Recent Conferences, Workshops, Training and Continued Education

Conferences:

Pet Professional Guild Australia Conference 2024
The Virtual Brain Train - Discover the Fundamental Language of the Brain 2025
iCat Connect Conference 2024 and 2025
RSPCA Paws and Reflect Animal Behaviour Conference 2023

Courses:

RSPCA Canine Evaluation and Rehabilitation
Introduction to Animal Welfare
Basic Animal Behaviour, Handling and Transport
Co-operative Care
Fear Free Shelter Program
ACMGEN303 Assess the Welfare Status of an Animal
Introduction to Animal Enrichment
ASPCA Separation Anxiety
ASPCA Interacting with Dogs to Minimise Stress
ASPCA Animal Enrichment
ASPCA Animal Communication
Shelter Behaviour Hub Original Defensive Handling
Cert IV in Animal Behaviour and Training (ongoing)

Feline:

Cat Friendly Homing Foundations
Shelter Cat Behaviour Mentorship

Dog Training | Zen Dogs: Testimonials

Testimonials

Jacko, Boambee East, NSW (May 2021)

I have a 8year old fur baby Jacko. After some change in environments Jacko became very anxious, and would display negative behaviours when left alone for long periods. Behaviours such as barking, howling, defecating and ripping up objects in the house. Over time I tried to battle these behaviours with playing the radio, walking twice a day, anxiety based products, bones, kongs, another dog for company, it felt like everything I did failed. Neighbours were making complaints. Working with Jo has helped me understand him a lot more and why he may act out. Jo instantly put me at ease and reassured me, explained to me how to change little things in his routine, taught me the tools and gave it time. Jacko is now at a comfortable medium where he can be left alone for hours at a time and be comfortable and relaxed. I am so thankful to Jo for her support.