For Paws Sake provides professional, but friendly puppy and pet dog training, specialising in basic manners, K9 Nose Work®, MindDog training and behaviour problem modification. It helps create a much closer relationship/bond between the owner and their puppy/dog and less fearful puppies/dogs. Whenever there is any stress associated with the training, there is a corresponding reduction in learning.
For Paws Sake was established in 2011 because of Carmelina’s beloved Rottweiler Tasha. Carmelina wanted to share her life experiences in what Tasha taught her with other canine lovers. Now Tasha’s memory and legacy lives on through For Paws Sake. For Paws Sake Accredited and Nationally Recognised Trainer:
Carmelina is a certified trainer and has her Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services with Delta Society. Carmelina has an Advanced Certificate in Veterinary Nursing with Distinction and has over 15 years of experience working as a Veterinary Nurse. Carmelina is currently working as a Veterinary Nurse one day a week. Carmelina is a certified MindDog Australia Trainer. MindDog Australia was established in 2011 and it is a psychiatric assistance dog/service dog which is covered by the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992. An assistance dog/service dog is trained to assist their owner/handler in all different types of public places where a pet dog may be prohibited to go. Carmelina is a certified K9 Nose Work® Instructor with NACSW (National Association of Canine Scent Work) which is the oldest governing body in K9 Nose Work® established in 2006. Carmelina is a Professional Member of the Delta Institute and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia
Inc (APDT). Carmelina actively pursues ongoing education via seminars and conferences in order to provide a service based upon sound scientific principles, current best practice, using only positive reinforcement and force free techniques. Rachel has her Certificate III in Dog Behaviour and Training with the National Dog Training Federation. Rachel has been a volunteer at the Wollondilly Animal Shelter since July 2016 – December 2019 and was providing a positive and enriching experience to all the shelter animals there. She walked the Animal Shelter dogs and used her skills and experience to train them in good canine manners to increase their chances of finding a forever loving home. Rachel commenced her dog walking venture in January 2017 in the Wollondilly Shire area and is now also offering a pet minding service where Rachel will go over daily to her client’s place to feed and walk their dog(s) while they are away on holidays. Rachel actively pursues ongoing education via seminars and workshops in order to provide up to date positive training techniques. For Paws Sake offers a range of services including:
4-week Baby Puppy Preschool Program for puppies from 6 to 15 weeks of age.
5-week Senior Puppy Training Programs for senior puppies from 16 to 20 weeks of
age.
7-week Pet Dog Training Program Level 1 Basic Courses for dogs from 6 months of
age. There is no upper age limit.
7-week Pet Dog Training Program Level 2 Intermediate Courses for dogs that have
completed the Pet Dog Training Program Level 1 Basic Course.
7-week Introduction to K9 Nose Work® Courses for puppies/dogs from 18 weeks
of age onwards. There is no upper age limited.
Training/fun sessions for those dogs that have completed a minimum of Pet Dog
Training Program Level 1 Basic Course with For Paws Sake.
Pop In K9 Nose Work® sessions.
Social group walks in the Thirlmere area.
Private MindDog training lessons.
Private basic manners training lessons to cater for individual client’s and dog’s
needs.
Private behaviour consultations for problem behaviours and behaviour modification
training programs.
Puppy breed selection consultation for new puppy owners. Help select a breed of
puppy that will suit new owners lifestyle, etc.
Private educational lesson before client purchases their new puppy and prior to
commencing the Senior Puppy Training Program.
In home puppy consultations/lessons available around the Wollondilly Shire.
In home consultation available around the Wollondilly Shire area for specific
behaviour, training problems or concerns. For an information flyer about any of the For Paws Sake programs, courses or about the variety of other training options and services offered by For Paws Sake, please phone Carmelina on 0403 019 747 or email [email protected]
