Creature Connections

Creature Connections 🩺 Behaviour vet
πŸ• Trainer
🐾K9 USAR handler
πŸ•β€πŸ¦Ί Mantrailing Global Head Instructor
β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή (Re)connecting pets & their humans

Due to the overwhelming response we are considering adding a 1 day ACE freework workshop on Sunday the 2nd of August if ...
14/06/2026

Due to the overwhelming response we are considering adding a 1 day ACE freework workshop on Sunday the 2nd of August if we have enough interest πŸ™Œ

You can register via the link or QR code:
https://zfrmz.com.au/7hgOYekaKIuXKFlV2dio

🐾 We're bringing something special to south Brisbane, and we can't wait!Creature Connections is hosting a two day ACE Fr...
12/06/2026

🐾 We're bringing something special to south Brisbane, and we can't wait!

Creature Connections is hosting a two day ACE Freework workshop with Yvonne Myers of The Daisy Dog Academy, travelling all the way from Northern Ireland to share her expertise with us here in Queensland. 🌿

πŸ“ North Maclean (south of Brisbane)
πŸ“… Friday 31 July & Saturday 1 August 2025
πŸ•˜9am to πŸ•“4pm
πŸ• $495 AUD for a working spot (handler + dog) for 2 days
πŸ‘€ $249 AUD for auditors (observe only, no dog required)
β˜• Light lunch, morning and afternoon tea included

What is ACE Freework?
Developed by Sarah Fisher (TTouch), ACE Freework is a beautifully simple enrichment based approach that invites dogs to move through a thoughtfully designed environment, entirely on their own terms.

No cues. No pressure. Dogs get to choose what they explore, how they move, and what feels good for their body and nervous system.

It's transformative for anxious, reactive, sensitive, or recovering dogs, and genuinely eye-opening for every dog guardian. 🌿

About Yvonne: Yvonne is an IMDT-qualified trainer, ACE Practitioner, Dynamic Dog Practitioner, and a Mantrailing Global Head Instructor, just like your host here at Creature Connections! πŸ™Œ

She brings years of professional experience and a deeply holistic, dog-centred approach to everything she does.

This is a rare opportunity to learn from an international instructor in an intimate, small group setting. Spots will be very limited.

πŸ‘‡ DM FREEWORK to register your interest or book here: https://creatureconnections.com.au/workshops/

Congratulations to Lorna for qualifying as a Mantrailing Global Assessor πŸ₯³ ❀️
02/06/2026

Congratulations to Lorna for qualifying as a Mantrailing Global Assessor πŸ₯³ ❀️

01/06/2026

We had an unforgettable day Mantrailing in Rathdowney!

β†—οΈπŸŒ³The dogs tackled some challenging trails that pushed their problem solving skills to new heights.

πŸ•β€πŸ¦Ί With the dogs leading the way, the teams navigated stairs, gates and trail layers in inaccessible places πŸ€”πŸ§©

Plus, Kermit & I celebrated achieving our Level One certification! 🐾✨

Here’s to more fun adventures and bonding moments ahead!

Congratulations to our newest Level 2 teams! πŸ₯³ Teams Poppy, Wish & Ronaldo aced their trails last Saturday despite the v...
20/05/2026

Congratulations to our newest Level 2 teams! πŸ₯³

Teams Poppy, Wish & Ronaldo aced their trails last Saturday despite the very friendly kangaroos that wanted to hang around and watch the trails 🦘🦘🦘

We also finally managed to get Teddy’s official Level 2 photo!

The MTG level 2 assessment is a 400-600m long trail with 2 changes of direction and aged 30-60 minutes. It’s a double blind assess, so neither the handler nor the assessor know where the trail layer is.

Mantrailing Global Assessor achieved πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ίβ€οΈπŸ˜πŸΎ Proud moment πŸ˜‰ πŸ˜‰
20/05/2026

Mantrailing Global Assessor achieved πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ίβ€οΈπŸ˜πŸΎ Proud moment πŸ˜‰ πŸ˜‰

14/05/2026

⚠️ Scent work isn’t β€œextra”, it’s a basic dog need.

🟰 All dogs can do scent-based activities because sniffing is how dogs gather information, make sense of their world, and regulate their nervous system.

It’s low-impact, accessible, and it meets dogs where they’re at, whether you have a busy, high-energy dog who needs a real outlet, or a shy/reactive dog who does better with space and a clear job.

Why I recommend scent-based activities for *every* dog:

🌳 Natural enrichment: it taps into a primary sense (this is how dogs β€œdog”)

🧠 Calm brain work: channels energy into focused problem-solving, not just β€œmore exercise”

πŸ’ͺ Confidence + independence: dogs learn to work things out without constant handler help

πŸ™ˆ Shy/reactive friendly: you can set it up with distance, choice, and low social pressure

βœ… Real-life skills: easier walks, better settling, more resilience in new places

If you want to try it properly (with the foundations done right), I’ve got two options coming up:

Intro to Nosework (pet-dog friendly foundations you can use at home)

Mantrailing Introduction workshop (a brilliant β€œjob” for dogs who love to hunt with their nose)

Bookings via the link in bio.

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Logan Village, QLD

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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