Our Team
With our love and passion for all things dog we are hoping to be able to help you connect with your best friend on a deeper level!
Daniel - Owner and Head Trainer
Dans passion for dogs started early when growing up with his grandfathers Rottweilers. After sticking with breeds like Rottweilers and French Bordeaux for Obedience Training he then got hooked on herding breeds and bought his first Kelpie. Now he has developed the start of his own working line of Kelpies and is a successful competitor spending many of his spare weekends at Yard and Utility Trials as well as giving the occasional Three-Sheep Competition a go.
2017 - 2023
East Kurrajong Kelpie Stud
2021-2022
Australian Working Stock Dog Magazine
2021
DogTorque
2023
Hooked On Working Dogs
Nat - Owner, Admin and Trainer
I have been around dogs since I was around 7-8 years old. I always wanted my own dog but was never allowed one. Now I have been working with dogs for 10 Years.
My favourite dog breeds are German Shepherds, Boston Terriers and Kelpies.
I got into dog training because I have always had a fascination for dogs and love finding new and improved ways of communicating with them.
Currently I own a Dachshund, two Kelpies and a German Shepherd.
My favourite part of being a dog trainer is to help owners understand their dogs better.
My favourite training subjects are reactivity/aggression and other behavioural subjects like resource guarding, fear and development.
2014 - 2021
Tiree Rural Contracting & Working Dogs | Facebook
2023
Certificate in Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training
2023
Hooked on Working Dogs
2024
Published Author with her own book series about Dog Behaviour
Shayne - Trainer
I have been around dogs since I was 2 years old and have actively worked with dogs for 17 years now.
My favourite dog breed is the English Springer Spaniel.
I got into dog training because I love animals and because I was fascinated when I first saw an explosive detection dog work.
Currently I own a Kelpie and an English Springer Spaniel.
My favourite part of being a dog trainer is building bonds with the dogs and watching them evolve and learn.
My favourite training subjects are scent detection and puppy development.
Hayley - Kennel Manager and Trainer
I have been around dogs since I was 6 months old and have actively worked with dogs for 5 years now.
My favourite dog breeds are Kelpies and Border Collies.
I got into dog training because I wanted to work with animals ever since I was little. After going down many avenues in the animal care sector, dog training just felt right so I started pouring all my energy into this subject.
Currently I own two Kelpies.
My favourite part of being a dog trainer is getting to work with different breeds, temperaments and natures and educating owners to achieve the best possible bond with their dog.
My favourite training subjects are reactive/aggressive dogs and herding.
Tiana - Trainer
Imogen - Admin and Trainer
I have been around dogs since I was 1 year old and have actively worked with dogs for 4 years now.
My favourite dog breeds are Australian Shepherds, Kelpies and Border Collies.
I got into dog training when my first dog started herding the horses at home.
Currently I own one dog, an Australian Shepherd.
My favourite part of being a dog trainer is that I get to see how training can significantly change a dog's life for the better in so many ways.
My favourite training subjects are herding, stock work and obedience.
Andrew - Trainer
I have actively worked with dogs for over 16 years now.
My favourite dog breed is the Belgian Malinois - smart, agile and will work all day long.
I got into dog training because I wanted a dog that could nail advance obedience, and that interest turned into a passion, then an obsession.
Currently I own one dog, a Belgian Malinois.
My favourite part of being a dog trainer is watching handlers and their dogs click, finally communicating and understanding each other.
I specialise in advanced sport obedience and decoy work, and I actively compete in Mondio Ring and PSA. I've titled my personal dog in both Mondio and PSA and have helped others reach that goal as well.
I am all about understanding emotions and motivation in dogs - it's the key to good training.
Dimi - Trainer
I have been around dogs since I was 12 years old and have actively worked with them since 2016.
My favourite dog breed are the Belgian Malinois, Springer Spaniel, Jack Russell and Kelpie.
I got into dog training through the need of training my own dogs and a strong fascination for protection sports.
Currently I own two dogs, a Belgian Malinois and a German Shepherd.
My favourite part of being a dog trainer is solving problems and adjusting my training technique to each and every individual dog.
My favourite training subject is developing protection dogs.
Our Training Methods
As you might have gathered by now, we love dogs and everything involving their wellbeing. This is, why it is important to us to learn as much as possible about all different training approaches available and assess which way works best for the dog in front of us.
We don't limit ourselves to a specific method, but follow an open minded, tailored approach in which we assess every dog individually and work out what makes them tick.
From there we will proceed to formulate a training plan that suits the nature and temperament of the dog at hand.
Balanced Training
Free Shaping
Lead Pressure
Classic Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
If you are interested in training with us but are unsure about what any of these terms mean, please contact us and we can explain how they can be useful in the training of dogs of different temperaments and natures.
Our Canine Team
Click
Reactive Dog Hypnotist, Living Garden Ornament, Lone Wolf, Plays with male Dogs only
Issa
Big puppy still growing into her body. Loves sticks and butt scratches. Loves leaning on you and wrestling other dogs.
Trick
Mum of the Pack, Loves Everyone, Professional at playing 'Bang', will sell soul for any amount of food
Soda
Super smart, super energetic, super busy. Loves playing tug and will sell her soul for a good cuddle.
Captain
Mum's Boy, Ferocious Guard Dog, Knows he is Cute and will use it to his advantage
Sally
Hypo ADHD kid, loves people, loves sheep, loves dogs, loves food, loves it when you love it when she loves life...
Summer
Has had a rough start to life, but found her forever home with us. Loves Nat, tolerates Dan. Will do anything for food!
Floki
Very smart, very driven, loves to use his nose. Big softie one second, ferocious protection dog the next.
Zen
Melts for cuddles, loves water, capable sheep dog. Too smart for her own good.
Competitions and Achievements
Dan entered the Sheepdog Trialling World in 2017, while Nat started competing after she moved to NSW in 2021.
Dan - 7 Years of Competiton
2017
Ned
Wellington Yard Dog Trial - 1st Encourage
Mudgee Yard Dog Trial - 2nd Encourage
Rydal Yard Dog Trial - 3rd Encourage
Trick
Harden Yard Dog Trial - 1st Encourage
2018
Ned
Dubbo Yard Dog Trial - 2nd Novice
Bathurst Yard Dog Trial - 1st Maiden
- 4th Novice
Trick
Hawkesbury Yard Dog Trial - 4th Novice
Illabo Yard Dog Trial - 1st Novice
Rylestone Yard Dog Trial - 2nd Novice
Narromine Yard Dog Trial - 4th Novice
Blaney Yard Dog Trial - 2nd Novice
Soul
Hawkesbury Yard Dog Trial - 2nd Novice
Rydal Yard Dog Trial - 4th Novice
Eugowra Yard Dog Trial - 4th Novice
Narromine Yard Dog Trial - 3rd Maiden
1st Novice
Won Rookie of the Year 2018
2019
Ned
NSW Yard Dog Championship - 3rd Novice
Rylestone Yard Dog Trial - 2nd Novice
Trick
NSW Yard Dog Championship - 5th Novice
Rylestone Yard Dog Trial - 3rd Novice
2nd Open
Soul
Rylestone Yard Dog Trial - 1st Novice
1st Open
2021
- limited trialling due to Covid 19 -
Moe
Gundagai Yard Dog Trial - 2nd Novice
Gundagai Three Sheep Trial - 1st Novice
2022
Moe
Yeoval Yard Dog Trial - 1st Novice
Bonnie
Yass Yard Dog Trial - 3rd Maiden
2023
Trick
Oberon Yard Dog Trial - 3rd Improver
Gundagai Yard Dog Trial - 1st Improver
Henty Field Day Trials - 5th Improver
Nyngan Utility Championships - 5th Open
Tarana Yard Dog Trial - 3rd Open
Moe
Rydal Yard Dog Trial - 4th Open
Oberon Yard Dog Trial - 4th Improver
Gundagai Yard Dog Trial - 4th Improver
Gunning Yard Dog Trial - 2nd Open
Blaney Yard Dog Trial - 3rd Open
Yass Yard Dog Trial - 1st Improver
4th Open
Ultimate Stock Dog Challenge - 11th all Up - 2nd Cattle (93) - Equal 3rd Paddock (90)
Sydney Yard Dog Championship - 3rd Open
Tarana Yard Dog Trial - 4th Open
J
Henty Field Day Trials - 2nd Maiden
4th Novice
2024
Moe
Gunning Yard Dog Trial - 1st Open
J
Gunning Yard Dog Trial - 1st Novice
1st Open
2020
Trick
Gunnedah Yard Dog Trial - 1st Novice
3rd Improver
Moe
Forbes Yard Dog Trial - 1st Maiden
2nd Novice
Nat - 2 Years of Competiton
2022
Bonnie
Bathurst Yard Dog Trial - 2nd Encourage
2023
Sally
Rydal Yard Dog Trial - 2nd Encourage
Bathurst Yard Dog Trial - 1st Encourage
Scone Yard Dog Trial - 4th Novice
Moe
Southern NSW Yard Dog Championship - 1st Encourage