Nicole Stevens
Govt approved Dog Training Instructor
Dog Walker
Nanny
Nicole has been professionally working with dogs since 2000 and is the owner of Bark in the Park.
She has been a leading committee member of Caspa - Companion Animal Service Providers Association of Victoria (www.caspa.org.au) which worked for over ten years to try and improve 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.
"Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful."
Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862)
Susan Liddicut
Dog Walker
Special Needs Carer for dogs
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.
There are many dogs who prefer the company of humans so Susan thoroughly enjoys and has a real knack of making strong new relationships with dogs who need a little extra care and attention. With her skills in obedience she has helped many dogs walk nicer on a loose lead, has taught the more excitable dogs to be calm and the shyer ones to be more confident. Susan does an outstanding job connecting very closely with our furry friends - we're very lucky to have someone so dedicated on board.
Nicky Petch
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 and is a Canine Myofunctional Therapist and a fabulous presenter for our Pet First Aid Course. She’s worked at the Lost Dogs Home as a nurse and also a trainer at their affiliated Planet K9’s school and also at Kintala. One of her Nicky's passions is animal behaviour having worked overseas in China with Animals Asia Foundation where she volunteered for three months.
Vanessa Godfrey
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 only 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 return improving canine and human relationships.
We are very happy to have Vanessa teaching her magic at puppy classes in East Melbourne
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