The Bark Stops Here: Resolving Barking Complaints with Confidence
Date: Monday 16th of June
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: City of West Torrens Council, Civic Centre – George Robinson Room 165 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton SA
Cost: $250 (Members) | $500 (Non-members)
Group Size: Minimum 10, - Maximum 25 - In Person only event
About the Workshop
If barking complaints are a constant challenge in your work, this full-day seminar will give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to tackle them effectively.
"The Bark Stops Here" is a comprehensive and practical seminar designed for professionals dealing with barking-related issues. Whether you’re a ranger, trainer, compliance officer, or community engagement officer, this workshop will help you better understand barking behaviour and how to resolve it with long-term success.
You’ll also have the chance to bring your own challenging cases to the table and receive expert advice tailored to your work.
What You’ll Learn
- Why dogs bark – understanding the behaviour
- Effective training and management strategies
- The truth about equipment – what helps, what harms
- Communicating and problem-solving with dog owners
- Who else can help? Building partnerships for better outcomes
- Community engagement as a preventative and proactive strategy
Walk away with a toolkit full of fresh ideas, strategies, and confidence for handling barking cases that just won’t quit.
Meet Your Speaker: Petra Edwards, PhD
Certified Applied Animal Behaviourist
BSc (Animal Behaviour) (Hons), Cert IV TAE
Petra Edwards is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviourist (CAAB) with the Animal Behavior Society and holds a PhD in dog behaviour and welfare. With over 20 years of experience in the dog training and behaviour industry, Petra brings deep expertise and a passion for making positive change.
Currently a Project Officer at the City of Charles Sturt Council, Petra was formerly the Training and Development Manager at RSPCA South Australia. There, she helped develop the PAWS Training Program for dog care teams, collaborating closely with staff and volunteers.
Her PhD research explored how dogs experience vet visits, causes of fear in clinical settings, and strategies for reducing stress—further deepening her knowledge in animal behaviour and welfare.
Petra is a passionate advocate for humane, science-based training, and she’s dedicated to empowering others to improve outcomes for dogs and communities alike.
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Spaces are limited to ensure a focused and engaging experience.
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We can't wait to see you there.
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