PATS

27/05/2026

Bridge is learning to move her rear end!

18/05/2026

Train Your Own Assistance Dog — With Professional Guidance Every Step of the Way

🐾 Struggling with long waiting lists?
🐾 Unable to afford a fully trained Assistance Dog?
🐾 Already have a dog you believe may have the potential to assist you?

At Perth Animal Training Specialists (PATS), our Online Assistance Dog Program has been designed to support owner-trainers through the process of ethically and professionally training their own Assistance Dog.

This comprehensive program is ideal for individuals wanting structured guidance, realistic expectations, and ongoing professional support throughout their journey.

✅ Learn at your own pace
✅ Suitable for puppies and adult dogs
✅ Regular community support sessions
✅ Video feedback and coaching
✅ Public access foundations
✅ Task training guidance
✅ Behavioural and welfare support
✅ Understanding standards, proofing, and real-life training
✅ Preparation towards BOA/PAT standards (WA specific guidance included)

Our approach focuses on:
✔ Ethical, evidence-based training
✔ Welfare and suitability first
✔ Realistic public access expectations
✔ Building reliable skills in real-world environments
✔ Supporting both handler and dog as a team

This is not a “quick fix” program. Assistance Dog training requires commitment, consistency, and appropriate guidance, but you do not have to navigate it alone.

Whether you are:
🐶 Starting from scratch
🐶 Needing structure and accountability
🐶 Unsure if your dog is suitable
🐶 Looking for professional guidance without the cost of a fully trained dog

We are here to help support your journey.

📍 Australia Wide
💻 Fully Online Learning Platform
🎥 Community Support & Coaching
https://courses.perthsanimaltrainingspecialists.com.au/courses/DIY-Assistance-Dog-Training

13/05/2026

Help Jenny and Jasper complete their journey. If anyone deserves this it's her. I have donated free lessons to help them on their way but they require more public support.

Hi, my name is Jenny. I am currently training my dog, Jasper, to become m… Jenny O'Neil needs your support for Help Me Train Jasper, My Future Assistance Dog

01/05/2026

Well done to Kerry Brown and Lulu for passing their public access test today. This team have worked exceptionally hard to reach this standard and I’m very proud of them. Good job, keep up the good work.

23/04/2026

Well done Fiona and Oscar. Go girl!

21/04/2026

Acorn is a handsome beast, only four months and still growing!

15/04/2026

There’s a great message here!

20/01/2026

Wonderful work ladies