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| Kool K9 Dog Training Ltd | |
| 1. Name: | Joanne Small |
| 2. Company's name : | Kool K9 Dog Training Ltd |
| 3. Address: | Goile Road, Koromatua. 10 minutes from Hamilton |
| 4. Phone Number: | (027)4771047 or 07 8298881 |
| 5. Website: | none listed |
| 5. Email Address: | joanne [AT] koolk9.co.nz |
| 6. How many dogs have you "owned"? | 6 |
| 7. What breeds are you most familiar working with? | I have owned and trained a variety of dogs |
| 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? | Principles of Canine Behaviour, Massey University. I have attended many seminars on various aspects of dog training and behaviour including Patricia McConnell, Suzanne Clothier, Turid Rugass and Susan Garrett. I also have trained, instructed and competed in Obedience and Agility for 15 years. |
| 9. How many dogs have you trained? (approx.) | I have trained all my own dogs and many others at the two dog clubs that I have beeen involved with and through my training business |
| 10. How many years have you been in business? | 2 years |
| 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 trained, instructed and competed in Obedience and Agility for 15 years. |
| 13. What are your favourite dog books? | Click for Joy! Questions and Answers from Clicker Trainers and Their Dogs (Karen Pryor Clicker Books) Melissa AlexanderThe Other End of the Leash  Patricia McConnellThe Culture Clash Jean Donaldson Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training  Karen PryorBefore and After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy, and Well-Behaved Dog  Ian Dunbar. |
| 14. Is there anything else we should know about you and your dog training business? | I promote positive reinforcement methods particularly Clicker Training to train dogs. Clicker Training provides instant feedback to your dog to let it know that it has done the right thing. I provide private one on one training so that I can taylor the training to you and your dog. I also can work with you and your dog to solve or modify behavioural problems that cause concern. |
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