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Owner and Instructor at Boroondara Dog Training

Member Delta Professional Dog Trainers Association

Member Australian Pet Dog Trainers Association

Ron is owned by 3 Shetland Sheepdogs and has owned, bred, shown and trialed Shelties since he bought his first one 40yrs ago.

Karen brings a wealth of experience to Boroondara Dog Training with her interest in dog behavior and training, and providing education in these areas being one of her main passions over the last 20 years.

Kylie started started training the family dog dog when she was 19 years old using 'traditional methods.' 

When she was 18 years old, she got her own dog and took him to a "traditional" dog training club. After six months was asked to leave as her dog had become a "danger to those around him". With no help from the club she looked eslewhere.

In 2000 she became interested in dog behaviour and got a job at a vet clinic, and started her Veterinary Nursing Certificate.

It was through nursing that she attended her first seminar on "positive reinforcement methods." This is where she heard about the Delta Canine Good Citizen Instructors Course.

Emma has been mad about animals since she was a little girl - particularly horses and dogs. Emma's mother used to breed border collies so Emma has always had lots of dogs around her from a young age.

Emma has been a veterinary nurse for nearly 13 years after she initially took a nursing job 'for the summer' and has never left! Emma currently works as a practice manager at Greencross Vets - Ashburton where she consults to clients on multiple behavioural issues and loves running their puppyschools.

Member Delta Professional Dog Trainers Association

Tina joined the team at Boroondara Dog Training in February 2010 as a student with the Delta Society and has since completed Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services (Canine Good Citizen) as an accredited dog training instructor.  Tina is also a full time Veterinary Nurse at the Blackburn Vet Centre where she also conducts puppy preschool. Tina is passionate about reward based dog training and enhancing the bond between pets and owners. 

Paul qualified as a dog training instructor with the National Dog Trainer’s Federation. He’s passionate about helping people and their four legged companions maintain a long, mutually rewarding relationship. Another passion for Paul is re-homing companion animals from pounds so he co-founded Halfway Home Animal Rescue. His companions include a Rottweiler, a Chihuahua (yes, the Chi bosses the Rotty around) and a couple of Terriers in between.

Jenaya has a passion for animals and decided to become a dog training instructor to help rehabilitate rescue dogs. She has completed the Certificate III in Dog Training and Behaviour through the National Dog Trainers Federation and has since co-founded Halfway Home Animal Rescue. She sees too many dogs ending up in the pound system because people aren’t educated enough on what it takes to have a happy balanced dog. She hopes to assist people in understanding their dog’s needs and help ensure a lifetime commitment between person and dog. Her life isn’t complete without a dog in it.

Pam runs the club's office and is responsible for enrolment forms and equipment sales. Pam is also our qualified senior first aider.

Pam has been owned by Shelties for much of her life; she has assisted with the whelping and rearing of many Sheltie puppies. Pam works as a carer for elderly people when she is not at Boroondara.