Positive dog training for happy dogs and happy owners
because dog training should be fun
Barbara has been involved in dog training for the last ten years and has completed the Canine Good Citizen Behavioural Dog Training Course with the Delta Society, the premier-recognised dog training organisation in Australia. Barbara has achieved Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services as a Delta accredited instructor. She competes in the dog sport of Agility and her own dogs have achieved ADAC Jumping Dog of the Year (with Soma, a German Shepherd cross) and the Diesel Trophy in the Scotland Island Annual Dog Swimming Race (with Zorbas, a Kelpie/Ridgeback cross). Barbara is on the committee of the Delta Professional Dog Trainer Association, a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia (APDT) and Dogs NSW, the governing canine body in NSW. Barbara also instructs in Obedience and Agility with the Manly and District Kennel and Dog Training Club, and has been teaching puppy classes at a veterinary clinic for over five years.
Barbara also holds a Master in Modern European History and Economics from the University of Berne (Switzerland) and a MBA (Master of Business Administration) from Southern Cross University Australia. In addition, Barbara has in depth experience in adult education and training, having taught high school and university students in Berne, college students in Sydney, as well as middle and top management employees of a large public corporation in Switzerland.
Allison currently instructs in Agility with the Northern Suburbs Dog Training Club and used to instruct in obedience at the same club. Agility is Allison’s passion and positive, reward based training the only way to go as this builds a better bond and relationship between dog and owner.
Allison currently owns three Shelties and grew up with Shetland Sheepdogs. Her oldest dog, Lizzie, is now retired from actively competing, after a successful Agility career and also appearing with Dr Harry on Better Homes & Gardens TV show. Kelly is competing in Agility in all Masters Classes with multiple titles in each. She has also done two television commercials one for FedEx and one Revolution for dogs. The newest addition to the household is Stella, she is in training to become the next Agility champion and a great pet for the whole family as Allison’s dogs are an important part of her family.
Allison is also responsible for the Goodog administration. Feel free to contact Allison for any questions you might have on Allison@goodog.com.au.
Andrew has been involved with positive dog training for more than 10 years and is active in the purebred dog community. He has served on committee of The Siberian Husky Club of NSW Inc since 2005, and works with the club's rescue & re-homing service, Husky Rescue, where he's fostered some 38 huskies and helped with 250+ rescue cases. Andrew is passionate about the cause of animal welfare, and focuses on campaigns to help owners of all breeds enjoy their dogs - through knowledge, education and practical advice. Andrew is also a Delta CGCTM Cert IV Student - and thoroughly enjoys helping run Goodog classes for owners and dogs of all skill levels.
Grazia is an assistant trainer at Goodog, while she works to complete
her Delta Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification (qualification due
early 2012). Grazia has always loved dogs and her rescue English
Staffy Zac has inspired her to learn more and help others get the best
out their relationship with their canine companions.
Zac was rescued at 10 months of age and Grazia (his third owner) soon trained him to be accredited as a Delta Therapy Dog, visiting aged care facilities on weekends. Grazia is passionate about helping people build strong and lasting relationships with their dogs through positive reward-based
training, and fun-based games and activities.
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