Frank on the beach

Frank, Kelpie Husky X, at 12 years.
The relationship established with Frank using gentle modern training
techniques was inspiration to study animal behaviour further.

Frank, Kelpie Husky X, at 12 years.
The relationship established with Frank using gentle modern training
techniques was inspiration to study animal behaviour further.

Frank, Kelpie Husky X, at 12 years.
The relationship established with Frank using gentle modern training
techniques was inspiration to study animal behaviour further.

(Pipsqueaks Photography 2012)

EXPERIENCE

Charlie Barker is a qualified Delta behavioural consultant and dog trainer, holding a Cert IV in Companion Animal Services 2007, with industry experience in positive reinforcement reward training for the past 19 years conducting agility, puppy, basic manners, advanced classes and 1 on 1 private consultations.

She often works closely with veterinary behaviourists and vets, seeing clients in their homes to assist with behavioural concerns ranging from excessive barking and separation anxiety to phobias, fear and aggression. She has spent her canine life in the company of working breeds and came to training through the joy of tricks training and agility with Frank, Kelpie Husky X.

  • Fear Free Certified
  • Professional member Pet Professional Guild of Australia
  • Professional member Associations of Pet Dog Trainers Australia
  • Listed as an approved trainer with MindDog.
  • Delta Therapy Dog Assessor 2013-2014
  • Formerly the owner of Furry Critters Dog Training 2007-2017
  • Former co-owner Dog Training and Puppy Day Care at Hairy Hounds, Nth Williamstown 2007-2009
  • Vet Nurse Canine Puppy Class Educator 2013
  • Delta Qualified, Certificate IV in Companion Animal Management Services 2007
  • Dog trainer, Planet K9, Lost Dogs Home, 2006-2007
  • Member of National Pedigree Agility Team 2007
  • Certificate IV Photo Imaging, Melbourne Polytechnic, 2019
  • Diploma of Photography, Melbourne Polytechnic, 2021
  • Bachelor of Arts, Media and Eng Lit, Swinburne Institute, 1988

WHY US?

Imagine walking your dog being less stressful. Or having visitors over no longer embarrassing. And even chatting to neighbours a joy!
How to Train a Dog can help you do just that… and more!
All the while, building on the trust and bond between you and your dog using ethical, science-based modern training methods.

• 17 years qualified industry experience

• fun, gentle modern and ethical training methods

• How To Train a Dog can help you make pet choices easy. *Pet owners need to be aware there is very little regulation in the pet industry.

• we come to you

• Qualified: Certificate IV in Companion Animal Management Services 2007 (Delta), Fear Free Certification IAABC 2023

• education maintained to stay current with best practice

• training sessions are tailored to you and your dog’s needs, whether that’s basic skills, tricks or help with behavioural concerns

• the emotional, physical and environmental well-being of each client is considered

• listed as an approved trainer with MindDog.

• will work with your vet or veterinary behaviourist as a team in assisting you with your dog’s behaviour

• can refer you to qualified pet industry professionals working to current best practice

• Police check

• Working with Children check

• First aid