CBS thrives on learning more. The more we learn, the better we can help you and your dog achieve your goals.
We encourage our instructors to not only gain credentials in dog training but ask them to continue on with their education just as any serious profession does these days. We require them to participate in relevant training seminars and workshops each year.
Although all our instructors are volunteers, many of them are also professional canine trainers. Our instructors have a range of nationally and internationally recognised professional accreditations, from such institutions as:
We also have a comprehensive two-year aspiring instructor program, which is run in-house by our Senior Volunteer Trainer.
Kaden is an Aspiring Instructor who runs a professional pet care business, specialising in caring for pets with diverse needs. He is passionate about learning and teaching force-free and evidence-based training methods that build strong positive relationships with our...
Meagan is an AHPRA registered physiotherapist with over 25 years’ experience. She is qualified in both human and small animal physiotherapy and is passionate about helping animals of all species receive multi modal allied health care equivalent to that of the human...
Helen has lived with and loved dogs all her life. Helen first became a member of a dog training club whilst still at school and has been actively involved in training and competing with dogs ever since. She commenced instructing for dog clubs in the 1990s. Helen has...
Jan was lucky to find CBS on the advice of a vet when she adopted her first rescue dog. She says that CBS transformed their relationship. Her dog learned to trust her & look to her for guidance when anxious rather than running away. Naturally she turned to CBS...
An enthusiast for all things animal-related, Emma grew up surrounded by pets of all varieties. At a very young age she readied herself with a bag of treats and a whole lot of enthusiasm, and began teaching tricks to any animal she found, varying from dogs to cats,...
Jo’s passion for dogs started at a very young age leading her to become an instructor by the age of 19. She has enjoyed the companionship of many dogs over the years and competed in a wide range of dog sports including Tricks, Dances with Dogs, Tracking, Track and...
Deb has been training dogs since 1976 and has seen great changes in the field during that time. In 2007, she joined Canine Behavioural School and helped shape it into the school it is today. She is currently Head Instructor and Senior Volunteer Trainer, managing the...
Marjut [aka Mariet] has been an instructor for 15 years and has joined CBS as a student before joining CBS's Aspiring Instructor Program. She has completed the CBS Aspiring Instructor Programme in 2023. In her capacity as a dog owner, she has ventured into Obedience...
Each of Jeannine’s dogs has taught her a deeper and more meaningful understanding of canine learning and behaviour. She is passionate about positive reinforcement training and the many lifelong benefits it creates. Jeannine is so lucky to share her life with...
With more than a decade of experience in dog training and exposure to a variety of training techniques, Shaylee is committed to promoting scientifically backed, force-free methods. Over the years, she has honed her skills through a range of roles, including both paid...