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About Dog Training Newcastle
My name is Terri and I am "Dog Training Newcastle". Dogs are my passion and I want to help you enjoy life with your dog! You will be amazed at what you and your dog can do together.
I love seeing that "spark" when a dog understands what you are asking and gets excited about learning! Reward based training is so much fun because it gives you and your dog a way to communicate your needs to each other. Your dog learns to trust that you're not going to hurt him so he is free to try to figure out what you are asking and is very happy to earn a reward for doing what you asked.
I enjoy working with all ages, breeds and sizes of dogs. I am experienced with rescue dogs, puppies, adult and senior dogs. All of the dogs you see on this website were trained by Dog Training Newcastle. You can see the wide variety of dogs. Just as important is what you don't see: choker chains, head halters, intimidated dogs.
Qualifications
Did you know that there is no government regulation of the dog training industry and anyone can call themselves a dog trainer or dog behaviourist? Would you trust your child's education to a teacher with no qualifications, or your health to a doctor who hasn't been to medical school? Why trust your dog to a trainer without a nationally accredited certificate of qualification? I have the following qualifications:
- Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services (Dog Training) from the Delta Society of Australia. This is a highly respected, 2.5 year course involving over 600 hours of practical and written assignments.
It teaches scientifically proven, 100% positive, reward-based training techniques.
- Bachelor of Science (Computer Science). Before pursuing my love of dog training I had a career in computer systems analysis, programming and multimedia production. I worked in New York, Philadelphia, Tokyo, and England before settling in Australia. I apply my scientific background and logical thinking to dog training, whilst always remembering that I'm dealing with people and animals with feelings, wants, and needs.
Professional Memberships
What this means to you is that I am bound by the codes of ethics of these organisations and commit to their requirements for continuing education and professional standards of practice. I'm a professional member of these trainers associations:
Special Interests
- Helping rescue dogs by volunteering with Dog Rescue Newcastle as a dog trainer, foster carer, and IT manager.
- I'm a dog*biz Dog Walking Academy Field Trip Coach, assessing dog walkers on their professionalism, safety and management of dogs.
- Educating children about safe interactions with dogs by talking to scouts, guides, and schools.
- I am committed to continually learning more and keeping up to date with the latest research and advances in dog training. I consult with other trainers and with a veterinary behaviourist. I believe in the science and study of animal behaviour, not in anecdotal evidence or the personal experiences of individual "celebrity" trainers or media personalities.
I Teach Positive Reinforcement Training
- It doesn't hurt, intimidate, scare, dominate or punish your dog in any way!
- Scientifically researched and proven to be the most effective method of animal training.
- Used by champion dog trainers and professional animal trainers in zoos.
- Recommended by veterinarians and animal behaviourists.
- Builds trust between you and your dog and improves your relationship.
- Suitable for all breeds, sizes, and ages of dogs.
- It's fun. You and your dog will enjoy training!
Location and Service Area
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