More than 20 locals and their furry friends gathered at Barwon Heads foreshore to celebrate all things canine with the help of Barwon Coast.
To celebrate the launch of the You and Your Dog Sharing our Shores – Dog Training Video Series, Barwon Coast hosted the special event to watch the new dog training videos, meet the dog trainers and get some free dog training tips and treats.
Local dog trainers Kate and Sophie from Pawtastic Dog Training were a hit with dogs and owners alike.
They shared simple tips for keeping dogs under effective control on the beach as well as how to calm the nerves of some anxious pooches.
There were plenty of treats as well to keep the dogs paying attention.
Manager Community Liaison and Education at Barwon Coast Maddie Glynn said education is an important piece of the puzzle when managing dogs on beaches.
“Barwon Coast, alongside the City of Greater Geelong, set and enforce dog regulations on the coastal reserve,” she said.
“Education and enforcement are an important part of ensuring the beach can be enjoyed safely by all types of users, including wildlife.”
Pawtastic Dog Trainers feature in the videos and give practical and realistic tips for:
Walking on a lead
Effective control
Dogs and shared spaces
Expectation vs reality
Reading dog behaviour
Getting your dog beach ready
The City of Greater Geelong Animal Management team also attended the event to help locals understand the current dog regulations and dog walking zones.
The series of six short videos are free to the public and provide a range of tips and advice on understanding dog behaviour, dog walking skills and how to reduce conflict with other dogs and wildlife. The videos also aim to improve compliance with dog regulations.
Go to barwoncoast.com.au/dog-training-videos for more information and to watch the videos.
