Links
Useful links to organisations providing resources, information and courses about dog training, and to dog clubs that train using positive reinforcement.
Information Resources
For a comprehensive resource on positive reinforcement and doggy events in Australia, go to http://www.k9events.com/
For a direcctory of dog-related businesses around Australia, see www.mydogsite.com.au
Dog Clubs around Melbourne using positive reinforcement
This list is not comprehensive. If your club should be included, email Kaye at kh@netspace.net.au
BREED CLUBS: If you have or are thinking of getting a Siberian Husky, have a look at the club website . http://www.siberianhuskyvic.org.au
BAYSIDE: If you have a dog you wish to train , contact Southside Dog School http://www.southsidedogschool.org/
They use positive reinforcement and specialise in practical training for the pet dog. They are based in Melbourne's bayside suburbs.
INNER NORTH-EAST: Delta instructor Jennifer Pearce's A Perfect Spot offers private lessons, small groups, walking club, and "fungility".
See her website http://www.aperfectspot.com.au/
MORNINGTON PENINSULA: If you are near Hastings on the Mornington Peninsula, go to another club that uses positive reinforcement, Hastings Dog Obedience Club http://www.hastingsdogclub.org.au/NORTH-EASTERN SUBURBS: The Kintala Club uses the Modern Gentle Method, originated by the late David Weston. They train in Heidelberg, contact www.kintala.com.au/
SUNBURY: If you are in Melbourne's outer north-west try contacting Sunbury and District Obedience Dog Club.
Interstate trainers around Australia
QUEENSLAND: Contact Oliver Beverly, www.cleardogtraining.com
Training organisations
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers runs an annual conference and publishes a newsletter for members, and has as part of its charter the aim of educating dog trainers. Contact them to join or to get the name of a trainer. http://www.apdt.com.au/
The Delta Society runs courses to accredit dog trainers using positive reinforcement methods. To inquire about courses or to find an accredited trainer, contact them at http://www.deltasocietyaustralia.com.au/
Training equipment and pet supplies
For Australian-made training equipment for positive reinforcement trainers, see Warren Townsend's Melbourne-based Black Dog Wear
<a href="http://www.k9tuff.com">Dog Toys</a> - Buy Dog Toys at k9tuff.com ... the tuffest, most durable stuff for you and your dog.
Animal welfare sites
Giving support and providing resources for many animal shelters, see www.dogsacrossaustralia.com
Pet care
BRUNSWICK: Mostly Mutts - dog grooming in a relaxed and friendly environment. Funky accessories too. www.mostlymutts.com.au
International sites
The founding father of humane approaches to behaviour problems, William E. Campbell has books and case histories available on his website.
