With so much noise out there, finding an expert operational K9 company that is focused on providing current and customised training services can be a challenge. Whether you are starting a new program or looking for additional or replacement canines, we are trained professionals equipped with years of experience and a wealth of knowledge that can help you through the process and ensure you get expert training and healthy, top quality, driven K9 partners you can count on.
K9SA has one of the most comprehensive knowledge base of current operational working canine practices in the southern hemisphere. A bold statement but the wealth of experience we bring to the table is second to none and speaks for itself.
On offer is a broad spectrum of experience and comprehensive knowledge of current operational working dog practices. Certified military accredited, up to date and innovative training methods and extensive knowledge, we can provide a first class service by those at the highest level in the field.
Our extensive experience allows us the ability to create life-like scenarios that will challenge K9 teams. We have utilised working dogs in actual applications, such as law enforcement, military conflicts and dignitary protection. Our focus is always on quality and providing the best working dogs available in the country. Acclaimed Mexican director, producer and screenwriter Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu once said, 'To question your own process is a necessity. If you don't question yourself, it's impossible to improve." We're 100% committed to that way of thinking and continuously review and update our training programs and curriculum to ensure that we are providing the most up-to-date training available.
K9 Solutions Australia is a family owned and operated specialised training company run by Jason Kelly. As a former military handler and supervisor, Jason understands the importance to have a reliable canine out in the field and the right mindset required for operational canine use. Through operational deployments, both domestic and overseas, his knowledge and experience have been tested under the most trying kind of environments. Many years of studying, implementing and conducting a range of different training methods, on countless canines, has given Jason great insight on determining what does and does not work.
Jason worked for nine years full time and five years part time (reserve) as a qualified Military Working Dog Handler in the Royal Australian Air Force and accomplished many outstanding achievements, such as winning the Dux Award for overall Top Dog Team on the Basic Royal Australian Air Force K9 Course, Top Dog Team of the Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin Dog Section 2008-2009, runner up for the 2009 Bill Perrett Trophy and winner of the 2010 Bill Perrett Trophy, awarded to the top dog team in the Royal Australian Air Force.
For three years Jason served as a K9 Trainer/Developer with the Special Operations Command and was Instructor on multiple Special Operations Command Combat Military Working Dogs Courses, as well as having implemented and operated the initial Special Operations Command Pup Foster Care Program.
Dog Team Deployment to East Timor and K9 Trainer deployment to Afghanistan within the Special Operations Task Group, his last role in the armed forces was as Kennel Master at the Royal Australian Air Force Canine Development Cell Program.
Jason also has been an Instructor on the Queensland Police SERT K9 Workshop, participated in the Franco Angelini Decoy Seminar and the Randy Hare Odour Detection Seminar and is a NePoPo® Gold and Silver School Graduate.
Our expertise and experience allows K9 Solution Australia to afford the most comprehensive, specialised K9 training in the industry. Observe a real working dog training team that is unparalleled in professionalism, knowledge and experience.
Raising a puppy is no small feat, but the challenge reaches a whole new level when it comes to nurturing a future working dog. At K9 Solutions Australia, we understand the importance of laying the proper foundation for every puppy, especially those destined for military or law enforcement roles.
Intending to produce top-tier working dogs in mind, our resident puppy development specialist, Desley Power, starts working with our pups from birth. Through careful imprinting and exposure to various simulations and activities, Desley ensures that each puppy is primed for success in their future endeavours.
Desley has been an integral member of the K9SA team, leading our puppy development and assisting with training initiatives. Her profound dedication to nurturing exceptional working dogs has been instrumental in shaping the development and training of our puppies, bringing forth a wealth of experience and expertise.
Her journey into dog training commenced with Rottweilers, later transitioning seamlessly to Malinois, where she distinguished herself in various dog sports and training disciplines. Her accolades include successfully training Malinois to compete at prestigious trials and championships, a testament to her dedication and proficiency in the field.
Specialising in puppy development, early training, and fostering, Desley focuses on instilling essential skills and behaviours necessary for high-level working dogs. Her repertoire ranges from basic obedience to advanced tracking and protection work, ensuring each puppy reaches its full potential.
Utilising techniques like early socialisation, exposure to diverse environments, and positive reinforcement, Desley crafts bold, confident, and adaptable puppies with robust foundations in obedience, tracking, and agility.
Desley's dedication to continuous learning is a testament to her commitment to staying at the forefront of her field. Drawing inspiration from esteemed mentors like Michael Ellis, Klaus Malleon, and Ivan Balabanov, she has embraced unique methodologies such as the NePoPo system, tailoring her approach to suit each dog's unique personality and abilities. Her commitment to continuous learning underscores her belief in effectively adapting strategies to nurture exceptional working dogs.
We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have Desley's unwavering commitment and expertise enriching the K9SA team.
Delve deeper into Desley's journey and methodologies, and gain many insights into her invaluable contributions to K9 Solutions Australia by listening to our Virtus House Kennel Kast Spotlight podcast with Desley.
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