GeorgieB Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Even though me and Reggie are currently attending puppy school at our local vet, I thought it couldn't hurt to go to more than one, especially considering the numerous recommendations for Mark Singer as a behaviourist on these forums. So I just enrolled us in the Puppy Owners Classes at Dogcity Daycare. It's run by 3 professionals Mark Singer Adelaide Canine Training 30 years in dog behaviour and training Dr Mark Reeve BScV Tea Tree Gully Veterinary Hospital Maria Ormond Dogcity Daycare Grooming 25 years grooming dogs throughout Europe It sounds really great, and hopefully it is! :) Has anyone else been before? Edited September 4, 2012 by GeorgieB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasels Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Sorry I can't answer your question, but I just had a 'small world' moment :) I was thinking about Dr Mark Reeve's father, Dr Phil Reeve, only yesterday - he kindly cared for my first dog Ziggy for her 13 years through desexing, snakebites, mange and up until the end :) Sorry to OT , I hope the class is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgieB Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 That's okay Weasels! It's good to hear you had such a positive experience with him for so long. Hopefully his son takes after him! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I've heard quite a few good things about Mark Singer. I thought he designed the program but didn't actually run it so I would be interested to hear how it goes and whether he's actually there. You can search dolforums for more about Mark - theres a few threads about him here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsKatie Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I have worked with Mark with my dogs and would highly reccomend him as a behaviourist. I know he works closely with Dogcity Daycare but haven't heard any details re. the puppy preschool but looks good on the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgieB Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Thanks for the feedback guys. :) MRB, I read a testimonial where the person mentions Mark was there for at least part of the class. Perhaps it's a only occasional, I will let you know how it goes and if he is there in person. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgieB Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 Hi guys, just an update as we had our first puppy class last night. It's good so far, Mark ran the whole class, it was information packed! In comparison to our puppy school we've been attending at our local vet, it is a huge improvement it terms of the information provided and the controlled play for the pups. (admittedly it is just under three times the price) It's nice not to have eukanuba cramed down our throats at every session too :laugh: The dogcity daycare staff were on hand during free play, and as I understand it have had training from Mark for managing dogs. They were quick to interrupt naughty puppies. Something I wish our local vet run school were better at.. Theres some gorgeous pups there too and I got to meet a beautiful Tibetan Mastiff puppy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 thanks GeorgieB It's good to know they're doing things so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest _MADCAT_ Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Hi guys, just an update as we had our first puppy class last night. It's good so far, Mark ran the whole class, it was information packed! In comparison to our puppy school we've been attending at our local vet, it is a huge improvement it terms of the information provided and the controlled play for the pups. (admittedly it is just under three times the price) It's nice not to have eukanuba cramed down our throats at every session too :laugh:The dogcity daycare staff were on hand during free play, and as I understand it have had training from Mark for managing dogs. They were quick to interrupt naughty puppies. Something I wish our local vet run school were better at..Theres some gorgeous pups there too and I got to meet a beautiful Tibetan Mastiff puppy! Thank you for the update!! I so badly want to goto Mark Singer for my Bullmastiff who is a bit dog aggressive because he was pretty badly attacked as a puppy by 4 different labradors at different times ( NOT saying I hate labs, but seriously, they were all labs that attacked him) So now when I walk him he is pretty defensive when another dog walks close to me... he just stiffens up and isn't a nice relaxed dog - so I'm saving up to goto Mark Singer to get him to help me correct the problem... Plus I have a 3 month old bullmastiff girl who I need to put into his puppy classes!! Being a full-time carer for my mum makes it hard to afford expensive training, but I know its WELL worth it!!!! Thanks for the update! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbie_tabbie Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Tibetan Mastiff!! Awesome..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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