Instructor Biographies
We are a dedicated volunteer staff with over 150 years of experience between us. We are all delighted to be part of a community, supporting dog friendly training. In this style of training, we try to manage the dog's environment, with routine and positive rewards, so that the dog can make the correct choices.
NOTE: All instructors have been double COVID-19 vaccinated.
NOTE: All instructors have been double COVID-19 vaccinated.
Jim has over 38 years of dog training experience, and embraces positive reinforcement methods. He knows how to get the best from his pupils and achieves great results. He has a talent for working with troubled dogs, and is a great dog groomer. His Border Collie "Bree" has obtained the following competitive titles: CCD, CD, RN
Sharon is a multi-skilled instructor with huge people skills and research capabilities. She believes that no dog is too old to train. The dogs and handlers are guided into being well-adjusted and thoroughly socialised. Her old Miniature Schnauzer "Bosun", retired at the Masters level with the following competitive titles: CCD, RN, ADO(2), ADX, AD, JDX, JD, SPDM, SPDX, SPD, GDX, GD, SDX, SD; and her current Miniature Schnauzer "Briny" (6 years old), has achieved these titles CCD, RN, TKS and TKN. Her particular interest is in teaching dogs how to do tricks.
Wendy's passion is dogs, dogs, and dogs. She's a veteran kennel carer with over 12 years experience, and currently works at a dog shelter. So Wendy is very familiar with many breeds and canine personalities. She became an instructor after passing Grade 3 with her gentle German Shepherd. Her approach to training is positive and consistent. Wendy teaches Puppies to Grade 3 classes.
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Kim successfully trained her dog Kudo to Grade 3 at DogzCairns before becoming an instructor. She is very patient with dogs and their handlers, and takes a positive approach to obedience training.
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Russell greets you on arrival, ensuring you do your QR Code Check in, know where to take your dog, and keeps our records up to date. He believes that no dog is too old to train.