Snake Avoidance Training for Dogs
Protect your dog from snake-bite!
Join The Dog Safe Snake Avoidance Program
Personal instruction and customised to you and your dog, no "one-size-fits-all" protocol.
Enjoy the learning process with fear-free clicker training techniques.
Convenient online learning and live workshops with instructor feedback on your videos.
Clearly Defined Avoidance Behaviour
You choose snake avoidance behaviour that suits your needs.
Your dog will learn to indicate to you when they've noticed a snake, by coming to you and doing your "indication" behaviour.
If your dog is outside at your property, set up your safe space and train a safety behaviour to reduce your dog's risk of being bitten.
Learn how to train your dog, and you’ll be able to maintain your own snake avoidance training, and train future dogs!
New Clicker-Training Based Program!
Fear-free training will not create anxiety in your dog! Old fashioned snake training methods can give unpredictable results.
Benefits include:
- improve your dog's recall,
- proof for reliability despite distractions,
- learn to teach a precision behaviour;
- enjoy fun learning with your dog.
BONUS: No LIve Snakes needed!
Combined On-demand And Live Classes
Online learning allows you to fit training in around your schedule. Revisit information when you need it.
Begin your training at home, in a low distraction learning environment. Your shy or hyper dog is welcome! You won't need to struggle with focus in a group setting.
Share your progress videos with your peers, ask questions and get feedback to help you progress.
In-person classes and workshops are available in select locations. Get in touch for details!
Snake Avoidance Facilitator -
Marra Apgar
With her background in biology and conservation education, 25 years as a wildlife rehabilitator, plus training a champion tracking dog, Marra's experiences have melded to alow her to create and offer you a unique fear-free snake avoidance training program.
Marra has been training animals since 1998, and dogs since 2008. She is a Certified Professional Animal Trainer-Knowledge Assessed, and belongs to a few animal & dog training professional organisations. She is owned by two dogs, 6 Muscovy ducks and two geriatric, retired ambassadorial raptors.
Why Choose Dog Training Help?
Effective & Backed
By Research
Grounded in research, tested in real life, used by professionals. Our courses are geared to train YOU to train your dog. Online learning supports in-person coaching and home practice.
Fun for You, Your Dog
& Family
Reward based clicker training is engaging and addictive! Each skill is broken down so that you can master it easily. Re-watch videos as many times as needed & share your success!
Safe & Non-Damaging
for Your Dog
Fear is never used in our training. It can cause aggression and unpredictable behaviour. Unwanted behaviour will diminish without resorting to abuse.
