Ron Williams

Owner and Instructor Boroondara Dog Training

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

Ron began training dogs in 1974 and until 2000 was an instructor at a VCA Obedience Dog Training Club. For the last several years to 2000 Ron was a senior instructor and presenter to the trainee instructors.

In 1999 Ron began the Delta Canine Citizen Course in Behavioural Dog Training and in October of that year at the request of Boroondara City Council, formed Boroondara Dog Training

Ron also owns, "Creature Comforts" which runs Puppy Pre-Schools from a number of Vet Clinics and also manufactures dog Activity/Agility Equipment.

Ron is a qualified and accredited assessor of dogs for Delta Therapy Dogs and Classroom Canines and was a presenter with the government's "Responsible Pet Ownership" Program for five years.

Karen Damiani

Karen brings a wealth of experience to Boroondara Dog Training with her interest in dog behavior and training and providing education in these areas has been her passion for the last 20 years.

Her time spent around shelter dogs, their assessment, safe management, rehabilitation, potential and social training requirements has taught her a lot about dog aggression and behaviour modification.

She now brings this knowledge to Pet Dog Training classes.

She has been a presenter on the Delta CGC Instructors course.

www.karendamiani.com

Kylie McGee

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.

2003 -  She completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and the Delta CGC Instructors Course. The Delta Course encouraged her to start her own dog training business. At this time she also started conducting "Puppy Preschools" at her vet clinic.

2000 to date- She regularly attends seminars, workshops and conferences to update her knowledge within the animal behavioural field.

2005 - Joined the team at Boroondara Dog Training.

Emma Flynn

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.

As a veterinary nurse she worked at Asburton Greencross Vets for the last 9 years where she is now Practise Manager and enjoys running puppy preschools.

Emma is currently undertaking the Certificate IV in Behavioural Dog Training through the Delta Society of Australia and will complete this in 2010. She is owned by two border collies plus a number of horses some of which she has rescued and when they have recovered finds them new homes.

Pam Williams

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

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.