OUR STORY

With a wealth of experience and knowledge, our expert trainer at Elite Canine has helped numerous dogs and their owners in Adelaide, South Australia, achieving results that redefine their relationships with their dogs.

Alice believes that clear communication is at the center of any great owner-dog relationship. Since the business's founding, Alice has devoted her time and efforts to educate owners on the best and most effective communication and training techniques for successful outcomes.

Recognising the uniqueness of each dog, Alice customises training regimes to suit individual needs, owner experience, and concerns. Highly skilled at identifying the core of behavioural issues, troubleshooting, and problem-solving, Alice equips owners with fundamental tools and knowledge for ongoing improvement.

Alice has pursued studies at the National Dog Trainers Federation, traveling to Western Australia and New South Wales to enhance her dog training understanding. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science from the University of Adelaide. What sets Alice apart is her dedication to learning and growth. Training with leading local and international trainers, she continually expands her education, gaining more resources, experience, and resolutions.

The Elite Canine team maintains its standard of excellence in helping dog owners train their way to their dream dog. Trust in the experts.

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Alice's Training and Experience

EDUCATION:

  • National Dog Trainers Federation Certification
  • Bachelor of Animal Science: University of Adelaide
  • Certificate III in Animal Care and Husbandry
  • Certificate in First Aid

INDUSTRY LEARNING:

  • Scandinavian Working Dog Institute - Online detection training.
  • Hans Verbruggen 2024 NePoPo Seminar
  • Cameron Ford - Ford K9 Detection (60+ hours online training)
  • Ryan Tate - Scent Detection Course
  • Jaclyn Dagampat - NePoPo 4 Day Seminar
  • Alex Edward - Behavioural Training Seminar
  • Trish Harris - Behavioural Training Seminar
  • Natalie Dobkins (20+ hours online training)
  • Glenn Cooke - NDTF Scent Detection

EXPERIENCE:

  • Owner and Trainer at Elite Canine
  • Former Dog Trainer at Dog Club SA and other training facilities
  • Former Kennel Attendant at Beau's Pet Hotel and Guide Dogs SA/NT
  • Former Owner of Molly Dog Grooming for 8 years

2024 Police Check and Working with Children Check

Our trainers undergo routine Police Checks and possess updated Working with Children Certifications.

Please find the attached documentation here.

  • Police Check
  • Working with Children Check - Unique ID: SRN 1139-9034

MEET ELSIE

THE DOG WHO TAUGHT ME EVERYTHING AND WHAT PATIENCE LOOKS LIKE

Meet Elsie, my 14-year-old Spoodle, the inspiration behind my journey today! Despite facing challenges like dog attacks, reactivity, counter surfing, zero impulse control and being an absolute nightmare on leash, she's shown that age isn't a limit to learning. We started her training at 12, and she's definitely proved to be an amazing dog!

Now, Elsie's all about training, switching seamlessly from narcotics detection to obedience tricks and wrapping up with learning peanut allergy detection. This dog has taught me that being a dog owner is more than I ever imagined. Cheers to many more years of adventures Elsie!