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| 1. Name: | Shivaun Statham |
| 2. Company's name : | Canine Problem Solutions
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| 3. Address: | Auckland |
| 4. Phone Number: | (09) 837 7820 and 021 233 0534 |
| 4. Email Address: | shivaun [AT] orcon.net.nz |
| 5. Website: | www.canineproblemsolutions.co.nz |
| 6. How many dogs have you "owned"? | 2 |
| 7. What breeds are you most familiar working with? | Any and all types of breeds and 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? | Bachelor of Applied Animal Technology specialising in Animal Behaviour Certificate in Canine Behaviour and Training Certificate in Animal Welfare Investigations Certificate in Veterinary Nursing |
| 9. How many dogs have you trained? (approx.) | I have taught well over 100 dog owners how to train their dogs |
| 10. How many years have you been in business? | Currently in the fifth year of running Canine Problem Solutions |
| 11. Do you work closely with a veterinarian and get referrals from them? | yes |
| 12. What experiences do you have with dogs? (ie. obedience, agility, work at SPCA etc) | I have been working with dogs for over 11 years, first in a kennel then as a vet nurse then in a pet store, currently recommended as trainer/behaviourist by all Animates pet stores in Auckland. The certificate in Canine Behaviour and Training required practical dog training work for one year in all aspects of dog training: agility, obedience, scent work, tracking. I also carried out undergraduate research into one particular type of dog training. |
| 13. What are your favourite dog books? | I tend not to recommend books as some information can be inaccurate or misleading |
| 14. Is there anything else we should know about you and your dog training business? | I work individually with each owner and dog at their convenience at their place. I teach owners how to train dogs, I do not train the dogs myself. I use positive reinforcement with no harsh correction. |
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