Private Dog Training Sessions
The world of dog training is exciting and fun! Dog training teaches us new ways to interact and communicate with our beloved dog which allows for deeper connection and relationship fulfilment. It is such an uplifting experience witnessing your dog grow in self-confidence and happiness while they achieve new skills, overcome fears or confusion and transcend negative behavioural patterns. Dog training is a vehicle through which you and your dog can have fun together while you spend quality time deepening your bond and mutual understanding.
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Whether you simply want to give your dog an opportunity to learn, grow and meet their potential, or you have specific lifestyle goals your wish to achieve, behavioural issues that need transforming or special skilled tasks you require your dog to learn, the training experience can be enjoyable, positive and fun for both you and your dog.
I use science based compassionate training methods such as counter conditioning, shaping and trigger reduction to create behaviour modification. I am also highly intuitive and empathetic and use these natural traits to work with body language and energetic communication while training dogs.
Frustrations can arise in our relationship with our dog when we have a lack of understanding of what they are expressing through their behaviour. Frustrations can even lead to overwhelm when we are unable to bridge the communication gap. Our dogs can also become frustrated and distrusting of us when there is a communication breakdown creating further imbalance and disharmony in the home.
Private dog training sessions with a qualified, experienced and compassionate trainer are the most effective and efficient way to train your dog. I work with dog psychology to quickly understand the root of a behaviour or training problem and create a tailored training plan to suit your dog and your living situation. ​​​​​​​
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Compassionate Assertive Leadership
The practice of compassionate, assertive leadership is foundational to the dog training philosophy and methodology I teach and practice. Dogs respect leaders who set clear boundaries and are kind, reliable and constant. I can guide you in learning and developing the following key leadership practises:
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Using observation and understanding of body language and dog psychology to communicate with your dog in a way that nurtures trust and a balanced bond while still being clear about manners and boundaries.
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Establishing positive communication through practicing obedience training and lead walking so that you can fulfil a leadership role for your dog.
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How to work with energy, visualisation and intention to subtlety communicate and emanate assertive leadership.
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Using a reward and trust based compassionate training program so that you can effectively guide your dog to understand what balanced behaviours are expected.
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Understanding your dog's breed, instinctive and developmental needs and how to give them all they require to feel balanced.
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Nurturing a balanced temperament through environmental enrichment.
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How to encourage your dog's self-confidence and independence to prevent behaviour issues such as separation anxiety and social anxiety.
Obedience Training
Obedience Training gives your dog continuous opportunities to build self-confidence and experience a sense of purpose and fulfilment through learning and achievement. Practicing obedience training with your dog can be very fun and rewarding and it helps to build trust and form a bond based on respect. It is also a great vehicle for you to practice setting boundaries and establish positive communication which serves to increase your dog's emotional security and reduces anxiety. I use obedience training sessions to teach clients how to implement compassionate, assertive leadership and these communication skills beneficially transfer to other relationships.​
Your dog can progress through three levels of Obedience tasks and obtain Wild Spirit Certifications in Obedience Training and Behaviour.​​
Basic - Bronze Level
Gold - Advanced Level
Silver - Intermediate Level
Training For Behaviour Issues
Behaviour issues can be stressful until they are understood and a clear solution and corrective path forward is established. Some complex behaviour issues have numerous contributing factors whereas others are more simple to resolve. I take a holistic approach to resolving behaviour issues and take each dog's individual personality, age, breed, history and health into account. My focus is on supporting the healthy balance of a dog's body, mind, emotions and spirit. As a certified Dog Trainer and Behaviourist I also apply dog psychology and proven science based training methods to create a positive, fun and effective training experience for dogs and their guardians.
Training is available for the following behaviour issues:​​
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Dog reactivity, territorial reactivity, over-excitement, resource guarding, obsessive behaviour, jumping up, destructive behaviour, excessive barking, separation anxiety, depression, fears and phobias, car chasing, digging and more.
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I am a certified Bach Flower Essence practitioner and can prescribe and provide Essences to support your dog's transformational process. Bach Essences work in a similar way to Homeopathic Remedies and can be very effective in supporting psychological and emotional transformation. Consults are 15 -20 mins and cost $30. Remedies are $20 and last 2- 3 months.
Wild Spirit Training Plans
Through a comprehensive initial assessment I can create a plan that is specifically tailored to meet your dog's needs and training requirements. Your lifestyle and personal training goals are also taken into account and training can be provided at a time and location that suits you. The purpose of a training plan is to minimise stress and overwhelm through providing a clear path forward.
Whether your goals and dog's needs are simple or complex a training plan will help you feel relaxed though providing a clear overall picture and the simple training steps you can take to achieve your goals. Training plans can be created for:
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Obedience, behaviour problems, learning leadership skills and deepening your connection with your dog, assistance dog tasks or Public Access Test preparation, and more.
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