Schnauzer Rescue Qld Inc

16/10/2026

Well who knew!

Press Release from Compare the Market AU

New research by Compare the Market has revealed which states are paying the most for pet-related fines

💸 Victorians pay the most for not registering you dog at $418.

💸 In Queensland, you could pay $345 for not picking up after your pet, and an extra $86 for not carrying poo bags.

💸 In the Northern Territory, you could pay $567 for letting you dog chase a vehicle.

Compare the Market has looked at the minimum fines for pet-related offences across different Australian states to see who is paying the most.

The study revealed pet owners in the Queensland and the North Territory often pay more, while Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia may see cheaper fines for some offences.

Pet owners in New South Wales should prioritise getting identification for their pet or take a huge hit to their wallet. Pet owners could expect to pay a huge $330 for failing to register their pet, and $180 for letting your dog in public without a collar and a name tag.

They could also pay another $180 for not microchipping your pet. When in public, make sure you keep them on a lead, with the minimum fine for off leash pets being $330 in NSW. In addition, failing to pick up after your pet could cost a minimum of $275.

Queensland and the Northern Territory feel the sharpest sting

Moving beyond New South Wales, Compare the Market has provided a broader breakdown of each offence, which states pay the least, and where pet owners could be having a ruff day.

If you don’t register your pet, Victorian pet owners will be feeling the sting the most, paying a minimum fine of $418, followed by the NT ($378) and QLD ($345). Meanwhile South Australians come out on top, paying only $170, less than half of VIC.

South Australia continues to have the cheapest minimum fine when it comes to not microchipping your pets ($170), while Queenslander fares the worst at $345, well above TAS in second place ($213).

If you like letting your pets off-leash, make sure it’s in accepted areas like off-leash dog parks or you could pay a whopping $863 in Queensland, while Western Australians get a comparative slap-on-the-wrist with a $100 fine.

Similarly, allowing pets to wander at large or be in prohibited areas could set pet owners in QLD back $345, the highest in Australia, while South Australian pet owners can continue to celebrate, having the lowest fine for this offence at $210.

When taking your pets on a walk, picking up after them is important. While SA and WA could pay a relatively low fine of $100 for this offence, those in the NT could be fined a whopping $567.

The NT continues to be hit with some of the heaviest fines, paying the most for pets being a nuisance ($567), while VIC comes out the best ($105), and for pets escaping due to inappropriate enclosures ($376).

When it comes to pets wandering at large, QLD reluctantly takes back the crown as the most expensive, paying a minimum fine of $345, compared to VIC at $330, TAS at $213 and SA at $210.

QLD remains the most expensive for failing to keep control of your pet in public, with the minimum fine being $863. One the other hand, NT gets a reprieve and is the cheapest at $189, followed by WA at $200 and VIC at $209.

See full research in first comments 👇

15/10/2026

💕 We are fortunate to have some amazing highs in our role, seeing our rehomed dogs go on to their absolute best furever home, where they are loved without question, and any of their less than attractive qualities are overlooked.

😔 The lows come when we receive that message letting us know their beloved dog has gone to sleep one final time 🌈🪽

In recent weeks we’ve lost 3 of our Rescue family, but know they all left knowing how loved they were 💝

💙 Who can forget Puddy (aka Buddy, July 2024) who pranced with his own special style wherever he went, and the sheer look of love for owner Gary in this photo from July.

🩵 Then Hiccy (aka Hiccup, Oct 2025) with his dicky heart, got to reunite with his kind hearted breeder Kim and his 13yo mum Coco, spending their last months bonding and saying farewell together 💕

💙 Lastly, senior Standard Buddy (March 2020, along with sister Molly🌈) two months short of his 16th birthday on Xmas Day, who’s been the most loyal shadow to owner John, slipped away peacefully yesterday 💔

🙏 These dogs, all part of a pair, with their own issues and high needs, were so lucky to find owners that took them in without question, who saw beyond the imperfections, and just loved them 💝

For that we’re so thankful, and send our condolences on your losses 💔😔

07/10/2026

🫣 Yes we’re fat shaming, but only because we love our schnauzers and we want to see them healthy, living long lives and not developing problems because of their weight! 🐷

See the photo (courtesy of Hepper) below in comments for small breeds.

🐾 BE HONEST… IS YOUR DOG ACTUALLY A HEALTHY WEIGHT? 👀

We all love our dogs.
And sometimes that love looks like…
🥓 “Just one little treat.”
🧀 “He looked hungry!”
🍗 “She deserves it.”
😂 “He's just a big dog!”

But here's the thing:
Keeping your dog lean isn't about making them skinny. It's about helping them live a longer, healthier life.

A long-term study of Labrador Retrievers found that dogs maintained at a leaner body condition lived a median of 1.8 years longer than their more generously fed littermates.

That's potentially another year or two of healthy life with your best mate. ❤️

And extra weight doesn't just affect appearance.

Every extra kilogram is extra load on their body every time they:
🐾 Walk
🐾 Run
🐾 Jump
🐾 Get up
🐾 Climb stairs
🐾 Play

Over thousands of steps every day, that adds up.

👀 So… how do you know if your dog is a healthy weight?

Don't just look at the scales.
Put your hands on your dog.
✔️ Can you easily feel their ribs?
✔️ Is there a visible waist when you look from above?
✔️ Does their tummy tuck up from the side?
✔️ Can you feel their spine and pelvis without a thick layer of fat?
✔️ Do they have good muscle coverage?
And remember…

FLUFFY DOGS CAN BE DECEPTIVE! 😂
That gorgeous coat can hide a surprising amount of extra padding.
Treats count too.

That little bit of cheese.
The training treats.
The leftovers.
The dental chews.

It all adds up.

And your dog's food requirements change throughout their life. Puppies, adults, seniors, working dogs, couch potatoes and desexed dogs can all have very different energy needs.

The goal isn't a hungry dog.
The goal isn't a skinny dog.
The goal is a strong, well-muscled dog carrying an appropriate amount of body fat.

Because keeping your dog lean isn't about looks.

It's about joints, mobility, health, quality of life and potentially more healthy years together. ❤️

At the Canine Fitness Centre we see so many overweight dogs and once we explain the damage this is doing to their dog most owners are shocked.

👇 So here's the question…
Could you honestly feel your dog's ribs right now? Or is it time for a little hands-on body-condition check? 😏

If you are unsure or know your dog needs to loose weight have a chat to us. We can help with diet changes that will help your dog and probably reduce your dogs food bill!

06/10/2026

Wonderful opportunity 💖

In collaboration with the Petstock Foundation PTSD Dogs Australia are launching the Petstock Foundation Scholarship for 5 people and their suitable dogs to join our Train Your Own assistance dog program fully funded.

This is an exciting and life-changing opportunity and we encourage anyone who meets the below criteria to apply:

Participants must:
☑️ Have a suitable dog to train
☑️ Live with a disability and under the care of a medical professional
☑️ Live within a 150km radius of Noosa and prepared to travel weekly to training
☑️ Have access to the internet and Facebook.

Recipients will learn to train their own dog directly, working hands-on alongside the PTSD Dogs training team. The program includes twice-weekly group training on the Sunshine Coast, a complete online training program, and ongoing support from a private community of handlers and trainers.

To complete an application, or for more information, visit our website https://ptsddogs.org.au/petstock-foundation-scholarship/

📍Applications close 5pm 31st October 2026

Life-changing assistance could be just an application away! 💜

03/10/2026

🐾 ADOPTION PENDING for
Stella & Flash — Double the Schnauzer, Double the Love! 🐾

💙 🩷 Stella & Flash are a gorgeous bonded pair of 7 year old Miniature Schnauzers who adore cuddles, couch time, and being close to their humans. They’ve settled beautifully in foster care and are ready for a calm, loving home together.

💙 Flash is the gentle toy‑collector with great manners on lead. 🩷 Stella is the sweet, sensitive girl who relies on him for comfort and loves grooming her best mate. Both are affectionate, obedient, and thrive on routine.

🏠 They’re best suited to a quiet home with no other pets, secure fencing, and someone home more often than not. They enjoy gentle walks, yard play, and snuggling up at night.

If you’re looking for two devoted companions with beautiful natures and endless loyalty, Stella & Flash will steal your heart.

💛 Foster‑to‑Adopt trial available. Currently located Sunshine Coast. Schnauzer experience well regarded - they do need some refining and someone willing to put in the time to ensure their future happiness.

😎 Interested? Please submit via our Google form Wait List application found here https://forms.gle/tan35mjfQYzt8QFJA OR send a detailed email (don't forget to include your phone & suburb) outlining why your home would be the ideal furever home for this pair to [email protected] -

📆 APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED.

See more at https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/1217210

https://www.savour-life.com.au/adopt-a-dog/search-now/view/152481

👏 Big thanks to the talented Jo Ward for volunteering his time for the photo shoot 📸

01/10/2026

😚 On 1st October we get to celebrate

🖤 Just a few of our (rehome) favourites 🖤 and to think black dogs used to be the most unpopular colour choice 😔

29/09/2026

💥 Reactive schnauzer?? Read on ⤵️

You have that distance, and it doesn't help.😮‍💨
This is one of those things that can drive people nuts.
You've moved further away.
You've created space.
And still, your dog is struggling.

Because there’s something I think we overlook far too often.

What are we asking a dog to do once we get there?
Standing twenty metres away and moving past something is very different from standing twenty metres away and watching it for five minutes.

Moving is very different from sitting still.
And some dogs need that movement, even at that distance.

Trickier still?
Some like to sit.
They're perfectly happy to naturally sit, observe and process what's happening.
What can become an issue is insisting on that sit when it's not helping that particular dog.

And again, this is where nuance and individuality come in.

There’s lots of advice out there.
A ton of it.
But that doesn't mean every bit of good advice is good advice for your dog, in that moment.

Distance is great.
But sometimes we keep adding metres when what actually needs changing is what happens within those metres.

Can they move?
Process?
Can they look and move on?
How long are they expected to stay?
Are we asking them to hold a position they'd rather leave?

Because sometimes progress isn't hiding another ten metres further back.
It's lurking in what we're asking them to do at that distance.