Professional Dog Trainer
Australian Association of Professional Dog Trainers Inc
Accredited member
Lydia's life took a drastic turn when Luna became a part of her family in 2010. At just 4 months old, Luna exhibited extreme fear aggression, making it impossible for them to enjoy a nice walk or have visitors in their home. This constant anxiety and nervousness affected Lydia in every aspect of her life, hindering her ability to socialize and interact with others.
After trying various training methods and equipment, Lydia finally discovered a method that worked wonders for Luna's behavior - Alpha Canine Group's approach focused on communication, behavior guidance, manners, and obedience.
Inspired by their success, Lydia made the decision to enroll in the professional dog trainers course offered by Alpha Canine Group. With their Canine Good Behavior Shaping system, she gained the skills necessary to help others through private lessons and group classes.
Luna became a well-behaved demonstration dog, accompanying Lydia everywhere they went.
Lydia's journey
Our team
Our strength lies in our team that started with Luna.
Our current team help to demonstrate and safely set up situations with our clients and their dogs.
Lego
Staghound x - Female
In 2018 she was part of a litter that came into a local rescue group at 4 months of age, when she was adopted into the Dog Manners family.
Lexi
Tibetan Terrior x - Female
In 2012, as a puppy, Lexi kept escaping from my daughters back yard, we were lucky she stayed safe and we got her back.
Only 6 months old, Lexi came for a visit to our safe back yard and simply never left.
Duplo
English Pointer x - Male
2019 Dog Manners attended a puppy session with Duplo and his mum, where he showed high level anxiety.
At 1yr old, Dog Manners was lucky to have the opportunity to adopt Duplo, and we jumped at the offer to bring him into the Dog Manners family.
Our mission
Dog Manners is dedicated to assisting individuals and families to have a great family dog.
Our goal is to ensure that the dog not only fits seamlessly into the family's current lifestyle, but also remains a perfect match for any future changes that may occur.
With our expertise and guidance, Dog Manners aims to create a harmonious and lasting bond between families and their furry companions. Focusing on a mutual language to acheive behavioral adjustments, we are committed to equipping people with the necessary skills and knowledge to a well-mannered and well-adjusted dog.
Our vision
Dog Manners aim is to educate individuals about fostering a harmonious coexistence between humans and their canine companions, while also addressing the challenges faced by fearful and anxious dogs.
To create awareness and promoting understanding and empathy towards these vulnerable dogs. Together, we can build a world where dogs and humans can live harmoniously, free from fear and anxiety.
Credentials
Certificate
First Aid
Pet First Aid
Working with children
