Sorry! I no longer offer training…
… but you can read more tips and advice, and understand a dog-centred approach for free.
What I offer
I train you. You already know that you need to change, and you’re prepared to do the work. I will challenge you, and perhaps your ideas, and transform how you see yourself and your dog.
You may find the information confronting and the necessary change difficult. This is not for everyone. Assume that you are the cause of the problem. And you are the solution.
You'll gain foundation to advanced skills and knowledge in successfully and confidently handling dogs, and you will learn to understand, analyse, interpret and reflect on your and your dog's behaviour, and how you relate.
Training is just the beginning for you and your dog. The rest is up to you. As with any new skill, time, patience and practice will pay off.
How it works
All my training is reward-based, force-free, and based on ‘Strong Foundations’. We don’t just treat symptoms, we tackle the cause (probably you), and you’ll understand how, and why.
The first session is 3.5 hours long. We usually start at your home. We will talk about the ‘Strong foundations’. Then we apply the concepts to your situation.
After your first session, you can call or email for ideas and advice. After you’ve finished your program, you can buy additional one-on-one training - $120/hour.
Training is not suitable for children. The concepts and ideas are sophisticated and difficult for children, and they cannot concentrate for the required time. If you are a parent, I will teach you, and your job is to mirror the behaviour so that over time you train your children.
Strong foundations
Strong foundations last a lifetime. They are the principles for a ‘whole-of-life’ approach.
These basic, practical, and essential rules are the skills and knowledge to be a competent leader - simple and consistent boundaries, and gentle, force-free, reward-based strategies.
Applying the Strong foundations will undoubtedly mean for some challenging changes to habits, beliefs and practices. Do not underestimate the effort it may take to change your habits. But it does pay off.
The program
3.5 hours
3.5 hours: $350 on Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays.
The 3.5 hours is intensive and packed with information. The 3.5 hours are used in one session. It will get you back on the right track.
In 3.5 hours you will cover the Strong foundations and you’ll have the knowledge and skills to keep applying, practising and developing your new skills in your real world situations independently.
If your problems are complex, or you want more support, you can buy more time when you’re ready.