Tracey
Tracey's passion lies in training owners and their dogs in the
sport of Scent Work! With a strong foundation as a dog
trainer and certified Trick Dog Instructor, she has honed her expertise
in Scent Work becoming an ANKC
Scent Work Judge.
Located in Perth, Tracey is the driving force behind Perth Scent Work
and has cultivated impressive skills in the scent work field. Her
training opportunities cater to various preferences, offering small
group classes, personalized 1 on 1 lessons, engaging workshops, and
exciting mock trials. To provide extra support to her students, she
maintains a private Facebook client page.
Tracey is the only trainer in WA specialising in Scent Work and competing with her own two dogs at the highest level -Ultimate. Both Harry and Charlie excel in the
sport with over 75 top 3 placings and 16 Scent WorkTitles between them. Charlie and Harry were the first two dogs in WA to achieve their Master Titles.
Tracey has experience training many
different breeds in scent work ranging from Chihuahua’s through to Great Dane’s
and everything in between! She also excels in puppy development having carried
out the puppy development phase for dogs that have gone onto working roles.
Driven by a thirst for knowledge, Tracey frequently embarks on learning
journeys across Australia, attending seminars and workshops hosted by overseas speakers who are leaders in their fields. Notable favourites are Ivan Balabanov, Bart Bellon, Larry Krohn,
Cameron Ford, Michael Ellis and Dick Staal.
As evident from her accomplishments, Tracey's commitment to her craft is
unmatched. Her years of training experience, combined with her genuine
love for dogs and people, complemented by a delightful sense of humor,
ensure an enriching and enjoyable learning experience for both you and
your dog.