Puppy School at Wauchope Vets

Wauchope Vets are thrilled that we have partnered with TATE Animal Training Enterprises (TATE) for Puppy School. Below is some information on the owners of TATE, Ryan and Jen, so you can get to know them better.  We know our clients will receive exceptional training and will be delighted with the service and professionalism they will bring to each training session.

Teach your puppy the basics and meet new friends at our Puppy Preschool which runs for 4 weeks. We accept vaccinated puppies aged 8 weeks – 16 weeks, if your puppy is older please ask us about our home consultations.

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  • 4 classes at AU$150.00

  • Location – Wauchope Vet Clinic, 59 High Street, Wauchope

  • Duration – 4 weekly x 1 hour sessions

  • Puppy Age – between 8 weeks to 16 weeks and puppy must be vaccinated to attend

More About Ryan and Jen

Ryan Tate is a highly experienced animal trainer who has completed a degree in Marine Biology focusing on animal behaviour, Certificate III in Captive Animals, Vicki Austin’s Puppy Instructor Course, a Statement of Attainment in Dog Training and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessing.

Ryan’s knowledge of animal behaviour is exceptional. He has just wrapped up 12 years at Taronga Zoo where he worked with and trained a variety of species that range from marine mammals to birds. He is now focusing heavily on training dogs for detection work, primarily for conservation purposes. Ryan is always challenging himself and pushing the limits of what is considered possible.

Jennifer Tate has been working and training in the zoo industry for seven years with almost every species possible. From native mammals and birds to exotic carnivores and ungulates, she has trained gliders to glide and zebra finches to free fly in bird shows. Jen has completed a Certificate II in Animal Studies and Vicki Austin’s Puppy Instructor Course.

She has a passion for native wildlife and is the Author and illustrator of a children’s book called ‘Pouches, Paws, Tails & Claws’ with two more in the pipeline.

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