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Not only is Alicia a fantastic dog trainer she is also great at helping us learn so that the training can continue with myself and husband on a consistent level at all times. We’ve had one private session and already our girl Evie has made great progress. Alicia is a very personable with lots of knowledge and tips. Our girl really loves her.
Joanne Gladwin (Evie and Chief)
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Fantastic experience. Very knowledgeable. Very happy with in home session
Danni Dodd & Calcifer Champion Stud
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Alicia is a well versed and extremely high recommended dog trainer. Alicia has a wealth of knowledge and experience helping Families and their dogs to live in harmony. I have worked and trained together with this lady and can say that she is a straight shooter and will tell you what you need to hear and know, and not what you may would like to hear. I would recommend Alicia to anyone that needs help with their dog. She will impress you to say the least.
Bruno Grutzner
Owner and Operator of The Balanced dog Acadamy
30 years experience working with Dogs
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From the moment Alicia walked in she was intuitively connected to my dogs and so naturally is able to work with them and pin point any issues with my management of them and training. An absolute wealth of knowledge and understanding of dog behaviours. You definitely learn quickly that she’s here to train the owner, and the dog will “behave” 🤣 , but worth the $ and homework given. Highly recommend and we’re now enjoying a much happier home and far less reactive dachshund x. Thanks Alicia!
Claire Spence with Pepper, Fergus (RIP) and new arrival Teddy
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Alicia is fantastic! She has helped me with training my own dog, and helped with behavioural issues in my cat. I found the tutorials she gave me very clear, well communicated, and broken down into simple steps for me to continue at home. She is very knowledgeable in behavioural science and great at explaining these - so you are better to able understand why the training tools work, and more motivated to persevere and be consistent with training. Alicia is great at working with dogs of all temperaments, and has the knack of making even highly anxious dogs more at ease. She was my go-to person for all things behaviour while she was in Canberra.
Dr Alice Elliot - Veterinarian
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I highly recommend Alicia , she is amazing and definitely knows what dogs are all about, I can’t believe the difference she made with my dog bailey in just one visit, she definitely worked her magic with him and gave me hope that I will be able to enjoy our walks again and take him places, she has given us the tools and made us aware of where we were going wrong , now it’s up to us to practice lots before her next visit, definitely give her a call if you have a problem with your dog she is amazing
Sharron Mcnamara & Bailey
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Alicia is a fountain of knowledge! I’ve witnessed her expertise and in just only a few minutes had my anxious, untrained dog following commands. Everything she said…worked. I cannot recommend Alicia enough and I doubt you would find anyone with more knowledge and experience with training dogs. On a personal note: she is very friendly and non-judgemental too. Thanks Alicia ( Tank’s human )
Justine Time with Tank and Buster
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Alicia was brilliant with our pups,our Staffie Zeus became aggressive to our Jack Russell Dodge, Alicia came in and worked with the dogs and taught us how to deal with the aggression.Before Alicia these guys could not be this close but now there happy to chill side by side.
Joanne Hart with Tank, Dodge and Lotti (not pictured)
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What an amazing find Alicia was. She is switched on from the word go. Gave us amazing advice & guidance with our dog & we haven't looked back. Could not recommend her more highly.
Anne Spiteri and Skipper
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Alicia is amazing with the work she does. She is very knowledgeable being a vet nurse and now a pet behaviourist! She knows her stuff and that’s what’s really helping us out with our GSD Bundy, we have had several trainers and decided to go in a different direction by getting a behaviourist to see what we could do differently. Bundy is already learning new things that we have never done before. Alicia loves her job, you can see the passion and commitment she puts into her business, she even helped us with our cats as well during our session. Highly recommend if you need help with your dogs and cats. We will definitely be booking in another session.
Sarah Klanecek with Bundy and the cats
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Alicia is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to dogs. In the few sessions I’ve had with her, I’ve been able to recognise certain cues from my reactive girl that need to be stopped and she has given feedback to help curb these unwanted behaviours. My favourite thing about Alicia is that she demonstrates as she teaches. As someone who is a visual and hands on learner this is beyond helpful when trying to navigate the world of dog behaviour and their certain signals, they have to say whether they are stressed, relaxed, uncomfortable etc. after then demonstrating what needs to be done, she then stays with you and watches as you have a turn and helps correct things that need working on. Would definitely recommend Alicia, as I’ve seen improvement in my dog, I didn’t think was possible, and each session is something I look forward to, helping build that relationship with my dog.
Taylah Wilson and Nala
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Alicia is an excellent trainer and her knowledge of animal behaviour is extensive. Her skills cross many aspects of dog and cat health and welfare. Her calling is to help people and their pets live a better life together and understand each other better. I have regularly referred my patients to her for training help in the past and would be still if she had stayed here in Canberra rather than disappearing off to the coast.
Dr Shayne Thomas - Veterinarian