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Amanda Liversage
Dog Training & Behavioural Therapist for Wirral & Chester
Hi, I'm Amanda, the Bark Busters dog training therapist for North Wales, Chester and the Wirral. I live in Denbighshire with my husband Steve, 3 dogs and other assorted animals.
Born into a house with 2 German Shepherds, I have been around dogs for most of my life, but I got involved in dog obedience instruction 5 years ago when a chocolate labrador named Holly came into our lives. We were her fifth home and at 10 months of age she already had a lot of "baggage." A local dog club helped us to understand her problems. It was my first taste of dog behavioural therapy and as a result I rapidly developed an incredible bond with Holly. I was hooked! After 6 months of training with Holly, I was asked to join the club's team of dog instructors.
Four years of instructing, several dog instructors courses and our own obedience club later, Steve and I were undertaking a lot of one-to-one lessons and home visits. It was then that I decided that I wanted to work full-time with people and their dogs. I had heard of Bark Busters Home Dog Training through North Clwyd Animal Rescue where I'm a volunteer, and so I began to investigate further. Once I had met Carol and Tony from Head Office I found that the Bark Busters dog training methods fitted perfectly with my own ideals of positive reinforcement, and building a sound relationship between dog and handler. And here I am!
I totally believe that the more you understand your dog, the more your dog will understand you. I know it worked for me. Give me a call and I'll show you how.
What people say...
16th March 2008
Very impressed at how Dexter responded to Amanda, but much time is needed to stop Dexter running at other dogs.
Mr & Mrs B, Rossett, Wrexham
 Barking Jumping Up Pulling Recall
14th March 2008
Superb! Amanda was extremely professional and empathetic. After her first visit, we're so pleased we consulted her! On New Year's Day, we adopted Alfie a 4-5 year old, occasionally snappy rescue dog Lurcher/Terrier cross we think, who was emaciated and had been shut away from contact with people/other dogs. He's loving, lively, fun and a very quick learner but also ignores us/runs away when he smells/sees something more interesting! Our main goals are to be able to take Alfie to the park, let him off lead for a run and know he won't bite anyone or anything; or race off out of sight but come back to us when called, no matter what distractions there are!
Amanda explained that before we can expect Alfie to behave OUTSIDE the home, we have to elicit his respect and make sure he behaves well IN the home first! She showed/instructed the whole family on techniques to practice consistently, for Alfie to treat us with respect, stop on command, stop 'mouthing', barking at the phone/doorbell, jumping up and lead-pulling. All this, with a calm approach and affection as a reward. Alfie's response was and is amazing! THANK YOU, we're looking forward to our next visit in two weeks!
Mrs C.A., Oxton, Merseyside
- Barking
- Jumping Up
- Pulling
- Recall
7th March 2008
Amanda has given me a good start in the understanding of puppy management and I can't wait for the next session in how to manage and enjoy Molly.
Mrs G-P, Thingwall, Wirral
 Puppy Management
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