How to Wean Off Treats When Training a Dog

Does your dog only listen to you if you have a handful of treats? I'm sorry to tell you this, but if you answered yes, you have forgotten to complete your training! Join my Sydney adult dog classes to learn more!

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How to Stop Barking?

Some breeds are naturally more prone to barking, but there is often a reason why your dog is being noisy. Management is the key for success when you start top fix this issue. Join my adult dog classes to get professional help!

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How to Make Your Dog Truly Happy

Dogs absolutely love playing. I even use playtime as a reward working as a dog obedience trainer. I know everyone is busy, but taking 10 minutes out of your day for a playtime with your dog is doable.

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Charging and Barking During Walks

Most aggressive behaviour is based in fear. Fearful dogs often become offensive, thinking it’s better to attack first than be attacked. And believe me, size doesn’t matter. Contact me for professional dog training in Sydney.

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Puppy Socialisation Gone Bad – Advice from a Puppy Pre-school in Leichhardt

Advice from the trainer of Puppy Pre-School in Leichhardt. I went to a local dog park the other day and saw a sad sight that is like many others I’ve observed over the years. Someone brought a young puppy to the park. The puppy was sniffing another dog while the owners looked pleased. Then, someone else showed up with an over-excited, rough dog. He barked and lunged at the other dogs nearby, including the puppy. The puppy responded beautifully to this behavior by lying down on the ground and lowering her head. Then the over-excited dog ran up to her, pinning her down while she looked distressed and rolled over on her back, wide-eyed and clearly afraid.

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