Dog Trainer Cairns
Hi, my name's Mark and I'm a qualified Dog Trainer and Canine Behaviorist.
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Over the last 30 years I've trained dogs, owned dogs, helped dogs, rescued dogs and studied dog psychology and firmly believe that understanding our dogs and learning how to communicate with them effectively is the key to successful training and the foundation of good behaviour.
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I offer a Personal Dog Training service specialising in problem solving, such as lead pulling, reactivity to other dogs, barking, recall and anti-social behaviour, to help you and your dog live a happier life.
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My method is to take an holistic view of your dog, including their health, their environment, the dog's attitude and the owner's level of experience, in order to develop a training strategy best suited to the dog's personality and your needs.
Although group training and socialisation is critical during the puppy phase, it can't offer the individual focus that's required to correct a problem, plus some dogs don't do well in a group situation with lots of other dogs around. That's why I come to you and work totally focussed, one-on-one in the dog's everyday environment.
- DOCTOR DOG -
A well trained dog is a happy dog, and a happy dog makes a happy owner!
Canine Behaviourist
I offer a personal Dog Training service in Cairns and the Northern Beaches and specialise in helping people rehabilitate rescue dogs and dogs which have developed common behavioural problems.
I come to your home and work one-on-one, to ensure the best possible outcome for you and your dog.
I'm Certified in Dog Psychology, Behaviour and Training, a Level 3 Dog Obedience Instructor (off lead), I've trained with the International School of Canine Psychology (UK), Certified by the Australian RSPCA as a Pet Care Professional, Certified TAE40110 Training and Assessment, registered with Therapy Dogs Australia and am currently studying for a Diploma in Canine Accupressure, so soon I'll be able to provide additional treatment for dogs suffering from physical stress related anxiety.
I hold a NDIS Yellow Card, a Working with Children Blue Card and a current Police Check Clearance. I'm also First Aid and CPR certified, Pet First Aid certified, and I carry $5m Public Liability Insurance. [QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited. Policy 118U009780BPK]
Doctor Dog is a registered business, my ABN is 84409959503 should you require invoices, and no GST is charged.
I follow Fear Free, Australian RSPCA Approved positive motivation training methodologies and I won't use harsh training tools like choke chains, prong collars, pinch leads or shock collars - NOT EVER! š¢
Being patient with your dog and understanding how to effectively communicate with them, rather than punishing them and making them afraid, creates a much stronger bond and results in a better behaved, happier dog and a less stressed, happier owner š
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Cairns Dog Training Services
Cairns
Dog Training
I offer two options for clients needing help with their dog, and you can choose the one you feel most appropriate for your dog and your needs.
If you have a dog which is fairly obedient and well behaved but has a single issue which isn't dangerous or extreme but is difficult or annoying, such as pulling on the lead, I provide Personal Training Sessions which take about an hour or so, and generally identify the solution, techniques and tools you'll need to fix the problem. I can either come to your home or meet you at your usual dog exercise park.
Alternatively, if your dog presents a range of behavioural issues due to poor socialisation, stress, anxiety or trauma, then I provide a Full Consultation Package option which is much more in-depth.
This consultation takes about two hours or so with you at your home and includes me compiling a comprehensive psychological report, a training program personalised to suit your dog and your needs, plus a follow up training session to do any fine tuning.
At the end, you'll have an understanding of your dog's behaviour from a canine psychological perspective and together we will agree a strategy that you can implement immediately, to improve your dog's behaviour in a way which is practical, achievable and best suited to the dog's temperament and your lifestyle.
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As a Doctor Dog client, you get unlimited lifetime free telephone and online support plus access to my Vet Taxi and emergency pick-up service.
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I also offer my clients a range of hand-picked training equipment that I offer for sale with a lifetime 100% satisfaction guarantee.
If it doesn't work as promised or if you're unhappy in any way, then you get your money back.
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- DOCTOR DOG -
A well trained dog is a happy dog, and a happy dog makes a happy owner!
Meet Mavis
The Great Dane puppy with a fear of meeting
new people
She was extremely anxious when we first met, as you can see from her body language, but by using a range of methods, including cognitive behaviour therapy, she became totally relaxed and happy to be with me. A great success story and Mavis is improving all the time.
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{Photography by Tara, 2023}
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