Meet the Team

Louise Harding

Chief Visionary and Top Dog

Louise is a Master Dog Trainer, Professional Animal Wrangler, Author and owner of Animal Talent. She has trained dogs professionally for more than 20 years and multiple animal species for performance work in the film and television industries both in Australia and New Zealand. Over the years she’s written and implemented instructor training at multiple dog clubs, trained obedience champions of her own and clients, founded a successful sled dog racing club and trained multiple sled dog champions. Louise continues to compete with multiple dogs in obedience and agility.

Her passion is helping humans understand dogs. This passion has led her down many paths including training and support of working guide dogs, assistance dogs and emotional support dogs, running council dangerous dogs programs and educating pet owners on the Companion Animals Act.

Nose to Tail: A Holistic Guide to Training Your Dream Dog, Louise’s first book has been hugely successful. Now in its third edition, it’s collectively described as

“...an absolute must-read...”, “Terrific”,
“...an essential guide to any dog owner…”, “fantastic” and
“...a common-sense approach to training that gets results quickly… stress-free and fun for both the trainer and the dog.”

Her much anticipated NEW series of Nose to Tail Companion Workbooks will be published in the third quarter of 2020.

Louise is a member of AAPTD and DOGS NSW and a proud life member of the Manukau Dog Obedience Club.

Fiona Crain

Director of Dream Fulfilment and Oracle of Inspiration

A powerhouse behind the scenes in organisation and planning, Fiona keeps all the important stuff ticking along. Coordinating events, presentations and marketing and a whole lot more, she helps keep everything on track.
 

Barb Donaldson

The Voice of Reason and Organiser of Erratic Activity

Barb is our front of house expert. It’s her friendly face that will greet you at morning classes and she’ll be serving you in store at The Empawrium.  Barb is our organising queen quietly taking care of the day-to-day business at the training paddock and providing her expertise at special events.
 

Marion Nicholson

Interpreter of Abstract Concepts and 3D Translator

Marion is our talented designer, turning our ideas into reality. She designs and handcrafts our exclusive range of paracord leads.

 

Hayley Crain

Head Unicorn Wrangler and Social Media Magician

Turning chaotic thoughts and brainstorms into structured workable plans is no mean feat. Hayley is our go-to girl, taking charge of ‘getting it all documented’ and social media strategy. 
 

Ali and Cat

Chiefs of Real World Creations

Our dynamic duo, the build-it girls. Design, maintain and repair equipment and structures, they do it all.

TESTIMONIALS

“Louise is a legend at training dogs (actually to be honest me lol). My baby has done so well with the lessons and what I have learnt.”

Narelle SeckoldMay 2019

“Our little dog Buttons enjoys his school days...where he sees his friends and Louise and loves his agility course...and learning different things…”

Janice Teefy McDougallMay 2019

“Absolutely brilliant trainer. Has great suggestions and ideas. Highly recommend.”

Donna FardellMay 2019

“Great results from just a few weeks of group classes. Individual advice and achievable goals in a friendly and non-competitive environment. Recommended.”

Carol IngramMay 2019