After obtaining the COAPE C01 Dogwise 1 Certification, I furthered my studies and continued on to complete the COAPE Diploma in Animal Behaviour, obtaining the Diploma in advanced canine psychology studies. This was the driving force to start K9 Partners, where we've been able to assist many owners with their canine companions, to enjoy and improve their journey in life together.

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I previously enjoyed assisting with and instructing obedience classes at McKaynine Training Centre located in Honeydew.

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My qualifications include:

• COAPE International (Centre of Applied Pet Ethology) Dogwise 1 C01.

• COAPE International (Centre of Applied Pet Ethology) DipCABT Diploma in Animal Behaviour – Qualified Animal Behaviour Practitioner.

• Learn Canine – Final unit – Puppy to Canine Good Citizen Bronze.

• Member CAPBT COAPE Association of Pet Behaviorists and Trainers.

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My areas of specialisation include:

• Separation related disorders

• Manic behaviours / hyperactivity

• Compulsive disorders (ie; chasing tail, chasing shadows, wanting to play ball too much, barking at the doorbell, sprinklers, excessive barking etc)

• Impulse control and frustration tolerance

• Fence barking.

• Inappropriate lust system

• House/toilet training

• Inter canine aggression

• People aggression

• Food aggression

• Hyper awareness to the environment

• Destructive tendencies, like frenzy chewing

• Pulling on lead

• Integration of a new dog coming into the household

• Dog to owner engagement

• Gate napping

• Recall

• Jumping up

• Self-mutilation

• Fearful responses

• Sound phobia

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Aversion to putting on equipment

• Aversion to husbandry tasks (nail clipping, grooming, baths)