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Chapter One Dog Training was established to bring a highly personalised training service to puppy owners in Brisbane.
20/06/2026
What a massive day!!! This was a double header trial with special guests from Perth! Course maps to come later in the week!
Unfortunately some really tricky environmental distractions today - we had a record number of wees in the ring 😂 and lots of sniffs, potentially because of the dewy and steamy morning ☀️
When teams could stay connected, we had some beautiful runs 😍 here’s a recap!
Trial 1 - designed and judged by Cara!
Beginners: 4/8 passes
Judge’s Choice 🎀 Jennifer and Seamus. Super fun team to watch!
Intermediate: 4/7 passes
Judge’s Choice 🎀 Anna and Watson. They brought the joy!
Go the Distance Level 1: 5/9 passes
Judge’s Choice 🎀 Andrea and Winnie. Positive, fun and confident run!
Go the Distance Level 2: 0/1 no pass on this course but Emily and Nancy received Judge’s Choice for being a super team with impressive distance handling 🥰
Trial 2 - designed and judged by me (Hannah!)
Beginners: 2/8 passes
Judge’s Choice 🎀 Sam and Ebony. There were some crows flapping around outside the ring and she did so well to stay focussed.
Intermediate: 5/9 passes
Judge’s Choice 🎀 Bethan and Nala. What an impressive interstate team - fast and connected!
Go the Distance Level 1: 6/9 passes
Judge’s Choice 🎀 Mirna and Eppy. Such enthusiasm to RUN!
Go the Distance Level 2: 1/1 pass for Emily and Nancy! And well-deserved Judge’s Choice award as this team has conquered an entire event on their own with flowy runs… onto Level 3 now 👀
We had some teams title today too!
Beginners 🤩
- Emma and Amaya
- Kerrie and Holly
Go the Distance Level 2 🥳
- Emily and Nancy
Thanks for coming everyone! I don’t have any other Hoopers Australia trial dates and venues organised for 2026 but I’ll share when I do 💜
08/06/2026
2 years ago today, I said goodbye to Cody.
This anniversary completely snuck up on me.
The first year felt surreal. Two years feels different. It feels like such a long time to have been apart.
I've lost people before, but losing a pet is unique because they're woven into the fabric of your everyday life. I still struggle to imagine never giving him another pat, kiss, or cuddle.
As time passes, some of the things that connected me to him change too. Our cat Missy has since passed away. His toys and beds are getting older, and I know I will replace one day. My training journey has evolved. Even watching Saffy get older reminds me how fleeting our time with them really is.
There are positives that came from growing up with Cody. Without him, I don't think I'd have discovered my passion for dog training or started Chapter One. He shaped so much of who I am today. But there is still a heavy ache that appears whenever I think about him for too long. He was truly one of the most important parts of my life, and I miss him every day.
If you've lost a pet, I'd love to hear a quote, memory, or piece of wisdom about grief that's helped you 💌
Loose leash walking mistakes you're probably making…
If your dog pulls on the lead, it's not because they're stubborn or badly behaved - it's usually because we haven't set them up to succeed yet. Here are the most common mistakes I see (and how to fix them):
🍬 Not bringing treats
Loose leash walking is genuinely hard for a puppy. Their world is full of smells, sights and sounds - and we're asking them to walk calmly beside us instead of exploring all of it. Treats are how we show them that staying close to us is actually worth it. No treats = no reason to choose you.
🚶🏼♀️Feeding across your body
If you're reaching across to reward your dog, you're accidentally pulling them in front of you or across your legs - which is exactly where you don't want them. Feed on the side you want them to walk on, every time.
🐶 Using a leash that's too short
A tight leash creates tension, and tension creates pulling. Your dog needs enough slack to walk naturally beside you. If the leash is already taut before they've even thought about pulling, you're starting on the back foot.
🛝 Going somewhere too sniffy/exciting
The park, the beach, a busy street - these are advanced environments. If your dog can't walk nicely in your quiet street yet, a high-distraction environment will set you both up to struggle. Build the skill first, then take it on the road.
🏡 Not training at home first
Home is where loose leash walking should begin. Low distractions, familiar surroundings, your dog at their calmest. If they can't do it in the hallway, they won't be able to do it outside. Start small and build from there.
🥎 Not teaching it with games first
Loose leash walking isn't something you just go out and practise - it's a skill built through games at home before you ever clip the leash on. Games that build attention, that make being near you rewarding, and that teach your dog that you're the most interesting thing around. This is the foundation everything else sits on.
Loose leash walking is one of the life skills we work through in my puppy classes - in a bespoke, science-backed way that actually sticks. 💜
Got a question about your pup's lead walking? Drop it in the comments 👇
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