Our qualifications
Our qualifications reflect ongoing professional development, advanced study, and a commitment to evidence-based best practice, not one-off certifications.
Our qualifications support our work, but it’s our ethics, experience, and commitment to each individual dog that guide how we train.
WHY OUR TEAM APPROACH IS DIFFERENT
Our team combines behavioural science, family dog mediation, and practical real-life training to support both ends of the lead.
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