Programs
At The Dogfather Dog Training, we offer a range of premium programs designed to develop and build strong, lasting relationships between dogs and their humans. Whether you’re looking for one-on-one guidance, progressive group classes, additional private coaching sessions, or our newly launched “Drop-in-Dogs” for day stay training , each program is custom tailored to help you and your dog succeed together.
“Lifeskills 4 Lifestyle” 1-on-1 Program
The Dogfather Dog Training (Townsville) provides a Nationally Awarded and scientifically-proven dog training and behaviour modification system and service. As a Nationally Accredited and Awarded Dog Trainer (Awarded the Master Dog Breeders & Associates 2014 National Canine Trainer Award), we cover everything from the dog’s point of view. The 5 session process over 5 weeks includes customised training and behaviour modification plans, literature and access to an online video library that ensures we strive in every way possible to deliver real and lasting results to the highest standards. Our methods are all about coaching clients to build a strong relationship through motivational training that utilises the full spectrum of operant and classical conditioning (real dog training!). Sessions are primarily held at our purpose built indoor training facility to maximise learning in a safe and controlled environment working with our team of amazing helper dogs. Programs may also include options for in-home training along with sessions at public locations per your request and training goals.
“Progressive Group Class Platform”
To assist clients with continued improvement, we offer the opportunity to attend our “Group Training Sessions” following successful completion of the 1-on-1 program. These sessions are held weekly at our indoor facility in Garbutt, Townsville. The sessions give dogs and their humans the chance to put what they have learnt “one-on-one” into practice in a safe and fun space. These challenging and fun sessions run for approximately 45-50 minutes and are the best way to provide continuous learning and improvement within a safe social group of people and dogs who have the same goals to do cool stuff with your dog. Our Group Training Sessions are progressively structured for clients to work your way through the various levels, depending on your training goals and dog’s ability. We provide the following Group Session Structure:
L4L: LIFESKILLS 4 LIFESTYLE (up to 8 dogs / session).
These sessions incorporate baseline obedience and safe structured on-leash social exposure to other dogs and real life/world distractions and environments. All dogs coming out of one-on-one training programs start off at these sessions and can progress to the next level once they are passed as competent and ready to advance.
LSO: LIFESTYLE OBEDIENCE (up to 12 dogs / session).
This program is about focusing more on advanced obedience, technique, terminology and more advanced skills. We incorporate some off-leash training in obedience, clicker and marker training, fancy moves, tricks and complex tasks. This is where our clients become part of the crew that sees their dog training as a hobby and lifestyle.
XLR8: ADVANCED (OFF-LEASH) OBEDIENCE CLASS (up to 8 dogs / session).
This program is the pinnacle of our progressive training process and platform. It is for our most advanced students, and is an opportunity to participate in a group training experience that is conducted off leash. XLR8 clients have the opportunity to be part of our demo team for times when we are invited to showcase our business at public events eg. Townsville City Council event days, media and news events and get priority to other services including Private Coaching and working spots at seminars and workshops.
“Private Coaching”
Existing clients regularly seek additional and ongoing assistance/coaching following the 1-on-1 program. Private Coaching sessions are tailored to work on specific goals and help further upskill teams to maximise their learning and results. Specialist training is at the core of our PC program and has many clients performing Competition/Advanced Obedience, Scent Detection, Tricks, Assistance Dog Training, Therapy Dog Training, and more. In recent years Mike has coached teams that have gone on to stand proudly on the podium at National competitions in disciplines of ANKC Obedience, Rally Obedience, and Dancing with Dogs. Our passion is seeing you reach your goals and touch the stars with your best friend beside you!
“Daily drop-in Dogs”
Are you super busy, tired, struggling to keep up with and on top of your dog’s training? We totally get it, and that’s why we have recently launched the “Daily drop-in Dogs” visits which is all about helping clients at a level that goes above and beyond. Drop off on your way to work and pick up on your way home and Mike spends the day doing the work for you. Drop-in dogs do it all, they assist during client sessions, they hang with our crew of dogs, they might ride along for a coffee or trip to Bunnings, a park, or public outings. Whatever you want the focus to be, consider it done!
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