Dog Training Noosa
& Dog Trainer Sunshine Coast
Dog Behavioural Training
Noosa & Sunshine Coast Number 1 rated dog Trainer on Google
Are you ready to transform your relationship with your dog? To understand your dog’s behaviors and take the correct steps to helping your dog become a calm, confident, obedient, reliable, neutral dog that wants to work for you based on respect rather than treats?
Do you want your dog to have a full life – to be able to go to cafes, camping trips, friends houses and be a model dog in real world scenarios?
Generally, people assume a dog that can sit, stay, roll over, etc is a well-trained dog. Yes, that dog has been taught obedience. Obedience is an important part of dog training but only about 15% of what is actually needed. The most crucial part to focus on when trying to help your dog with any behaviours is without doubt 85% of leadership.
One of the most important pieces of the puzzle to having a mentally healthy dog is YOU! Who you are as a human is the difference between a well-behaved dog or a nervous, scared, over excited, neurotic, anxious, barking, digging, escaping, aggressive, reactive dog.
Understand your dog’s behavior and learn strategies to improve your relationship NOW!
Specialising in Dog Psychology
Kat’s 4 Dogs specialise’s in dog psychology and takes a holistic approach to achieve exceptional results.
I am finding that dog training has taken a big swing to human psychology which creates confusion and a broken line of communication between dog and owner. Treating a dog as a different species (like a human) is very stressful to a dog. If your dog is over humanised, you will see behavioural problems. The only way your dog can tell you it’s stressed, anxious, confused or overwhelmed is to act badly. To get the ultimate results when looking at dog training it’s crucial to focus on dog psychology.
Yes, I understand that obedience is coming from human psychology which is fine. However, there is a way to have it all and find a balance that works for humans and dogs. When people try to change behaviour using obedience inside the home, you will not get sustainable results. You shouldn’t have to use food to get your dog to do what it’s told. If your dog doesn’t listen to you, bottom line, it doesn’t respect you. All dogs make choices, it’s a choice not to listen. If you do not bring obedience and leadership together correctly you will either plateau out or have extremely inconsistent results.
Believe it or not, your dogs behaviour whilst maybe frustrating to you and others, is purely a cry for help. No dog wants to behave badly but without the correct guidance and direction from a strong, confident human, your dog gets stuck and confused, your dog then makes poor decisions which ultimately affects everyone.
Let me help modify behavioural problems such as:
Our Dog Training Services
Kat’s 4 Dogs offers the following dog training and behaviour services on the Sunshine Coast. Each dog is unique, so I tailor your new lifestyle program to meet your specific needs and goals.
If you are experiencing behaviour problems with your dog, you need an In Home Assessment and Behavioural Modification session.
This specialised visit is for puppies from 8 weeks to 5 months with dedicated owners who truly want their new puppy to thrive and adapt into a well-established set up.
Most reactive dogs are either scared, excited or anxious. This program works first on behaviour modifications at home, and then introduces exposure for you and your dog in the real world.
Hi, I’m Kat…
KATRINA BOYD • OWNER
I am an expert in my field and differ from all other dog trainers in Noosa and the Sunshine Coast. I will help you and your dog connect on a deeper level. A level that brings you together with a stronger bond and overall healthier existence.
YOUR DOGS MENTAL HEALTH IS MY PASSION! I see so many people spending huge amounts of money on material things for their dogs. Imagine investing the same amount of money into their mental health?
My method focuses on communication through body language and energy, without relying on treats. Whilst treats can play a part in certain areas of dog training, my aim is that your dog wants to please you as a human, not because you provide treats. There is nothing more rewarding than your dog showing you respect as a leader. Pleasing you because of a strong, healthy, respectful relationship.
My job is to simplify things for you and give you a true understanding of what your dog is trying to tell you. My unique training philosophy utilises body language and energy to communicate with your dog, fostering a natural and lasting bond.
I have over 16 years extensive dog behavioural and training experience and a deep understanding of dog psychology to ensure the best possible outcomes for you and your dog.
I believe in addressing the whole dog, considering their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. My commonsense approach will keep things simple for you.
If you are truly ready to change, I’m ready to help!
What My Clients Are Saying…
Lola and Erik – Rehabilitation and Rescue dog success story
Hi Katrina,
Just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you so much for all your help, and to share with people in QLD who may be looking for help with their dogs our story.
It sure has been a roller coaster ride! Your house visits greatly improved Elke (greyhound) and Lola’s (mini-foxi) separation anxiety, and meant we had the tools to help our dogs relax.
Last year when Elke passed away we were heart broken and so was little Lola. Once again we required your assistance and support to work with getting Lola back into a calm routine. You showed great compassion not only for Lola but for myself and Harriet in a time that was incredibly challenging.
From March to December last year we did all the exercises and training you showed us and bit by bit all of us learnt to relax and laugh again. Lola went from extreme OCD barking and pacing the yard and behaving fearfully when faced with unfamiliar people, to seeing her yard as a place to relax and enjoying new people throwing a ball for her.
We spoke at length about getting a second dog when the time was right, in December that time arrived! Thank you for taking the time to help us settle Erik the rescue rotti in. You helped us gel our pack together and we couldn’t be happier.
Lola and Erik enjoy each others company and make us smile every day with their games in the yard. Your humour, patience and compassion make you outstanding at what you do. Your insight on not just training but behaviour of dogs and humans has been the key.
You will be missed here in Sydney, I hope Noosa knows how lucky they are to have you!
Kat’s 4 Dogs Dog Training and Behavioural Specialist Sunshine Coast
Straight from the dog’s mind – What Banjo really thinks!
Dear Aunty Katrina / All-time best human trainer that ever walked the planet, being adopted is hard. When they picked me up I found out my new parents didn’t even speak the same language as me and to top it all off, they hadn’t ever even been masters to a dog before so they really just didn’t know what they were doing.
Didn’t they know being a working dog is in my blood and that I am really really smart and that they were going to have to prove to me that they were smarter than me if they wanted to be my master?
I realised pretty quickly that I wanted to be the leader of this pack. My new parents really tried and they certainly love me to bits (after all I am pretty darned good looking and a sweet pooch at heart) but I was too smart for them and pipped them at every turn.
But then Mum found you.
At first I was just relived because at least you spoke the same language as me (which Mum and Dad certainly still didn’t) but then you started teaching them how to be the leaders of the pack which I wasn’t so into. I do love you Aunty Katrina but you have really changed my life and now I can’t get away will all the fun naughty things I used to.
Far out you made it tough for me to keep winning – not only did I have puppy school with you but you started showing up all over the place – at my house, in my yard, on walks, in the park!
At first I thought just by showing off and doing stuff right at puppy school I could get away with still doing whatever I wanted at home and outside of class. Most of puppy school was pretty easy for me because like I say, I am very smart – “sit, stay, leave it”, ha! Surely even a cat could do that.
I made Mum feel like she was going crazy because everyone thought I was so well behaved at school and then we would get home and I would just do whatever I wanted and she couldn’t get me to stop. Even though I am really lovely I even had to start nipping them when they were bossing me about to show them that I was the pack leader.
Mum thought you had magical powers at first because I would do what you said but not what they said but then over time you trained Mum and Dad how to communicate better with me and provided them the perfect solutions to all the tricks I was pulling to show them who was the big dog in the pack.
Puppy school was fun and made me feel like I was working which I loved but it was really the home training that ended my reign of household domination. I was pretty darned persistent so Mum thinks you were like an angel coming and seeing me in action in my own environment so you could really help them get to the core of why I was acting out.
Even after I lost my puppy teeth, I really enjoyed chewing on anything I could especially if my folks let me out of their sight in the house even for a moment – I had a lot of fun chewing window sills, doors, computer and camera cables, shoes, anything hanging on the line, outdoor furniture and cushions – the list is endless. Ahhhh, good times.
Mum and Dad tried all sorts of things they read about on the internet like spraying me with water, putting yucky tasting stuff on things I liked to chew or giving me other things to sink my teeth into but none of that worked on me. I was the leader of the pack and the only way they were going to be able to get me to stop is by showing me they were going to be the leaders.
After you trained Mum and Dad how to control me in the house I am now trustworthy and can be left alone without anyone having to worry about my safety (either from very dangerous things like chewing on cords or by what might happen to me if Dad caught me eating another pair of his thongs). I even know when it is time to relax and go straight to my designated spots in the house when asked where I am allowed to sit calmly and wait – I like knowing my job even if it’s just to wait.
There are too many other things to list that you have trained them how to fix – I am no longer freaked out totally by the sound at the lights when the little green man says we can walk. I chew only my own toys. I am lovely with small children instead of jumping up on them and knocking them over. I don’t nip my parents (or anyone). I wait on my spot when a visitor arrives at the front door instead of crying and trying to jump up at them and lick them (at least for a few moments). I prance like a pony when walking on my lead most of the time. I (mostly) do as I am told.
There are still some things Mum and Dad are working on (like that I am still adamant about barking at possums or birds that dare come into my yard) but the difference is that now you have trained them how to cope with me they know how to calmly assert their wishes and show me they are now my masters.
Even though I wish I was still the leader of the pack I have to say it is more fun now Mum and Dad have a better idea how to really be my masters – they get to enjoy walks with me and take me on holidays and lots of fun places they just couldn’t trust me before.
You have been tirelessly dedicated to helping me and my parents be a happy family and we can’t tell you how awesome we think you are – even in doggy language there are not enough words to express what an amazing difference you have made in our lives.
I could never dream a human would be so passionate and dedicated about what they do (I thought only dogs were that loyal) – taking desperate phone calls, emails and visits with my folks – you are truly an angel to us doggies and masters. Thank you.
– Lots of licks and tail wags, Banjo the 2 year old Border Collie (translated to English by my Mum and Dad / Masters Steve and Haley Bellamy)
Kat’s 4 Dogs Dog Training and Behavioural Specialist Sunshine Coast
Ellie – the dog nobody could groom!
To Katrina Boyd
My 12 year old Border collie Ellie and I would like to share our experience with you at Katrina’s.
My Ellie was badly treated in her younger years so she became very fearful, aggressive and defensive and did not trust anyone. I could never touch her hind legs or brush her. Visiting a vet was a joke; they were all scared of her.
Taking her for a walk was testing – she wanted to attack every dog getting close to us.
Katrina has dogs of her own and I was apprehensive about Ellie’s behaviour. She introduced the dogs, played with them, took them for a walk and rewarded them. Her calm and confident behaviour, firm but friendly approach and handling, relaxed Ellie and she accepted to be one of the group. When she stepped out of line, one of Katrina’s dogs pulled her back. What a great training Katrina’s dogs had.
Later, Katrina decided to cut Ellie’s matted coat, the fur between her paws and her nails.
Good luck Katrina, you will need it… But she did not need any luck. She knew exactly how to treat the wriggling, snarling and biting Ellie. Katrina was firm, but without force, professional and determined, but passionate. She was in charge – Ellie gave in.
Ellie no longer scratches, takes anti-itch medication and uses anti-allergy shampoos. She is a happy girl, her skin is healthy and her coat shiny. She does not want to attack every dog anymore and even the vet is surprised.
My confidence in Katrina? – 100%. She is professional, firm, consistent and totally dedicated.
I have no hesitation recommending Katrina and her services to any owner who cares and loves their pooch.
Thank you Katrina.
Kat’s 4 Dogs Dog Training and Behavioural Specialist Sunshine Coast
Daisy
I recently used the services of Katrina Boyd from Kats4Dogs and was so impressed with her skills. Katrina came to my home and spent 2 hours with myself and Daisy, my Miniature Schnauzer.
Katrina has a very gentle but no nonsense approach to training and Daisy responded very well to her methods.
I highly recommend Katrina to anyone who is seeking help re behavioural problems or simply needs assistance in training their dog in the correct manner.
Katrina gives you all the right skills to handle your dog and help you form a strong and loving relationship with you as the leader. Thanks again Katrina.
Regards,
