auzloz Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I have a Golden Retriever 8mths old and a Labrador Retriever 7 months old. They have done puppy training but need to get into obedience training. They are large dogs and finding it difficult to take them for a walk anymore as pulling to much on lead and cant control them. Labrador is pretty good but Retriever doesnt come when called and jumping on people. They are beautiful dogs. Have rung Bark Busters but find it hard to accept "all will be fixed in 3 hrs training". Heard of Dog Tech but cant find any info. Also thought of Hanrobs in house training....just dont know which way to go????? Have heard of the dog training in Peakhurst but it seems they have too many dogs and not enough trainers as they are the only ones in this area. Any advice???? I live in St George area of Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petmezz Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 i would go with Hanrob, heared to many bad things about bark busters and dog teck varies to much from franchise to franchise. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrsdog Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Hanrob is good, but a little expensive longterm. Peakhurst or Sutherland are really good for socialisation, and you will get all the basics. Class size is dependent on number of dogs on the day and number of instructors available. $3 per session. Peakhurst is probably easier time-wise as it is Saturday afternoon. Sutherland is 8.30am Sunday morning. Look up the website "Sutherland Shire Dog Training Club", or ask here for more info. Sutherland has Agility Trial on this Saturday, if anyone would like a look. Probably some people from here competing. Noels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Steve at K9, there's no one better IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auzloz Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Steve at K9, there's no one better IMO Steve...no one better than??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 (edited) . Edited May 10, 2009 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stevie'sGreat Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 We've been very impressed by Jason at Sharalea dog training. He'll come to your home, we're in Peakhurst/Punchbowl area. He was very good at asking us what our specific concerns were and addressing them, rather than sticking to a strict list which our friends who used BBusters and Dogtech had a problem with (took several visits to 'fix' the original problem they wanted help with). He also spent a lot of his time training us, rather than Stevie, which is what we needed (Stevie seemed to understand him straight away). We're going back for more training starting next weekend. We've also started going to the Hurstville All Breeds club (Saturday afternoons at Peakhurst), but Stevie gets so excited that's working more as socialisation training at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 (edited) Steve at K9, there's no one better IMO Steve...no one better than??? I meant exactly what I said which is that IN MY OPINION Steve is the best dog trainer around which means that he's better than everyone else. And yes I've had experience of a lot of dog trainers. Edited September 11, 2006 by Miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeak Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Hanrob also do "group" training with classes being held at different times throughout Saturday (and taught by Steve Austin). And yes, $20 a class might seem a bit steep, but the classes are usually very small. There is an old saying of "you get what you pay for". And yes, I train in the group classes at Hanrob. And what is said above is true - training is honestly more about teaching the handler how to train. When we started 2 1/2 months ago, Stormy would pull (or lag) on the lead. We also had a problem with her jumping and mouthing/nipping my hubby in play. After a lot of training in group classes and at home, we are making progress. Steve has always taken time to answer any of my questions about problems we might be having "outside" of class - like Stormy bouncing when we encounter an off-lead dog and the jumping/nipping issue. Just remember, training isn't a "once a week" thing to do at class. You must, must, must practise what you have been taught during the week. It honestly makes a difference. I was the one walking/training Stormy and she stopped jumping/nipping me. It wasn't until my hubby started training her as well that she respects him and listens to him for direction as well. And the training that he does with her may be a little as 5 mins a night or every other night. To his credit he has started to come to training classes as well, so he understands how to train her and I think it has given him confidence that he is learning to control her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 IMO = In my opinion (Miranda - I got that it was a clarification wanted - perhaps the OP is new to internet accronyms?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auzloz Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Steve at K9, there's no one better IMO Steve...no one better than??? I meant exactly what I said which is that IN MY OPINION Steve is the best dog trainer around which means that he's better than everyone else. And yes I've had experience of a lot of dog trainers. Sorry Miranda..I just didnt know who Steve at K9 was and as the other person had mentioned the Peakhurst and Sutherland and Hanrob I didnt know which one you were saying was the best...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 IMO = In my opinion(Miranda - I got that it was a clarification wanted - perhaps the OP is new to internet accronyms?) Oops, sorry I misconstrued the post, it never occurred to me that someone might not know what IMO means Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auzloz Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 We've been very impressed by Jason at Sharalea dog training. He'll come to your home, we're in Peakhurst/Punchbowl area. He was very good at asking us what our specific concerns were and addressing them, rather than sticking to a strict list which our friends who used BBusters and Dogtech had a problem with (took several visits to 'fix' the original problem they wanted help with). He also spent a lot of his time training us, rather than Stevie, which is what we needed (Stevie seemed to understand him straight away). We're going back for more training starting next weekend. We've also started going to the Hurstville All Breeds club (Saturday afternoons at Peakhurst), but Stevie gets so excited that's working more as socialisation training at the moment. Thanks for this advice I will look up Sharalea dog training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auzloz Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Hanrob also do "group" training with classes being held at different times throughout Saturday (and taught by Steve Austin). And yes, $20 a class might seem a bit steep, but the classes are usually very small. There is an old saying of "you get what you pay for". And yes, I train in the group classes at Hanrob. And what is said above is true - training is honestly more about teaching the handler how to train. When we started 2 1/2 months ago, Stormy would pull (or lag) on the lead. We also had a problem with her jumping and mouthing/nipping my hubby in play. After a lot of training in group classes and at home, we are making progress. Steve has always taken time to answer any of my questions about problems we might be having "outside" of class - like Stormy bouncing when we encounter an off-lead dog and the jumping/nipping issue.Just remember, training isn't a "once a week" thing to do at class. You must, must, must practise what you have been taught during the week. It honestly makes a difference. I was the one walking/training Stormy and she stopped jumping/nipping me. It wasn't until my hubby started training her as well that she respects him and listens to him for direction as well. And the training that he does with her may be a little as 5 mins a night or every other night. To his credit he has started to come to training classes as well, so he understands how to train her and I think it has given him confidence that he is learning to control her. Yes I realise training is on going. Money is no object for the training....getting the dogs there without the Golden Retriever throwing up in the car would be more the problem.... but will persevere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Steve at K9, there's no one better IMO Steve...no one better than??? I meant exactly what I said which is that IN MY OPINION Steve is the best dog trainer around which means that he's better than everyone else. And yes I've had experience of a lot of dog trainers. Sorry Miranda..I just didnt know who Steve at K9 was and as the other person had mentioned the Peakhurst and Sutherland and Hanrob I didnt know which one you were saying was the best...... Sorry for the misunderstanding I've been to one of K9's seminars and he is excellent, so good in fact that I've booked a private consultation with him when he comes to Victoria. He really impressed me and of all the dog trainers I've ever met he seems to get the best results. Like everyone else I wouldn't even consider BB and I also don't really agree with sending dogs away for training, but once again that's just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Im an instructor at Peakhurst, Ill be there this coming Saturday (providing the weather is better than last weekend) Im also a long standing customer of K9 Force. I can have a look at your dogs and give you few tips if you come to the club at Peakhurst but if money is no object just book yourself to have a lesson with K9 as and there is noone better in Sydney. sending your dog to someone for training is a really BAD idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 (edited) I can speak from experience in regards to DOG TECH.....don't go there. A close friend of mine used BARK BUSTERS....don't go there. I have visited Hanrob a number of times participating in the small class sessions as I was originally going to use their in-house boarding and training whilst I was on holiday, I didn't end up using them (nothing to do with them) but from what I saw I would be completely happy to reccomend them. In regards to inhouse training....look, it's up to you and what your expectations are.....if you're prepared to keep the training going after picking up your dog then 'I' personaly don't see too much of an issue. I don't think anyone should expect to pick up a fully trained dog and expect it to stay that way without any input from the owner etc. It can be hard with 2 pooches.....if you can focus at backyard training one at a time or both at the same time, it's always a good start. I highly reccomend www.k9force.net located in Sydney. Edited September 11, 2006 by sas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lablover Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Good on you asking for help. In my experience the more "trouble" dogs become while out and about, the worse the problems become as the dogs mature etc. Often this results in the dogs being walked less and other unwanted behaviours and often rehoming results. Good luck. You sound as though you are trying your best and with a little work you will be fine, with happy dogs. Until you receive help it might be best to walk the dogs at separate times. More walking for you, but at the very least you can concentrate better and your stress levels might be lower. Again good luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdog2 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 What I'd give to go to Steve Austin for classes. He helped me out a couple of years ago with my GSD while up here for an appearance at a store opening. I found Steve very generous with his time and he gave me confidence when I felt I would never have confidence again. He showed me things about my dog I had never seen before. I envy anyone who lives close enough to go to his training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auzloz Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 I can speak from experience in regards to DOG TECH.....don't go there.A close friend of mine used BARK BUSTERS....don't go there. I have visited Hanrob a number of times participating in the small class sessions as I was originally going to use their in-house boarding and training whilst I was on holiday, I didn't end up using them (nothing to do with them) but from what I saw I would be completely happy to reccomend them. In regards to inhouse training....look, it's up to you and what your expectations are.....if you're prepared to keep the training going after picking up your dog then 'I' personaly don't see too much of an issue. I don't think anyone should expect to pick up a fully trained dog and expect it to stay that way without any input from the owner etc. It can be hard with 2 pooches.....if you can focus at backyard training one at a time or both at the same time, it's always a good start. I highly reccomend www.k9force.net located in Sydney. THANK YOU FINALLY SOMEONE HAS TOLD ME WHAT K9 IS!!!!! I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT AND HAD NO IDEA HOW TO FIND IT. HOWEVER DONT KNOW IF MY DOGS CAN MAKE THE TRIP TO KURRAJONG AS ONE GETS VERY CAR SICK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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