Qualifications and Education-Positive Dog Training

Positive Dog Training

Qualifications and Education

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My formal qualifications are:

 
  • Certificate IV in Dog Behavioural Training from Delta Institute of Australia
  • Bachelor of Social Science (Hons 1) from Macquarie University
  • Level 2 TAG Teacher from TAG Teach International
  • Senior First Aid Certificate from St John Ambulance
  • Certified Nose Work®️ Instructor (CNWI) with NACSW
I hold Professional Indemnity Insurance for your peace of mind.
I maintain Professional Memberships with the following organisations:
  • Delta Institute of Australia
  • Pet Professional Guild of Australia
  • Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia
  • TAG Teach International
  • NACSW
To be an effective coach to you and your canine companion I regularly attend seminars, webinars and workshops presented by International and Australian experts in the field of Animal Behaviour and Learning Theory to improve my knowledge and skills in teaching.
 
Call now for expert advice and assistance 0402 063 664
Email: enquire@seespotsit.com.au

 
2023
Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia

Biannual Conference - 3 days
Cypress Pines Resort, Pokolbin

2022
Pet Professional Guild
Scent & Scentability Workshop - 3 days

Online
Dr Robert Hewings & Karen Hewings

2020
Pet Professional Guild
Conference - 5 day conference

Online


Canine Detection Services
Leash Handling for the Detection Dog Handler, Part 2 

Online Course
Teacher:Fred Helfers - USA

Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors
Animal Behaviour Counselling from Principles to Practice

APBC Online Conference 2020

Presenters: Gwen Bailey: Puppy Education, Recent Advances; Tom Candy: A Dog's Rescue Journey; Anne McBride: I Love Him Like My Child; Suzanne Rogers: Animal Welfare - Beyond the Five Freedoms; Natalie Light: Building Foundations of Trust, Safety and Confidence; Hannah Donovan: Handling and Body Language, How can we improve the animals' experience of the Veterinary Environment? 

K9 Nose Time
NW1 Interiors and Exteriors - K9 Nose Work®️

Online Course
Teacher: Lesia Burford


Canine Detection Services
Leash Handling for the Detection Dog Handler, Part 1 

Online Course
Teacher:Fred Helfers - USA

K9 Nose Time
ORT & Trial Preparation - K9 Nose Work®️

Online Course
Teacher: Lesia Burford


2019
K9 Nose Time
Introduction to Odour - K9 Nose Work®️- 6 Week Course
Castle Hill Showgrounds
Teacher: Lesia Burford


NACSW
K9 Nose Work®️ CNWI Instructor Course - Part I - Four Day Workshop

Winston Hills, NSW
Teacher: Jill Marie O'Brien

Seek Dogs Australia
Introduction to K9 Nose Work®️- 6 week course 
Bilpin NSW
Instructor: Rachel Lawler

Seek Dogs Australia
Intermediate K9 Nose Work®️- 6 week course
Bilpin NSW
Instructor: Rachel Lawler


Delta Institute
Taking the Lead, Exploring the Relevance of Dog Emotional Health in Training - 3 Day Conference.
Sydney, NSW
Presenters: Dr Sarah Heath; Dr Gaille Perry; Natalie Watson.

2018
Pet Professional Guild Australia
Annual Conference

Bankstown, NSW
Presenters: Kathy Sdao, Chirag Patel, Alexis Davison, Louise Newman, Michelle Pouliot, Dr Kat Gregory, Laura Ryder, Louise Ginman

APDT Australia
Making Dogs Happy Symposium

Sydney University
Presenters: Prof. Paul McGreevy; Dr Melissa Starling; Dr Jono Earl; Sophie Masters; Prof. Manos Stamatakis; Dr Lis Arnott; Dr Elyssa Payne; Lauren Powell.

K9 Scentral
Introduction to Nose Work Workshop
St Ives, NSW
Presenter: Peta Clark

2017
APDT Australia

Annual Conference
Adelaide, SA
Presenters: Rise Van Fleet, Susan Freidman, Veronica Boutelle, Nicholas Bishop, Alexis Davison, Peta Clarke.

Delta Institute
Inside of a Dog -2017 Dog Behaviour Conference - Sydney NSW
Presenters: Dr Alexandrea Horowitz; Dr Julie Ashton; Dr Vanessa Rolf; Veronica Boutelle; Dr Bradley Smith; Louise Ginman; Alexis Davison; Dr Kersti Seksel; Dr Gaille Perry; Dr Melissa Starling.

Mind Dog
Introduction to mindDog for Professional Trainers

Central Coast NSW

2016
Delta Institute
Canine Good Citizen Award

Sydney NSW

TAFE NSW
Statement of Attainment in Greenhound Assessors Course

Identify and respond to animal behaviour
Richmond NSW

APDT Australia
Annual Conference

Presenters: Robin Bennett, Mik Moeller, Sonya Bevan, Alexis Davison, Anita Marchesani.

2015
TAG Teach International
TAG Teach World Summit - Verona, Italy
Presenters: Theresa McKeon, Joan Orr, Martha Gabler, Luca Canever,
Susan Friedman, Karen Pryor, Eva Bertilsson, Laura Monaco Torelli, Kelly Morgan Ballantyne, Charlene Nelson, Emilie & Anders Veigh, 
Kevin Cauley, Lisa Clifton-Bumpass, Joey Iverson, Laura VanArendonk Baugh, Ann Bergeron, Patrice Robert and Francine Legault. 

K9Nose Time
Introduction to K9 Nose Work  3 Day Workshop
Castle Hill, NSW
Presenter: Jill Marie O'Brien

2014
TAG Teach International
TAG Teach Level 1
Presenter: Theresa McKeon
Delta Professional Dog Trainers Association
Canine Good Citizen Instructor and Assessor
Online

APDT 
Annual Conference
Presenters: Marion Brand, Peta Clarke, Dianne Garrod

2013 
Centre for Veterinary Education
Canine Life Stages - Behavioural
Presenter: Dr Kersti Seksel (Aus)

Australian Veterinary Association
AVBIG Living and Learning with Animals 2 Day Conference
Presenter: Prof. Susan Friedman (USA)

Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Working Dogs in the City Seminar
Presenter: David Graham (AUS)

2012
C.L.E.A.R. Dog Training
Coaching People to Train People: How to Conduct Effective Training Classes Seminar
Presenter: Terry Ryan, Legacy Canine (USA)

C.L.E.A.R. Dog Training
Leadership and Relationship Education for Anyone with a Dog: Training from your dog's point of view - Seminar
Presenter: Terry Ryan, Legacy Canine (USA)

C.L.E.A.R. Dog Training
Poultry in Motion 2 Day Workshop
Presenter: Terry Ryan, Legacy Canine (USA)

2011
Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia
APDTA Annual 3 Day Conference
Presenters: Kay Laurence (UK)
                Dr Kersti Seksel (AUS)
                Dr Gabrielle Carter (AUS)
                Nic Bishop (AUS)

2010
TAG Teach International
Tag Teach Primary Certification  2 Day Workshop
Presenter: Therese McKeon

Australian College of Veterinary Scientists
2010 College Science Week - Behaviour Interest Group - Seminars
Presenters: Various

2009
Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia
APDTA Annual 3 Day Conference
Presenters: Dr Pamela Reid (USA)
                Sarah Kalnajs (USA)
                Dr Paul McGreevy (AUS)

2008
Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia
APDTA Annual 3 Day Conference
Presenters: Dr Roger Abrantes (DENMARK)
                Pamela Dennison (USA)
                Dr Jennifer Messer (USA)

2007
Delta Society Australia Limited
Certificate IV in Dog Behavioural Training (Canine Good Citizen)
2 Year Course

Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia
APDTA Annual 3 Day Conference
Main Presenters: Nicole Wilde (USA)
                       Dr Ian Dunbar (USA)
Presenters: Dr Debbie Calnon, Peta Clarke, Dianna Cooper, Kristine Edwards, Dr Barbara Fougere, Kelly Gorman, Dr Laurie Milner, Dr Jonica Newby, Dr Judith Randall

2006
Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia
APDTA Annual 3 Day Conference
Presenters: Dr Pat Miller (USA)
                Dr Paul McGreevy (AUS)
                Dr Debbie Calnon (AUS)
                Karin Bridge (AUS)
                Peta Clarke (AUS)

Hills District Kennel & Training Club Inc
Coaching People to Train Their Dogs, Continuing Education for Pet Dogs, How and Why We Changed Our Puppy Classes, Problem Behaviours - 2 Day Seminar and Workshop
Presenter: Terry Ryan - Legacy Canine (USA)

2005
Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia
APDTA Annual 3 Day Conference
Presenters: Sue Sternberg (USA)
                Kerrie Haynes-Lovell (AUS)

2004
TAFE - Western Sydney Institute at Richmond
Animal Nutrition, Animal Housing, Animal Behaviour 1, Animal Structure and Function
Presenters: Various 

Delta Society Australia Limited
Children and Animals: Kindness and Cruelty - Seminar
Presenters: Dr Frank Ascione (USA)
                Assoc Prof. Eleanora Gullone (USA)
                Dr John Clarke (AUS)
                Dr Peter Green (AUS)
                Ms Judy Johnson (AUS)