Hello! I’m Jools.
I’ve owned and operated WonderPaws Dog Training since 2018.
Prior to dog training, I was in the corporate space. I’ve always had a knack with dogs, but after moving from the UK to Australia in 2011, I developed a deep desire to learn more about training dogs.
This translated into studying a nationally accredited Certificate III in Dog Behaviour & Training and slowly overtime, I discovered I wanted to continue this new path, and put what I was learning into practice. And so, in 2018 WonderPaws was born.
I took on my first few clients and did 1:1s in the evenings, or at weekends but only doing Basic Obedience – nothing too complex!
Years later – I’m still here! Only now, there is no more corporate life… I’m a full-time trainer, full time businesswoman and LOVING every single minute!
I absolutely love watching owners become confident with their dog!
I absolutely love witnessing the 'owner–dog' relationship reach a new incredible level! A level of understanding with no more conflict!
When you work with me, I give you all I have to help you turn your dog's bad behaviour into good behaviour.
All I ask is – that you meet me halfway.
This means after our 1:1 session, its over to you to practice daily. All you need, is a few minutes, several times a day, every day. Ultimately, the more you put in – the more you’ll achieve.
You can rest assured I’ll be your biggest fan! Always providing feedback on any questions you have and offering all the support you need to keep kicking your training goals!
My own professional development never ends!
There is a saying in the industry… ‘There’s no cookie cutter for training dogs’ – meaning, there isn’t just 1 way to train dogs!
The truth is, there is multiple ways to train a dog with various behaviour issues, and its why I keep investing in my own education. It’s important that I keep on top of my own development so I can help many more clients and more dogs.
Ultimately, if I stop learning, I stop growing as a trainer. And if I stop growing, the less dogs and owners I can help!
Below is a list of the professional development I have undertaken so far.
Professional Qualification
2018 – National Dog Training Federation (NDTF) Certificate III in Dog Behaviour and Training
Seminars & Workshops
2019 – Pak Master Dog Training (Larry Krohn) in Melbourne (3 Days) – E-collar
2021 – Beautiful Beasts (Stian Berg) – Cranky Canines (1 Day)
2021 – Pet Tech – First Aid for Pets (1.5 Days)
2022 – Pro-Dog – Living with Working Dogs (4hrs)
2022 – Pro-Dog – Working with Drive (4hrs)
2022 – Pro-Dog – Aggression (4hrs)
2022 – Noble Canine (Trish Cavarra) (2.5 Days) – Conduct Animal Behaviour Assessment
2022 – Grant Teeboon in Melbourne (3 Days) – E-collar
2023 – Pet Tech (½ Day) – First Aid for Pets Refresher
2023 – Next Level Dogs in Sydney (3 Days) – Play is the Way and K9 Defence Tactics
2023 – Michael Ellis Experience (3 Days) – Puppy Development, Play & Finishing Work
2023 – Noble Canine (Trish Cavarra) (2.5 Days) – Puppy Class Instructor
2024 – Noble Canine (Trish Cavarra) (1 Day)– Aggression
2024 – Pat Stuart (2 Days) – Pros & Cons
Online Courses
2020 – The K9 Company – Group Class Mastery
2021 – Operant Canine – NePoPo
2021 – Ruff Diamonds – Separation Anxiety
2021 – Canine Ceuticals – How to Feed a Balanced Raw Diet
2023 – The Complete Canine – How to Massage Like a Pro
2024 – Pat Stuart – The WaveTops of Pros & Cons
Shadow Experiences
2021 – Dog Matters with Tenille Williams in Qld (4 Days)
2023 – Victorian Dog Training Academy with Daniel Mannix (5 Days)
2024 – Watch this space!
Books & Podcasts - Too many to mention, but here's a few...
Books
How Dogs Work by Raymond Coppinger & Mark Feinstein
Canine Body Language by Brenda Aloff
Dog Language by Roger Abrantes
The Art of Training Your Dog by The Monks of New Skete and Marc Goldberg
Think Dog by John Fisher
E-Collar Training by Larry Krohn
Podcasts
The Canine Paradigm - Pat Stuart & Glenn Cooke
Canine Conversations - Robert Cabral
Controlled Aggression - Jerry Bradshaw
Next Level Dogs - Jay Jack
Something to Bark About - Chad Mackin
The Bitey End of the Dog - Michael Shikashio
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