My name is Kate Baker and I’m the Head Trainer and Owner of Barking Mad Dog Training.

Formal qualifications in Dog Behaviour & Training and Canine Nutrition:

1. Cert III Dog Training & Behaviour - NDTF (National Dog Training Federation) 2011**

2. Certificate in Canine Nutrition - CASI (Companion Animal Science Institute) 2018

3. Raw Food Specialist - DNU (Dogs Naturally University) 2019

My Experience:

After gaining my qualification, I was invited to join a training centre run by the lecturers instructing group classes from puppies through to Advanced level. I’m experienced in puppy development and can assist in correctly training and socialising your puppy to give him the best start at puppy school or as a private in home consultation. I also run a Puppy Pre-School program at the Greencross Vet Clinic in Diamond Creek.

I take an holistic approach to training that considers the dog's physical and psychological needs but also includes what the owners need. It is critical to apply the correct approach for the individual dog and situation and get a positive result that makes a difference. I also hold a current Working with Children card.

Seminars & Workshops attended:

· Fear & Aggression Seminar - K9iQ

· High Performance Working Dog Seminar - Boyd Hooper (Task9)

· Tracking Workshop - Kris Kotsopoulos (Von Forell)

· Separation Anxiety Workshop - Chews Australia

· Rescue Groups & Shelters Seminar - Chews Australia

Fear & Aggression - Glenn Cooke

My Own Dogs…

"The profile in my logo is of my beautiful Rottweiler Java.  Java is the reason I started my studies in dog psychology and behaviour and also why I now work in the industry. Mainly because she challenged me as a young dog and pushed me to learn about dog behavior and to ultimately understand her. It’s amazing how one animal can change the course of your life!

I own two Rottweilers now and Java is a certified therapy dog with Dogs Victoria and we visit schools working with autistic children and work at expo’s such as the Dog Lovers Show and at the Melbourne Royal for the Rottweiler Club of Victoria. Magic is the latest addition to our pack and she to has presented challenges and a great learning opportunity. She is a delight with an amazing will to work and as a hobby I compete in obedience and tracking trials with both of my dogs which is great fun and at times very challenging!" 

Working Titles:

Java - Grand Champion Track & Search, Champion Tracking Dog, Obedience Companion Dog Title, Accredited Therapy Dog.

Magic - Tracking Champion Dog, Obedience Companion Dog Excellent Title .