

About Me.
With over a decade of experience as a founder and dog trainer, I truly understand the joys and challenges that come with training and working with dogs.
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My focus is on creating a supportive and safe environment for both dogs and their trainers.
I specialise in areas such as detection dog training, puppy programs for operational working dogs, and developing customised training solutions that cater to individual needs.
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As the founder of K9 Bellator Pty Ltd, I’ve had the opportunity to develop dogs and mentor handlers in specialised areas including Explosive Detection, Biosecurity, Narcotics, Chemicals, Electronics, and Wildlife Conservation, among others in addition to operating the dogs myself. I believe in a balanced and open-minded training methodology that allows me to adapt my approach to best support aspiring trainers and professionals in the industry. I recognise that each person’s journey in dog training and handling is unique.
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I am passionate about supporting others on their path and committed to my own ongoing growth, so I can continue to provide the highest standard of guidance and mentorship.
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My goal with K9 Bellator is to uphold a high standard of detection dog operations—teams built on integrity, professionalism, and purpose. I aim to ensure that every dog and handler represents the respect, accountability, and skill this work demands. Above all, I strive to deliver training solutions that meet each team where they are, fostering a non-judgemental learning environment where both handler and dog feel supported, understood, and capable of achieving their goals together.
Education
Dog Training Certificates
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Certificate, Click to Calm - Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behaviour
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Certificate, Puppy Start Right Online -Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behaviour
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Certificate, NePoPo ® New Gold Program
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Certificate, Dog Sport Essentials - Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behaviour
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Certificate, NePoPo ® New Silver Program
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Certificate, Dog Trainers Professional - Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behaviour
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Certificate, Puppy Start Right for Instructors - Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behaviour​
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Certificate, Directional Training Course - Dick Staal Online Training School
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​Retrieving Course - Dick Staal Online Training School
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​Detection Course - Dick Staal Online Training School
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Tracking Course - Dick Staal Online Training School
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Obedience Course - Dick Staal Online Training School
11/2023 - 12/2023
Certificate, Level 1 Grading (Pathfinder)
5 week anti-poaching training programme TacTrac
11/2023 - 12/2023
Certificate, Big Game Encounters TacTrac
11/2023 - 11/2023
Course, Ranger First Responder Safe Ranger Africa
09/2018 - 12/2018
Statement of Attainment , Security Dog Operations
Dog Force Group Pty Ltd
09/2017 - 12/2018
Statement of Attainment , Detection Dog Operations Course
Dog Force Group Pty Ltd
01/2014 - 12/2015
Diploma of Education, Security officer
Leidse Onderwijsinstellingen BV
09/2011 - 05/2013
​Leadership and Management (Animal Industry) of Education (cert 4),
Clusius College
09/2017 - 12/2018
Statement of Attainment , Detection Dog Operations Course
Dog Force Group Pty Ltd
09/2008 - 06/2011
Diploma of Education (cert 3), Animal Care (services, behaviour and training)
Clusius College




