Steve Courtney

Nationally Accredited Canine Behaviour Specialist
Nationally Accredited Dog Obedience Trainer
Nationally Accredited Law Enforcment Dog Trainer

Career Highlights...

Steve holds formal qualifications as a Nationally Accredited Canine Behaviour Specialist, Obedience Dog Trainer, Law Enforcement Trainer and Temperament Assessor.

Steve has owned and trained a number of dogs for high level obedience, protection and detection work.

He has also rehabilitated many aggressive, fearful and phobic dogs as research projects in combination with rescue / foster carers.

Steve has developed many new training methods, techniques and behavioural programs previously unknown or untried in Australia. One of the most well known is his "Triangle of Temptation" program.

Steve is affiliated with the National Dog Trainers Federation of Australia (NDTF)

Steve is a certified temperament assessor for NSW Government and is Accredited to complete temperament assessments for Dangerous Dogs.

His knowledge, expertise and experience have led to many seminar appearances and guest lecturer appearances for Training Clubs, Veterinary Staff, Dog Trainers, Dog Sport Competitors, Professional Handlers, Instructors, Breeders and Pet Owners.

Steve has been retained to design and run numerous dog training workshops for Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS), Customs and other Government Departments.

Steve has been retained to lecture Animal Quarantine Staff on Safe Handling Practices for Dangerous and Aggressive dogs.

Steve has designed several Dog and Handler Training Correspondence Courses that have led to numerous accolades, Obedience Titles and Competition wins.

Steve has been the keynote speaker in over 30 Dog Training and Behaviour workshops and seminars being held in various states of Australia, New Zealand & Thailand. Topics have included Training in Drive, Behaviour Modification, Professional Handling techniques, Basic to Advanced Obedience, Motivational Training for the Competition dog just to name a few...

Steve has had multiple nominations and been nominated numerous times for the Dog Trainer of the Year award in the Master Dog Breeders and Associates of Australia awards.

Steve has designed and presented multiple Dog Training Workshops for numerous Dog Training Club Instructors from New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and ACT.

He also runs specific courses for Behaviour Specialists on Dog Behaviour and Aggression, Specific Courses for Dog Trainers and Instructors, Safe handling technique courses for Veterinary Staff, Kennel Staff and Rescue Organisations.

Steve is an experienced selection tester for Working and Competition dogs and an experienced decoy for Bitework Training including the Body Bite suit and Civil Agitation.

Steve has been the joint speaker/presenter with a number of other high profile dog trainers and behaviourists on topics from training in drive to search and rescue.

Steve is the preferred recommended behaviourist for a large number Vets, Dog Trainers, Breeders, Councils, Instructors, Interstate Behaviourists and pet owners.

Steve has thousands of happy clients all over Australia that refer him to friends and colleagues, with next to no advertising, he is in high demand.

Most importantly, Steve loves dogs, working and training with dogs and helping them overcome psychological problems...