ATR Dog Training and Behaviourist

10/01/2025

Are you ready puppies of Portland for your first class tomorrow. It’s gonna be exciting to watch your dog meeting various breeds and sizes. Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

If you have a puppy around 16wks or under it’s not too late to join. In fact you can join any week as we have puppies joining every weekend, so the course starts when you start.

Happy dog training

04/01/2025

It’s another warm day today. Please keep your dogs cool and well hydrated. No dog has ever died not going for a walk but they have when it’s too hot for them.

01/01/2025

Happy new year to everyone. Our next class back will be in Portland on Saturday 11th January.
Puppy classes starts at 10:30
Adult dog classes start at 12:15 (dogs over 6mths)
Look forward to seeing you all then.

Happy dog training

25/12/2024

Just wanted to wish everyone that have supported us over the years a very merry Xmas and have a fantastic new year. Please keep in mind to keep your dogs nice and cool during this hot weather. Remember it’s actually better NOT to walk your dog in hot weather as no dog has ever died not going for a walk but they have died walking when it’s too hot for them.

Happy dog training

20/12/2024

Puppy classes starting sat 11th January in Portland.
Positive reinforcement based training
Receive a certificate and rosette upon completion.
6 week course $200 (cash)

Get in touch for more info

Positive reinforcement trainer and behaviourist based in the Limestone Coast.

18/12/2024

Puppy classes in Portland.
Positive reinforcement used
6 week course for $200
Received certificate and rosette upon completion and show off your puppy’s new skills.
Get in touch for more info

Happy dog training 😁

08/12/2024

Just a reminder of puppy school starting in Portland Saturday 11th January at the Scout hall 3 New Street. 6 week course for $200 (cash only please). If your dog is under 5mths and has had at least their 1st vaccine then please turn up at the hall by 10:30 for induction. Please pm me if you would like to attend and for more info.

03/12/2024

If your pup will be under 4mths by January 12th 2025 then you can join our puppy class and learn how to socialise your dog and stop them
Jumping up at people and other dogs. Get in touch for more info.

Happy dog training

26/11/2024

Spaces still available for puppy classes in Glenburnie every Sunday afternoon.
Is your pup under 16wks and had its 1st vaccination.
Positive reinforcement based training
8 week course for $195
Receive puppy certificate and rosette

26/11/2024

IT’S OFFICIAL!! Adult dog training classes in Portland. Starting Saturday 11th January 12:15 at Portland scout group hall 3 New Street. All you need is a fully vaccinated dog
A sociable dog
A suitable collar and lead (No choke chains)
$20 per session

(Please provide vaccination certificate upon arrival on your first session)

26/11/2024

IT’S OFFICIAL!! PUPPY CLASSES starting in Portland on Saturday 11th of January at the Scout group hall on 3 New Street at 11am.
6 week course for $200
All you need is:
For your pup to of had at least their 1st vaccination.
Bring vaccination certificate on arrival.
Suitable collar and lead (NO choke chains)
Bring heaps of treats
Arrive at 10:30am for half hour induction on first visit.
Friends and family welcome

Feel free to share for other puppy owners to see 😁

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! 👍😁