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1. Name: | Sarah Weakley | |
2. Company's name : | K9 Connect | |
3. Address: | 178 Batty Road, RD 1 Papakura, Auckland | |
4. Phone Number: | 021 363 602 | |
4. Email Address: | sarah [AT] k9connect.co.nz | |
5. Website: | www.k9connect.co.nz | |
6. How many dogs have you "owned"? | 7 | |
7. What breeds are you most familiar working with? | Working breeds, terriers, crossbreeds | |
8. Do you have any formal dog training qualification? What are they? If not, why do you feel that you are a competent dog trainer? | Certificate in Animal Management - Canine Behaviour and Training | |
9. How many dogs have you trained? (approx.) | 120 | |
10. How many years have you been in business? | Since mid-2012 | |
11. Do you work closely with a veterinarian and get referrals from them? | No | |
12. What experiences do you have with dogs? (ie. obedience, agility, work at SPCA etc) | I have competed in Agility and Flygility at Senior level, Rally Obedience, and Obedience. I volunteered at the SPCA, worked at two different boarding kennels, took domestic obedience and agility classes for several years at a dog training club, and have done private training sessions with clients. I have also had experience with three rehome dogs of my own with behaviour problems. | |
13. What are your favourite dog books? | Karen Pryor - Don't Shoot the Dog; Susan Garrett - Ruff Love; Susan Garrett - Shaping Success; Jean Donaldson - The Culture Clash; Pat Miller - The Power of Positive Dog Training | |
14. Is there anything else we should know about you and your dog training business? | I am a full member of the APDTNZ, and a believer in training through positive reinforcement. | |
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