The Dog Project

The Dog Project provides dog training in group and individual classes for puppies and adult dogs, behaviour modification solutions for common problems, and guidance and assistance with any dog related enquiries. We work throughout Wollongong and the Illawarra, Southern and South West Sydney and the Southern Highlands. The Dog Project's mission is to help Australian dog owners better communicate with their dogs so that they can live happily together, and not contribute to the growing number of dogs housed in animal shelters. We focus on developing a great relationship between owner and dog, balancing obedience and calm with lots of fun. We ONLY use positive rewards-based training methods which are fun, but most importantly, effective.
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The Dog Project provides dog training in group and individual classes for puppies and adult dogs, behaviour modification solutions for common problems, and guidance and assistance with any dog related enquiries.

We work throughout Wollongong and the Illawarra.

The Dog Project's mission is to help Australian dog owners better communicate with their dogs so that they can live happily together, and not contribute to the growing number of dogs housed in animal shelters.

We focus on developing a great relationship between owner and dog, balancing obedience and calm with lots of fun.

We use positive rewards-based training methods which are fun, but most importantly, effective.

** About Jacqui **
My name is Jacqui Tourle and obviously I'm quite taken by dogs! I’ve shared my life with breeds including Labrador Retrievers, Kelpies, Border Collies, Cocker Spaniels, Australian Terriers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

I have not come from a dog breeding or competition background, and my interest in dog training is firmly based on wanting to understand my pet better. My mission is to help you understand and communicate with your dog so that they can become your ideal pet!

In 2008 I adopted a young Staffordshire Bull Terrier X, and it was Pessa who inspired my journey into studying dog behaviour and understanding dog training. I hold a Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services, which is the most respected dog behaviour and training qualification available in Australia, and is run by the widely respected Delta Society. I'm also a member of the Professional Dog Trainers Association whose Code of Ethics focuses on providing dog training based on humane and scientifically proven methods that facilitate the human-animal bond.

I, along with the Delta Society, believe in positive reinforcement as not only the most fun and humane way to train animals, but also the most effective. And did I mention fun?!

In September 2012 I undertook training to become an Approved Assessor for Greenhounds NSW - to assess pet Greyhounds with respect to muzzle restrictions in NSW.

I currently live in Wollongong with my husband, daughter and two dogs – Pessa the Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross and Miko the Labrador Retriever.