Agile Dogs — Helping frustrated Perth dog owners who've tried everything but still can't control their reactive, disobedient or anxious dogs.
Perth's most trusted dog trainer helping overwhelmed owners build confidence and lifelong bonds with their dogs
Leanne, the Overwhelmed Dog Mum
35-48 years old, suburban Perth homeowner, household income $80-120k, working mother with school-aged children
Has a reactive or disobedient dog that's making family life stressful – can't walk the dog without incident, embarrassed by the dog's behaviour around visitors, worried about kids' safety around the dog
Has tried YouTube training videos, cheap group classes at pet stores, bought expensive equipment that doesn't work, spent hundreds on ineffective solutions, feels like she's failing as a dog owner
Feels overwhelmed and secretly ashamed of her dog's behaviour, anxious about what others think, worried she might have to rehome the dog, guilty that she can't give her family the peaceful home they deserve
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The dog just had another incident – snapped at a child, pulled her over during a walk, destroyed something valuable, or the neighbours complained about barking – and her partner said 'we need to do something about this dog NOW'
30-Second Script
~73 words
- Pause after 'chaos' to let the pain sink in
- Speed up through the failed solutions to show desperation
- Slow down and smile on 'peaceful family walks' – make it feel achievable
45-Second Script
~108 words
- Paint the chaos first – let them feel the stress
- Emphasize 'her home' and 'specific situation' – this is the differentiator
- End on the beach walk image – make success feel real and achievable
60-Second Script
~147 words
- Start quietly on 'secretly ashamed' – this hits deep for dog owners
- Build the pain progressively – each sentence should feel heavier
- Shift tone completely at 'Then a friend recommended' – hope enters here
- End with 'Pure joy' – pause before the ask to let that image settle
Use these three tiers in your BNI presentation — start with Tier 1 and work down if members don’t have that specific contact.
This week I am looking to be introduced to the Pet Owner at any of these businesses — pick the one you know someone who might know:
Failing that, I’d love to be introduced to the Concerned Pet Parent at any Perth family struggling with reactive or disobedient dog.
At worst, I’m looking for any Dog Owner of any Perth household with behavioural dog issues based in Claremont, Perth.
⚡ Power Phrases
Drop these into conversation to signal you understand their world.
- We train you to train your dog
- Build confidence and create a lifelong bond
- 20 years experience with all breeds and behaviours
- Professional training methods without punishment or harm
- Transform reactive and anxious dogs into calm, obedient companions
🔔 Referral Triggers
Share these so members know when to think of Agile Dogs.
- Dog showing reactive or aggressive behaviour toward people or other dogs
- New puppy owners struggling with toilet training, jumping, or socialisation
- Family considering rehoming their dog due to behavioural problems
- Dog owners embarrassed by their pet's behaviour in public
- Recent rescue dog adoption with unknown behavioural history
Energy is contagious. The room will feel exactly as excited about your referral as you are. Stand tall, speak up, and mean every word.
Stop speaking. Make direct eye contact with one person. Deliver a single thought directly to them. Pause. Then move to the next person. Never spray the whole room at once.
Deliver each sentence or idea to a different individual in the room. This makes every member feel personally spoken to and dramatically increases the chance they’ll act on your referral ask.
Your 60-Second Script — Key Lines Breakdown
Opening Hook — Get them leaning in
- I was talking to a working mum last week who was secretly ashamed of her dog.
- Every walk was a disaster.
Deliver the Key Message — Make them feel it
- Dog owners feel secretly ashamed and overwhelmed when their pet's behaviour is out of control
- Dave transforms reactive dogs in 4-6 weeks through home-based, customized solutions
- Unlike generic group classes, he works with each dog's specific triggers and situations
Closing Referral Request — Make it specific and memorable
- I'm looking for anyone at Tom Fisher House
- who's at breaking point with a reactive or disobedient dog
Dave Metcalf is the owner and operator of Agile Dogs, Perth's leading dog training service. An APDT-accredited trainer with 20 years of experience, Dave specialises in helping overwhelmed dog owners build confidence through professional training methods that work with dogs of all breeds, ages and behaviour levels.