DOG DOCS specialty is training of young animals such as puppies, kittens and foals.

 

Education

B. Animal Sc. (hons); B.Sc. (equine)

NCAS L1 (coaching)- Hoping to complete in 2011!

Varied and numerous clinics and private courses including Parelli Levels.

 

The First Twenty Years

DOG DOC was born to parents who are both international dog judges and breeders.

During and beyond school life DOG DOC undertook both dog shows, horse shows and horse-riding classes and undertook work experience at Veterinary surgeries as part of graduation.

 

1990-2000

DOG DOC then went to Sydney where she worked for various small and large animal veterinary surgeries, racing trainers and Equestrian Centres.

DOG DOC Established an equestrian training business on the Central Coast and incorporated training dogs along with the horses.

 

2000-2010

DOG DOC then started in the Commonwealth Public Service in Veterinary areas and Animal Health and Welfare in various

Federal and State Departments in various capacities including technical, policy and legislation work as follows - 

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Project Officer 

Department of Health Policy Officer - Agriculture and food policy and regulations

Chief Ministers Department - ACT 
Policy Officer Animal Health and Welfare 

Food Standards Australia (FSAANZ)
Project Support 

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Authority (APVMA)
Assessor 

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) - AQIS (Quarantine) Sydney/ACT/Sydney
Quarantine Officer/Imported Foods Officer; Biologicals Assessor, animal export/import,

 

Other

Apart from dogs and horses, DOG DOC has trained and/or cared for - sheep, cats, birds, a goat, alpacas, production animals and various exotic animals.

Cared for and/or rehabilitated native wildlife, exotic birds and animals, farm and production animals as well as all types of domestic animals.

Volunteer Instructor - Sutton Pony Club; Bungendore Pony Club

DOG DOC has trained people to train and care for their animals including teaching riding for the past 20 years - Including internationally in the USA and booked for a show-home www.madselin.com - June-July in Canada 2011.

DOG DOC and her husband have been housesitting in Canberra and internationally for the past 6 years and were featured on Today Tonight in 2009.

 

DOG DOC is a member of the following organisations - 

- American and Australian Society of Animal Behaviour

- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour

- Equestrian Federation Australia

- Australian Professional Dog Trainers Association

- National Dog Trainers Federation

- Australian Pet Dog Trainers Association