Pets at the Park Did you know that we will be at this year’s Pets at the Park? No, yes, maybe, no clue?? Well, we will certainly be there on Sunday, 28th March 2021! Some of our team will be down there, running our stall. We will have goodies to buy, competitions to enter, things…
What’s new with our Pet Products Shop. Online Shop We are excited to announce that we have been starting to use sustainable and compostable packaging over the usual mailers for the majority of our orders. We are using the mailers from Hero Packaging and we are pretty excited about it. Hero Packaging is providing “Earth-saving,…
Things to do in Perth this As we progress towards cooler and wetter months, we thought we would share a few ideas of activities to get up to and places worth a visit. Activities with your dog Enjoy the more moderate weather down at your local dog beach. Explore the local dog-friendly parks and bush…
What is desensitization for dogs? If you are asking this question, then it is highly likely this training method has been recommended for you and your dog. Whether to overcome fear and anxiety or reduce their reactivity around other dogs. The below information is designed as a guide and explanation ONLY. This is not written…
Why our Train & Board, Dog Training Programs. With an increasing amount of doggy boot camps, and Board and Training courses, it can certainly be hard to pick the right one to suit you and your furry family members. To help in providing “a why” to consider us, we have listed below the goals of…
Your next Furry Family Member, things to consider. Expanding your family with a dog, cat, rabbit or otherwise is a big commitment, and there is a big debate between adopting a rescue or getting a puppy or kitten from a breeder. They are certainly pro’s and cons to both. A puppy is where you can…
Road Trips within the Perth Region, holiday’s close to home. Although things are looking to easing for travelling further in WA and within the state. We have put together a road trip idea for those still wanting to stay close to home for the time being. There is a lot on offer in the Perth…
Last-minute holidays around Perth, WA. Part Three. This is the Third part of places to explore and holiday within the Perth region. Here are a few other destinations we thought of, that you may never have considered. Which might surprise you for a weekend away! Chidlow & Wooroloo, WA. Chidlow is a charming country town,…
Last-minute holidays around Perth, WA. Part Two. This is the second part of places to explore and holiday within the Perth region. Here are a few other destinations we thought of, that you may never have considered. Which might surprise you for a weekend away! Mundaring, WA. A wonderful place for a weekend away. You…
Last-minute holidays around Perth, WA. Part One. With everything that has happened over the last year with COVID-19, planning holidays in the distant future has new challenges. We have noticed a trend of our extended family (our clients) booking in last-minute getaways. Which is completely understandable given the current situation. Our state has a lot…
Post-5-day lockdown, Perth WA Well, that was not an uneventful week. Between the case of COVID-19 which resulted in a lockdown last week, the Wooroloo bushfire, the Yallingup bushfire, lost of homes due to bushfires, the flooding up north, and the wet weather over the weekend. It certainly has come with stresses and challenges. We…
Saturday Puppy & Dog Training Classes Strap on your training pouches and slip on some sunscreen because Saturday classes are back for 2021!!! For our first classes back for the new year, we will be focusing on: Sounds in our Junior Class Markers & Loose Lead in our Senior Class Focus and Engagement in our…
February 2021 Discount on Pet Boarding We hope yourself, your family and fur-family are doing well. We are excited to announce a special offer to you, in continued support to all the local business in WA and our tourism industry. Any bookings made after the 5th of January 2021 for your pets to stay with…
New Year Message from West Coast Pet Care Centre Hey, Wow let’s just say 2020 you have certainly come with your curve balls for everyone. After a sad end in 2019 with the passing of our founder, we entered 2020 with enthusiasm with what the year may bring. It has been eventful, but we are…
NEW TRAINING COURSE – 2 Week Obedience Have you heard about our new training course yet?! We’re now offering a new 2 week Board & Train course This course offers you the choice of ONE of the following modules: Sit, Drop & Holding Position On Lead Recall Play/Give Leash Manners (Loose Lead) Place Training or…
SafeWA app and West Coast Pet Care Centre This is just a friendly message to advise to anyone arriving at our facility that we will be using the SafeWA register as part of the mandatory contact tracing requirements which take effect this Saturday 5 Dec. We encourage all our clients, contractors, delivery personal and visitors…
Pet Boarding promotion for September, October and November 2020. For the first time ever…. a discount on the boarding price!!! We are excited to announce a special offer to you, in support of the Wander out Yonder promotion, supporting all the local business in WA and our tourism industry. Western Australia has a lot to…
What’s new at West Coast Pet Care Centre The last couple of months have been a rollercoaster for us all, and we hope you, your family and fur family are doing well. We have been working hard behind the scenes exploring new ideas, and putting together our story to share with you all. We are…
Understanding Canine Cough Canine Cough, also incorrectly referred to as Kennel Cough, is a very much misunderstood respiratory infection caused by an airborne virus. What is it? Canine Cough is known as Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis. It is an extremely contagious, upper-respiratory infection which causes tracheobronchitis (inflammation of the lining of the airways) in dogs. How can my…
When Your Pet Arrives Home From Boarding. A lot of animals find the boarding experience to be very tiring, especially if it is their first time, therefore you may find that, just like you, it may take your pet a few days to recover from the excitement of their holiday. Here are a few tips…
Adult Dog Training Classes Trial We will be conducting a trial run of our Adult Dog Training Classes on Saturdays from the 22nd of February to 21st or March We are hoping for a great turn out and productive feedback to see these classes becoming a regular occurrence in 2020. If you are interested, we…
Two Rocks Dog Beach, Perth, WA Enjoy the beach like a local! Love going to the beach but hate the crowds? Or maybe you’ve got a dog that’s not the best with other strange dogs? Where could you guys go out? Where is it located? There are two access points. Leeman’s Landing, Marcon St Near…
Welcome to our online booking portal user guide. Our customer portal allows new and existing clients to obtain booking estimates/enquiries, make booking requests, update client and pet information with our resort, and manage past and future bookings and payments. Existing customers can register in the right option and all new customers can register in the…
Most people love going to the beach, but what’s better than going then going with your dog!! Having the freedom to let your pooch run, dig, play fetch or even swim. You’ll also have a chance to meet some new doggy friends too!! Where is it located. Quinns Rock Dog Beach is located on Ocean…
Environmentally Friendly Pet Products and Supplies. As part of our Green Thinking at West Coast Pet Care Centre, we are improving our shop range to be eco, and environmentally friendly. Our current range of eco-friendly pet products: West Paws Shop for West Paws Bumi here! How are they environmentally friendly? The extremely durable…
Puppy Training You have a new puppy. He or she is as cute as a button and you and your family are filled with joy excitement. You’ve picked out a name, bought its food, kennel and everything else in between. But have you thought about training for your new bundle of joy? In amongst…
Our Giving Story. At West Coast Pet Care Centre, we want to not only leave green footprints but give to those in need. We have already taken steps to start this process, and we hope this will only grow as we do better as a business. Our team are looking into a few different key…
We are excited to announce the arrival of a small order of PLAY (Pet Lifestyle and You) Pet Products! Why are we excited about P.L.A.Y? These pet products are joining our growing environmentally friendly range of goods. We want to make it as easy as possible for you, and your furry family members, to find…
Yellagonga Regional Park (Joondalup & Wanneroo) The Yellagonga Regional Park has a lot to offer for the people and pooches of Perth. This beautiful location extends from Joondalup Dr to Hepburn Av. Running through the suburbs of Joondalup, Wanneroo, Edgewater, Woodvale and also Kingsley. You can come here to enjoy a bush walk, take your…
Activating Your Dog – Your Guide To Dog Puzzles Guest Post by Nina Ottosson Dogs as well as humans need a certain amount of activity. But it’s important to find a balance of activity and inactivity, so the dog does not get stressed by under- or overactivity. Walking is a great activity, but dogs also…
