Geradlton Dog Training Academy & Mobile Grooming Salon
Storm Mitchell is an AVA registered vet nurse and TAFE qualified professional dog trainer and groomer. She holds a Cert IV in Training and Assessment, a Cert IV in Vet Nursing and is trained in Reiki. She also has a RWWA Trackwork Rider License and police clearances.
Her Own dog is an 75-80kg English Mastiff, 'Narlah' that always impresses people with her complete dedication to follwing Storm's commands and direction. Storm can walk Narlah with one finger, on a loose lead (with 5 other dogs surrounding he, all barking at Narlah's appearance) and have Narlah entirely ignore her surroundings completely focused on Storm's direction, considering the 30kg size difference it can be impressive to watch.
Storm also has trained her Major Mitchel Cockatoo to return when called so that he is free to fly around the porperty at leisure, coming inside at night. She is currently training an off the track Thouroughbred , she saved from the sad ending most racehorses recieve and in 18 months have him educated, competing and winning at official 1.15m competition level.
Academy Good Manners Programs
Puppy Program Training Objectives
1. Acknowledge it’s name
2. React passively to other dogs.
3. React passively to distractions.
4. React passively during supervised separation from owner.
5. Sit politely for patting.
6. Accept a friendly stranger.
7. Accept inspection or grooming.
8. Walk on a lead.
9. Sit on command.
10. Return to owner when called.
Dog Program Training Objectives
1. Walk on a loose lead, no pulling.
2. React passively to other dogs.
3. React passively to distractions.
4. Return to owner when called.
5. Accept a friendly stranger.
6. Sit politely for patting.
7. Stand for presentation and grooming.
8. Walk through crowds on loose lead.
9. Sit and lay down on command.
10. React passively during supervised separation from owner.
What it means to have a Qualified Groomer and Registered Vet Nurse clip your dog,
TAFE qualifications are issued by a registered training organisation that teach the Australian Industry Standards (not just Geraldton standards).
It includes;
-Learning the pracitcal reasons for clipping a dog ie, to keep feet dry whith toes and foot pads free of matted clumps, to keep ear canals essentially dry and free of hair and to remove the hair from areas that always accumulate matts and tangles ie. Ears, feet inner arms, near eye ducts.
-Learning how to ensure the animals skin is NOT cut.
-Learning correct nail clipping and ear canal clearing techniques to ensure zero pain during the procedure.
-Understanding clipper & blade function and techniques to diminish overheating and skin scalding
-Learn common pedigree dog styling and clipping.
Registered Vet Nurse's are qualified and educate to advise on common skin conditions, internal and external parasites, management. With broad product knowledge from years of working in the pet industry I am able to help you chose a parasite control and grooming plan that will best suit your circumstances for easy maintence of your long haired dog.
Vet Nurses are able to recognise early signs of disease such as dental issues, yeast infections, allergies, eye condititions, unusual lumps or bumps and recommend veterinarian advice, that may help save a more expensive vet bill later down the track.
" So, in all, you receive an educated and knowlegable health service for your dog when a qualifed groomer and vet nurse attends their hair and skin. That's more than just a dog clipping service when you think about it..." Storm Mitchell Academy Director and Salon Manager.
The mobile grooming salon is a highly professoinal service but, no frills and economical, for those owners who just want their dog clipped. Special clips (such as Bichon Frise scissoring) and facial styling (such as Poodle pomms) brushing and washing requirements will be referred to other grooming salons.
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We would welcome the opportunity to deliver you the best service in the industry.
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