31/05/2026
Hi, I’m Mark Pelley, The Snake Hunter, from Canine Snake Avoidance TRAINING
If you live in Australia, especially in Victoria, your dog has a real chance of crossing paths with a snake.
It might happen in your backyard, on a farm, at a park, near a creek, beside long grass, or even on a normal suburban walk.
The biggest problem is that dogs are naturally curious.
They see movement, they smell something unusual, or they hear rustling in the grass — and instead of backing away, many dogs move closer to investigate with their nose.
With snakes, that one decision can be deadly.
That is why I created Canine Snake Avoidance training.
We teach dogs to recognise and avoid snakes using a specialised training program based on both sight and scent.
The goal is not just to make your dog listen while you are standing beside them.
The real goal is to help your dog understand that snakes are dangerous and should be avoided, even when you are not right next to them.
This training is designed for real-life situations.
Dogs need to learn what a snake looks like, what a snake smells like, and most importantly, that they should move away instead of going in for a closer look.
On my website, you can learn more about our Canine Snake Avoidance training, group dog training sessions, refresher training, and our FAQ page, which answers common questions about how the training works.
There is also information about remote training collars, how they are used in the program, and why timing, experience and professional handling matter so much.
You can also find pages for different breeds, including Border Collies, Kelpies, Labradors, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Poodles, Dobermans, Bulldogs, Vizslas and Huskies. Every dog is different, but every dog can benefit from learning that snakes are something to avoid.
Even if your dog’s breed is not listed, we’ve trained them all so can certainly tailor training to suit your dog’s needs.
