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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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...

Are Harnesses Bad for Dogs? What Trainers & Physios Say

Are Harnesses Bad for Dogs? What Trainers & Phy...

Are Harnesses Bad for Dogs? Short answer? No. Badly designed harnesses are. There’s a huge difference. Some harnesses restrict shoulder movement.Some sit directly on joints.Some press into the throat.Some place...

Are Harnesses Bad for Dogs? What Trainers & Phy...

Are Harnesses Bad for Dogs? Short answer? No. Badly designed harnesses are. There’s a huge difference. Some harnesses restrict shoulder movement.Some sit directly on joints.Some press into the throat.Some place...

Dog Theft Prevention Tips Australia | How to Keep Your Dog Safe

Dog Theft Prevention Tips Australia | How to Ke...

Dog Theft Prevention: What I Learned as a Dog Walker in London Before I ran WAGD, I was a dog walker and trainer in London. And if you’ve followed dog...

Dog Theft Prevention Tips Australia | How to Ke...

Dog Theft Prevention: What I Learned as a Dog Walker in London Before I ran WAGD, I was a dog walker and trainer in London. And if you’ve followed dog...