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 Julie
Tolliday has a teaching diploma in behavioural science. She began her
life as a behaviourist teaching children. When she took on a rescue dog
with excessive baggage in 2000 she needed to learn about what causes
such issues in dogs. Her agenda was to do this using positive
principles just as she had done to change children’s behaviours. So
began her journey into Behaviour Modification for Dogs and Their
Owners.
She is a very committed member of APDT
(Association of Pet Dog Trainers), keeping in touch with current trends
through their journals, conferences and seminars. Julie
is a member and supporter of Hunter Animal Rescue (HAR). She is often
called upon by carers and new owners to give advice on dog behaviour,
as well as running seminars for HAR.
In association
with The Pet Shop Boyz, Julie is sometimes invited to speak on
Pet Chat, a program on Newcastle's 2NUR-FM. She talks about
topics related to dog behaviour problems and answers callers' questions
on air.
Michelle
Hamilton began her association with Julie’s training methods as she
searched for answers to some of her younger Beagle’s quirky behaviours.
Completing home visits and adolescent training with both of her Beagles
has kindled an interest in doing more to help others with puzzling
puppy problems. Currently Michelle assists with Adolescent classes and
Growly Dog classes at Williamtown and Warners Bay. She too is a member
of APDT and is about to undertake studies for Certificate III in Dog
Behaviour and Training.
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