Dog Training in the ACT - References required

Hi everyone, have a look at http://www.pablosdogs.com for the latest updates on professional dog trainer Pablo Ramirez in Canberra. His puppy classes (maximum 6 people) will start on or around 20th January 2014. Certainly he is the most experienced and delivers common sense step by step balanced training. http://www.pablosdogs.com

Hi Moose, would love to know how did it go with your trainer. My husband, Pablo Ramirez, has more than 15 years of experience as dog trainer in Peru and started training in Canberra this year. He specializes in large, powerful dogs, that require special attention or who do not respond to group training. He is also a vet nurse (has been for 18 years), so you can make sure your dog is in good hands. He is very knowleageable and dogs love him. He is based in Hackett but trains in all Canberra:
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They’re at Weston which is a bit of a hike, but the RSPCA classes are really good, they give you am understanding of how your dog thinks and are heaps of fun!!

I think it depends if you just want some general training or if your dog has some specific issues. If it’s just general, Companion Dog Club is highly recommended. Your dog (and you) will be in classes like school and you can progress to whatever level you feel like, from basic training to more advanced.

eily said :

Of course you could go to one of the dog training clubs. Belconnen in Mitchell or ACT Companion dog club, Symonson. Tuggers is probably a bit out of your way but still good.

+1 for the dog clubs, you can get contact details at http://www.dogsact.org.au look for ACT Clubs on the side – at all clubs you get a years worth of training for under $200, along with the socialisation of being in a group of dogs. No matter how good the individual training is, your dog will need to learn how to play nice with others if you want to take them outside the home, and particularly if you go to the dog parks etc.

Hi I just started training with vikki and micheal at animal behaviour consultants. I only have a puppy but they seem very good. they work out of the gungahlin vet clinic. It is about $150 for the 7 week course

Heike Hahner is recommended by the expert dog breeders/exhibitors/intructors that frequent the dog-related fora I lurk in – sincerely, and by people with a decent grasp on reality (just in case you think I am spruiking for crazy dog people).

Hi Moose,

RSPCA ACT runs affordable dog training classes which you can learn more about here http://www.rspca-act.org.au/training-and-knowledge/dog-and-puppy-training/

Our classes are designed to help owners to teach their dogs good manners and social skills for day to day family life. We try to foster a strong bond between the family and their dog, and multiple family members are welcome to attend each class at no extra cost.

We have classes that are suitable for dogs of all ages and skill levels, and further training is available beyond our basic Life Skills class.

If your dog has a specific behavioural issue that you need to work on, we also offer one-on-one sessions with our fully qualified behavioural trainers.

If you would like to know more about our training options please call 62878100 during business hours, seven days a week.

Regards,

RSPCA ACT

Barkbusters…. Excellent service,, they come to you and guarantee the service/training

Similar to the post above I recommend going to one of the Dog Training Clubs. I’ve trained two dogs through them with both of them being older dogs from RSPCA/Foster Dogs.

As well as training and socialisation you will learn a bit about yourself and your relationship with your dog, including appropriate body position and gestures while walking with and training your dog.