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ATR Dog Training and Behaviourist

Positive reinforcement trainer and behaviourist based in the Limestone Coast.
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18/11/2024

A client sent me a video of their dog’s progress who used to be super reactive to not only other dogs but people too. Darla has gone from barking and lunging to remaining relatively calm. There is still progress to be made but already a massive difference over just a few weeks. Keep it up guys 👍

16/11/2024

Just to remind everyone there is no training tomorrow.

13/11/2024

Puppy classes in Portland starting in January.
Positive reinforcement based training.
Enrol in January for our 6 week course if your puppy will be between 8-16 wks.
Receive a certificate and rosette upon completing the course. Friends and family welcome.

09/11/2024

No dog is born with one single bad habit! So where did they come from if they’re not born with them. Well like most trainers out there will tell you that they are a learnt behaviour. But wheather it’s a physical or a psychological bad habit, the more they repeat it then the worse it gets.
I’ve been in Mount Gambier for a few years now and have noticed that most issues I’ve come across are anxiety related. This might mean anxious around other dogs or anxious to get out the house and get some needed exercise.

I see a tremendous amount of dogs wondering the streets during the day, this can be caused by a number of issues but all relate to anxiety on some level. It can be caused by saying goodbye when you leave the house, leaving the dog outside for extended periods of time with nothing or very little to do, not enough exercise (either physical or mental enrichments), permanently being left in runways or even abusing a dog are all justified reasons why a dog wants to get out.

If your having any of these issues please like and follow our page a receive useful tips on how to handle these situations.

Thank you

Happy dog training

04/11/2024

ATTENTION ALL DOG OWNERS IN MT GAMBIER. We are looking for the most aggressive dog towards people to put a new theory to the test. The session will be absolutely FREE. We have had huge success rates with antisocial dogs becoming more sociable. What we want to see is how quick can a dog learn to change their behaviour if it meant a better outcome for them. We know not all dogs think the same way much like humans, but what we want to know is if it’s fear they are reacting too or some other type of anxiety issue and to see how quick we can not only make them more confident but to make the handlers gain more confidence too in how to manage challenging situations.

Happy dog training

27/10/2024

Great class 2 today. Nice seeing the dog’s progress in training. Keep it up guys! 👍😁

26/10/2024

Please keep an eye on your dog tonight. Fireworks are in town. If dogs are scared they can run away.

25/10/2024

Just to let you know we are putting group dog training classes on hold in Portland until around January next year. Apologies for any inconvenience but we’ll pick up again early next year. But this is your chance to vote for Saturday sessions or continue on Thursdays? Majority votes win.

Happy dog training

Roger

13/10/2024

(Edie) Can you call your dog around playing dogs?

13/10/2024

(Luna) Can you call your dog around playing dogs?

13/10/2024

(Jesse) can you call your dog around playing dogs?

09/10/2024

PUPPY CLASSES IN PORTLAND and MT GAMBIER

Positive reinforcement based methods.
Teach your dog how to say hello to other dogs in a friendly way aswell as teaching them not to jump up at people.
Improve their recall to the point where you have confidence in them.

08/10/2024

Anxiety is a real thing for dogs. A dog owner was recently told that her dog will most likely end up being euthanised because of the dogs behaviour around other dogs.

Dogs can develop anxiety in various ways such as abandonment, loud noises, travelling, new people, other animals and more.

Can you imagine that just because your dog is scared, worried or unsure about something that the only solution is euthanasia. What chance do we give them if they have not been shown how to relax around other dogs or any other distraction for that matter like bikes or trucks.

When your dog reacts it is more than likely unsure about a situation. Therefor they are trying to make the situation go away by barking at it but of course it has the reverse effect because you end up telling your dog off which will then make the dog bark even more and you get stuck in a vicious cycle.

We helped a dog who was quite anxious around new people and other dogs today and not only did we teach the dog to relax the lovely owners gained confidence in handling their dog in a calm and safe manner.

Remember it’s ok for your dog to learn just to chill around other dogs, before you start giving your dog commands. An anxious dog will always struggle to follow commands but a confident dog will have no issues.

Please like and share if you agree

Happy dog training 😁

07/10/2024

Positive reinforcement puppy classes available in the Limestone Coast.

Your pup will learn:
-Socialisation skills
-Recalls
-Heelwork
-Desensitisation work
-Sit, Down, Stays and more

Find out why dogs pull on the lead in the first place?
Or perhaps why they’re struggling with toilet training?

Get in touch to learn more

Happy Dog Training

26/09/2024

Ok Portland.… I am offering a FREE session for the most aggressive dog towards people to test out a theory if they really can learn NOT to bark at people if it meant that there was a better alternative. Even if your dog has already attacked someone prior.

Help us test our theory.

Thank you

26/09/2024

Looking for 16 puppies to undergo various scenarios aswell as volunteers to help create the scenarios. We offer a course where not only do they learnt the essential basics but also challenge their intelligence and problem solving skills.

Requirements:
Puppy is between 8-16 weeks
Had at least their 1st vaccination

Get in touch for more info.

Happy dog training

23/09/2024

How does your dog become sociable?

20/09/2024

How to build confidence in a decent recall

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Chambers Road
Glenburnie, SA
5291

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