Michael

Michael V.

Vet student/nurse/certificate
Administering medication

Happy to work with all breeds and all ages

62 repeat guests
293 reviews
Response rate: 99%
Last seen 2 days ago
About Michael


I offer one hour 1-on-1 or 1-on-2 sessions outdoors, as well as in-home consultations for separation anxiety, resource guarding, pulling on lead, barking, and other situations.

I have trained puppies for Guide Dogs Victoria and Seeing Eye Dog Australia for more than eleven years, and I have trained pet dogs for seven years. I know Labradors and Golden Retrievers best, I but have worked with a very wide range of breeds, including rescue dogs of uncertain heritage.

I walk dogs one at a time, unless the owner has dogs that usually walk together. I do not fiddle around with my phone while walking other people's dogs -- I am focused on the dog. I have a current police check and a working with children check.

I always do training with the dog and its owner(s), so that the people can try their hands in real time with the new behaviours that the dog is learning. I am a positive reinforcement trainer; I do not use aggressive, threatening, or intimidation tactics. This really does work better over the long run!
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Owns pets
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First Aid Certificate
Pets Accepted
Small Dog
Medium Dog
Large Dog
Giant Dog
Puppy
Cat
Bird
Rabbit /
Guinea Pig
Michael's Home
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Type: House
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Small backyard
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Fenced backyard
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Household
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Pets sleep indoors
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Pets sleep outdoors
Policy
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Cancellation: Moderate
A full refund will be offered to Pet Owners if they cancel up until 7 days before the booking at 12 noon. After which Pet Owners will be charged 50% of the total booking value.
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Accepts last-minute bookings
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Accepts long-term bookings
Reviews & Testimonials
293 reviews
Cassie E.
Dog Training - Mar 15, 2024
Very helpful!
James M.
Dog Training - Feb 7, 2024
Michael was great, looking forward to our next session!
Shreya S.
Dog Training - Nov 17, 2023
Great first session with Michael. Toast was super comfortable with him. As Toast is still very young, Michael gave us a lot of tips and insights and also made us feel reassured that we are doing all the right things for our pup. Highly recommend the session!
Kate G.
Dog Training - Nov 8, 2023
Absolutely brilliant!
Service & Rates
Overnight Pet Services
Pet Hosting
At Sitter's Home
not offered
Pet Sitting
At Pet's Home
not offered
Daytime Pet Services
Pet Day Care
not offered
House Visiting
not offered
Dog Walking
not offered
Dog Grooming
not offered
Dog Training
$ 62 / session
Transport
Pick Up - Drop Off
not offered
Emergency
Transport
Available