Cr Lucy Collier on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crlucycollier

Why is enrichment important for your dogs? In this episode, we are talking all things enrichment including what types of games & toys you can give them, what you can use around the home, simple toys you can make yourself, and ways to keep them engaged when home alone.

About Steve

Steve Dee got his first dog as a boy when one really did follow him home one day, preferring the house with the playful children to one with only busy working adults. Since then he has spent his life training and caring for dogs, and now has a Delta Accredited degree in animal management and behaviour. His dog training company, Furry Puppins, is based in Sydney's inner West, and specialises is dogs coming from traumatic or difficult backgrounds. He also donates his time and expertise to Paws and Recover and MindDog.

His website is www.furrypuppins.com.au

Part of having a happy and healthy dog is being able to leave them alone for a period of time. And this starts from when they are puppies. In today's episode, I talk to a puppy trainer and expert to find out the steps to take to help you teach your puppy to be happy with their own company. Loads of great tips so be sure to listen.

About Hannah

With 13 years of experience in pet dog training and 4 years of professional dog training, Hannah specialises in supporting dog owners during the critical puppy stage to set them up for a lifetime of success. Hannah is committed to preventing dog training issues from arising in the first place through taking a proactive approach by focusing on puppies and using positive reinforcement, evidence-based training methods.

Instagram: @chapteronedogtraining

Link: https://www.instagram.com/chapteronedogtraining/

Facebook: Chapter One Dog Training

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