North Queensland K9 Academy - Townsville

26/05/2026

Life is busy!!!! ⚡🐕

Like most of you, I get home after dark most days — late clients, kids’ sport three nights per week — I’m simply time poor.

This is where detection training has become my saving grace. 👌

Just 10 minutes of this kind of training can be more beneficial for your dog than a 45–60 minute walk.

If you have a high-energy, motivated dog with strong food or toy drive, this is the game for you. 🎯🐾

We will be launching our Detection Dog Foundation Program in the new financial year, where we will teach you how to train your dog in odour detection.

Watch this space!!! 👀🔥

05/05/2026

Don’t have time for a walk… or just not feeling like leaving the house?

Teaching your dog simple detection games is the perfect solution 🐕

It builds engagement, burns mental energy, and gives your dog a clear job to do — all from home.

Follow for practical dog training tips and advice.

04/05/2026

In a world where you can be anything…
be the dog that can be off leash 👀

Most owners want this.
Beach walks. Bush walks. Freedom.

But here’s the truth 👇
No control = no freedom.

If you don’t trust your dog…
they’re not ready.

The good news?
Most dogs CAN achieve off-leash control—
with the right structure and training.

At North QLD K9 Academy, this is what we do.

Follow for real training, real results, and no shortcuts.

🚨 Premium off-leash program dropping soon
(yes—even for reactive dogs)

Comment “CONTROL” if this is your goal 👇

27/04/2026

If you want an off-leash dog, a reliable recall isn’t optional — it’s essential.

This is a progression reel from one of my Walk & Train clients, showing how her recall is developing over time.

A good recall doesn’t need to be flashy or “perfect” — it needs to be consistent and usable in the real world.

What we’re building here:
• Clear understanding of “come”
• Speed and commitment back to handler
• A stationary finish so the dog can be safely managed when they return

That last part is often overlooked — but it’s what makes recall practical, not just impressive.

Training isn’t linear, and it won’t always look clean. Progress comes from repetition, clarity, and consistency — not chasing perfection.

Focus on building a recall that works when it matters, not one that just looks good on camera.

23/04/2026

In a world where you can be anything… be an off-leash dog 🐕✨

Dogs aren’t meant to just walk calmly beside you on a lead, ignoring every distraction, other dogs, scooters, bikes, etc. 🚲🐾
They need an outlet that satisfies their natural urge to explore and gives them the freedom they crave 🌿

Train a reliable recall so your dog can experience real freedom—without the stress of them running off or getting into trouble 🧠🐶

Follow us for practical recall tips and tricks

11/04/2026

Teaching your dog detection training isn’t as complicated as you might think.

This is a quick clip of a client’s dog, Lagatha, learning detection work during my Detection Dog Thursday sessions — and she’s doing pretty well for a dog that’s only had 4 sessions over 4 weeks.

My blueprint for introducing odour is simple:

• Build motivation (toy or food drive)
• Use that motivation to create a clear communication system (marker training)
• Develop an odour-leading game
• Once the dog recognises odour, start hiding it around the house

Alongside this, I run short “find it” games with food or a toy to build search behaviour and engagement.

Keep it simple, keep it consistent — that’s where the results come from.

11/04/2026

Got a dog that’s scared of loud noises or struggles at the vets?

It’s not all doom and gloom — there are practical methods we can use to work through it.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing short clips showing how to use the dopamine box to counter-condition noise and touch sensitivity. Follow along and apply it to your own dog.

This clip is from a previous development dog we trained for a narcotics detection role. We’ll also be using our current development dog, Ben, to show how to build this from scratch.

30/03/2026

Hi everyone,

I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who supported our journey raising funds for our local veterans.

We’re proud to say we not only reached our goal — we surpassed it — and successfully completed the Kokoda trek last week.

Because of your support, we’ve been able to contribute towards:
• 32 peer support sessions
• 30 employment support outcomes
• 1 psychology support session

We truly appreciate every single donation, message, and bit of encouragement along the way.

Thanks again,
Tom
North QLD K9 Academy

This March, I'll be marching on to help prevent veteran su***de and save lives. Please sponsor me now

29/03/2026

🐾 **Easter & School Holiday Update** 🐾

Good afternoon everyone,

As Easter approaches, so do the school holidays, and we will be running on a temporary adjusted schedule during this period.

👉 **Easter Period Updates**

* **Thursday 2 April 2026** – Detection Dog Experience postponed (next session: **Thursday 9 April 2026**)
* **3–6 April 2026** – Easter stand-down period (no sessions operating)
* **Tuesday 7 April 2026** – First day back for scheduled appointments
* **Tuesday 14 April 2026** – No sessions operating due to school holiday commitments

Additionally, on **Tuesday 7 April**, we will be establishing a new Adventure Pack consisting of 5 dogs. Clients with Tuesday Walk & Train bookings will be contacted directly to arrange a new time slot.

📩 **Please note:** All regular clients will also receive an individual email with any updates specific to their bookings.

👉 **Pricing Updates**

We have been doing our best to absorb rising fuel costs; however, we can no longer continue to do so. As a result, there will be a small adjustment to our pricing.

* **K9 Walk & Train:** +$5 per dog
* **K9 Pack Experience:** +$5 per client
*(Multiple dogs from the same household = $5 total, not per dog)*
* **K9 Detection Experience:** No change *(pilot program)*
* **Behaviour Modification:** $115 per session

If these changes impact your attendance, please reach out as soon as possible. We’re happy to discuss payment options or offer your spot to someone on the waitlist if needed.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

🐣 Happy Easter everyone!