The comments and photographs below are taken from survey forms returned by puppy owners who had individual in-home puppy training and are used with the owner' permission.
From 2001 to 2011 we ran 5-6 puppy schools per week at our training grounds as well as for several vet surgeries around Brisbane. Nearly 6000 people including breeders, vets and other trainers with their own puppies came to us from all over South East Queensland.
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By 2012 we had already decided to discontinue running ‘group’ puppy classes and to provide a more comprehensive, risk free and superior alternative by way of an individual in-home ‘puppy-and-owner' education training session. At these sessions we cover proper, adequate & safe on-going socialisation techniques; ‘home alone’ and other exercises to prevent future problems such as dog-to-dog aggression and separation anxiety; flea, tick and worm control; insurance; house training; junior obedience as well as solutions to common puppy behaviour problems such as crying, nipping and biting.
| Owner/Suburb | Date/Name | Breed/Age | Comments |
| Renae Bradbury (Repeat clients from group puppy school in 2007 with ‘Loulou’) Seven Hills |
4/9/18 | Darcy Labradoodle 8.5 weeks  |
In –home training was a wonderful solution with our very new puppy, especially with regard to our two children understanding the puppy’s behaviour. Maria was very knowledgeable, easy to understand and very helpful. |
| Mr & Mrs Cassidy Bulimba | 17/3/18 | Rosie Cavoodle 10 weeks  |
Caroline was fantastic in helping us with training Rosie. She offered simple clear solutions & our puppy responded extremely well. I would certainly recommend CLEAR & Caroline to anyone trying to negotiate their way around training a new puppy |
| J& L Mostyn Narangba | 25/2/16 | Kevin German shepherd 12 weeks  |
Excellent material, activities, training aids and handouts. I have already recommended to others. |
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Mr M. Orfanos |
20/1/16 |
Bosco Bull Terrier x Sharpei 12 weeks  |
'Training was very good & provided lots of info & access to further info. I now feel confident that I will be able to teach Bosco to respond to my commands so that he is a well behaved dog. Would definitely recommend the service as instructor's knoweldge was excellent, having it at home is a big plus.' |
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Mr & Mrs L.Thomson |
10/1/16 |
Molly Lab x Cattle Dog 12weeks  |
'The amount + quality of the resources we were guided to was fantastic. The advice was both practical & specific to our dog, environment & our knowledge. The service was personal & professional. We feel very grateful that we sought your help - THANKS!' |
REFERENCES FROM PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUES when submitting a training tender to a local council in 2004.
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Dr C. F (PhD), Delta Accredited Canine Good Citizen Instructor, Chief Instructor Gold Coast Dog Obedience Club - 28/4/2004 Dr R. Q, BVSc (Hons), Veterinarian in 2004 at a large 24 hour Brisbane vet hospital 'I have known Mr Beverly for two years in a number of different capacities including:
I have the highest regard for Mr Beverly both as a skilled professional and a person of integrity. It is my observation and professional experience that he possesses many strengths and attributes including the following:
Mr Beverly has developed respect from the local veterinary profession as he works excellently with owners, animals and the profession to allow for ideal management of our suburban dog community. He is an accredited Delta Canine Good Citizen Instructor and has completed further studies in Behavioural Dog Training. This theoretical study and extensive dog training experience in my opinion make him one of the most valuable and expert dog trainers in the area.' Ms Michelle Izzard, Ketchwayo Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Buderim To Whom It May Concern "It is a pleasure to write a testimonial in regard to Oliver Beverly and C.L.E.A.R. Dog Training. I was looking for a puppy preschool after attending an ill run puppy school here on the Sunshine Coast. Priorities for me were a positive environment for puppy and handler, an instructor who knew how to run a puppy class without compromising the social development of a very young dog and who taught how to raise a puppy in a positive way. Oliver was recommended to me and after initial contact I made the 200 kilometre round trip from Buderim to our first class in Brisbane. I was not disappointed. As well as being fun, Oliver’s puppy classes are carefully designed to ensure that new owners are taught what to expect from a young pup and how to handle normal puppy behavior. This knowledge helps arm a new puppy owner with understanding and skills for a smooth transition through puppy hood. The clicker is introduced, positive basic training introduced and most importantly pups learn to socialize with other puppies and humans. Obstacles such as swing doors, prams, umbrellas, basic agility equipment are also a part of Oliver’s puppy classes. This type of equipment encourages puppy awareness helping to build confidence and, of course, the agility equipment is a lot of fun. I found Oliver to be a warm, caring, extremely knowledgeable person who has devoted many years to helping people raise their pups to become well adjusted canine citizens in today’s society. Oliver also actively assists in bringing to Queensland world renowned, positive, dog trainers to lecture in their areas of expertise so we all can benefit from their knowledge. Being a breeder I have absolutely no hesitation at all in recommending C.L.E.A.R. Dog training to my puppy buyers." |
If you would like to arrange an in-home assessment and puppy training session please click on the registration link below. Fill in and return the puppy profile form and we will then contact you immediately to organise a convenient time.