Skills 4 Dogs
Sandy Patterson Dip CBST
Qualified and Experienced Dog Trainer
Mackay 4740 Queensland
Trainer. Educator. Behavioursist, at Skills 4 Dogs, I offer Dog Training services and Dog Behaviour Change Programs with a very simple philosophy. I believe that training the animals of Mackay should be effective, fun, innovative, and growl-free. Dogs and humans involved in the process experience the benefits of fear and force free, modern, evidence based methods.
Put your best paw forward and let’s get started today.


IN HOME - home visits - if in a Mackay suburb
Train in the comfort of your home and for your goals.
3 sessions $370 : 6 sessions $670
PUPPY PACKAGE - home visits- if in a Mackay suburb
Give your pup (8-24 wks) the best start.
All things puppy and Operation Socialisation.
4 sessions $320
PARK PACKAGE - Queens Park South Mackay.
Train obedience and problem solving with mild distractions
4 sessions $320: 6 sessions $450
CLASSES

Good Dog Manners Class
Obedience the fun way
Various Sport Classes
enrichment & fun
Group Classes are scheduled on demand throughout the year.
Small class size allows for some individual attention
Training is in park location - using mild distractions
Quality and affordable training - suits vaccinated dogs and pups.

PRIVATE TRAINING
Why choose private training?
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your dog may not cope with group class (reactive, anxious)
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You may not be able to commit to class times (shiftworkers, busy families)
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you may prefer one on one coaching/tutoring
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times and days are very flexible

About me
Welcome to Skills 4 Dogs, founded in 2012 in Mackay! As a registered and insured business, I am dedicated to offering fresh and innovative training options for dog owners. Constant updating of my education enables delivery of the latest fear-free and force-free training methods. Positive Reward Based methods, ensure that I provide the most effective, long term solutions for both dogs and their humans. From pups 8 weeks of age to senior dogs, it is never too young or too old to for training for dogs. Whether you have a pup to give the best start or a rescue dog to help or a dog with some problem behaviours or a well mannered dog you would like to have some extra fun with, there is a solution to best suit your needs. I work very hard to achieve the best outcomes for you and your furry companions!
Qualifications
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Diploma Canine Behaviour Science and Technology - with James O'Heare Companion Animal Science Institute.
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Diploma of Business
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Licenced Instructor Pet Ambassador Program with Pet Professional Guild.
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Professional member of Pet Professional Guild Australia
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Senior 1st Aid Certificate