DogTech® Trainers in Queensland

Gold Coast Pet Expo – September 2011

The Gold Coast Expo was held on 17 & 18 September 2011 at Central Park Oval, Varsity Lakes.  Our Dogtech instructor for the Gold Coast, Troy Fitzgerald was on hand to help visitors with their doggie behavioural problems, and was joined by our Queensland Manager, Justin Jordan on Sunday.  This pet expo is the largest Pet and Animal Expo in Queensland, giving businesses a great opportunity to showcase their products and services, and Troy reports that it was a great success.

Photos are of Troy Fitzgerald with Dr Chris Brown (Bondi Vet TV celebrity), and Justin Jordan.

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Alisa Voss – Dog Training & Puppy Schools by DogTech – Sunshine Coast, Queensland

Service Area: Sunshine Coast
My Qualifications: I hold a Graduate Diploma in Animal Studies and I am currently awaiting certification for my Doctorate of Animal Studies. I am also a qualified Veterinary Nurse with over 20 years industry experience.
My Background: I have recently joined the DogTech team as the Sunshine Coast representative, allowing me to fulfill my lifelong ambition to bring owners and their dogs closer together through gentle training methods and behaviour modification. Dogs and their relationship to people is my passion and the reason I undertook many years of formal studies to obtain my qualifications.
I have been fortunate enough to own dogs from an early age and I know the incredible pleasure they bring when the relationship is harmonious. The loyalty, affection and love they give us is beyond measure. I have owned a variety of breeds, including very large and headstrong males, so I am confident working with all breeds, sizes and temperaments. I am currently training Assistance Dogs for the disabled, which is incredibly rewarding for me as well as the owners and dogs.
My qualifications and veterinary nursing experience also allow me to assess possible medical conditions that may be influencing a behavioural issue.
I currently share my life with two beautiful dogs––a chocolate Labrador and a rather large Bull Mastiff, who is also a registered Assistance Dog through my training.
My Objective: By combining my formal training, experience and passion, I offer you a very broad range of knowledge and skills to ensure your dog receives a thorough assessment and a behavioural training program that is customised to your specific needs. I am committed to assisting owners who are experiencing behavioural problems and also those who would simply like some basic command training.
How: Training can be conducted at your home or in class depending on your requirements. Both you and your dog will find the proven Dogtech Whisper Wise rewards based training fun and easy to learn and practise. The technique uses only positive reinforcement and reward-based training. No harsh or fear-based methods are required, so the experience is very positive for owners and their dogs.
Puppies:
Training and socialising your puppy will ensure you have a well-balanced, well-mannered friend for life. I will be operating group classes where your puppy can learn all of the basic commands, how to interact with other puppies and you will have a lot of fun too. I can also train your puppy in your home.
Whether you have a problem dog or you would simply like some assistance with basic training – I can help. Please feel free to contact me with any doggie problems you may be experiencing and I will be more than happy to assist you in any way I can.
Testimonials for Alisa
October 2011

To Whom It May Concern:

My husband and I were desperate to get some training for our two dogs, Louis and Charlie.  We had recently had a baby and had to get some boundaries put in place for the dogs, who had previously owned the place!

Working with Alisa was really great, she took the time to fully understand our situation and manage our exceptions in terms of how we could achieve the results we wanted. The whole process was really easy and I couldn’t believe how quickly the dogs responded to the Dogtech program as I had really believed they were un-trainable.

I liked the fact that you used one voice command to correct them, rather than a series of different processes, which we had done with other trainers and found it confusing and a lot of work.

We are very happy with the results and Alisa’s ability to train us on how to manage our dogs. I would absolutely recommend Alisa to anyone who needs help with there dogs.

SJ
Maroochydore

 

It is with pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Alisa Voss. I met Alisa in August 2011, when in desperation I rang DogTech seeking help for a growling problem.   Bandit is a eight year old Bull Arab, who has been growling at other dogs for the last four years, making walking him difficult and somewhat humiliating.    Having recently moved to the Sunshine Coast, I was desperate to be able to walk Bandit on the beach without being stressed about an off leash dog approaching us.

After attending puppy school, adult dog training and private training before, I doubted that there was any hope for him.  Alisa was confident that we could get Bandit to the point where we could walk him on a leash without him growling at any approaching dogs.  It was through her positive attitude that I became motivated to fix our problem.

Alisa has a deep understanding of dog psychology. Bandit had respect for her within minutes of meeting her.  She conducted a thorough assessment of our situation and devised a plan to help us manage his behaviour.  This plan was as much about educating me as it was about training Bandit.

Alisa helped me to develop an understanding of my own behaviour when training Bandit so that I could convey the appropriate messages to him.

All of the training methods that Alisa used were completely humane, and focused on engaging Bandit’s way of thinking.  Even after the first visit, I could see changes in Bandit’s behaviour.  As we progressed through the program, the growling episodes with other dogs decreased, and I am now able to manage Bandit’s behaviour on my own.

Alisa always remained in complete control of Bandit in all situations.  When I was stressed by Bandit’s behaviour, Alisa provided me with explanations and reassurance, giving me the confidence to continue with the training.  Bandit and I still have a little way to go in our training, but I now feel confident that we will reach our goals.  I enjoy walking him now, and I’m not afraid of other dogs.  With every challenge I encounter, Alisa is available by phone or email to suggest solutions.

I have no hesitation in recommending Alisa to assist you in solving your dog’s behavioural problem.

DV
Tewantin

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Troy Fitzgerald – Dog training & Puppy Schools by DogTech – Gold Coast and Northern NSW

Area:  Gold Coast, Queensland

My name is Troy Fitzgerald.  In my 10 years of working with dogs, I soon learned their importance, not only to us but to nature itself.

After living with a pack of dogs for the last 10 years and training

and rehabilitating countless others, I have found it a passion in passing on my knowledge to people who truly need help with their dogs.

I am very excited to be the DogTech instructor for the Gold Coast and look forward to working with owners and their dogs on a daily basis.

Pet Expo 2012 on the Gold Coast

On the weekend of 29-30 September 2012, I had the pleasure of being involved with the Pet Expo on the Gold Coast.

I thought it was an even better event than last year and I received a lot of positive feedback at my stand.

Justin Jordan came down to lend a hand on Sunday, which was greatly appreciated.

 

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Karen Harvey – Dog Training & Puppy Schools by DogTech, Brisbane Southwest

Karen Harvey — DogTech® Behaviorist & Trainer

Area: Brisbane Southwest

Hi, my name is Karen Harvey and I’m passionate about dogs & their well-being.

I have had dogs in my life since I was one year old, and a dog has been my constant companion ever since.

My career path in Dog Training began when an opinionated Miniature Poodle named Reggie came into my life. It was clear that serious training was a must, or he would be “The Boss”.

As I learned the fundamentals of dog training in order to ensure harmony with Reggie, I also discovered I had a talent for communicating & sharing this information with other dog owners. Read More »

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Kristine Lennard – Dog Training & Puppy Schools by DogTech, Brisbane West

Kristine Lennard — DogTech® Behaviorist & Trainer

AREA: Brisbane West


I’m Kristine Lennard, your DogTech® Behaviorist & Trainer for Brisbane West.

I have grown up with dogs and had a passion for them my entire life. It started from attending Dog Shows with the family every month, and having assisted in the breeding of Show quality dogs.

I owned my my very first dog, an Alaskan Malamute, at the age of 14. Read More »

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Justin Jordan – Dog Training & Puppy Schools by DogTech, Brisbane North

Area: Brisbane North

Awards:

  • Dogtech® Master Trainer
  • Franchise of the Year 2008
  • DogTech® Puppy School Champion 2010
  • DogTech® Business Development Champion 2010

I am Justin Jordan, the Dogtech® Master Franchisee for Queensland. Our positive reinforcement training methods are recommended by Vets, Breeders, and Pet stores around Australia—often solving doggy problems that would otherwise result in disposal of the dog.

Experience: I have over 20 years experience in training dogs and running Obedience classes as an Instructor. I am considered a specialist in canine body language and I will share with you Dogtechs® unique Whisper Wise® training methods that ‘makes learning a pleasure’ and has been embraced by dog owners throughout Australia.

My simple yet effective positive reinforcement methods have saved many a dog and owner. I specialize in common doggy problems such as Read More »

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Danni Sheppet – Dog Training & Puppy Schools by DogTech, Brisbane South East

Area: Brisbane South

I am Danni Sheppet, and I am no stranger to the Veterinary/Pet services Industry.

Experience: My industry experience commenced over 14 years ago when I qualified as a Veterinary nurse. I spent over eight years in large and small animal & specialised practices where I was able to gain vast experience in the behaviour of many different breeds of dogs. My personal interest in the area of dog behaviour made the transition to qualified behaviourist a natural one. Read More »

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