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🐾 Helping dog owners create more inclusive and abundant lives for their dogs.
🏡 Home consults
🐕 Boarding & Training
👥 Group Classes
🌳 Trek & Train
📧 Enquiries [email protected]

16/11/2024

We’re thrilled to re-launch our EpicDog Adventure Service, designed to fully engage your dog’s senses and fulfil their every need! Set on our expansive 60-acre property, your dog will experience a day packed with excitement, including training sessions, playtime, socialisation with other dogs, and specialised scent detection training. With each activity, your dog will be challenged and stimulated, leaving them happily tired by the end of the day.

From 26th November to 17th December, we’re offering casual attendance every Tuesday, allowing you to experience the service without a long-term commitment. During this period, we will provide pick-up and drop-off services in Birdwood and Williamstown, with the option for home pick-ups for local residents. Starting in the new year, those interested in continuing will be expected to commit to a weekly or fortnightly arrangement to ensure lasting training results.

This service is limited to only 4 dogs, and spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We’re looking for serious and dedicated dog owners ready to make meaningful progress with their dogs. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to give your dog the adventure they deserve.

To enrol or for more information, email us at [email protected].

16/11/2024

🐾 Week 3 of Basic Obedience: Position Changes and Cafe Training 🐾

This week in Basic Obedience, we focused on refining position changes—essential building blocks for a well-trained dog. Here’s what we worked on:

1️⃣ Position Changes:
We practiced transitioning between positions like sit, drop, and stand, and how to move between them seamlessly (e.g., sit to stand, down to sit, down to stand). These foundational exercises are crucial for clear communication and control.

2️⃣ Position Box Training:
To help isolate movements and keep the dogs in one location, we introduced the positions box. This handy tool makes it easier for your dog to focus on specific motions. As training progresses, we’ll use the box to teach more advanced skills like performing behaviours at a distance—including the lifesaving emergency down.

3️⃣ Cafe Training:
To finish the class, we enjoyed a relaxing coffee while the dogs stayed calm and settled on their beds. This real-world exercise helps dogs and humans coexist peacefully, making outings more enjoyable for everyone!

These skills not only build confidence and precision but also strengthen your bond with your dog. Consistent practice will take your dog’s obedience to the next level.

16/11/2024

🐾 Week 3 of Puppy Foundations: Why Handling Training Matters 🐾

This week, we focused on teaching puppies to enjoy being handled—a crucial skill that will benefit them for life. Here’s what we covered:

1️⃣ Vet Handling: Teaching puppies to offer behaviours like a chin rest to help with cleaning eyes, checking ears, or examining teeth. We also introduced vet tools like stethoscopes to build confidence during check-ups.

2️⃣ Grooming: Exposure to brushes, blow dryers, and nail clippers, plus getting puppies used to being touched on sensitive areas like their paws, face, and ears.

3️⃣ Knowing Your Puppy’s Anatomy: Learning what’s “normal” for your dog so you can identify changes quickly.

4️⃣ Confidence Building: We finished with balloon and bubble exposure for fun and enrichment!

Let me share why this training is so important with a personal story about my dog, Millie.

Recently, Millie had to visit the vet for an abdominal ultrasound due to her poor liver function. I declined sedation because it could have further stressed her liver. Thanks to her extensive training, she was able to lay calmly on her side, allowing the vet team to shave her abdomen and perform the ultrasound without any stress or resistance.

To ensure everyone’s safety, I offered to muzzle her, understanding breed-specific concerns and the possibility that she might react out of pain if the ultrasound wand pressed too hard. Because Millie is muzzle trained, this step didn’t add any stress to the procedure.

The vet team was amazed by how cooperative and calm she was—they even commented that it seemed like she was sedated! But the truth is, her behaviour was the result of consistent training. By teaching her to accept handling and body manipulation, we avoided the need for sedation and protected her health.

This is why we emphasise early training for puppies to accept being touched, handled, and manipulated—by you, the vet, groomers, or anyone who needs to care for them. These skills not only make routine care easier but also prepare your dog for unexpected situations, reducing stress for everyone involved.

✨ Training your puppy today sets them up for a lifetime of confidence and trust. ✨

14/11/2024

Millie 💕

It is with a heavy heart that I share this update on my beloved Millie. For those who know her, you know she is more than just a dog – she’s been my constant companion, my adventure partner, and a true friend.

Over the years, she’s not just walked beside me, but she’s shaped my life in ways words can’t truly capture. Now, as she faces her toughest challenge yet, I find it hard to put into words the whirlwind of emotions that have been swirling within me.

At the start of this year, Millie’s bloodwork revealed some concerns regarding her liver. Since then, we’ve been working closely with an animal naturopath, nutritionist, and herbalist on the East Coast to support her health, hoping to repair the damage. For the last 10 months, Millie has remained her happy, cheeky, and energetic self – chasing balls, enjoying walks, and living life as if nothing was amiss.

But sadly, last week, she began to show physical signs of liver disease. Today, an ultrasound confirmed our worst fears – Millie is now in the final stages of liver failure. In just one week, she’s accumulated over 2kg of fluid, and while she’s still her joyful self, her need for rest has increased significantly. The fluid has started to enter her chest, and we’re uncertain whether it will be days or weeks before we say goodbye.

My priority has always been Millie’s quality of life. So, when the time comes for the difficult decision to euthanise, it will be when she tells me she’s ready. Though the news is heartbreaking, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible life Millie has lived in her almost 11 years with me.

Together, we’ve explored the farthest reaches of Australia – from the northern tip to the vast Nullarbor, chasing coastlines from Esperance to Perth. We’ve roamed through Victoria and spent six unforgettable weeks on the East Coast.

Millie has swum in more rivers and oceans than I ever will, kayaked, camped, 4WD’d, motorbike ridden, and experienced therapies that have helped her along the way. We’ve hiked, chased kangaroos, barked at birds, and cuddled at night. We’ve never stayed still, having moved houses more than a dozen times together.

Millie has brought so much joy to this world and to all who know her. She’s softened my heart in ways I never thought possible. She’s known me in all my beauty and flaws, and yet, she’s stayed loyal – a constant presence in my life. If it weren’t for Millie, I wouldn’t wake up every day to do work I’m so passionate about. She’s opened doors I didn’t even know existed and introduced me to people I otherwise would never have met.

I have so much love and gratitude for her, my little $250 ‘Gumtree Special’. My heart aches knowing that soon she will be nothing but a memory, but I can’t help but find comfort in the fact that we’ve truly done it all together. In that, I find so much happiness and peace.

If anyone who knows Millie would like to come and make a fuss over her one last time, please, I welcome you to do so.

I don’t want anyone to feel sorry for us, but instead, I hope you will take this moment to celebrate all that Millie is, all that she has given to this world and any fond memories you hold of her.

Her life has been one of love, joy, and adventure – and that’s exactly how I want her to be remembered. Millie has taught me more than I ever imagined a dog could, and I am forever grateful for every moment we’ve shared. So, if you do feel a need to express anything, let it be in the form of joy and gratitude for her beautiful spirit.

Thank you for being a part of her and our journey.

- Aimee 🐾

10/11/2024

Watching my beloved dog age is one of the most beautifully heartbreaking experiences of my life. I can feel each breath, a little heavier, each sigh, a little deeper. It’s as if she’s slowly drifting into another world, spending more and more time in some quiet, cosmic place I can only glimpse when she’s deep in sleep.

She has given me her best years—loyal, joyous, always by my side with unshakable devotion. And now, in her slowing down, she’s teaching me a different kind of love. One that holds on a little more gently, with gratitude for every moment we have left.

I see her spirit, still so full of wisdom and strength, even as her body grows tired. It breaks my heart, and yet there’s beauty in it too—a life so full, a bond so deep, it can only be released in pieces. Each shared breath is a gift, each quiet moment together a reminder of how lucky I am to have walked this journey with her.

So here’s to you, my sweet friend, my heart. Rest easy, dream deeply, and know that you are so very loved.

10/11/2024

Week 2 : Scent Detection.

Dusty-Blue looking smug as heck, right before nailing multiple outdoor searches.

Today’s reminder : Trust. Your. Dog!

10/11/2024

Week 2 : Basic Obedience happy snaps 📸

This week was all about playing with your dog, teaching the out and how to utilise play in your training, to achieve a variety of different skills.

Some very happy and biologically fulfilled dogs.

08/11/2024

🎉 EpicDog Training and Adventures turns 5! 🎉

Five years ago, Aimee took a leap of faith with just $200 to her name, a dream of getting dogs out of backyards, and a passion to help owners and pets connect through adventure and training.

What started with dog adventures quickly grew as we saw owners wanting to join in. Soon, we were offering home consultations, then added boarding and training, and eventually our Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Rehome program.

This year has been a big one thanks to the amazing people who joined us! Bernadette has been a rock for our boarding dogs, especially after Aimee’s accident. Marie brought fresh energy to our Trek & Train and fundraising. Rebekah and Tracey keep our admin and events on point. And our group classes wouldn’t be the same without Sharon from Well Mannered Mutt and Mandy Jones from Conservation and Detection Dogs SA—our incredible collaborators.

To our clients, community, and everyone who’s been part of this journey, thank you! Here’s to many more years of helping dogs and building an inclusive dog-loving community! 🐾💙

08/11/2024

🎉 Happy 5th Birthday, EpicDog Training and Adventures! 🎉

Today, we’re celebrating five years since EpicDog started as a small dream with big goals. Five years ago, our founder Aimee took a leap of faith, leaving her previous job with just $200 to her name, bills and rent piling up, and animals at home to feed. The journey began from a simple but powerful desire: to help dogs escape the confines of backyards and live richer lives through adventure and exploration.

We launched with our first service—dog adventures—to bring a little more freedom, fun, and fulfillment to every dog’s day. Very quickly, we realised how much owners wanted to be a part of this experience with their own dogs. So, we began offering home consultations to teach owners how to build fulfilling, active relationships with their pets.

As the years passed, we grew organically to meet new needs in our community. We added boarding and training programs, and soon after, we started our Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Rehome program to give hope to dogs needing a second chance. This year, we’ve been fortunate to welcome some wonderful people into the EpicDog family, each of whom has been an integral part of this journey.

Bernadette Miller, who started with us just over a year ago, has been a rock for our boarding and board-and-train dogs. After Aimee's serious accident earlier this year, which took her out of action for some time, Bernadette stepped up in every way imaginable. Her dedication, passion, and care for the dogs and EpicDog have been nothing short of heroic. She is now our highly regarded Boarding Specialist and a beloved co-owner of Penny the Springer Spaniel, and we’re so grateful for everything she brings to the team.

Marie McAvoy, joined us to help revive our Trek & Train services and took on a lead role in our “Christmas in July” fundraiser for the Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Rehome program. Her energy, ideas, and eagerness to jump in have been so valuable, and her passion has helped us provide even more opportunities for dogs in need. Like Bernadette, she has brought such warmth and enthusiasm to our team.

We’ve also welcomed Rebekah (Bek Lah) and Tracey Heywood, two superstars who keep our admin and event planning running smoothly. They’ve made the behind-the-scenes work feel effortless, and their contributions have been essential to keeping EpicDog growing and thriving.

And of course, an exciting new offering this year has been our group classes—Puppy Class, Basic Obedience, and Scent Detection! This would not be possible without the support of Sharon Mewett from The Well-Mannered Mutt and Mandy Jones from Conservation & Detection Dogs SA, both respected trainers and passionate members of our community. We’re proud to work alongside such dedicated professionals who, like us, are always learning, sharing, and supporting others in the dog training world.

As we look back on this incredible journey, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude. At EpicDog, our goal has always been to stay a small business, building a community where everyone feels supported, valued, and connected. The growth we’ve experienced this year has been beyond our wildest dreams, but it’s the people—our team, our clients, and our community—who make it all possible.

A special thank you to my partner, Blake Pawlowski, for his constant support and encouragement, for believing in this dream, and for being my anchor through every twist and turn.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who has been part of EpicDog’s journey. Here’s to more adventures, more rescued lives, and a community that keeps growing, supporting, and sharing this beautiful passion for dogs together. 🌟

Thank you for believing in us and for making this dream come true. Here’s to many more years of EpicDog!

07/11/2024

A fun day of splishing and splashing at K9 Aquaplay today.

Our very own hydortherapist Bernie jumped in with Penny & Ralph to lend a hand on teaching these newbies how to swim.

A great facility and opportunity to exercise your dog in a way that is non weight bearing, builds cardiovascular health and confidence boosting.

We have some very tired and happy doggos!

05/11/2024

A fun day on set playing ‘Animal Wrangler’ for the ‘Feral Dog Pack’.

We had the opportunity to work along side Callan Mulvey and had a good chat over lunch, with up and coming young actor Felix Cameron.

A few bloopers, including Cora thinking Callan was a decoy when he came running out at the wrong time with a gun in hand (thankfully no casualties) 😅 but we got there in the end.

Thanks Victoria Pope for inviting us to be involved and for all your help on the day. Absolute legend! Neeku & Indy smashed it!

05/11/2024

Something different.. today we’re on set filming for a movie as ‘feral dog pack’ extras.

Pretty fitting for this bunch.

04/11/2024

📣 Next year EpicDog will continue to deliver a variety of group classes and workshops/events.

We are looking for local dog related business to support, who would be willing to provide brochures &/or samples to be included in our welcome packs to clients.

If this is something you or your business would be interested in collaborating in, please email your interest to [email protected]

Together let’s support one another and provide a range of products and services to the dog community.

🐶 🐾

03/11/2024

Bernie & Ted smashing car searches in our Intermediate Scent Detection Class this morning.

Reppin’ our Jackal Apparel “Such is Life” Tee ✌️

03/11/2024

🐾 Week 1 - Scent Detection Class 🐾

We’re thrilled to kick off our final Scent Detection class for 2024c with a fantastic group of eager dogs and their handlers! 🎉

This week marks the beginning of an exciting journey into the world of scent work, where we’ll learn to harness our dogs’ incredible olfactory abilities.

Here’s some of what we covered:

- Imprinting Odours
- Contamination Awareness
- Understanding Odour Pays
- Equipment Essentials
- Weather Factors On Odour
- Learning to Read Your Dog

We can’t wait to see the incredible progress everyone will make over the coming weeks!

03/11/2024

🐾 Week 1 - Puppy Foundations & Basic Obedience 🐾

We’re excited to kick off our final term of classes for 2024 with a fantastic group of dogs and their dedicated humans this weekend! 🎉

Over the next 8 weeks, we’ll dive into essential training topics that will help strengthen the bond between dog and owner.

What we covered:

- The importance of strong markers
- Effective communication with your dog
- Leash handling skills
- Choosing the right equipment
- Management strategies for success
- Place training fundamentals
- Understanding socialisation
- Building motivation in our dogs
- Fostering a strong relationship

We can’t wait to watch everyone progress and grow together!

02/11/2024

While her owners enjoy A Day on the Green, we get to enjoy a Dave on the Green 😛

Dave joins us for her first overnight stay tonight.

She is such a sweet, happy, lady.

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Little Penny is growing up fast and so is her list of trained behaviours. #dog #puppy #springerspaniel #dogtraining #dogtrainer

Ralph is still looking for his forever home 🏡Email [email protected] for more information.

🐾 Join Our 8-Week Puppy Foundations & Basic Obedience Course! 🐾Want a well-behaved dog that you can take anywhere? Start with the basics! Our Puppy Foundations & Basic Obedience course, starting 2nd November, is designed to help you and your pup learn the dog training ABCs in a fun, supportive environment.🦴 What You Get: • Multiple Trainers for personalized guidance • Limited Spots for plenty of 1-on-1 support • Ongoing Support via Facebook & WhatsApp, during & after the course • Beautiful Location: Ted’s Place Adventure Park, perfect for training and socializingBe part of a community of like-minded dog owners, work with expert trainers, and build a bond with your dog that will last a lifetime! Spots are filling fast—secure yours now!📅 Starts: 2nd November | 📍 Ted’s Place Adventure Park. For more information or to secure your spot, email us at [email protected]. Don’t wait—limited spaces available!

Making Cora hold things until one of us gets bored 😝 #dog #malinois #dogtrainer #dogtraining

A few clips from today’s Scent Detection Class. Dogs and handlers worked on various things from pipes, indications/final response, outdoor searches and they all had their first introduction to the scent wall. This 8-week course is presented by Mandy Jones from Conservation & Detection Dogs SA #dogtraining #dogtrainer #scentdetection #dog #adelaide #southaustralia

Smiles & Wags all around! Evie & Bessie nailed this outdoor search today. Can you spot the hide at the end? #dog #dogtraining #dogtrainer #labrador #searchdog #scentdetection

Recalling Remi! Here’s another one of our superstar students Samantha & Remi working on their recall during our Puppy Foundations class this morning. Struggling with your dog’s recall? We will soon be announcing the dates for our next group classes intake. If you feel you need more one on one specialised training, our trainers can assist with that too! Email [email protected] to learn more about what we offer. #dog #dogtraining #recall #dogtrainer #puppy #kelpie

Tonight we had the pleasure of meeting Conservation & Detection Dogs SA latest litter of Springer Spaniel pups. All pups showed nice stable and social temperaments and parents come from detection, search & rescue and conservation backgrounds making them great candidates for any sort of field work. There is currently 1 female pup still available to an active/working home. Contact Mandy at Conservation & Detection Dogs SA via instagram or facebook for more information. #dog #puppy #springerspaniel #dogtraining #dogtrainer #detectiondogs #conservationdogs

In a remote bay, some 3,800kms away from home, I met a beautiful young dog. Not knowing much about her at all but having observed the way she interacted with the world over a 24 hour period, I knew exactly what language would speak to her the most. It’s a language that is universal to not only dogs but humans and other species too. Play, The Universal Language. Camping remotely, without dogs, I didn’t have any conventional toys to play with her but I did have a tea towel and a great imagination. The way her eyes and whole body just lit up as soon as the tea towel made to quick flicks in opposing directions, left me to believe this is the first time she’s ever played like this. It was an interaction we shared together that I will never forget and further solidified my belief on the importance of play in all my relationships. #playwithyourdog #dog #travel #westernaustralia #dogtraining

📣 Upcoming 8-Week Basic Obedience Class Starting 27th July! Meet your trainer Sharon Mewett from The Well-Mannered Mutt and her amazing dog, Molly! 🐾 If your relationship and training are lacking the same fun, engagement, and enthusiasm as Sharon and Molly’s, it’s time to make a change! Join us for our next 8-Week Basic Obedience course and transform your bond with your canine companion. Limited spots available!To secure your spot today by email us at [email protected] can’t wait to see you there! 🐶✨#DogTraining #BasicObedience #EpicDogTraining #AdelaideDogTraining #PawsitiveChange

Trek & Train 🌲 ▪️Training▪️Community▪️Accountability▪️Nature▪️Exploration. It has it all and more! #dog #dogtraining #dogtrainer #kelpie #germanshepherd #malinois #staffy

This never should have happened.Not one but 2 Malinois. Not unrelated but sisters. Not old but under 6 months. Surrendered. This never should have happened but it did and it continually does. This never should have happened but thank goodness, despite their lack of exposure to the world, these two girls are the sweetest little souls. Know your breed. Know your commitments. If you’re not prepared to plan your life to include a dog in it for the next 10+ years, please don’t get a dog, let alone TWO! #malinois #dog #dogtraining #dogtrainer #workingdog

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About Aimee

The trainer behind the adventures.

Aimee has successfully trained and worked with dogs for close to 5 years. Her own adventure down the dog training rabbit hole, began shortly after she welcomed her first dog Millie (pictured), into her life almost 6 years ago.

Aimee's love and passion for dog training and behaviour continues to grow stronger, particularly after she had the opportunity to work closely with a large number of dogs, focusing on rehabilitating reactive, aggressive, anxious and resource guarding dogs.

Aimee thrives off of adventure and when she's not training dogs she's busy immersing herself in camping, 4WDing, motorbike riding, kayaking, swimming or exploring new terrain with her dog Millie. It is because of her close ties with both dogs and nature that EpicDog Adventures were created.

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