Empowering you and your best mate. Reward based//Fear Free//Science informed That’s where training comes in.
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Having animals in our lives is a hugely rewarding experience, but often it is also hugely challenging. Training is not only fun and rewarding, but essential to good animal care. We all want our animals to have the best life they can, and training not only helps us to bond with our beloved pet, but also teaches them the skills they need to thrive in our world. Regardless of your animal, we are here
to help you achieve your goals in a fun and positive way! We offer the following:
*1 on 1 training and/or behavioural consultations
*Group training classes
*Education and information sessions and advice
*Affordable rates
*A friendly, experienced team dedicated to helping you achieve your goals
Trainers at Nighthaven Empowered Learning are members of on or more of the following professional organisations:
*Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
*Pet Professionals Guild Australia (PPG)
*Animal Training Academy (ATA)
Education & professional development:
*All teams members have, or are currently completing Cert IV Companion animal courses as well as being qualified in other nationally credited courses
*All team members attend regular training and other associated animal related conferences, seminar and educational courses to ensure our skills not only remain current, but are ever increasing
06/12/2024
Hands down, this is the best gift list ever! Can totally be applied and/or adapted to all the animal guardians in your life 😜
Got a friend who owns alpacas? 🦙🦙🦙
Forget those cheap alpaca toys, alpaca themed socks or tasteless mugs. Here’s my fail-safe gift guide to help you pick something that they will treasure! 💝
Let me know if you have other gift ideas to include in this list. ☺️
And for the ultimate gift, a massive alpaca shed/barn or a farm tractor can’t go wrong! 🚜
03/12/2024
I've waited years to meet who has been a huge inspiration for my own training journey, and this experience did not disappoint. Made all the better by so many gorgeous critters and skilled keepers from
All in all, an amazing week of learning 💕
And now for the long flight home... In which I shall attempt to reflect on the epic week that was and not concentrate on the many hundreds of ways I could die on the plane...have I mentioned how much I hate flying 🤔
Thanks to for organising
22/11/2024
💕Team Louie💕
There's nothing that brings us more joy than celebrating the wins of those we work with & Team Louie is no exception. We were over the moon to receive this message during the week"
"I just thought I'd let you know that Louie and I were super brave today and did our first Bunnings trip inside the store! He did AMAZING!!!!
Louie's never been inside a store, except for pet shops a few times so I was so so impressed at him handling the other people, trolleys, a barking dog and other random noises etc. He had a few times where he wanted to pull towards someone or got a little unsure but then we'd create distance as quick as possible and he would stay attentive to my body language and commands!
We walked out SO PROUD 👑🥳"
👊 We are proud of you guys too! Well done team 👊
21/11/2024
All the x-racers that have come to me (horse and hound) have been, and/or still are, broken.
Dharma (RIP)- my gorgeous greyhound who was never quite pain free, had a dodgy heart and some major fear/trauma that we worked through together.
Elly - old, sore knees, kind but with an air of sadness about her. Who has had so many owners and who still technically isn't mine, but will be with me until her last breath because I refuse to be another human in a long line of them who have let her down
Elrond - who despite his age size is like a young foal still trying to work out what life is, with legs that go in all directions and a body that always hurts.
Coco - did she race? Did she trial? We don't know. Her past is a mystery that I haven't felt the need to investigate. Such a beautiful soul, but with issues like the others.
I've known so many more as well, but these are the ones who have spent the most time here at Nighthaven with me. It's their stories, known and unknown, that have led me to question so much. One thing I do know is that as soon as human ego and profits take priority, animal welfare will suffer.
18/11/2024
Ventured out with my trusty sidekick, Sir Winston, for the first time in what seems like forever over the weekend and what a weekend it proved to be!
I'll be honest, it was not without its challenges, but I could not have asked for a more supportive and understanding group of humans and dogs to have been with. Especially Sir Winston, who once again proved what an absolute legend he really is.
Huge thanks to Julie Positive Paws Dog Training for organising and Elphinstone Recreation Hall for the use of the hall. I definitely feel a lot more grounded, albeit thoroughly exhausted, after a huge two days of learning 😊
14/11/2024
So well said 😊
03/11/2024
Some inspiration for alpaca trimming!
02/11/2024
Nothing says "ADHD" like impulse buying expensive new toys because the legends at Marong Produce happened to have one in stock 🤣
Rasp courtesy of the amazing 5 Hearts Hoofcare who was kind enough to leave it with me after Ninja Pony gave us a firm "no" to her back feet being trimmed today.
Time to get back to some training!
25/10/2024
This is so well said xx
22/10/2024
As the weather warms up, we start to think about our sssslithery friends who like to come out again (they also like the 🌞). Which inevitably means that people start worrying about how to protect their animals.
The best protection is to prevent our snake friends from wanting to hang out where we/our animals do. Keep yards clear and clutter free. Store things like hay and grains (that attract rodents) away from your residence. Keep dogs on leash when walking in areas that snakes like to hang out (long grass, by water).
If you do want to look at snake avoidance training, be extremely careful about who you choose. Look for groups offering fear free/R+ protocols such as UnChase.
Most importantly though, remember snakes are not "bad" or "out to get" anyone, they're just hanging about doing their thing. We advocate for working with the creatures that surround us, not against them.
TRAINING TUESDAY – SNAKE AVOIDANCE
It’s that time of year!
Whether you call them nope ropes, danger noodles or sneks 🐍, snake avoidance CAN be trained using positive reinforcement methods.
This fantastic graphic from Pet Perspective offers some great advice on minimising snake hiding places and looking out for symptoms of snake envenomation. Check out the full post and graphic here https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ZZRdPVEru9z4gRwN/
Also a shout out to UnChase who offer awesome training online and in person for snake avoidance training.
22/10/2024
Why science?
It works, bi***es 🤣
11/10/2024
When your plans change so you have time to sit & enjoy a bowl or ramen with this view ☺️
🌺🌹🌸🪷🥀🏵️🪻 courtesy of my epic TAFE work team 💕
11/10/2024
🎉Happy fifth Gotcha Day to this absolute nutter 🎉
Yes you read that right... FIFTH 😱
That's FIVE glorious years of MAXIMUM KELPIE ENTHUSIASM & we wouldn't want it any other way 💕
Huge thanks to .petphotog for capturing Gek in all his enthusiastic glory 🌞
05/10/2024
So true 👏
Just because something works, doesn’t mean it should be used. When training or modifying behaviour in our companion animals we must prioritise animal welfare at all times. This means not causing undue fear or pain, providing agency and utilising positive reinforcement to reward desired behaviour. Successfully modifying behaviour is absolutely possible without using fear, pain or intimidation. You will enjoy the most incredible bond with your pet when you lead every interaction with kindness, understanding and compassion ❤️🐾
05/10/2024
TEEFS!
We had the absolute pleasure of meeting this handsome fellow today. Louie and his equally gorgeous humans are keen to work on building strong foundations so Louie can live his bestest life ever.
That's definitely a goal to smile about 😁
23/09/2024
I could not agree more with this.
So well written 💕
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19/09/2024
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Having animals in our lives is a hugely rewarding experience, but often it is also hugely challenging.
That’s where training comes in.
Training is not only fun and rewarding, but essential to good animal care. We all want our animals to have the best life they can, and training not only helps us to bond with our beloved pet, but also teaches them the skills they need to thrive in our world.
Regardless of your animal, we are here to help you achieve your goals in a fun and positive way!
We offer the following;
1 on 1 training and/or behavioural consultations
Group training classes
Education and information sessions on a range of topics
Practical, easy to follow suggestions and advice.
Affordable rates
A friendly, experienced team dedicated to helping you achieve your goals
***Please note - all consultations and educational sessions are currently conducted online via Zoom in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines***
Team members:
Emma - Owner & Head Trainer: A self professed nerd and animal lover, interested in all species particularly horses and dogs. Being a nerd has led to an ever expanding knowledge base including training, behaviour, nutrition, enrichment and socialisation creating a truly holistic training approach
Tash - Trainer: Currently owned by an Aussie Shepherd and bearded dragon, Tash has an interest in animal nutrition and is dedicated to helping owners achieve their training goals
Mia - Trainer: While completing her studies, Mia developed a love for all things training. Mia is now the proud dog servant of the beautiful Marley, a young black Labrador and has an interest in assistance dogs and puppy training.
Chantal - Trainer: Growing up with German Shepard’s lead to an interest in training, particularly agility training. Chantal is also our cat expert and determined to help people better understand their feline companions.
Tessa - Trainer: A self professed introvert, research geek and animal lover, Tessa has a particular interest in early canine development, scent/nose work, assistance and working dogs.
More about us:
Nighthaven Empowered Learning is a proud member of the following professional organisations:
Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
Pet Professional’s Guild Australia (PPG)
Animal Training Academy (ATA)
Education & courses
All team members have or are completing Cert IV in Companion Animal Services as well as other nationally accredited courses
All team members attend regular training and other associated animal related conferences. seminars and education courses to ensure our skills not only remain current, but are ever increasing
