About Us
Active K9 Academy is a dog training school that aims to bring out the full potential of every dog so they can happily explore the world every day. In addition to a suite of training services, Active K9 Academy also offers a series of online classes to help dog owners understand their dogs better.
Our Mission
Our Trainer
Vivien Chin
She is a professional dog trainer in Singapore. Her experience in dog training spans more than 10 years both locally and abroad. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Masters in Neuroscience from Texas, USA. There, she researched on learning and memory, specializing in the hippocampal region of the brain. She taught the Learning and Behavior Lab at the university level, published in scientific journals and presented posters at conferences. She has built her dog training knowledge through her formal education, hands-on training, extensive reading of specialist scientific literature, and by attending seminars conducted by internationally renowned trainers in the USA and Europe.
A strong proponent of continuous education, she regularly travels abroad to attend courses and upgrade her skills. Influenced by her training in academic research, she always seeks to improve the methods and outcomes of training and explore the boundaries of existing knowledge.
She held a position as an adjunct lecturer at Temasek Polytechnic where she co-lectured on Animal Communication, Behaviour & Enrichment. She is also a Director at the Singapore Kennel Club.
She is currently building a team for a pet technology Startup.
Meet Our Team
Why Dogs Owners Loves Us
Professional Trainers
Practical Training
Fun
We strive to make training as fun and interesting as possible. Who likes a boring teacher?
Satisfaction
Our ultimate goal is happiness and satisfaction for you and your dog. Let’s be a team!
FAQs
General
It depends on what your goals are, your dog’s temperament, how old your dog is, severity of behavioural problems, how much time you have to practice.
Group class are suitable for dogs with no behavioural problems. Dogs with behavioural issues such aggression or anxiety are recommended for private training where a 100% of our attention is needed.
Competition and Nosework class are best for dogs with no behavioural problems and a high drive for food and/or toys.
You may schedule an assessment with our trainers to meet your dog and interview you. They are then able to recommend you the most suitable programme for your dog.
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It depends on what your goals are, your dog’s temperament, how old your dog is, severity of behavioural problems, how much time you have to practice. Dog training consists of knowledge and skill. Knowledge can be imparted quickly. However, a skill requires time to perfect.
For behavioral issues that are not severe, e.g. mild reactivity, the knowledge of how to handle your dog can be delivered in 4 sessions. However, you may want to sign up for more to practice to improve your skill. Our clients with typical cases of dog reactivity, see improvement within 2 sessions and further progress with every additional session.
Behavioural issues that are more severe will naturally require more sessions or even the Board & Train Programme.
Training
Around 4 months, after 1-2 weeks from the last vaccination. Your puppy has to be on flea and tick, heartworm prevention and kennel cough vaccination.
However, we are able to do private training at your place before the last vaccination.
Private training is recommended if your dog is apprehensive in unfamiliar surroundings, has aggression issues, or other behavioural issues that require more focused attention. If your dog does not have the aforementioned issues, group training would be suitable for it.
An assessment is required before we can advice further on our programs. Please schedule an assessment with our trainer.
It helps with performing day-to-day commands like; sit, stay, down. With basic obedience, it helps your dog to walk loose leash or even off leash and to socialise as well. Basic obedience helps to increase your dog’s focus thus not being afraid of the outdoors, making them confident dogs.
We have many tools in our toolbox, from clickers to no-pull harness to training collars. As each dog is different and responds to each tool differently, we feel that it is important to find the right tool and technique for your dog.
We can never give a 100% guarantee when it comes to living creatures. As much as a doctor can give you the estimated chance of success of a particular treatment, we can give you the estimated chance of success of a particular program for your dog. That said, we have been achieving a high rate of success and satisfaction amongst our clients.
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Partners And Friends
Because it takes a village to raise a well-balanced dog. We work together with friends in our industry to give you and your dog the best we can. We also strive to make a meaningful impact on our community.
Kohepets
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With over 6,000 products from premium brands like Addiction, Fromm, Merrick and Wellness to choose from, your pets will be spoilt for choice!
Customers of Kohepets get 10% off their first training program with us.
Clients of Active K9 Academy get 10% off their first order at Kohepets with voucher code ACTIVEK9.