Qualifications

The dog training industry in Australia is unregulated. By working with a qualified Dog Trainer you know they care about your dog because they’ve chosen to undergo expensive and continual training and assessment to be the best trainer they can be.

Our training methods are based on science and the values and ethics of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) and Fear Free Pet Professionals.

Member IMDT (Distinction)

All IMDT trainers complete a rigorurous assessment process, undertake regular professional development and follow the strict IMDT code of ethics - that guarantees respect for all dogs and owners.

All IMDT trainers Actively provide and promote force-free training methods and actively reject any methods or equipment that may cause physical or mental discomfort.

Easy Peasy Puppy Instructor (IMDT)

Certified Puppy Instructor (EPPI), following a three day in-person training course, and a written assessment.

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Certified Trick Dog Instructors (CTDI) are qualified trainers who help you teach your dog tricks that are fun, helps build your relationship with your dog, is mentally stimulating for you both and did I say fun?

Certified Fear Free

Certified Fear Free Pet professionals, work to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets by inspiring and educating the people who care for them, and only using force free, fear free training methods.

Tucker's Qualifications

Master Sniffer Dog

(NTD) Novice Trick Dog

(ITD) Intermediate Trick Dog

(ATD) Advanced Trick Dog