Feeling like time was fast and slow this year?!

We sure do. Miriam and I would like to send a big thank you to everyone who has had to weather the rollercoaster of bookings and cancellations this year.

Thank you so much for your support of this small business that has truly weathered a storm. In September this year, our turnover was 5% of what it had been for the same period in 2019, we know so many of you who have experienced the same. We can't complain though, but we really just wanted to say how much your messages of support have meant to us. We don't always get back as fast as we like, and if by any chance we've missed thanking you personally, we really want you to know how grateful we are for your kindness.

So now, as we head into the unchartered waters of a new variant and new year, we are hanging in there.

Coming back to the Canine Ed shop in 2022 will be ToughTugz, who are now able to resume making their fabulous tug toys, we will let you know when they land.

Also coming in 2022, Nat Kirkwood, Lynn Madden and Maria Thiry will be back (dates to be confirmed for Maria), we are working on dates for Mike Shikashio and Moira Hechenleitner DVM, CSAT (Separation Anxiety).

Hoopers is back in February. We have a full group for Introduction to Hoopers but if you want to join, I am happy to run a second group subject to interest, email Lisa at info@canineeducationaus.com

In addition to Intro to Hoopers, we are adding Hoopers - Novice Skills and Sequencing for those of you who have either done Hoopers before or have started out in other dogs sports.

Agility for Fun is back too! This is perfect for those of you thinking whether agility is for you or just want to have some fun in motion with your dogs

Lastly, this week I've seen three people who are worried about how their pets are going to cope with visitors after so long in isolation, so I've included this great read from Fear Free Happy Homes. Click to read here

We wish you a peaceful holiday season, good health, firm friends and joyful dogs for 2022.

With gratitude,
Lisa & Miriam

PS. Scroll down for some yummy Christmas recipes for your dogs!

Canine Candy Canes!

Credit to Westpaw's 'The Toy of Cooking'
Ingredients & Materials:
* 3-4 mashed raspberries (or strawberries) per mold
* 1 Tbsp Plain Greek yogurt per mold (depending on size)
* Water bottle ice cube tray
* Kong or other toy that can have these inserting inside or just use as a treat.

Directions:
* Fill water bottle ice cube tray first with mashed berries
* Use your fingertips to create an even space between each berry
* Use a paper towel to absorb any juice to keep the red colour from bleeding. Freeze.
* Remove from freezer and fill gaps with plain greek yogurt. Freeze for a minimum of 3 hours
* Place inside Toy and serve!