FredGassit Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hello all, We've only just taken ownership of two adult miniature daschunds, and are looking for a good trainer/behaviourist (preferably in home) in Sydney, to assist in settling them in and addressing some obedience and barking behaviours. Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbaudry Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Hello all, We've only just taken ownership of two adult miniature daschunds, and are looking for a good trainer/behaviourist (preferably in home) in Sydney, to assist in settling them in and addressing some obedience and barking behaviours. Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers. I have used and wholeheartedly recommend Natalie Watson... http://www.whatadogneeds.com.au/contact.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredGassit Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Hi fbaudry, Thanks so much for the recommendation, we'll check it out. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 What area of sydney are you in? I would recommend K9pro, but they're about an hour out of sydney and they don't do house visits. But worth the trip if you're willing. Otherwise Barbara from positive puppies is quite good and does home visits on sydney's north shore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 What area of sydney are you in? I would recommend K9pro, but they're about an hour out of sydney and they don't do house visits. But worth the trip if you're willing. Thanks for the rec Aussie! Just to clarify though we do actually do house visits when required :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 What area of sydney are you in? I would recommend K9pro, but they're about an hour out of sydney and they don't do house visits. But worth the trip if you're willing. Thanks for the rec Aussie! Just to clarify though we do actually do house visits when required :) Oh really? Sorry, I didn't know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 That's ok just thought I would clarify! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy's mum Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) I have used and wholeheartedly recommend Natalie Watson... http://www.whatadogneeds.com.au/contact.htm I tried her recently - she was booked up till July. You could check out the Delta Society website for an accredited trainer in your area. She referred me to another Delta trainer. They are all positive training - no shock collars etc Edited May 31, 2012 by Poppy's mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 where about in sydney are you? Galy O'Grady at Gladesville Vet is a trainer/behaviorist too. She is also a Delta trainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorto Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I have been looking at K9Pro Loose leash walking via the distance learning package. Have also been looking for someone in the Penrith area but to no avail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorto Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Has anyone on here used or know someone that has used Peter Adamow from Barkbusters? http://www.korowal.nsw.edu.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=8CD0cA7w3U8%3D&tabid=2192 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAX Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 [quote name='Poppy's mum' They are all positive training - no shock collars etc I used K9pro, no shock collars were used or mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecutter Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 They are all positive training - no shock collars etc I used K9pro, no shock collars were used or mentioned. Me neither. And nothing wrong with negative reinforcement as well as positive (IMHO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy's mum Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Just talking from my experience years ago - I had a wee silky cross who was a bit of a barker. He wanted to sell me one of those electric shock collars for her. I didn't buy it and didn't go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 LOL imagine recommending a bark collar for a dog that barks :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 My neighbour got in an adelaide bark busters person in for his dog. I didn't like her methods, and he didn't either. And his dog still barks and he thinks it can't be fixed because of the breed(s) (puppy mill special). He doesn't like my training methods either. Too embarrasing to be cheering a dog on the back lawn for a "shitnapiss"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 LOL imagine recommending a bark collar for a dog that barks :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasels Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Regardless, the trainer Poppy's Mum consulted was obviously pushing a method she wasn't comfortable with and wasn't going to follow through with, so the consult wasn't successful. Which is at least half the art of professional dog training - dealing with the people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K9Pro Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Weasels I am unsure how you know what I "pushed". The dog may or may not have met the criteria where a bark collar was suggested. The criteria professionals use is based in risk to all parties, time frames and clients description of the problem. I can assure you that no one who comes to me is "pushed" in any way to do anything or use anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasels Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I'm glad to hear that, and perhaps 'pushed' was too strong a word from PM's description reading it back, so I apologise. Perhaps it's a cultural thing. In WA it seems pretty common for clients to pick and choose their trainers based on the use of equipment like shock collars and prongs. These aren't value-neutral tools in a lot of people's minds. PM made a choice about what methods were right for her and her dog and it made me uncomfortable to see her get lol'ed for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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