Mind Your Paws is based in Darwin, Northern Territory and run by professional dog trainer, Kristy Teunissen. To find out more about the team scroll down below. Kristy's main goal is to help decrease the number of dogs being rehomed and dumped in the Territory for behaviour problems that can be solved through training. Kristy wants to see everyone have the perfect pet for their lifestyle.
Do you want to have the perfect pet but at the moment you're struggling with one or more of these issues:
Walking nicely on the lead
Not coming when you call
Listening and following your commands
Aggressive behaviour towards other animals
Aggressive behaviour towards humans
Lunging on the lead
Separation anxiety
Puppy biting
Guarding food
Running out the gate
Who Are We
Find out more about our Dog Training options here!
The Team
The team at Mind Your Paws is fun and friendly. We want nothing more than to help you with your dog training goals or help you implement Therapy Dog programs in to your organisation.
Our Training Style
Mind Your Paws uses a training method that works on all breeds, ages and temperaments of dogs. Known as the ‘Lifestyle Canine Communication System’ created and developed by Greg Fontana, Director of The Alpha Canine Group, we develop leadership, trust and communication with your dog through positive reinforcement that does not rely on treats. This builds the relationship and respect between your dog and you. Mind Your Paws dogs are taught to look to their owners for guidance, listen and respond to your commands and tones.
This method has been proven to be successful in rehabilitating many dogs that were close to being surrendered or euthanised because their owners couldn't handle them or were given the wrong advice to help solve the problem.
In addition to obedience, Mind Your Paws can also help with behaviour modification around the home, teaching your dog to be a happy and respectful family member. Wherever you and your canine friend are, they should know who the leader is, and be able to trust them in all situations. If you're not willing to be the leader, your dog will be.
Some common behavioural problems:
Barking/whining
Jumping up
Greeting guests inappropriately
Barging through doors
Pulling on lead
Aggression- other dogs, people or food