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 which reduces anxiety. I use obedience training sessions to teach clients how to implement compassionate, assertive leadership. ​
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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Dog Training Packages
Complete New Dog Training Package
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Advice on how to prepare for your dog's arrival and how to settle them in so they feel safe and content.​​
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All you need to understand and implement for the successful integration of your new dog into your home including advice and problem solving if any issues arise.​
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An individualised training program to suit your life situation and training goals. ​
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A full assessment of your dog and training for any existing behaviour issues.​
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A tailored socialisation program that offers your dog the best chance of feeling happy and safe in the world. ​
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Basic - Intermediate Obedience Training including skills such as lead walking, recall, sit, down, stay, impulse control and focus commands.​
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Training in compassionate, assertive leadership including how to work with energy, understanding how dogs think and how to read your dog's body language.​
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Support documents to assist you in understanding how to follow through with training your dog.
This package has been created for those who have adopted a dog or rescued a dog from a shelter and are welcoming them into their home. It covers everything you will need to understand and implement while you support your new dog in integrating into your home. It is suited for dogs 2 years and older of any breed. ​
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The Complete New Dog Training Package includes:
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The Complete New Dog Training Package spans over 8 weeks and begins with a 90 minute in-home initial meeting, assessment and foundational training session. The remaining 7 weeks consists of weekly 1 hour sessions which are tailored to suit your dog's progress and needs. You can select from either the 1 or 2 session a week package. ​
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Complete New Dog Training Package :
1x session per week - $ 670
2x sessions per week - $1240
(package duration 8 weeks)
Mapleton, Flaxton, Obi Obi, Montville, Kureelpa, North Nambour, Dulong
Dog Training and Behaviour Package
These training packages are tailored to suit your dog's training needs and can incorporate any behaviour issues that need support as well as obedience training and socialisation. Whether you simply wish to improve your relationship with your dog, to stimulate them mentally and help them to reach their full potential or have behaviour issues that need addressing I can create a training plan that is right for you.
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Dog Training and Behaviour Packages can include:
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An individualised training program to suit your life situation and training goals.
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Advice and training solutions and implementation for any behaviour issues at home or while out in public.
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Behaviour issues such as 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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A tailored socialisation program that offers your dog the best chance of feeling happy and safe in the world.
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Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Obedience Training including skills such as lead walking, recall, sit, down, stay, impulse control and focus commands extending into maintaining held commanded positions on or off lead under moderate - high distraction.
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Training in compassionate, assertive leadership including how to work with energy, understanding how dogs think and how to read your dog's body language.
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Support documents to assist you in understanding how to follow through with training your dog.
All Dog Training Packages can be implemented as weekly, bi weekly or tri weekly sessions and begin with a 90 minute in-home initial meeting, assessment and foundational training consult. All follow up sessions are 1 hour long. For long term ongoing training 10 or 20 session packages can be discussed. ​​​​​
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Dog Training and Behaviour Packages :
3 Sessions - $285
5 Sessions - $440
8 Sessions - $680
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Mapleton, Flaxton, Obi Obi, Montville, Kureelpa, North Nambour, Dulong
Dog Walking and Socialisation Package
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This package is suited to dogs aged from 18 months of any breed and is focused on building their self-confidence, stability and enjoyment while they are out in the world. This training is very beneficial and helps prevent behaviour issues from arising. Your dog will learn how to walk calmly on lead and gain support in maintaining a balanced temperament in a range of different social settings. ​​​​
The Dog Walking and Socialisation Package includes:​​​​​​​​
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A tailored socialisation program that offers your dog the best chance of feeling happy and safe in the world. This program involves me taking your dog out each week and providing them with professionally supported socialisation. Throughout the program your dog will be safely socialised to dogs, people, and a complete list of environmental stimuli.
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Training in lead walking skills, impulse control and following focus commands.
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Training your dog to confidently and politely socialise with dogs and remain calm while greeting adults and children.
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I can take your dog out and socialise, train and walk them and teach you the skills to manage them. I can socialise them if you are unavailable to attend or you can come along and learn all you can about compassionate, assertive leadership including how to work with energy, understanding how dogs think and how read your dog's body language.
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Support documents to assist you in understanding how to provide continued socialisation and leadership support for your dog.
The Dog Walking and Socialisation Package is available as 3, 5 or 8 sessions and begins with a 1 hour initial meeting, assessment and foundational walk. Each follow up session is 1 hour.
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This package is not suited for reactive or aggressive dogs as they require more in-depth rehabilitation and specific in-home training.​​​
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Dog Walking and Socialisation Packages :
3 Sessions - $250
5 Sessions - $395
8 Sessions - $610
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Mapleton, Flaxton, Obi Obi, Montville, Kureelpa, North Nambour, Dulong
Payment Plans are available for all packages. Select from a half or quarterly payment plan.
Individual Training Sessions
Initial Consult Assessment and Training Session
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90 minute assessment, consult and training session
$120
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Mapleton, Flaxton, Obi Obi, Montville, Kureelpa, North Nambour, Dulong
Single Follow Up Training Session
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1 hour follow up training session.
$90
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Mapleton, Flaxton, Obi Obi, Montville, Kureelpa, North Nambour, Dulong