UTILITYDOG
About gary
Hello,
This is Gary. He is a 5 year old Border Collie (feels like only yesterday he was a tiny puppy!).
I’ve known Gaz since he was 8 weeks old. So far he has been a very good boy. My partner and I (also a dog trainer) couldn’t have asked for a better dog. He was the inspiration for Utilitydog. You may have seen Gaz on other websites or social media before. He also works with LeadingK9.
I realized one day just how useful it was to have taught Gary to open and close doors, get a drink from the fridge, pick up a dropped sock or if my hat blows off at the beach (just happened today!), find my lost keys, pick up his own leash and hand it to me, amongst other things.
Not only was it handy for me but giving him all of these mini jobs to do throughout the day was exactly the reason we get to enjoy life with him so much. He is fulfilled, satisfied and most importantly he has purpose.
Giving dog’s purpose and freedom is the main ethos of Utilitydog.
It was all a little brown and white border collie’s idea.
About ZEE
Hi,
This is Zee.
Zee is the newest addition to the UDK9 crew. He is a 1 year old GSD x Kelpie (two breeds I love but never thought I would bring into my house!).
We found Zee at the local council pound and after a few days of getting to know him, he came home.
What a great addition to the family and an interesting dog to train! Rescue dogs can often present some challenges but so far Zee has been amazing.
I’ve learned so much from living and working with him. Zee has helped me grow and develop into a better trainer.
At the moment he is learning a few solid foundation skills, detection work and we are building a lot of ‘go go go’ in his work.
About kerr:
Hello,
My name is Kerr,
I’ve been living and working as a dog trainer on the Sunshine Coast for the past few years. I am a certified trainer with the National Dog Trainer’s Federation of Australia, this is the only government recognized dog training qualification in Australia. I also dedicate all of my spare time studying everything I can on dog behaviour and the infinite complexities of the canines we live with. Still, everyday they surprise me!
My main focus of study for the past while has been scent detection. I am currently and ANWI (Associate Nose Work Instructor) with the National Association of Canine Scent Work) - currently studying with them to become a Certified NWI.
I am also a registered judge and Certifying Official with the Australian Canine Scent Work (the only official sanctioning and organizing body for K9 Nose Work® titles and ORTs in Australia).
For many years I’ve been working as a trainer up and down the coast teaching 1 on 1 private training and group classes. A few years ago I began a solo project called Utilitydog, which has now turned into the business page that you’re on currently.
When we’re not working with clients you can find Zee, Gary and I out and about at the beach or camping .
Enjoying the lifestyle a Utilitydog allows.
Thanks kindly,
Kerr
HAPPY SNAPS.
