John Connell

John Connell our ever popular Dog Obedience instructor commenced his dog training career in 1977 as a novice handler at the Gosnells Dog Obedience Club with his two Rhodesian Ridgebacks. From these beginnings he went on to become an instructor and subsequently head trainer with the Club. He achieved remarkable results with his two Ridgebacks Zion and Jedda, obtaining their CD, CDX and UD obedience titles becoming the first Rhodesian Ridgebacks in Australia to attain a UD obedience title.

In 1992 John joined the Petpro team providing a specialized six week training course as part of Petpro’s animal welfare package. John has also furthered his knowledge of canine behaviour by completing tertiary studies to gain the Certificate of Urban Animal Management during this time. His practical experience has also been enhanced through working with refuge dogs for 3 years. During this time John assessed dogs for their suitability to train as AQIS detector dogs, and he was presented with a commendation from AQIS in recognition for his contribution towards the Canine Detector Program.

We are indeed fortunate in having people of John’s calibre and experience to conduct our dog obedience classes. He is ably assisted by Neri Karazija who also conducts the Advanced Classes as well as the Wednesday evening Basic Class.

Shai-Marie Bailey runs puppy pre school and the recently introduced PUPi management middle school program so we are able to offer your new best friend a marvellous grounding such that he/she can meet your aspirations whilst still maintaining a practical rather than fanatical approach to the whole thing.

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