Trainer Mike O Brien has been training dogs
and competing in dog sports since 1984. As well as competing at national
& international levels Mike has also represented Ireland at the
World Championships. Mike is the founder member of the Galway Dog
Training Club premier dog club based in Galway City and is the training director if
the club.
He is also the training director of the Galway branch of the
GSA. German shepherd club.
All work & training for both clubs is
carried out on a voluntary basis. In addition to training dogs for
competition Mike has helped countless pet owners with behavioral
problems, aggression towards children, adults, joggers, dogs cyclists etc. Mike has also trained dogs for film & TV. 2 of Mikes dogs
appeared in Ros Na run, the moon on my back by Power Productions, Uncle
Max (BBC) magma studios & criminal pursuit (film) starring Cody
from Bay watch so far.
A list of services by all about dogs include
puppy imprinting & social development, basic & intermediate
obedience, temperament assessment, behavioral problems, rank development
programs, rank reduction programs, how 2 select & rear a puppy
correctly & personal protection. All training is carried out in your
own home on a 1 to 1 basis except personal protection training. Dogs
for this type of training must be assessed for suitability and by
arrangement with Mike