Kaizen K9

06/01/2026

Final day to register.

This is the real deal. NePoPo (R) Gold in Melbourne.

Won't be in Melbourne again anytime soon. This course has been highly reviewed.

If you're a new dog trainer in Melbourne this will set you up for the future.

How to train dogs using drive, engagement, and how to overlay negative reinforcement to create reliable behaviours on cue with heart and soul.

Don't miss out!

Here we go again Australia!

If you have done NePoPo®️ Silver and want to get your Gold qualification, here is your opportunity to do the new NePoPo® Gold school with Ben Geurts in Melbourne Australia.

Ben has been training dogs for 26 years. His foundation in training is Military Working Dogs and then moved into police dog training, culminating with being employed as the Canine Capability Advisor for the WA Police Canine program for five years.

Ben has also trained numerous dogs for Military and Police Special Forces units.

Ben has also been involved with the dog sport Schutzhund since 2004 and training companion dogs including behavioural modification for difficult dogs since 2015. Ben was recently awarded Grand National Champion at the 2024 WDFA IGP National Championship and Runner up at the 2025 WDFA IGP National Championship with his dog Stan.

Come and learn NePoPo ® from a trainer with diverse experience, hands on, training many dogs to do many things. And get your New Gold certification at the same time!

Support Australian made and owned!

Contact us for more information!

04/01/2026

Last chance to do NePoPo Gold in Melbourne in 2026

Here we go again Australia!

If you have done NePoPo®️ Silver and want to get your Gold qualification, here is your opportunity to do the new NePoPo® Gold school with Ben Geurts in Melbourne Australia.

Ben has been training dogs for 26 years. His foundation in training is Military Working Dogs and then moved into police dog training, culminating with being employed as the Canine Capability Advisor for the WA Police Canine program for five years.

Ben has also trained numerous dogs for Military and Police Special Forces units.

Ben has also been involved with the dog sport Schutzhund since 2004 and training companion dogs including behavioural modification for difficult dogs since 2015. Ben was recently awarded Grand National Champion at the 2024 WDFA IGP National Championship and Runner up at the 2025 WDFA IGP National Championship with his dog Stan.

Come and learn NePoPo ® from a trainer with diverse experience, hands on, training many dogs to do many things. And get your New Gold certification at the same time!

Support Australian made and owned!

Contact us for more information!

30/12/2025

✨ Puppy Update ✨

The puppies are doing wonderfully and continue to grow every day. Their eyes and ears are now open, and they’re becoming more alert, curious, and interactive with their world. 🐾

Maximus is doing an incredible job assisting with early environmental exposure, helping set the foundations for confident, well-rounded puppies. He’s also made a brand-new best friend along the way in Green Collar, and their bond is already something special to watch. 💚

Tara is doing an amazing job giving Shred and the puppies all the tender love and affection they could ask for 💖

We’re so proud of how this litter is progressing and can’t wait to share more as they continue to develop.

27/12/2025

Kaizen K9 2025 Year in Review

Another amazing year for the Kaizen K9 Team! A year that, as always, included continuous incremental improvement across all facets.

We always strive to provide our customers with an excellent product. Our goals are to provide people with realistic and timely advice, coaching and mentoring; civilians, military and police members alike. Our goals are also to provide high quality dog training, and highly trained dogs.

This year we delivered several training seminars to policing and military agencies, we delivered numerous dangerous dog seminars, and we delivered a number of seminars and courses for our companion dog clients. This included two NePoPo ® Gold Schools. All courses and seminars were well reviewed.

We maintained a regular output of private consultations and ran numerous group classes. We introduced several new products including the Showtime Class (preparing dogs for TV and movie roles), Obedience Through Drive (teaching dogs to be inventive through the power of ignition). Tracking Foundations (introducing the Lars Tracking style).

One thing we take great pride in is helping our clients reach their goals. This was another productive year to say the least. Some of our clients’ achievements include (apologies if we missed you, if we did, please add your dog’s achievements in the comments):

IGP

Emily & Greta; BH
Hannah & Chief; BH
Melissa & Rayne; BH
Gavin & Zeus; BH
Gavin & Midas; BH
Lennard & Bruno; BH
Hollie & Fidget; BH
Jo & Rocky; BH
Peter & Amos; BH
Annette & Rogue; BH
Vlad & Eagle; BH
Anita & Lola; BH
Patrick & Coco; BH
Patrick & Django; OB1, OB2
Sue & Shine; TR1, OB1
Emma & Kyiv; OB1
Shelda & Mazikeen; OB1 (x3)
Jacqui & Halo; OB1
Steve & Zuko; WD1
Shelda & Hunter; WD1
Rick & Pablo; IGP2
Annette & Karen; IGP2, IGP3
Ramona & Boris; IGP2, IGP3
James & Abby; IGP3
Michael & Sarg; IGP3 (x2)

Noseworks

Tom/Chelsea & Neve; Scent work novice title
Brianna & Ben; ANKC qualifier (novice interiors)
Brianna & Missy; ANKC qualifier (novice containers)
Jill & Moose; CASSA qualifier
Hollie & Zion; ANKC qualifier (novice interior)
Siran & Tobie
Jeorgiah & Arlo
Julie & Odin; CASSA Junior Independence title.
And many more…

Functional Obedience

Brannon & Kyla; FOB Bronze
Jane & Lump Sum; FOB Bronze
Mads & Dolly; FOB Bronze, Silver, Gold
Ruth & Millie; FOB Bronze
Amanda & Mika; FOB Bronze
Michelle & Lui; FOB Bronze
James & Jett; FOB Bronze
Rian & Henli; FOB Bronze
Sammy & Castiel; FOB Bronze
Morgan & Diggy; FOB Bronze
Sophie & Oatis; FOB Bronze, FOB Silver
Julie & Baxter; FOB Bronze, FOB Silver
James & Argos; FOB Bronze
Kent & Enzo; FOB Bronze,
Kerry & Kennedy; FOB Bronze
Anthony & Dustin; FOB Bronze, FOB Silver
Emily & Nora; FOB Bronze
Andrew & Baylee; FOB Bronze, FOB Silver
Anita & Lola; FOB Gold
Paul & Millie; FOB Bronze
Tom/Chelsea & Neve; FOB Gold
Allysia & Luna; FOB Bronze
Adrianne & Jetson; FOB Bronze
Deborah & Onyx; FOB Bronze
Jimmy & Kato; FOB Gold
Helen & Jack; FOB Gold
Helen & Myilly; FOB Silver
Rian & Oli; FOB Bronze
Yasmin & Rocket; FOB Gold
Sandi & Sullivan; FOB Bronze
Careyanne & Koda; FOB Bronze, FOB Silver
Rino & Brisket; FOB Silver
Emma & Bonnie; FOB Bronze
Dion & Jasper; FOB Bronze
Julie & Jill; FOB Bronze, FOB Silver
Deanna & Indi; FOB Bronze
Maddie & Willow; FOB Bronze, FOB Silver, FOB Gold
Brayden & Lexi; FOB Bronze
Benjamin & Mala; FOB Bronze
Natalie & Pasha; FOB Bronze
Stacey & Stella; FOB Bronze, FOB Silver
Stacey & Sky; FOB Bronze
Danika & Barney; FOB Bronze
Nicky & Odin; FOB Bronze, FOB Silver
Kerrie & Ziggy; FOB Bronze
Tom & Bear; FOB Bronze
Fiona & Ollie; FOB Gold
Tyler & Summer; FOB Bronze, FOB Silver, FOB Gold
Jules & Sprout; FOB Bronze
Gabriel & Blue; FOB Bronze
Kenneth & Oaken; FOB Bronze
Mason & Kaya; FOB Bronze
Jill & Moose; FOB Bronze, FOB Silver
Anisha & Nyx; FOB Bronze
Mookie & Maple; FOB Bronze
Craig & Eddie; FOB Bronze, FOB Silver
Andrew & Anchor; FOB Bronze, FOB Silver
Elizabeth & Butterscotch; FOB Bronze, FOB Silver
Renee & Harvey; FOB Bronze, FOB Silver
Siran & Tobie; FOB Bronze, FOB Silver
Martine & Zara; FOB Bronze
Nicky & Loki; FOB Bronze
Dee & Jayda; FOB Bronze
Janette & Ivy; FOB Bronze
Janine & Bruno; FOB Bronze
Joshua & Murphy; FOB Bronze
Laura & Bailey; FOB Bronze
Cecilia & Caoimhe; FOB Bronze
Deanna & Indi; FOB Bronze, FOB Silver
Ricky & Gus; FOB Gold
Nicole & Zelda; FOB Bronze

BRONZE = 62
SILVER = 20
GOLD = 10

CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!

The Kaizen K9 Team – OUR DOGS

One thing we believe in is, people who train people to train dogs, should be current in dog training. We train dogs to do many things. Some of our 2025 achievements include:

Minni & Koda; BH
Erin & Grem; IBGH1
DooHyun & Toast; OB2
Doohyun chosen as the back half helper for the WDFA national Championship
Samantha & Frag; IGP3, FH1 – third place at the WDFA IGP national championships. High in Trail Tracking (98points) at the WDFA IGP national championships.
Frag – appeared in The Twelve (special thanks to Paws on Film for this opportunity) and Mystery Road
Ben & Stan; IGP3 (x2), FH3 – runner up at the WDFA IGP national championships. High in trial Obedience at the WDFA national championships.
Stan – Appeared in The Surfer (special thanks to Paws on Film)
Shred – Appeared in The Surfer (special thanks to Paws on Film)
Stan and Shred were mated again this year. The pups are not quite two weeks old.
Jessica & Lenah; CASSA qualifiers
Lenah – Appeared in The Run
Jessica & Shadow; CASSA qualifiers
Minni & Koda; CASSA qualifiers
Renee & Archie; CASSA qualifiers
Archie – Appeared in The Run
Claire and Jupiter = CASSA qualifier
Frank – Appeared in Mystery Road
Successfully stood up WA’s first Psychiatric Assistance Dog (PAD) Program in conjunction with RSL WA. The first fully qualified Assistance Dog teamed with a veteran in need.
Trained our first Truffle Detection dog.
Samantha also apprentice Judge under Phil Triantifalou.

CONGRATULATIONS TEAM!

THANKYOU’s

We wouldn’t be where we are without the help from a lot of people. We would like to thank everyone who has helped us throughout 2025. At great risk of forgetting someone I have decided to attempt to name the many people that have helped us throughout the year and indeed our business journey so far. If I do miss you, please forgive me for my poor memory rather than consider it a lack of appreciation.

Thankyou:

Our incredible staff. We welcomed several new staff members and said goodbye to a few also. You have been unbelievable this year and we appreciate you and everything you do for Kaizen K9. Special mention to Doohyun for his herculean efforts throughout each day, and his assistance with helper work. Minni for her excellent work with consults and group classes and for fostering Oscar. Liz for her tireless efforts, professionalism, and assistance and also for taking on her first group class. Jessica for her passion and infectious attitude, you will be missed. Claire for her reliability and unexpected humour and assistance with the Tracking Foundations class and raising Senna. Kat for her dependability and assistance with Ob through drive class. Anastasia for her innovation, and brilliant work with the Spartan Warriors class and her invaluable assistance with the Noseworks, and the Showtime classes. Bailey for his positive attitude and reliable work ethic, welcome aboard mate. Crystal for her attention to detail and passionate attitude, safe travels home mate! Vlad, the extra staff you have when you don’t have the extra staff you need. Thank you so much for your unasked-for assistance. Erin for your incredible wit and support even with baby in tow. Paul for your efficient, flexible and no-nonsense approach. Thanks very much team! We couldn’t have achieved without your very hard work!

Foster carers. Special thanks also to those that have fostered dogs for us on temporary or long-term basis. Renee – Moon. Claire – Kimmi. Jake and Courtney – Alonso. Steve and Hannah – Kimmi. Colleen – Alonso. Heide – Comet. Thank you so much. The dogs all benefit from those experiences, and we really appreciate your efforts!

Mentors and Coaches. Mentoring and professional development is something everyone needs. Especially dog trainers. We are no exception. We couldn’t improve without the assistance of some very special people. Bart Bellon and Michael Bellon. Thanks so much for your ongoing mentoring and coaching. We love the NePoPo ® system and appreciate all the assistance you guys continue to provide, often way above and beyond what could reasonably be expected. Lars Lentz. Your tracking seminar and ongoing coaching was inspirational. Our improved tracking performances, coaching and approach is thanks to you! Thank you so much! Luc Cendak gave so much of himself back in the day. He is the best teacher helper I have ever seen and a great mentor and friend for many years. He also provided invaluable advice regarding Stans tracking that ultimately resulted in tracking becoming his strongest phase of IGP. He is a great person, selfless man and a great friend. Thanks Luc! Phil Triantifalou has often provided timely mentoring to me. A clever man, a passionate man, and a calm head when mine is spinning. You have saved me from myself several times. I appreciate you mate.

Friends. Lauren Grossman Sellwood from Paws On Film. Lauren has provided us several opportunities in film and TV. She also provided sound mentoring and advice during these ventures that was instrumental in them being successful. We very much appreciate all her assistance and support! Glenn Potter for your enduring support to Samantha and me. You have been good mate and a great supporter for many years, and we really appreciate everything you have done for us. David Stevenson for your mateship, selfless help, and tolerance over the years and for teaching me what loyalty truly means. We are in your debt. Mohan Murugiah has been with us since the beginning. He has remained a loyal friend when many others have chosen other paths. He also assists in our classes and is president of our club Ironside dog sports club. A true gentleman and good friend. Thank you again for everything in 2025. Jimmy and Julia for your ongoing support and friendship even when life is providing your own endless challenges. Jo Macaco, a great mate, mentor, sounding board, and surrogate uncle to Max. We love you and your hilarious wife Michelle. Thanks for the friendship and endless laughs. Canine Services International Brad Griggs thanks for the laughs, and selfless sharing of ideas and training lessons learnt. Thanks for being the peer I needed. Tonia thanks so much for laying numerous tracks for us during the year. You’re a resilient person who gives selflessly, often. We owe a lot of our tracking performances to you. Thanks very much. Richard and Shelda are the type of clients you dream about. Thanks so much for your support and friendship throughout 2025. Nuno thanks for your years of decoying, reflexive loyalty, and enduring support over the years.

Family. My children have often missed out on time with Dad due to his "stupid dogs"… 2025 was a familiar story for them. Thanks for your understanding and patience guys. This year I would especially like to thank my beautiful wife Samantha for her tireless efforts behind the scenes. No one can imagine the amount of work that she gets through with young demanding Maximus in tow. We had a tough year to say the least. We almost lost my dad, and I disappeared on Samantha, caring for Dad for weeks on end. She held everything together on her own. She is the strongest person I’ve ever met, the heart and soul of Kaizen K9. The biggest thank you of 2025 is reserved absolutely for you, my love! Let’s hope 2026 brings us new challenges, just a smidgen less please…

We are very happy with our progress this year however we are never satisfied and will continually strive for improvement into 2026.

27/12/2025

Early Stimulation

We like to provide early stimulation to our puppies. Handling them, placing them on different surfaces and stimulating their olfactory systems. Here we have them smell some grass clippings.

We believe it better prepares puppies to cope with stress later in life.

And it's always interesting to see how each pup reacts.

25/12/2025

Santa’s not the only one checking his list… 👀🐕
Big thanks to our Kaizen K9 community for an incredible year of training, growth, and hard work.
Merry Christmas to you and your dogs 🎄
See you in the New Year—ready to level up 💪🐾

23/12/2025

The babies are on the move! 🐾✨😈

Our little Shred × Stanley puppies just keep growing, and this week they’ve hit a brand-new milestone — their very first wobbly steps! 🐶💕
Those tiny legs are starting to find their strength, and watching them toddle around with curiosity (and zero coordination) is honestly the cutest part of the day. Every pup is becoming more aware, more adventurous, and more full of personality.
It won’t be long before they’re tumbling, playing, and exploring everything around them — but for now, we’re cherishing these precious, shaky first steps. 💛

Stay tuned… the fun is only just beginning! 🐾✨

17/12/2025

Here we go again Australia!

If you have done NePoPo®️ Silver and want to get your Gold qualification, here is your opportunity to do the new NePoPo® Gold school with Ben Geurts in Melbourne Australia.

Ben has been training dogs for 26 years. His foundation in training is Military Working Dogs and then moved into police dog training, culminating with being employed as the Canine Capability Advisor for the WA Police Canine program for five years.

Ben has also trained numerous dogs for Military and Police Special Forces units.

Ben has also been involved with the dog sport Schutzhund since 2004 and training companion dogs including behavioural modification for difficult dogs since 2015. Ben was recently awarded Grand National Champion at the 2024 WDFA IGP National Championship and Runner up at the 2025 WDFA IGP National Championship with his dog Stan.

Come and learn NePoPo ® from a trainer with diverse experience, hands on, training many dogs to do many things. And get your New Gold certification at the same time!

Support Australian made and owned!

Contact us for more information!

16/12/2025

Vale:

Combat Assault Dog KENI

D.O.B: 28/08/2010
Dates of Service: 2011-2017
Service History:

Keni served as a combat assault dog (CAD) with the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) from 2011-2017. During this time Keni participated in multiple exercises and training all across Australia and internationally, such as in the Philippines and New Zealand. He attended all training his handler did, which meant he often had to fast rope from Blackhawk helicopters and even did multiple parachute jumps, both free fall and static line with his handler. He also served on active duty on multiple Domestic Counter-Terrorism (DCT) rotations within the SASR. Keni retired due to spinal injuries caused by his intense service in 2017.

Keni:

I was fortunate enough to work with Keni for several years. He was a fun dog, and in an environment where several of the dogs were not so fun, it was a pleasant change.

Keni had a huge personality. He made everyone around him laugh and smile. Keni often found unique ways to solve problems. I remember several training serials where we carefully planned for the dogs to enter a stronghold a certain way and I would be prepared to take a bite. All dogs would perform as expected... only for Keni to squeeze through a tiny gap we were unaware of and surprise us all from a completely different angle. It was how Keni did things. Unique.

Several times Keni would race kilometres ahead of his handler, following the track of preceding dogs during training serials. He would nail the carefully placed decoy who would then try not to pass out through fatigue and heat illness while waiting minutes for the team to catch up.

One time Keni wasn't concentrating fully, as was his way, when jumping into the right hand box of a dual box ute, and he ran straight into the middle of the two boxes, head first. This caused Keni a cut to his forehead and some hesitation regarding jumping into dog boxes from then on...

Keni was an extremely happy dog. I remember one morning while walking Keni during kennel cleaning how happy he was. He was watching me while he ran ahead. He was so damn happy. Tail wagging furiously, a huge humanlike smile on his face. That was until the moment he ran head first into a massive electricity box that had been there since the creation of time.

However, Keni wasn't just the class clown. Keni was a weapon. He may have had his struggles with the seemingly simplest of tasks. But when things got tough, Keni was ready. He was courageous to a fault and dependable during the most challenging of circumstances. He never backed down from a fight. He would throw himself at a Decoy with no thought of self preservation. He was as tough as nails.

Keni was a great dog and a quintessential Aussie soldier. A larrikin and a warrior.

He died peacefuly at home after enjoying many years of retirement with his handler Wilso and family. He was 15.

He will be missed.

16/12/2025

Such a good mum...

15/12/2025

You asked for it, so here we come Melbourne!

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15/12/2025