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Cert IV in Companion Animal Services with the Delta Institute
Member of Pet Professional Guild Australia
Member of Australian Pet Dog Trainers
Services include
Puppy, Adolescent and Adult Dog Classes
Walk and Train
Private Consultants

22/06/2025

🦇 CALLING ALL NEW PUPPY GUARDIANS… 🦇
There’s a storm coming… and it smells like wee on the carpet.

🐾 Puppy Class: The Training Begins
🗓️ Starts Wednesday, July 2nd at 7pm
📍 Weston Creek Vet
📞 Call 6288 4944 to secure your place

In a city full of chewed shoes, sleepless nights, and rogue barking…
One class dares to bring peace to the chaos — using science, not fear.

🎓 Build skills. Grow confidence. Raise a hero.
Whether you’ve got a tiny terrier or a bouncing bat-dog-in-training, this class gives you the tools to shape their future — the positive way.

🖤 Because every puppy deserves a great origin story.

12/06/2025

Besides being an awesome companion and training partner, one of my goals for Gremlin is to get him into K9 Nosework. In less than a week at home, he’s already showing a real talent for tracking — this little guy has a serious nose on him! It would be a waste not to harness that natural ability into something fun and fulfilling.

10/06/2025

The Yes/No Game – Full credit to ThinkDog with Lewis Nicholls

Puppies make dumb decisions. Sometimes they’re harmless, sometimes they’re dangerous—but either way, I’m not just going to let Gremlin figure it out on his own.

The Yes/No Game is a simple way to guide him:
✅ If he makes a choice I like, I mark it with a “Yes!” and reinforce it.
❌ If it’s something I don’t want, I say “No” in my head not out loud, walk away, encourage him to come with me, and reinforce that.

Right now we’re using it around Lucifer.
If he watches Lucifer then looks away, air scents or walks past Lucifer without a second glance they're my "Yes!". If he starts following Lucifer around or gets a bit fixated they're my "No"

08/06/2025

Meet Gremlin, the newest member of the Dog Savvy family!
He’s a 14-week-old Pointer from Atease Pointers in Sydney. The breeder has done an excellent job with early socialisation, which gives us a great foundation to build on—and makes my job a little easier!

Gremlin is a gundog, so his instincts and genetics are quite different from the working dog Indy was.
We chose a Pointer for several reasons:
✔️ Generally healthy breed
✔️ High trainability
✔️ Behaviourally sound
✔️ Known for being calm, gentle, and thoughtful for a gundog

I’m excited to start this new chapter and share our training journey with you all. Stay tuned—Gremlin’s got a lot to teach, and a lot to learn!

29/05/2025

Thoughts from a Professional Dog Trainer

As many of you know, I’m a dog trainer… without a dog of my own. I still miss Indy deeply—no dog will ever replace her—and I’ll be honest, not having a dog in the home sucks.

That said, my wife and I have been having some exciting conversations lately. We’ve been carefully working through what we're looking for in our next puppy. And yes, there might be some news on that front soon.

Here’s what matters most to us:

1. Good genetics

2. Behaviourally sound temperament

3. Quality early socialisation from the breeder

4. Trainability

5. Resilience

6. Raised around cats (huge bonus if they grow up with them!)

7. A registered breeder who truly knows their dogs

8. Will the breeder take their puppy back, should any serious genetic or health issues arise that are due to breeding.

Something I really appreciate? When breeders are a little cautious about who they sell their puppies to. I want them to ask me questions. It tells me they care about where their pups end up—and that’s exactly the kind of breeder I want to work with.

You might notice one thing that’s not on the list: looks. Don’t get me wrong, I’d love a beautiful dog—but for me, temperament, health, and ethical breeding always come first.

Just a bit of food for thought for anyone considering a puppy. It’s not just about finding a dog. It’s about finding the right one—for you and the dog.

26/05/2025

Puppy Preschool – Spots Available
Got a new pup? Join our fun and informative Puppy Class starting Wednesday at 7 PM! Help your puppy build confidence, learn essential skills, and socialise in a safe environment.

Call Weston Creek Vet on 6288 4944 to enrol.

15/05/2025

Meet Luna – a stunning 2-year-old Border Collie mix recently adopted from Goulburn Pound! Her amazing new family reached out straight away to help her settle in, build a strong bond, work on essential skills, and prevent little challenges from becoming big problems. Most importantly, they’re giving her the time and space she needs to adjust, with no expectations while she finds her feet. It’s caring, proactive families like this that make my job so rewarding!

13/05/2025

First Bucket Game Session with Mei!
Mei can be a little apprehensive at times, so a big part of our training journey has focused on building her confidence and giving her more control in everyday situations.

Today we started working with The Bucket Game—a brilliant concept developed by renowned trainer Chirag Patel. It’s a cooperative care technique that helps dogs communicate their comfort levels during handling, grooming, or vet visits.

By focusing on a simple bucket of treats, dogs like Mei get to say, “I’m ready,” or “I need a break,” helping build trust and reduce stress. It’s all about giving our dogs a voice—and we’re here for it!

08/04/2025

When you're a dog trainer without a dog… you train the cat.

Meet Lucifer, my reluctant feline assistant. Lately, we've been working on a sustained nose target—nothing fancy, just keeping my skills sharp.

A couple of fun training quirks when working with cats:

1. Sessions are short and sweet—cats just don’t have the same training stamina as dogs.

2. Timing is everything. Cats scent marking by rubbing their cheeks on things, so I’ve got to click for the nose touch before he swaps to a cheek swipe.

And yes… unapologetically featuring a bit of cat bum. Occupational hazard.

03/04/2025

I usually keep this page all about dog training, but a few of my amazing clients have asked for a sneak peek… so here’s a shot from our wedding!

Now that I have your attention—my first puppy class as a married man kicks off next Wednesday at Weston Creek Vet! Call 6288 4944 to enroll your pup

09/03/2025

Exciting News from Dog Savvy ACT

I’m taking a short break because I’m getting married. From March 14th to March 30th I’ll be off on my honeymoon, taking some well-earned time off.

I’ll be back to work on March 31st, ready to help you and your dogs get back on track. If you need to book a session, send me a message, and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can after I return.

If you need urgent help while I’m away, check out the Pet Professionals Guild Australia for qualified, force-free trainers: https://www.ppgaustralia.net.au.

Thanks for your support—see you soon... Kaycee's just here because I'm obligated to share dog pics and videos on my posts

05/03/2025

Huge congratulations to Fletcher, Chelsea, and Jeanie for graduating puppy preschool! 🎓🐶✨ These smart pups have mastered the basics and are ready to take on the world! 🥳🎉 "

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Opening Hours

Monday	07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 17:00
Thursday	07:00 - 17:00
Friday	07:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 12:00

Telephone

+61404722073

Website

https://www.dogsavvyact.com.au/

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