Taylored Dog Training

29/10/2026

🎓 A very special milestone for Taylored Dog Training! 🎓

I’m delighted to share that today I successfully defended my PhD thesis and have been awarded my doctorate!

My research has focused on canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD), commonly known as doggy dementia, exploring the challenges experienced by older dogs and their guardians, with a particular focus on sleep disturbance, caregiver burden and non-pharmacological approaches to management.

This has been a long and often challenging journey, undertaken alongside my work in dog training and behaviour. I’m incredibly proud to have reached this milestone and hope that my research will contribute to a better understanding of CCD and help inform more compassionate, practical support for older dogs and the people who care for them.

I owe an enormous debt of gratitude to my supervisors, Assoc Professor Susan Hazel and Dr Jono Tuke, for their guidance, encouragement and unwavering support throughout this process. Their confidence in me, particularly at times when my own confidence wavered, has meant more than I can express.

I also want to acknowledge my wonderful partner, Alan, who has supported me through countless late nights, weekends, working holidays and missed family events. His patience, understanding and steadfast belief in me have been invaluable, especially during the moments when completing this PhD felt a long way off.

To everyone who has supported, encouraged or followed my research journey along the way, thank you.

My passion has always been to improve the lives of dogs and the people who love them. I’m excited to continue bringing together research, education and practical experience to support better outcomes for dogs at every stage of life, including their senior years.

Dr Tracey Taylor 🎓🐾

04/10/2026

Meet Sailor & Indie!

Two very different dogs, two very different starting points — but both gorgeous little personalities who are going to be lots of fun to work with.

Sailor is a little more of a worrier. Unpredictable noises, particularly plastic bags? 👀 Suspicious.
Dogs behind fences? 🚨 That's a hard no.
Mice on the property? 🐭 Well… now we're talking!
Sailor has discovered that there is some very important prey to be dealt with on her property, and her interest in the local mouse population is rather enthusiastic!

Indie is a young, energetic and very eager pup who is pretty much ready to take on the world. She just needs to learn some of those important life skills that help make living with an energetic young dog a little easier — and help her humans enjoy her rather than constantly wondering “What are you doing now?!”

As always, the goal isn't about making either dog behave perfectly. It's about understanding why they're doing what they're doing, giving them skills that are actually useful in their everyday lives, and helping their humans know how to support them.

And judging by the blurred tails in this photo, both Sailor and Indie were pretty happy to be part of the fun!

01/10/2026

Some may say Moo has a face only a mother could love, but I fell in love with her straight away. She has some really big feelings that we need to take particularly seriously with a small child in the house, but her family are completely invested in doing the best for her. I look forward to working with her during her ‘work in progress’ phase. 🩷💜

28/09/2026

UNLEASH YOUR DOG TRAINING SKILLS!

Enrolments are now open for our ACM40322 Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training November intake!

Course Highlights:

🐾 New fast tracked 16 month pathway to graduation, designed for motivated learners ready to step into industry roles sooner.

🐾 Reimagined immersive face-to-face workshop with twice as much hands on learning, including real world experience in animal care workplaces.

🐾 Collaborations with:
• mindDog assistance dogs
• Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
• Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre
• Australian & New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists Behaviour Chapter members
• Pet Professional Guild of Australia
• Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia
• Delta Institute graduate members
• Delta Therapy Dogs

🐾Comprehensive, dedicated, wrap around support services to keep you progressing with confidence, from enrolment through to graduation.

🐾Modern online learning platform with 16 months of content, including offline resources to keep you progressing whenever you need it.

🐾Career pathway to becoming a mindDog Trainer and Assessor.

Places are limited, and filling fast! Save your spot today - https://enrol.deltainstitute.edu.au/

23/09/2026

🐶Support your employees' mental health and enhance your workplace wellbeing this World Mental Health Month.

Psychosocial hazards such as high job demands, isolated work, inadequate recognition, and exposure to challenging situations can affect the health, wellbeing, and performance of your people.

🐾 Paws The Pressure provides organisations with a practical and memorable way to complement their psychosocial hazard management strategies by encouraging:

✨ Stress relief
✨ Social connection
✨ Employee engagement
✨ Positive workplace culture

Because supporting psychological wellbeing isn't just about compliance. It's about creating workplaces where people feel valued, connected, and supported.

🚨 Don't wait until October - our Mental Health Month sessions are almost full!

👉 Secure your Paws The Pressure booking today! https://www.deltasociety.com.au/book-paws-the-pressure

15/09/2026

Calling for Cat Owners! 🐈‍⬛

⭐️ We are seeking out cat owners of Australia to participate in a survey investigating the use of Catios by domestic cats.

⭐️ Catios (Cat-Patios) are enclosed outdoor spaces designed for pet cat use.

⭐️ Currently, there is no official research into Catios across Australia, and we want to bridge that information gap.

We want to hear from all types of cat owners who are over 18 years of age and who currently live in Australia. The survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete and will help inform future ownership advice and guidelines.

Sharing this survey with fellow cat owners would be a great help!

More information can be found by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer or by clicking on the link below.

https://adelaideuniwide.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1UnvNVITlbxSd2S

14/09/2026

🐶 Calling all dog owners! 🐶
Want to make grooming less stressful and more successful at home?

Join us for Keep Calm & Groom On our first ever seminar on practical grooming tips to help keep your dog healthy, comfortable, and looking their best. ✂️🐾
✅ Grooming confidence for beginners
✅ Choosing the right grooming tools
✅ Understanding your dog's coat type
✅ Recognising signs of fear, stress or discomfort
✅ Building positive grooming routines

📅 Saturday 19 September 2026
🕜 1:30pm - 3pm
📍 Ngutungka West Lakes

Presented by Emma from Pawly Understood, a Fear-Free certified groomer and qualified trainer.

👉 Secure your place: https://brnw.ch/KeepCalm_And_GroomOn

🐾 Because grooming isn't just about appearance, it's an important part of your dog's health and wellbeing.

13/09/2026

Conferences are great for learning, and even better for catching up with old friends and making new ones. Thanks to the Pet Professional Guild Australia for a fun three days! Never stop learning!

06/09/2026

I’m excited to share that I’ve taken on the role of General Manager of the Delta Institute, a role I’ll be doing part-time alongside Taylored Dog Training.

For those who don’t know the Delta Institute, it’s a Registered Training Organisation that provides education designed to graduate professional dog trainers who are fully qualified to run puppy and adult dog classes, as well as provide one-on-one behavioural consultations (https://www.deltainstitute.edu.au/). Delta is a leader in positive reinforcement training, with evidence-based methods that help create sustainable, healthy and happy relationships between people and their dogs.

This is a really exciting opportunity for me to contribute to the education and development of future dog trainers, while continuing to do the work I love with dogs and their families.

And importantly, Taylored Dog Training isn’t going anywhere! 😊

I’ll still be available for private consultations, mostly Thursday–Sunday. I may just take a little longer to get back to enquiries while I balance both roles.

The best way to get in touch is through my website: www.tayloreddogtraining.com

Thank you to everyone who has supported Taylored Dog Training over the years. I’m really looking forward to this next chapter and continuing to help dogs and their people live better together.

Largs NorthSouth Australia Educated, Experienced & Effective.Tracey is a compassionate trainer who believes strongly in advocating for your dog’s physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. She believes that her role is to help you and your dog to be the best of friends and build a mutually respectf...