Dog Training & Education
- 6 lessons in your home or at our farm
- Dog skills: sit, down, stay, come, give, leave, loose lead/long lead walks and fun games
- Recognise subtle dog body language to develop trust and mutual understanding
- Nurture safe child and dog interactions to bring out everyones best
- Establish safe, calm zones to minimise risks and mistakes
- Set clear consistent boundaries with careful management to reinforce household rules
- Kid friendly games to build their bond
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- 6 week course, 1 hour a week
- Learn kind, scientific, reward-based methods to build confidence, trust and cooperation
- Manage chewing, barking, nipping, jumping and digging
- Socialisation and appropriate play with people and dogs
- How dogs learn, the impact of emotions, breed traits and individual motivationÂ
- Enrichment: meet the need to ‘express instinctive behaviour’ for wellbeing and harmony
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- Tailored to your unique needs, goals and schedule
- Teach new skills and practice without the distraction of other people and dogs
- PUPPIES: One on one time for more personalised coaching. Lessons can be in your home, prior to receiving pups second vaccination for a class
- TEENAGERS:Â Manage various challenges associated with this transition: more impulsive, reactive, independent and breed traits grow stronger
- ADULT & SENIOR DOGS: Mental stimulation, how to use ramps and modify exercise and home
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About your trainer
Dogs are amazing companions and so much more. A dog can bring joy and healing, experienced throughout my 6 years in the Classroom Canine Program with my Therapy Dog, Autumn. Dogs also bring challenges. Students said they wished their dogs were more like Autumn and well behaved inside. Some kids were afraid of dogs and some had been bitten. That’s where my desire to help strengthen this inter-species relationship grew. To teach kids and parents safe ways to raise dogs, using the latest science. I personally wanted to learn a positive way to teach my dogs herding and address excessive barking in one of our dogs.
l qualified as a Dog Trainer with Delta, an industry leader in best practice and humane methods. I learned a scientific approach to teaching people and dogs how to communicate and nurture a trusting friendship. I was relieved to know how to apply this modern method and avoid the risks associated with using force or fear. I’m passionate about teaching effective, simple, fun, play-based alternatives that all ages can use with their dogs.
l enjoy herding with my Border Collies, teaching new life skills and going on “sniff walks” around our farm. All dogs teach and inspire me to be better. I’m committed to lifelong learning so l can address a new challenge with the latest research.
My Social Work experience equips me to empower people, listen to their needs, understand their goals and guide them to “parent” their dog by establishing a secure attachment. We all have different learning styles, diverse brain types and histories, so I adjust my approach to meet people where they are. I love helping pet parents see things from their dogs Pawspective so they can both thrive.Â
Professional development:
- ‘The Family Dog’. Specialised training for working with kids and dogs
- ‘Family Dog Mediation’. Ethology: biological view of behaviour
- ‘Predation Substitute Training’. To prevent dog chasing wildlife, etc.
- ‘Recallers’ membership. Reliable recall: relationship building through games
- ‘Help My Dog‘ membership. Understand reactivity. Teach focus and calm.
- ‘The Border Collie Academy’. Specialised training for a Herding Breed. Address inappropriate herding of cars, bikes, kids. Enrichment and games.
- ‘Neuroscience for Dog Trainers and Behaviourists’Â ABK Learn. How dogs process information and how it impacts behaviour
- Calming Signals: Dog body language, behaviour and problem solving – current course
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Delta Therapy Dog Handler – Primary School
- Certificate IV Companion Animal Services – Delta Institute
- Family Dog Mediation Certificate
- Predation Substitute Training Certificate
Client Testimonials
Juno: Dachshund
"Deb is the best person if you want a compassionate approach to training your dog or puppy. She's been extremely helpful in providing fun games and activities to help harness the natural instincts of my puppy."Veterinarian
Henry: Golden Retriever
"We couldn't recommend Pawspectives enough. We attended puppy classes and teenage classes with Henry. Deb gave us great information and resources to work through every session. Deb always went above and beyond to provide us with the knowledge to give Henry the best training possible."
Daisy: Kelpie, Border Collie, Heeler X
l am now confident to take my pup anywhere. Her helpful, informative and calm way of teaching was very beneficial to both myself and my pup. Deb taught us a lot of different skills to use in the future. I would recommend Pawspectives to anyone wanting to give their pup a positive and fun start”Pricing
20% Discount if you have a Rescue Dog or a Concession. NDIS participants welcome.Â
Family Program
Kids and Dogs+ Travel
- At our farm or in your home
- The whole family can be involved
- Set up your unique home environment
- Education and resources for kids and babies
Individual Sessions
Private$70 / lesson (single)
- Peaceful farm location in Nagambie
- Personalised training
- Build skills with low distractions
- Fit around your timetable
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