Animal behaviour - animal training

Vicki Etherington

Abstract

People's expectations of dog ownership are usually totally unrealistic. The majority of dog problems are due to lack of exercise and socialisation. The results of this can be seen in many different ways. The dogs can be destructive and dig holes, tear the washing off the line, wreck the garden, scratch at the back door, bark incessantly, be frightened or aggressive towards other dogs and people, or make nuisance of themselves.

About the author

Vicki Etherington
15 Wallace Street
Waverley NSW 2024
Telephone (02) 399 7629

I work as a dog trainer and specialise in problem dogs. I deal in all aspects of obedience, show, tracking and guard work.

I started training dogs when I was only eight years old. By the age of ten years, I was competing in obedience trials and instructing at the Eastern Suburbs Dog Training Club. At fourteen, I had gained the Kennel Control Instructors' Licence and at twenty tree the Novice Judges' Licence. I currently hold Open, Utility, Tracking, Agility and Gun Dog Obedience Licences, as well as being on the approved list of Junior Showmanship judges. This latter is my favourite event as I competed in it so much as a child. I have owned and trained several breed and obedience champions.

I am invited to judge dogs regularly throughout Australia and judged the Dog Obedience section at the 1993 Royal Easter Show. I have also appeared on many television programs relating to dogs and training. I write articles for newspapers and magazines and regularly conduct dog training seminars throughout Australia.

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