marica Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Hello, I have a (just turned) two year old pointer who I have tried a bit of everything with - showing, agility classes and obedience classes. Obedience has definitely been the most fun, and for a while we were attending classes twice a week. While I really enjoyed these classes, I've since moved north of the river and CAWA/Gosnells are just too far away for regular classes. I know there are a few obedience clubs close to me (I'm living in Bassendean) however I can't attend classes on the nights they are on due to family committments. I'd also eventually like to trial, and from previous experience when I had horses, I'm guessing that private lessons will get me there a lot quicker than group classes. Can anyone recommend a trainer NOR who gives private lessons? They need to be someone who will be tolerant of a pointer (who is wonderful, but not a border collie) and not too scary (that's for me - I welcome constructive criticism but don't deal well with being yelled at). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicko Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Hi Marica! Im not sure of any home trainers but i go to northern suburbs in Carine and they are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Sue Hogben is in Perth but I'm not sure where. I'd kill to have private lessons with her. It's a bit too far from Canberra though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyB Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Snap Marcia! I was just going to post almost the exact same thing. CAWA is just that bit too far to travel during the week after work and our local obedience club is really disorganized and I'm just not happy with them at all. I'll have to try tracking down Sue Hogben.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Ptolemy would be the Perth DOLer to ask about competition obedience training. Hopefully she'll be along to post in the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) Sue Hogben is in Perth but I'm not sure where.I'd kill to have private lessons with her. It's a bit too far from Canberra though. Sue's kennels are down CAWA way ETA: Well worth the trip, though! Edited September 8, 2008 by The Spotted Devil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Sue H is awesome . Ptolomy is heading back to Perth today after having had a very successful weekend trialling at the Adelaide Royal (along with another WA person who was equally successful). Sue H runs a boarding kennels so you can probably track down contact details that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marica Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 Sue was sounding perfect until you mentioned she was out near CAWA! StaceyB - do you mind letting me know what club you are unhappy with? (you can PM me if you'd prefer). How funny that we're looking for the same thing, hopefully someone will be able to help us both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyB Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Sue was sounding perfect until you mentioned she was out near CAWA! StaceyB - do you mind letting me know what club you are unhappy with? (you can PM me if you'd prefer). How funny that we're looking for the same thing, hopefully someone will be able to help us both :p I've sent you a PM. I found a website for Kathy McLeod, she does private home training sessions. I did a DOL search for her and a few members have recommended her so I've sent her an email and I'll see what she comes back with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Kathy is excellent and could recommend someone if she wasn't able to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marica Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 Thanks everyone! I've sent Kathy an email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) Are you anywhere near Northern Suburbs????? I don't know my Perth geography but they have a strong trialling club. ETA I know you didn't want a club but maybe they can put you in touch with somebody who might help. I have just looked at Kathy's website and not sure she would be one if you wanted trialling help rather than basic dog training. You would certainly be wise to get lessons from the likes of Sue if you are after trialling assistance. Edited September 8, 2008 by ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusky Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Have you looked at Eden Hill ? Mondays and Thurdays, just a hop skip from you I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marica Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 No - I hadn't realised there was a club at Eden Hill! Northern Suburbs is too far away, and Midland meets on the wrong evening for me. Is there a web site for Eden Hill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusky Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Will PM you. No website I don't think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptolomy Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 You wouldn't need private lessons every week - maybe once a month to begin with - so really having to travel 30 minutes shouldn't be a consideration if you want value for money. Sue H is in Canning Vale - about 3km from K9. There is also Gina O'Keefe who lives in Leederville, but does train at Carine. Kathy used to trial many years ago with her Sibe, and is a great behaviouralist - but for me, I would walk over hot coals (and do often ) to have a lesson with either Gina or Sue. Not sure if you have contacted Perth Training and Midland to see what nights their training is on - you might have to ring K9 for the contacts. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 30 min is nothing - we won't discuss how far and how much I spent to come for lessons . Just as well it paid off . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Reviving an old thread, hope that's ok! Does Sue often give private lessons to people who aren't trialling yet (but looking to) and how much does she cost? I live right near Canning Vale and would love to invest in some good private lessons if people think she can work wonders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna H Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 You're doing a great job with Ruby.... she is working really well from what I saw yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 There's Obedience and Agility at Midland Dog Training and Perth Dog Training holds there Agility in Ashfield. All local to Bassendean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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