Nicole Stevens - owner
Govt approved Dog Training Instructor
Nicole has been professionally working with dogs since 2000 and is available to Bark in the Park if any training or referrals are required. She has been a leading committee member of Caspa - Companion Animal Service Providers Association of Victoria (www.caspa.org.au). Caspa was born over ten years ago to try and improve standards within the pet industry in Victoria. Sadly this association has recently closed down but Nicole remains dedicated to helping the community find the best possible care for their pets and she likes to help new dedicated people get started in the industry. Nicole's passion is helping dogs and their owners to communicate and be the best they can be through positive reinforcement training methods. She loves working with dogs of all ages and finds it particularly rewarding watching her new puppies blossom into social, confident, happy dogs.
Susan - group and private walker
Dog Walker
Susan has a background in arts including Radio Music programmer and Concert Presentation with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. A desire to work for the more underprivilidged members of society saw Susan move into working in her local community in the area of homecare, clinic coordination and lifestyle worker. After twelve years in this field it was time for another change where she could follow her passion and work with animals. Susan's lifelong love of animals and a drive to learn more to improve their general living standards saw her become a volunteer with Save a Dog scheme inc, connecting with a canine training school and start working with dogs as a walker and carer for Bark in the Park. Susan has been with Bark in the Park for over 2 years and we are very lucky to have her on board.
Nicky Petch - pet first aid presenter
Govt approved Dog Training Instructor
Dog Walker
Pet Minder
Vet Nurse
Animal Welfare Carer
Canine Myofunctional Therapist
Pet First Aid Course presenter
Nicky is well known and respected in the pet industry and has come to us highly recommended. She's a government approved training instructor, a qualified vet nurse, a Canine Myofunctional Therapist and a fabulous presenter for our Pet First Aid Course. She’s worked at the Lost Dogs Home as a vet nurse, a trainer at their affiliated Planet K9’s school and also with Kintala in Heidelberg. One of Nicky's passions is animal behaviour having worked overseas in China with Animals Asia Foundation where she volunteered for three months. Nicky is the presenter for our Pet First Aid Courses.
Vanessa Godfrey - puppy class teacher
Govt approved Dog Training Instructor
Puppy Class Teacher
Instructor Course Co-ordinator for AAGMDTI
Vanessa has been a qualified instructor at Kintala since 2006 helping many adult dogs and new puppies using positive training methods.
She's had experience as a vet nurse and and loves helping all kinds of animals in need and is currently working for SEDA in Kensington.
One of Vanessa's passions is animal behaviour, in particular dog behaviour, and helping owners enjoy their dog in turn improving canine and human relationships.
We are very happy to have Vanessa teaching her magic at puppy classes in East Melbourne. She really knows her stuff.
Carolyn - private and special needs dog walker
Dog Walker
Carolyn has had extensive experience working with dogs having come to us from another dog walking business. She has a passion for dogs and after having lost her beloved not long ago she cherishes the special one on one time she spends with our dogs.
Why Us?
Pick Well - Mix Well - Lead Well
Our job is to provide a stress free and educational experience for your dog or puppy so they can
BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE
- we will keep you up to date with your dog's progress and let you know if there is any concerns as soon as practically possible
- we reinforce and practice manners, polite play and self control with games and loads of fun - FUN WHILE LEARNING
- we keep up to date with all the latest in animal behaviour and are trained to identify even the subtlest signs of stress
- if at any stage we feel your dog is not comfortable we will immediately look to identify what the issue is and make the changes necessary for your dog
- we are well established, experienced, we develop strong relationships with our dogs and ... WE CARE
"Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful."
Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862)
Thanks so much for your help Susan has been just fantastic with Molly, I don't know what we would have done without you both during this crazy period. (Narelle, Mick & Molly - Albert Park)
