DOG TRAINERS AUSTRALIA - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Member of the PTDA Board
Boyd has decades of experience in dog training, consulting, and breeding. He has trained and worked with some of the world's leading authorities/experts in dog training.
Job Titles:
- Member of the PTDA Board
- Office Manager at K9 Pro
- PTDA Secretary
Candace has been a dog lover since her first German Shepherd at 6 years old and spent many years watching her Dad compete in ANKC obedience. Candace also dabbled in the junior sport shows back in the 80's.
Candace is the Office Manager at K9 Pro, enjoys training her dogs and is an avid dog sport enthusiast.
Greig is the Founder of Blue Collar Canines, a professional dog trainer and involves his dogs in conservation and pest eradication and management.
Job Titles:
- Member of the PTDA Board
- PTDA Treasurer
Henna is heavily involved in dog sports with community organisations. She has has years of experience competing at the national level across multiple disciplines (ANKC and IGP).
Job Titles:
- Member of the PTDA Board
- Founder and Trainer at Dog Sense Training
- PTDA Vice President
Jacqui is the founder and trainer at Dog Sense Training and Behaviour, specialising in behaviour modification, reactive and aggressive behaviour with a special interest in research.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Member of the PTDA Board
Linda founded Pawfect Manners Dog Training over 14 years ago providing lifestyle obedience and behaviour modification programs for all breeds. Training and certification of Therapy Dog Teams under Vic Govt.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Member of the PTDA Board
Sanne has been heavily involved in IGP dogsport since 1991. Founder of Sydney Dogsport Club and president of Working German Shepherds & Dogsport Clubs of Australasia (WGSDCA) since 2015. She is a passionate advocate for responsible dog ownership and dogsports for the welfare of working dogs. Sanne represented Australia at three World IGP Championships.
Job Titles:
- Member of the PTDA Board
- PTDA President
Steve is well known for his work in Australia with K9Pro - The K9Professionals. Steve's experience and expertise range from behaviour modification to performance dog training and most things in between.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Member of the PTDA Board
Teale is a dedicated board member who is a strong advocate for outcomes-based training to the benefit of both the owner and their dog. She has a deep passion for the German Shepherd breed and leverages her digital expertise to promote responsible dog ownership. As a digital specialist and business coach, she blends technology, coaching and canine expertise for positive impact within the community.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Member of the PTDA Board
Dog trainer and behaviour specialist for 25 years, running a successful dog training business, Four Paws K9 Training, as well as professional consultancy, Noble Canine Training and Behaviour. Trish runs a number of workshops from Conduct Dog Behaviour Assessment and Aggression in dogs. Trish is a published author of "When Three's a Crowd" which discusses multiple dog household issues.