MEET THE TEAM
PAT – Owner, Trainer & Behaviourist, Family Dog Mediator®
Pat brings decades of experience, a calm and thoughtful presence, and a deep commitment to welfare-first training. Her approach focuses on helping dogs and their families feel supported, understood, and confident, particularly when navigating behavioural challenges.
As the founder of Flying Paws, Pat’s work underpins the foundations of the business. Her dedication to ongoing education ensures Flying Paws remains grounded in ethical practice, current science, and sustainable outcomes for both dogs and humans.
MOLLY – Trainer & Behaviourist, family dog mediator®
Molly’s love for dogs has been a lifelong journey, beginning with her family’s Golden Retriever, Mawson. In 2015, she welcomed a Maremma puppy, Murphy, into the family and began her formal training journey with Flying Paws. Over the years, Murphy grew into a calm, confident dog and much-loved presence.
In 2024, Murphy was joined by Fox, a Lilac Border Collie with a big personality and an even bigger love for life. Together, Murphy and Fox reflect the balance at the heart of Molly’s approach, calm wisdom on one end of the lead and playful curiosity on the other.
Molly’s work is grounded in ethical, evidence-based training that prioritises emotional wellbeing, consent, and long-term sustainability. She is particularly passionate about helping families navigate real-life challenges with clarity and compassion, without fear, force, or pressure.
Alongside her hands-on training work, Molly holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Swinburne University and continues to invest heavily in professional development to stay aligned with modern behavioural science and best-practice welfare standards.
Our qualifications
We believe ongoing education is essential. Below is a snapshot of our formal qualifications and continued professional development. Our team regularly undertakes additional training to ensure our work reflects current, evidence-based best practice.
Our qualifications support our work, but it’s our ethics, experience, and commitment to each individual dog that guide how we train.
PAT’S CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- Certificate III in Dog Behaviour and Training — NDTF
- Qualified Puppy Class Instructor — 4 Paws K9 Dog Training
- Certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM) — L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology
PAT’S CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2022
- Deep Dive into Dog Training and Behaviour – Canine C.A.R.E.givers
- Understanding Reactivity – Canine C.A.R.E.givers
2023
- Crimson Hound Professional Course on Canine Body Language
- The HACKy Pack – L.E.G.S. Family Dog Mediation® Course
2024
- Canine Resource Guarding – Canine Principles
2025
- Canine Pain – Canine Principles
- “The Good Life of a ‘Good Dog’” – L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology
Molly’s Core qualifications
- Certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM) – L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology
- Certified Fear Free Professional Animal Trainer (FFCP)
- Certified Dog Bite Prevention Educator (DBPE) – DogNostics
- Certified Canine Confidence Instructor (DN-CCI) – DogNostics
- Canine Nutrition & Wellness Expert – Canine Principles
MOLLY’S CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2016
- Dog Emotion and Cognition – Duke University
2019
- Qualified Puppy Class Instructor – Noble Canine
2020
- Scent Work Instructor Level 1 – DogNostics
- Scent Work Instructor Level 2 – DogNostics
2021
- Dog Nutrition and Behaviour – School of Canine Science
2022
- Deep Dive into Dog Training and Behaviour – Canine C.A.R.E.givers
- Understanding Reactivity – Canine C.A.R.E.givers
2023
- Certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM) – L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology
- Canine Nutrition and Health – Canine Principles
- Canine Ethology and Enrichment – Canine Principles
- Crimson Hound Professional Course on Canine Body Language
2024
- Canine Nutrition and Wellness Expert – Canine Principles
- Canine Resource Guarding Certificates – Canine Principles
- The HACKy Pack – L.E.G.S. Family Dog Mediation® Course
2025
- Certified Fear Free Professional Animal Trainer (FFCP)
- Certified Dog Bite Prevention Educator (DBPE) – DogNostics
- Certified Canine Confidence Course (DN-CCI) – DogNostics
- Approved Canine Reactivity Behaviour Expert – Canine Principles
- Canine Anxiety Expert – Canine Principles
- Canine Pain Certificates – Canine Principles
- Creating a Canine Cooperative Care Plan – Innovet CPD
- “The Good Life of a ‘Good Dog’” – L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology