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05/11/2026

Have you, or someone you know, ever said “I don’t know why my dog is always bouncing off the walls, we go on 3 walks a day!”?

If so, it’s important to know that exercise and fulfilment are not the same thing.

A walk or a run tires the body. It doesn’t touch what your dog was bred to do: herd, retrieve, track, chase, dig, work. Those instincts are still there whether or not they get used, and when they have no outlet, dogs find one. Usually not the one you’d have picked… RIP your furniture.

That’s why some dogs can be walked, run, and exhausted and still be wired by evening. Their body is tired, but their brain and instincts aren’t.

Fulfilment means meeting those needs: play that lets them chase, grab, and work with you, games that use their nose, jobs that give them purpose, time with you, and rest to switch off.

So before you add another lap of the park, ask what your dog was made to do, and find a safe way to let them. Play with them. Engage with them. Connect with them.

What was your dog bred for? What do you do to give them outlets? Tell us below!

05/11/2026

A week of learning, challenging ideas and conversations we’re still thinking about.

For the last week in Melbourne, I attended Knyology Down Under with Dr Stewart Hilliard. We spent the first three days diving into the theory and science behind dog training, followed by a one-day reactivity crash course and two days of civil agitation.

It was a deep and thought-provoking experience. Some of the discussions brought parts of my own training into focus and gave me plenty to question, reflect on and keep learning about.

Blake joined me for the final two days of civil agitation. Dr Stewart describes it as a lost art in developing dogs for working roles, and after learning more about it, I can see why. We both came away with a new interest in the subject and plenty to explore further.

It’s always energising to spend time with passionate dog trainers. The curiosity, hunger for information and thoughtful discussion in the room made the experience even more valuable.

Thank you to Dave from ProDog for bringing Dr Stewart down under, and to everyone who put themselves and their dogs in front of an audience to support learning and education. We’re grateful to have been part of it.

04/11/2026

What camping/travelling with 3 dogs looks like when you prioritise fulfilment, communication, relationship and training.

04/11/2026

Today we got to see Indie, another Cora × Devil puppy who went to Victoria Police and has since qualified as a drugs and fi****ms detection dog.

Indie has always been a little firecracker, so it’s incredibly satisfying to see her in a role where she can put all that drive and potential to work.

As a breeder, there’s something special about seeing your dogs land with people who recognise what makes them brilliant and give them the chance to thrive.

03/11/2026

This week, while in Melbourne, Blake and I had the pleasure of meeting Devil, who is a recently retired police dog and the sire of Cora’s puppies from our breeding early last year.

We also got to catch up with Rick, one of three puppies from that litter who went to Victoria Police for development. Rick was the biggest puppy of the litter, and it’s safe to say he’s grown into a very big dog! He was developed by Dave and it was very clear the two have a very strong bond.

A huge thank you to Denchy and the Victoria Police Dog Squad for welcoming us, letting us sit in on some training, and sharing a BBQ lunch with us. We really appreciated the chance to meet Devil and see Rick again.

01/11/2026

This post is well overdue, but better late than never!

If you’ve enquired with us in the last four months, there’s a good chance you’ve already spoken to Bec.

She joined the team in July as our Growth & Coordination Manager, but she’s been part of the EpicDog family since she brought Max, the beautiful bluey on her shoulder, home in 2024. Since then, he’s been to our group classes, adventures, Epic Escapes, and Stay & Play, so she’s lived EpicDog first-hand, and she’s everything our community is about.

That’s why we can’t think of anyone better to help us grow. She knows what it feels like to be an owner wondering if it’s the right fit, to hand over your dog for the first time, and to see the results at home.

We are beyond thrilled to have Bec on our team!

Say hi to Bec in the comments, and tell her which service your dog loves most!

29/10/2026

Dogs may only be part of our lives, but we are their WHOLE life.

Two 30 minute walks a day only account for less than 4.2% of their entire life. That’s it. Much of the rest is spent spectating ours.

So take them with you. Include them IN your life, not separate to it.

And if their behaviour is stopping you, that’s exactly what we’re here for: to help dogs and their owners live their most inclusive, abundant lives together.

27/10/2026

Dogs are honest. They respond to what’s right in front of them, every time.

We’re the harder part. We get tired, distracted, and nervous. We hesitate, we repeat ourselves, and we teach things we never meant to.

I do it too. Even after years of training, I still catch myself making mistakes, and my dogs are very good at showing me.

The dog is rarely the most difficult part of dog training. The real work is learning to see what your dog sees and showing up as the person they need, on both the ordinary days and the bad ones.

I’ll be a student for as long as I’m a trainer. Every dog teaches me something, and that will never change.

27/10/2026

A little update: I’m taking my first proper break of the year and will be away until Monday 9th November.

It’s been a very busy year, keeping up with my own five dogs while also having boarding dogs, client dogs and foster dogs in the house every day since 2nd January. I’m so grateful to be doing work I love, but I think it’s time for a little recharge.

I’ll be spending the next couple of weeks in Melbourne attending several workshops, and I’m genuinely excited to be a student again. There’s always more to learn in this line of work, and I’m grateful for the chance to build my skills and broaden my knowledge. I’m also looking forward to catching up with friends and other people in the industry while I’m there.

I’ve brought my three Malinois with me, and it willl be Duckie & Charm’s first time interstate. I’m excited to take them on their first road trip and, hopefully, catch up with some of their siblings along the way.

EpicDog will keep running as usual, thanks to our wonderful team. You can still enquire and make bookings, consultations are available with our other trainers, and Stay & Plays with Bernie will continue as usual. Bec will be looking after communications and helping with any questions.

My own contact with clients will be very limited while I’m away. If you need anything, please flick us an email and Bec will be happy to help.

Thank you for being part of such a special year. I’m looking forward to learning, recharging and coming back with fresh ideas.

Address

Adelaide, SA

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 5pm
Tuesday	7am - 5pm
Wednesday	7am - 5pm
Thursday	7am - 5pm
Friday	7am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://www.epicdog.com.au/

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