John Gatt K9

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Dog Trainer 🐕 | K9 Behaviourist | 55 Years Experience
Specialist in Dog Psychology 🧠
Based on the NSW Central Coast 📍
Serving all of Australia 🇦🇺 — in-person & online
Helping dogs + owners build trust, respect & results 🐾

16/11/2025

Encase you missed my important free work shop I'm conducting on the 14th.

Caught up with Patty and Mazz from triple Fm and what a bunch of nice guys promoting my free work shop on the 14th.
16/11/2025

Caught up with Patty and Mazz from triple Fm and what a bunch of nice guys promoting my free work shop on the 14th.

15/11/2025

Meet miss yap yap lol.

This beautiful pooch who reminds me of a old friend of mine yap yap for the obvious reasons lol, just didn't stop barking for attention and jumping up if she didn't get it ! And of course while I'm here to help control this headache behaviour let's do some control walking on the leash .

Check her out folks .

Be nice, be kind and be safe.

John

🎄 FREE Xmas Gift from John Gatt K9! 🐾This year marks 36 years of helping dog owners connect, understand, and work with t...
10/11/2025

🎄 FREE Xmas Gift from John Gatt K9! 🐾

This year marks 36 years of helping dog owners connect, understand, and work with their dogs — not against them.
That’s 36 years here on the coast (and another 10–15 before that!) of doing what I love most: building better relationships between dogs and their humans.

So, as a thank you for all the support over the years, I’m giving you something back — 🎁

👉 FREE High Reactivity Workshop + Behavioural Talk + prevention of child attack by their own dog and strager dog! Live Demonstration
Learn how to properly walk your dog on a lead and understand why reactivity happens.
💥 Valued at $200 – completely free!

📍 Location: Northlakes High School (corner of Brava Ave & The Groomer, San Remo)
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14th
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM

🎓 I’ll need 3–4 demo dogs I haven’t worked with before that pull on lead or are highly reactive.
If you’d like to bring one, contact me on 📞 0414 562 746

What to bring:
• Fold-up chairs & refreshments (and maybe a custard tart for the team 😅)
• A notepad or tablet if you’d like to take notes
• Your dog’s favourite toy (we’ll be talking good toys vs. bad toys)
• Please dispose of rubbish properly – bins will be provided
🚫 No video filming (photos are fine)

⚠️ Bookings are essential – space is limited under cover.

No gimmicks. No scams. No BS.
Just genuine training and knowledge — my Xmas gift to you and your dogs.

So, if you’re keen to learn, book now.
Call 0414 562 746.

Be nice. Be kind. Be safe.
– John 👊🐾

08/11/2025

That’s a wrap for our 8-week bootcamp 💪🐾

Massive effort from everyone who showed up, stayed consistent, and put in the work week after week.
You’ve built structure, trust, and leadership — and it shows. 👊

We’ll see you back in April for the next bootcamp — keep an eye out for our post when registrations open!

For those wanting to join, contact John in late February 2026 on 📞 0414 562 746.

Stay calm. Stay consistent. Stay in control.

☀️ Hot weather reminder for dog owners 🐾If you can’t hold your hand on the path for 5 seconds — it’s too hot for your do...
08/11/2025

☀️ Hot weather reminder for dog owners 🐾

If you can’t hold your hand on the path for 5 seconds — it’s too hot for your dog’s paws.

Walk before 10 AM for any temps over 28 °C, or wait until it cools down in the evening.
If you have to go out later, use protective booties and keep it short.

Burned paws aren’t “toughness” — they’re pain, vet bills, and lost training time.
Train smart. Keep it safe. 👊

08/11/2025

Tip of the month??.

Prevention of storm anxiety!.

What causes storm anxiety in your pooch?.

Please don't bring your dog in the house by giving refuge from storms ( thunder, lighting, heavy rain, and strong winds) dogs naturally except the bad weather in the wild as part of existence they get conditioned from puppy hood .
Dogs hunt in the rain or thunder, yes, if it's to much for them they seek shelter but my point here is... by offering refuge when it thunders or rains heavily you are actually teaching in association storm anxiety in the future!. Like most indoor dogs when thunder or rain is around they tend to find under beds , couches, crates, even escape!.

If your brave enough and not made from sugar why not condition your pooch outside when it rains especially while thunder is around go for a walk with umbrella and make it positive with a few positive reinforced verbalising and treats especially if you have a puppy, I love taking Aussie out when it's stormy and always had as you can see she has no fear or anxiety with the loud clap of thunder and lighting along with the heavy rain coming pouring down on us.

To associate rain is a positive rather then a negative ( anxiety enforced) I through Aussies favourite food around on the ground while it's raining and she's getting a free wash while at it lol.

So there you have it , it's never to late to rehabilitate a dog that suffers storm anxiety it take a while and patience but it's better then expensive useless medication that in my opinion are only placebos !. I can't be wrong if I rehabilitated so many dogs with storm and separation anxiety which is another monthly in the future.

Hope you enjoyed my monthly tip.

John.

Please be nice, be kind and be safe.

06/11/2025

Yep another two consultations into one!

Unfortunately sometimes owners throw to many learnt behavioural issues at me with their pooch and expect to show them how to resolve all at one consultation right? Lol.

Like this pooch the last resort dog trainer ( that would be me obviously, lol) had sooooo many behavioural issues no way I can teach and show the owner how to challenge all the learnt behaviour he had adopted by the past owners in just a consultation so I had doubled the visit nearly 3 hours! Yes, it was a lot on the owner, on me and on the poor pooch but... we got there! Owner happy, pooch happy and Johnney happy ! Happy days to come.
O , and owner doesn't need those medications the vet put him on any more ! Solutions are what owners need not bandages.

John.

Be nice, be kind and be safe

04/11/2025

Hi guys, just a heads up... if you're thinking holidays in Xmas why not think about where you're going to get your beloved pets minded?.

Here at John Gatt k9 services we also board pets long or shorts stays, we also can offer board training aswell.

We can cater all your needs for your pets inside or outside accommodations.

We are not kennel boarders your pet is minded like if they are ours, care, loving, interactions, playing , stimulating games, well secured is our priority with your dog , cat, snake, parrots, rabbits we are all experienced with animal care.

We even have professional groomers on board so if you need your pooch washed and groomed before going back home we can arrange it at our premises.

So if you're thinking holidays why not let your dog go on holidays to with us. ?.

Please book in early as you can as Xmas holidays get booked by end of November and near impossible to find any boarding if left to late.

Enquiries...John on 0414 562746.

Be nice, be say and be kind.

02/11/2025

Our first P.A.T ( public access training) No harnesses, no Bs!' just pure classic public manner control!.

classes . So after 6 week basic course at the school now it's time to put into practice in real life situations around the training ( impulse control).

All handler with their dogs absolutely smashed it!. Well done everyone and let's see how you go next Sunday with a bit more of a challenge... Terrigal dog Park, board walk, and along the cafes.

See you all then.

John, Kimberley and Lisa.

01/11/2025

Love seeing positive feedback from my past clients when coming to me there uncontrollable pooch on a leash may it be over reactive or just pulling like a steam train like this beautiful girl when first coming to me.

Just wanted to share with you the clients video clip she took on her walk to show me. Well done! Obviously you put in the hard yards to achieve so much progress in her walk in such a short time.

Also, I'd like to acknowledge and thank so many dogs owners recommending me on Facebook for one who is looking for a last resort dog trainer lol, thank you from the bottom of my heart much appreciate your recommendations.

John.

Please be nice, be kind and most of all .. be safe.

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