Owner Responsibility Owning a dog is a lifelong responsibility that lasts for an average of 12 years. This responsibility includes grooming, feeding, exercise and of utmost importance training. Many owners fail to fully enjoy the companionship of their pets because of behavioural problems which with professional training can easily be remedied; these include difficulty in house training, aggressiveness towards people and other dogs, poor behaviour in traffic, not walking comfortably on the lead and general disobedience. As a result of these problems hundreds of dogs each year are abandoned or placed with animal shelters. Dogs & Owners Dogs and particularly their owners can quite easily be trained to eliminate most of the above and other problems. This is where Keith Mathews 'The Dog Guru's' Copperbirch Way steps in and excels. The Copperbirch Dog Training Academy & Behaviour Centre offers the luxury of several different training options for different levels of learning. All training is undertaken under the direct supervision of our highly experienced behaviourist and trainer Keith Mathews 'The Dog Guru'. Dog psychology and training is an art form. Keith will endeavour to show you by tried and trusted methods his uniquely developed Copperbirch formula for dog training which is based on the principles of behaviour and obedience involving timely, consistent, reward without the need for tit-bits. He believes that a dog should respond to your commands because it loves and respects you and not because you are bribing it with food. Keith will teach you how to set boundaries and become your dog’s pack leader in a very calm assertive way without the need for intimidation or bullying. Once you have channelled into your dog’s level of learning and understand the procedures, the results will astound you! It is a definite, overwhelming feeling of pride for both you and your dog. Whether your canine companions career will be that of a family pet, a show dog or a working gundog, Keith Mathews 'The Dog Guru's' Copperbirch Dog Training Academy and Behavior Centre has something to suit you and your pet's requirements.