Bundall, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
07 21000415 Servicing the Gold Coast
About Mike
Welcome
Hi there and welcome.
My name is Mike and I am the Owner of Happy Dog Training and number 1 dog trainer on the Gold Coast.
I won't bore you with a blurb about what I've done for the last 20 years. What I will do is provide you with lots of evidence of the results i get with all breeds, all ages and all behaviours. Before and after videos and loads of reviews from the numerous clients that I have helped. I am very passionate about what I do. I am very good at what I do and I love what I do.
Everyday I see clients that have been let down, lied to and given false hope from all types of dog trainers, behaviourists and vet behaviourists.
Told they need to put their dog on medication, or told they will need to rehome a dog because they are "unfixable". Even told that euthanasia is the only solution to fix certain behaviours. Imagine being told by an "expert" that these are your only options. I have never had a dog that I have trained where these are even close to being a solution. I guarantee results. I have trained the worst of the worst. I have seen it all. The difference between me and every other dog trainer out there is that I get results. I do not make excuses. I transform the lives of dogs and their owners. People become prisoners because of their dogs. Cant go to the beach or cafe, cant go on holidays, cant leave the dog home for too long, cant have visitors. The stress is horrible to see. It also creates extreme stress on relationships. I can fix all of that and give people their lives back.
The foundation of all of my training is to teach my clients the one thing that is always missing in every dog that I see. That is MENTAL FATIGUE. Everyone, including the majority of dog trainers are trying to wear out dogs physically. Everyone is trying to fatigue or control the body. Except me. I control the brain. Then the body just follows. Mental fatigue is what gets rid of anxiety which is the major driving force with every behavioural issue I see. I do it all within 3 sessions. I don't need anymore than that. In fact you will see a different dog by the end of the 1st session. Anyone can learn. It is more about the education for the owners than the actual training of the dog. Changing their mindset and all of their pre-conceived ideas from a lot of misinformation from other trainers, friends and family and particularly social media and facebook groups where everyone is an expert. Don't take my word for it. Check out my Google reviews and see how happy my clients are to get great results.
I get results with all issues including anxiety, aggression, separation anxiety, reactiveness, barking, recall and pulling on the leash. I also specialise in training rescues. I will not come out and talk for 2 hours without even interacting with your dog. I will come out and identify what the issues are, prioritise the issues and get to work straight away.
Congratulations on getting this far. You just have to take that next step and get in contact with me. Let me know. I'd love to help.
The Gold Coast is a dogs paradise
If there was one place on Earth that you would want to grow up as a dog, it would be the beautiful Gold Coast. With beautiful weather all year round, stunning coastal walks, lots of friendly dog parks as well as of leash beaches, there really is no excuse not go get out and about with our beautiful dogs. I am happy to work with you and your dog wherever your dog has the issue. Whether its at home, your local cafe or the above mentioned dog parks, walks and beaches, no location is too much trouble
Please click the link below for a list of all dog exercise areas
https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Services/Animals-pets/Dog-exercise-areas
Tips from Mike
- Do not let your dog become a "velcro" dog. That is a dog that sticks to you all of the time. This can create anxiety in the dog. Create separation between you and your dog at home so that they can learn to relax and not stress everytime you move
- Basic commands are overrated and are given too much attention. Basic commands mean nothing if you don't get the dogs energy right. They just won't listen.
- It is easier to wear out your dog mentally rather than physically.
- Get the balance right between direction and affection. Most clients i see on average would give 90% affection and 10% direction. Needs to be at least 50/50
- Don't waste your time trying to find answers online to behavioural issues. Wont work and will actually make you more confused. Basic tricks and training is ok
- A controlled slow short walk is better than a long walk where your dog is all over the place and highly aroused.
- One of the best things that you can teach your dog is to go to its bed or mat. This again creates space when you are at home but also allows visitors to come and go with out being harassed.
- Discourage people from patting your dog if they jump up. This will only encourage this behaviour