Ep187 - From training elephants to training dogs! Dave Mckelson of Pro Dog Melbourne
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This week Dave Mckelson joined us from Melbourne to talk about his passion for training animals, which began with almost two decades of working with elephants at a Melbourne zoo. Much of the experience he gained working with elephants, and other animals, crosses over into his work with dogs. Developing training programs that focus on building meaningful relationships built on trust and understanding, and high standards of animal training that ultimately create freedom and opportunity, are key areas that can build an extremely rewarding life experience for a dog and their family.   Developing a well-trained dog is essential, but they also need to be happy and balanced. Dave's qualified team helps clients achieve the best results for them and their dog.  Find Dave at https://www.prodogtraining.com.au/about-us/   Thank you for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >>
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