Recommendations for Trainers & Classes

Since I am no longer conducting private lesson or weekly classes, I recommend these trainers who have real qualifications and practice only force-free training methods.

Scroll down for Puppy Classes, Adolescent and Adult Dog Classes, Specialty Classes, Veterinary Behaviourists

Please contact me for referrals in other areas anywhere in Australia.

One-on-One, Private Lessons and Behavioural Consultations

For behavioural issues & training. Choose private lesses when you want individual attention on your schedule and atlocation.

Dogaholics Dog Training
Eve McKenzie
www.dogaholicsdogtraining.com.au
Newcastle

Balanced Paws Dog Training
Mel Kerr
www.balancedpaws.org
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Hunter, Port Stephens

Newcastle City Pets
Genelle
email: newcastlecitypets@hotmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Newcastle-City-Pets-734604743406193
Newcastle

Avanti Dog Training
Sharon Carroll
www.avantidogtraining.com.au
Newcastle and Port Stephens

All4Paws Dog Training and Pet Care Services
Wainoni Sands
www.all4pawsdogtraining.com.au
Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

Cool Doggie Training
Alana Hopson
vetz.com.au/dog-training
email: alanahopson5@yahoo.com.au
Lake Macquarie

Ocean Paws Dog Training
Central Coast
Maitland
cmail: oceanpawsdogtraining@outlook.com

Puppy Classes

 I recommend these Puppy Classes taught by qualified, force-free trainers:

Dogaholics Dog Training in Adamstown
www.dogaholicsdogtraining.com.au

Macquarie Vetz in Warners Bay. Puppies must be 2 to 4 months old. Website: http://www.vetz.com.au. Phone 02 4956 7719.

Lake Vet in Belmont and Charlestown. Phone 02 4945 9677. Puppies 2 to 4 months and Sr Puppies 4 to 6 months.
https://www.lakevet.com.au/our-services/canine-behaviour-training/

Brunker Road Vet in Adamstown. Website: http://www.brunkerroadvets.com.au. Phone 02 4957 2269.

Green Cross Vet in Lambton. Phone 02 4957 8960.

Dr Paws in Kotara. Phone 02 4047 9910.

Greenhills Vet in Greenhills. Phone 02 4934 1900.

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Polite Paws in Sydney teaches a superior puppy class which you can do via live video chat! This is an amazing opportunity that I highly recommend. Lisa also does online private consultations. https://www.politepaws.com.au/puppy-preschool.html

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A very good puppy guide which you can print or read online:
Bowwowmeow Puppy Guide and Insurance discount code.

 

Adolescent and Adult Dog Classes

Note that the trainers listed at the top of the page offer private lessons for adolescent and adult dogs.

Lake Vet in Belmont and Charlestown. Good Dog Manners class. Phone 02 4945 9677.

Macquarie Vetz in Warners Bay. Website: Adult dog classes offered on demand so ring Alana on 0431 698 144 to check.

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A great option, especially if you can't get into a local class :
ONLINE CLASS
Polite Paws in Sydney teaches an excellent Life Skills Manners Class which you can do via live video link! This is an amazing opportunity that I highly recommend. 

 

Specialty Classes & Dog Sports

Sniffer Dog Training teaches your dog to find food and odours using his superior scent detection capabilities. Builds confidence and calms anxious and excitable dogs. Suitable even for reactive dogs.
*    East Maitland, 0407 917 494, megbowe@bigpond.com
*    Warners Bay, ring Alana: 0431 698 144

Sniff to Learn Classes are weekly Nosework sessions using Freework. Your dog gets to explore a safe and very enriching environment using his nose. Educational and fun for all dogs and their care givers. Classes held in Wallsend, NSW.
Learn more at Let's Talk Paws Academy

Cooperative Care Classes. Stop stuggling at the vet and groomer. Teach your dog to happily accept and cooperate with essential handling such as brushing, clipping, eye drops, ear drops, handling by a vet. Weekly classes held in Wallsend, NSW.
Learn more at Let's Talk Paws Academy

Tricks Class. Fun and skill building. East Maitland, 0407 917 494, megbowe@bigpond.com

Muzzle Acceptance. Are you worried that your reactive dog might bite a person or dog? Gain peace of mind on your walks by teaching your dog to accept wearing a muzzle. Instruction is online so your dog doesn't have to worry about an unfamiliar person.
Learn more at Let's Talk Paws Academy

Agility Dog Training
Teach your canine athlete to run an obstacle course. Do it for fun or competition.
Facebook: Suzie Greentree Agility Dog Training
Lake Macquarie

Other Areas

Contact me for a referral to a qualified, force-free trainer or classes in your area, anywhere in Australia.

Veterinary Behaviourists

Dog's brains are very similar to ours. If they have severe separation anxiety, situational anxiety or fear (such as panic during thunderstorms), they can benefit from behavioural medication to help them out. This can be short term while you do some training, or sometimes long term. The best vet to prescribe behavioural medication is one who has done additional training to specialise in animal behaviour.

Dr Findy Wills, Vet Behaviourist. Mobile vet Hunter Region. Let's Talk Paws 

Sydney: The Vet Behaviour Team. Dr Heather Chee and Dr Amanda Cole.

Anywhere in Australia: Video chat consultation with Dr Kat Gregory, Creative Animal Solutions.

 


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