Dog Training Schools, Services & Resources

Below are some links to dog training books, reputable dog training schools, day care centres and services. If you know of a reputable dog training school or dog service that isn't listed, please email us so we can check it out!

Dog Training Resources

SitStayFetch is dog training to stop your dog's behavioural problems. This book provides you with Dog Obedience Training Secrets to STOP Your Dog’s Behavior Problems! "Put an End to the Stress and Annoyance of Your Dog Behavior Problems!...AND Slash Your Dog Obedience Training Time in Half by Using Techniques That Give You Immediate Results!!"Click Here!

Dove Creswell's Puppy & Dog Training Online is everything you need to know about puppy and dog training in 7 quick, no-nonsense, get-to-the-point-fast lessons. Dove is a professional Hollywood North dog trainer who has worked on featured films such as Saved! and Sam's Lake; TV shows: Romeo, Behind the Camera: Charlie's Angels, and Cougar Crossings; and commercials, including: The Source.Click Here!

Canine Concepts promotes dog behaviour understanding and positive training techniques. A large collection of interesting articles is accompanied by an innovative shop with many unique products for training and indulging your doggie passion

Dog Training Schools & Organisations

AAPDT (Australian Association of Professional Dog Trainers) is the leading voice for professional dog trainers. It represents both professional dog training schools as well as individuals, dedicated to set and improve standards in the industry. It is recognised as an approved organisation under the Domestic (feral & nuisance) Animals Act 1994.

The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) is a professional organization of individual trainers committed to becoming better trainers through education. Membership is composed of trainers from across the spectrum (US and internationally) of training philosophies who have an interest in furthering their knowledge of positive training.

Golden State K-9 Training trains personal protection dogs with in-home training. All trainers have experience in training, behavior modification & evaluation, with either military K-9 experience, a law enforcement background, or both. They train personal protection dogs in California, the USA, Canada, UK or Europe.

Bark Busters is the largest, most trusted, dog training company in the world, with more than 300,000 dogs trained worldwide. When you call Bark Busters, a skilled dog trainer will come to your home and customize training for you and your dog. Their holistic training approach can successfully train any dog in about two hours.

Highest Retrievers are a full service retriever training center. Hightest have been professionally training retrievers to hunt for over 30 years, and have numerous AKC Field Champions and Master Hunters to their credit. They offer courses in GUN DOG training, puppy "HEAD START " and a comprehensive OBEDIENCE training program.

Command Dog Training School is one of Melbourne's largest professional dog training schools. Basil Theofanides is the Training Director and founder of Command Dog Training School,a Nationally Accredited Trainer has 25 years expertise in the industry. Currently Command Dog Training School has 4 training venues situated in Melbourne.

Aussie Dog School in Japan is a professional dog training school situated at Yamagata Japan and run by owners and operators Koshi & Ritsuko Okuizumi. Rits & Kou are graduates of the D.O.G.S. of Australia - Certified Instructor Course (CIC) and now practice their skills full time in Japan.

Mack Dog Training in Hong Kong is run by Mack Leung who has completed his Certified Instructors Course (CIC) Dog Training & Behaviour through Dog Obedience Guidance Systems of Australia and Command Dog Training School in Melbourne. Mack is also qualified to teach Kindergarten Puppy Training & Advanced Obedience.

The International Association of Canine Professionals has a comprehensive list of all professionals within the dog world - dog trainers, groomers, kennel owners, veterinarians, pet sitters, dog handlers, retailers, dog walkers, pet first aid instructors, boundary fence installers.

Day Care Centres

Pet-Sitters.biz provides a secure environment where pet owners can quickly locate, match, screen, and select pet sitters worldwide.

Central Bark™ is the nation's largest network of day care for dogs and is committed to providing a clean, healthy, fun and nurturing environment for your dog. With a focus on exercise, socialization and training, you'll enjoy the company of your happier, healthier, better-behaved dog, friend, companion and family member.

DogZone is Australia's 1st dog day care centre. DogZone provides a high quality, professionally run canine creche that provides a safe haven and fun environment for dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes. Its indoor themed facility has exercise areas, grooming and hydrobath, plus accessories for sale including premium dog food.

Other Services

Therapy Dogs International, Inc. (TDI) is the oldest and largest volunteer therapy dog organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registration of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers for the purpose of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, and other institutions.

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