Learners on Lead
THE bond between us and our furry friends is something we cherish, but when communication barriers affect the relationship it’s hard to know who to turn to for help so when Karen Johnston started having problems with her dog she decided to take matters into her own hands.
“I had a problem dog that I couldn’t get any help with locally so I decided to study a two year course with the Delta Society to earn a certificate IV in Companion Animal Services and become an Accredited Canine Instructor.”
After running a one-off dog training class while completing her course, Karen noticed a high demand from locals and decided to start up her very own dog training business, Learners on Lead.
Learners on Lead has now been running for 14 years and works to build better relationships between owners and their dogs through variety of lessons and activities.
Nine classes are held each week ranging from Puppy Pre-school, Manners Courses, Advanced Training and Private Lessons.
Karen’s favourite thing about her job is being able to fix behavioural and communication problems, enhancing owner’s relationships with their dog.
“Being able to open up people’s eyes and mind to the relationship they can have with their dog is a great feeling. I’d like to see more people getting involved in some sort of activity with their dog because there’s so much to offer, it can improve your dog’s life.”
To find out more or to get in contact with Karen and her team visit the Learners on Lead website, www.learnersonlead.com.au.