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We focus on community awareness and promoting responsible dog ownership.

Agile Dogs is owned and run by passionate dog trainer, Dave Metcalf.

Dave is a fully qualified and devoted dog trainer in Perth who is backed by industry qualifications and experience to achieve positive outcomes for both dogs and owners.

Qualifications:

  • Certificate III in Dog Behaviour and Training (NDTF Qualified)
  • Cert IV in Training and Assessment
  • Qualified NDTF Trainer (National Dog Trainers Federation), teaching the NDTF Dog Behaviour and Training course to students wanting to become qualified dog trainers
  • Diploma in Business Management

Passions:

  • Providing both puppies and puppy owners the skills they need for a stable and confident dog later in life
  • Turning timid and anxious dogs into sociable, confident dogs
  • Educating and empowering owners to better understand their dogs
  • Building great dog and owner relationships
  • Seeing improvement in a dog’s behaviour or skills, as well as satisfaction and joy from dog owners

Experience:

  • Over 15 years’ experience in the dog industry, centring around obedience training and behaviour modification
  • 3 years as a dog trainer with Australian Dog Training (Melbourne) from 2007-2010, which at the time was the largest dog training company in Australia
  • Agile Dogs was started in Melbourne in 2011, now operating in Perth for over 5 years
  • Trainer & Assessor for over 2 years, teaching students to become Qualified Dog Trainers through the NDTF
  • Running seasonal dog training courses to target aggressive and reactive dogs in partnership with the City of Cockburn
  • Many years providing Agility Courses and training advice at annual Council and Community events
  • Conducting professional obedience classes and behavioural consultations for community and private organisations

Our Core Values

Provide professional, fun and friendly services to dogs and dog owners

Improve dog behaviour in the community

Promote responsible dog ownership

Improve integrity within the dog training industry

Increase animal welfare and dog training education

Help dogs and dog owners to reach their full potential

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OUR SERVICES

Our Dog Training Services

There’s always a solution to your dog’s problems
Discover the comprehensive, caring services that cater to the individual needs of your dog.

Dog Obedience Training

Behaviour Consultations

Puppy Training

Complex Skills Training

Agility Courses

Dog Daycare

Dave is the best of the best. We had a pre puppy consultation where he went through our house & sat down with us to get us ready for our new baby. He has an absolute wealth of knowledge & is so proactive in his approach to training your dog. He is so passionate about setting up your puppy properly during the critical period so your dog has the best & easiest life possible.

We cannot wait to start going to his classes weekly! Thank you so much Dave.

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Jasmine, Lakey’s Owner

Dave is awesome! he’s been helping me train our pup from very young, and she’s become the wonder dog we knew she could be! Dave is so patient with not only the dogs but more importantly the owners. Although we don’t have a “problem” dog I’ve seen him work with these and he does seem to have the magic touch. All dogs need their “hello” fix from Dave when we start our session at training.

Bronwen, Bindi’s Owner

My partner and I recently sought the help of Dave from Agile Dogs to help us teach our 18 week old large-breed puppy Sunny. Some of the issues we needed help with included potty training, over-excitement, jumping up on guests and pulling on leash. Dave’s knowledge and experience came across instantaneously, and within 1 private session we have noticed significant improvement to Sunny’s behaviour.

We really appreciated the fact that Dave doesn’t punish dogs for misbehaviour by harming the animal, which we were initially a little hesitant about.
Since that session we have begun taking Sunny to the group classes run on Saturday morning. Dave and his team are very welcoming, and it is evident from the large turnout of the these classes that we have chosen the right coach to train us and our pup.

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Patrick and Marcelle, Sunny's Owners

We recently adopted a one year old rescue pup who had never been socialised so was fearful of just about everything. Dave came out to our home for a one on one session with our pup Dougie and within an hour he had learnt to sit, stand, drop but most importantly was remaining calm about other dogs walking by, kids riding bikes , walkers and even managed to a meet with

our next door neighbours dog without getting stressed. Dave was amazing with the calm and professional way he handled and managed him (and us :)) and provided great advice on his training, behaviour and diet. We couldn’t recommend him highly enough – he offers a fantastic professional service that is such great value for money. Looking forward to joining his group classes soon.

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Rachel, Dougie's Owner

Dave is awesome, we take our Puppy Bailey every Sunday. Would highly recommend Dave for anyone looking for some puppy or dog training, he is very knowledgeable and a real dog person.

Mel, Bailey's Owner

A very big thank you to Dave, I cannot recommend him enough. He has got patience to explain everything to my daughter and our very excited dog Abby. Dave is by far one of the best trainers for dogs around.

Linda, Abby's Owner

I did intensive training with Dave & can honestly say he helped me so much & has changed our lives. Learning how to have voice control with a strong willed & physically strong dog was so valuable. Dave is a professional dog trainer who I would recommend to anyone in need of dog training. Thank you again Dave.

Belinda, Scuba's Owner

Agile Dogs are fantastic, Dave has worked with our 48kg staffy x mastiff, Garry for a few years now to help Garry with a number small social issues. I highly recommended Agile Dogs.

Jo & Di, Garry's Owners

Great training classes. Gave us clear guidance so that we grew our confidence in our training abilities for our over excitable doggo. Highly recommend.

Ruth, Pelé's Owner