A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO BEHAVIOUR AND TRAINING.....

AVBS trainers and vets work together to provide comprehensive services based on modern methodology. Each client and their dog are individuals and every plan is developed with this in mind. Our goals for all clients are strong bonds, peaceful homes and happy, healthy dogs.

Meet our trainers

Ana Costa
Rehabilitation Trainer

Sophie Rosevear
Cert IV Companion Animal Training

SOPHIE ROSEVEAR - Sophie has been a trainer for AVBS since 2017 and has spent the last decade learning about and working with dogs. After a lifelong love of dogs and studying behaviour as part of an Animal Science degree she completed a national accreditation in dog behaviour and training with the Delta Institute in 2016. Sophie loves to help people understand, enjoy and have fun with their dogs and knows the power of the human-animal bond. Sophie is available for private training sessions and consultation so please phone the clinic to book a time.

ANA COSTA - Our Rehab Trainer Ana Costa Is near completion of her Cert IV in Companion Animal Training through the Delta Institue. Ana is available by phone or in person (by appointment only) to discuss behaviour basics, from helping you understand and follow your treatment plan through to lending an ear on those extra stressful days and providing advice and useful tools to assist.

Rehabilitation Training

Addressing behaviour Issues with a thorough assessment and detailed plan. Suitable for problems that can include:

Barking
Reactivity
Aggression
Fear of noises
Separation distress
Repetitive behaviour
Other fear-based behaviours

Hourly rates apply

General Training

Teaching people how to achieve their training goals with force-free modern methods that are also fun and great for strengthening the bond with your dog. We can help with:

Walking on the lead
Coming when called
Reliable responses
Greetings without jumping
Calm behaviours indoors
Grooming and handling
Enrichment
Introducing a new puppy or rescue dog
Trick training

Hourly rates apply

Click here for our Training Information flyer

Walk & Train Sessions

Our force free, Delta qualified trainer will train your dog while you are at work. A great way to provide enrichment and get your dog's behaviour on track!!

These sessions can include:

Walking nicely on lead
Coming when called
Reliable responses around distractions
Desirable behaviour at home
Puppy training

Packaged at 8 x 45 minute sessions.

Click here for Walk & Train Information flyer

Muzzle Training

$99
5 week course (but work at your own pace!)
One-on-one guidance from a Rehabilitation Trainer
Designed to cater to dogs with special needs

Online Muzzle Training Now Available Online!

Great muzzle training is about having your dog not just feel good about wearing a muzzle, but teaching them to put their own cute snoots in the muzzle for you, so all you have to do is buckle up! All force free, of course!

Muzzles are not 'bad' things, and dogs who wear muzzles are definitely not 'bad' dogs. We as humans tend to judge what a muzzle means, but the reality is that all dogs at some stage of their life will require a muzzle. Vets in particular will use them in different situations for added safety and some dogs require them for different situations as part of their behavioural management. Muzzles, just like a leash, are a great piece of equipment which require some training so our dogs understand what they are.

It is far less stressful for both owners and dogs when good muzzle training is implemented before it is needed. It makes for far calmer vet trips, and can make an excellent and very important part of a behaviour management plan.