Dog Harness Fit & Reward-Based Training Guides for Australian Dogs

Welcome to the WAGD Academy — practical, no-BS guides on dog harness fit, shoulder movement, reward-based training and choosing gear that actually supports your dog’s body.

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What Is a Y-Shaped Dog Harness (And Why It Matters for Shoulder Movement)

What Is a Y-Shaped Dog Harness (And Why It Matt...

When people search “Y-shaped dog harness,” they’re usually trying to work out one thing: Does the shape actually matter? Short answer: yes. But not because it looks nice. Because of...

What Is a Y-Shaped Dog Harness (And Why It Matt...

When people search “Y-shaped dog harness,” they’re usually trying to work out one thing: Does the shape actually matter? Short answer: yes. But not because it looks nice. Because of...

Why Sniffaris on a Long Line Can Change Your Dog’s Behaviour

Why Sniffaris on a Long Line Can Change Your Do...

If your dog is: • Reactive• Over-aroused• Newly rescued• In their teenage phase• Recovering from injury• Struggling with loose lead walking You do not need stricter training. You may just...

Why Sniffaris on a Long Line Can Change Your Do...

If your dog is: • Reactive• Over-aroused• Newly rescued• In their teenage phase• Recovering from injury• Struggling with loose lead walking You do not need stricter training. You may just...

How to Give a Dog Medication (When They Refuse) | Real Tips That Work

How to Give a Dog Medication (When They Refuse)...

Real ideas from dog owners — because Peanut wasn’t having a bar of his Peanut was recently sick and went off his food and decided he was no longer taking...

How to Give a Dog Medication (When They Refuse)...

Real ideas from dog owners — because Peanut wasn’t having a bar of his Peanut was recently sick and went off his food and decided he was no longer taking...

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Best Harness for Cavoodles (And Other Small, fl...

Cavoodles are one of Australia’s most popular small breeds. They’re active, clever little dogs — often with soft, curly or fleece coats. Which means when choosing a harness, two things...

Best Harness for Cavoodles (And Other Small, fl...

Cavoodles are one of Australia’s most popular small breeds. They’re active, clever little dogs — often with soft, curly or fleece coats. Which means when choosing a harness, two things...

Capturing Dog Movement in Photography

Capturing Dog Movement in Photography

When Your Mum’s a Photographer… and You’re the Model When your mum’s a photographer and trainer, and you’ve just scored a fresh new harness… you don’t just go for a...

Capturing Dog Movement in Photography

When Your Mum’s a Photographer… and You’re the Model When your mum’s a photographer and trainer, and you’ve just scored a fresh new harness… you don’t just go for a...

Stop Blaming Your Dog — Check Their Harness First

Stop Blaming Your Dog — Check Their Harness First

  Stop Blaming Your Dog — Check Their Harness First When a dog pulls, refuses to walk, freezes mid-stroll, or suddenly starts acting “difficult,” the assumption is almost always the...

Stop Blaming Your Dog — Check Their Harness First

  Stop Blaming Your Dog — Check Their Harness First When a dog pulls, refuses to walk, freezes mid-stroll, or suddenly starts acting “difficult,” the assumption is almost always the...