Contact Steve Austin (and his partner, Vicki).
They are great!! and do NOT use any harsh method.
My toy poodle was extremely nervous and timid by people and some dogs.
After being trained by them for a few weeks (while i was on holiday), she has become very lady-like.
Her problem with people has greatly improved.
This was actually the 2nd encounter I had with Vicki.
So call them up on (02)96511747, or visit their site.
www.petresortsaustralia.com.au
P.S. I had an extremely unfortunate experience with one of those so called "pet training professions" --- Bark Busters.
The method they used was harsh and inhumane (he kept on using the check chain to choke my dog & to chuck these mental chains to freak him out).
The problem was worsen after the visit.
I was referred to Steve and Vicki soon after.
But they said that my dog was trumatised and ruined by the previous "training" he had.
So nothing could be done, but to put him to sleep....
From then on, i trust nobody else but Steve and Vicki.
And so, I had my toy poodle which I got after the incident, to be trained by Steve and Vicki~
Please make a wise decision about which trainer you are going to choose.
Dont wanna have the situation repeated again!