Our Certifications

When you bring your dog to us, you’re trusting us with family. That’s something we never take lightly. Every certificate we hold is more than a piece of paper, it’s a promise. A promise that we’ll keep learning, keep setting the standard, and keep offering you and your dog support that’s not only kind, but backed by the deepest knowledge, ethics and science.

Here’s a glimpse of the study, dedication, and heart that shapes us:

Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training - AVT

This is the highest nationally recognised certification in animal behaviour and training, and the only one in Australia built entirely on positive reinforcement and science-backed methods. It weaves together deep behavioural science with hands-on application, making it the gold standard for modern training. Every technique we use with your dog is not only kind and fear free but backed by the strongest certification available. It’s the backbone of our approach, ensuring trust, understanding, and long-lasting results.

Certified Canine Behaviour Consultant – AVT

This advanced certification represents one of the highest levels of expertise in Australia for working with complex behaviour. We are proud to be the only ones in our state holding this certification, setting a standard of care that families can truly rely on. You are being supported with compassion, science, and strategies designed to help your whole family thrive.

Fear Free Certified Professional Animal Trainer

Fear Free is the international gold standard in animal care and training, dedicated to reducing fear, stress, and anxiety in every interaction. We are proud to be a Fear Free Certified Professional Animal Trainer, and it means your dog’s emotional wellbeing is safeguarded at the very highest level. Learning with us is always centred on kindness, safety, and trust, helping dogs feel secure, confident, and understood while they learn.

Aggression in Dogs Master Course – Michael Shikashio

This is one of the most intensive and world-renowned certifications available for trainers working with aggression. Created by Michael Shikashio, a global leader in the field, it provides in-depth strategies for understanding, managing, and supporting dogs who display aggressive behaviours. Families living with big feelings and big behaviours don’t have to face them alone, this certification equips us to guide you safely and confidently, step by step, with approaches that are rooted in world renowned education, science, compassion, and trust.

Canine Reactive Behaviour Expert – Canine Principles

This specialist certification is dedicated to understanding reactivity, emotional regulation, and the triggers that can make everyday life overwhelming for dogs. It dives deep into the science of stress and behaviour, giving us the tools to support dogs who struggle with big feelings. If your walks feel stressful or unpredictable, this certification adds how we can help your dog find calm and help you rediscover the joy of being out together again.

Certified in Canine Nutrition and Health – Canine Principles

This explores the essential link between diet, physical health, and behaviour, highlighting how what goes into the body directly shapes how a dog feels and learns. From the balance of nutrients to the impact of food on mood and energy, it provides a science backed understanding of how nutrition supports the whole dog. Because food fuels both body and brain, this certification ensures we can guide you in making choices that nurture your dog’s wellbeing from the inside out, helping them thrive in every aspect of life.

Care and Coaching of Sensory Impaired Dogs – Canine Principles

Dogs with hearing or vision differences deserve training that’s tailored to their needs. This certification equips us with the unique skills to adapt communication, build confidence, and create environments where every dog can feel safe and capable. With the right support, sensory impaired dogs can learn, thrive, and enjoy the same full, enriched lives as any other.

Canine Trauma and Rescue Expert – Canine Principles

Rescue dogs often carry unseen histories, and trauma can shape how they respond to the world. This gives us the knowledge to further recognise those signs and the tools to help dogs rebuild trust at their own pace. It ensures we can meet every rescue dog with patience, respect, and strategies that support healing and hope.

Canine Pharmacology – Canine Principles

Medication can play an important role in supporting behaviour and wellbeing, but only when it’s understood in the context of the whole dog. This certification explores how different medications interact with canine systems, behaviour, and brain function. It allows us to guide families with clarity and confidence, working alongside vets to ensure that when medicine is part of the journey, it’s used safely, effectively, and with your dog’s best interests at heart.

Canine Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics – London College of Animal Osteopathy

Understanding how the body moves is essential to supporting a dog’s comfort and long-term wellbeing. This certification explores structure, posture, and biomechanics in detail, giving us insight into how equipment, exercise, and training choices affect the body. From the harnesses we recommend to the way we design activities, this knowledge ensures your dog’s natural movement and comfort always come first.

Canine Pathology and Diseases – London College of Animal Osteopathy

Health and behaviour are deeply connected, and sometimes what looks like a training issue is actually rooted in illness or pain. This certification focuses on recognising disease processes and their impact on a dog’s behaviour and wellbeing. It gives us the skills to identify when something more is going on, ensuring no signs are missed and families get the right support for their dogs.

Canine Systemic Anatomy and Physiology I & II – London College of Animal Osteopathy

Every system in a dog’s body, from the nervous system to digestion and circulation influences how they feel and behave. These certifications provide an in-depth understanding of those systems and how they work together. By connecting behaviour with what’s happening inside the body, we can take a truly whole-dog approach, supporting both mind and body in harmony.

Philosophy and History of Animal Osteopathy – London College of Animal Osteopathy

Animal care has evolved through decades of science, study, and tradition. This certificate looks at how osteopathy and animal centred care have developed over time, grounding us in the knowledge that progress comes from understanding where we’ve been. It keeps us inspired to keep moving forward, blending compassion with science to offer the best care for your dogs today.

Grief Coach for Pet Loss Certificate – Certified Excellence

Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest moments a family can face. This certificate equips us to walk alongside families through that grief with empathy, compassion, and understanding. It ensures we can provide not just training and behaviour support during a dog’s life, but also a safe, supportive space when it’s time to navigate loss, honouring the bond you’ve shared and the love that never fades.

Mental Health First Aid

Supporting dogs also means supporting the people who love them. This certification gives us the skills to recognise and respond to mental health needs with care and understanding. It ensures that every client feels safe, respected, and supported, because your wellbeing matters just as much as your dog’s.

ASIST – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Community care goes beyond training sessions. This internationally recognised certification provides the skills to recognise when someone may be at risk and to offer immediate, compassionate support. It strengthens our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive space where both people and dogs feel seen, valued, and never alone.

The Heart Behind the Certificates

Individually, each certification represents hours of study and commitment. Together, they weave the safety net that supports every dog and family who walks through our doors. It’s not about ticking boxes, it’s about setting a standard of care, knowledge, and compassion that your family can always rely on. Because when it comes to your dogs, you deserve nothing less than the very best