Mark Sullivan
A CPDT-KA certified trainer with 15 years of positive-reinforcement experience across all breeds, Mark specialises in fear, reactivity, and anxiety. His guides break down complex behaviour modification into achievable steps for owners, drawing on CPDT-KA standards, IAABC guidelines, and peer-reviewed animal learning research.
- Credentials
- CPDT-KA, 15 years positive-reinforcement training
- Focus
- Training
Authored Guides
Keeping Dogs Fit Through New Zealand's Wet Winter
Cold, rainy June and July days do not have to mean a restless, under-exercised dog. This guide covers indoor conditioning drills, joint warm-ups, energy-burning games, safe surfaces, and a six-week winter fitness plan.
Training Singapore Specials for HDB Lifts and Corridors
A six-week, positive-reinforcement plan to help Singapore Specials handle lifts, corridors, trolleys, cleaners, and cats with confidence. Covers indoor air-conditioned sessions, loose-lead work on slick tile, and hot-weather safety.
Puppy Socialisation at Mediterranean Summer Cafes
A positive reinforcement guide to socialising your puppy at outdoor cafes and markets during Mediterranean summer evenings. Covers heat safety, paw protection, calm settle work, and a six week confidence plan.
Cat Carrier and Car Travel Training for Summer Vet Visits
A structured two week plan to help cats accept carriers and car rides before hot weather vet visits. Includes pheromone pairing, treat protocols, calming routines, and a daily training log.
Introduce Your Dog to Paddleboarding and Kayaking
A step by step guide to building your dog's water confidence for paddleboarding and kayaking. Covers life jacket fitting, dry land balance training, heat safety, and a progressive four week plan.
Teach Your Puppy Calm Lead Walking in Hot Weather
A six week programme for teaching puppies loose lead walking during warm months. Covers pavement temperature safety, short session techniques, and urban distraction management.
Daycare Socialisation by Breed Group: A Full Guide
Different breed groups respond to daycare socialisation in distinct ways. This guide covers herding, terrier, and toy breed temperament responses, age protocols, and facility adaptations.
Train Your Dog to Love the Pet Sitter in 6 Weeks
A structured six week spring plan helps dogs build trust with a new pet sitter before summer travel. This guide covers scent familiarity, graduated visits, practice overnights, handover documents, and separation anxiety management.
The 3-3-3 Rule for Adopting a Shelter Dog in Spring
The 3-3-3 rule maps the first three days, three weeks, and three months of a shelter dog's adjustment period. This guide covers decompression spaces, behavioural surprises, and the mistakes first-time adopters commonly make.
Off Leash Spring Hiking With Your Dog: Full Guide
A complete guide to preparing your dog for off-leash spring hiking. Covers reliable recall training, wildlife etiquette, tick prevention, emergency gear, and regional trail access rules.
Parrot Step Up and Recall: Clicker Training Guide
Learn how to teach a parrot or cockatiel to step up and recall on command using positive reinforcement clicker training. This four week spring plan covers session length, body language, and troubleshooting.
Nosework for Senior Dogs: A Spring Training Guide
Canine nosework offers senior dogs a low impact way to stay mentally sharp and physically active. This guide covers starter kits, step by step progression, and why scent games suit dogs with mobility limitations.