From pet parents to pet pros — learn the skills to keep dogs, people, and workplaces safe! Fun, practical, and packed with real-world tips you can use right away.
Are you a dog owner, animal care professional, or soon-to-be parent wanting to improve your confidence around dogs and ensure safety in everyday interactions? Don’t miss the Canine Safety Workshop — a practical, hands-on training event by Canine Connect, Adelaide’s trusted leader in professional dog training and canine behaviour support.
Whether you’re dealing with reactivity, aggression, or work in environments where dog handling is part of your day-to-day, this workshop provides essential safety skills, behaviour insight, and real-world techniques to keep both dogs and humans safe.
- Understanding basic canine behaviour and how to read body language indicators
- Effective handling techniques for various dog temperaments
- Safely managing reactive or aggressive behaviours
- Safety tips for households with children and dogs, including preparing for new babies
- How to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- What to do during and after a dog attack
- Managing dogs in multi-dog or high-stress environments
- Problem-solving discussions tailored to attendees’ needs
- Certificate of attendance – great for professional records or workplace compliance
- Goodie bag with helpful resources and dog-related items
This workshop is open to everyone, but especially valuable for:
- Dog owners – particularly those managing behavioural issues, aggression, or multiple dogs
- Pet professionals – including Dog walkers & pet sitters, Rescue and shelter workers, Veterinary staff, Groomers, Dog daycare and boarding attendants, Dog trainers and behaviourists
- Council workers – such as rangers and park staff
- Expecting parents – preparing your dog for life with a baby
- Students and individuals seeking professional development or a career in the animal industry
If you work or live with dogs, this event offers tools, knowledge, and insights that can make a genuine difference to safety, confidence, and well-being.
Scott McGuinness brings a wealth of hands-on experience and formal qualifications to this workshop. He is fully qualified in Dog Behaviour & Training, Work, Health & Safety, and Training & Assessment.
Scott’s professional journey began after an eclectic early career in fields like graphic design, the oil industry, gaming, and hospitality. His true calling emerged when he took on a supervisory role at one of Adelaide’s first and largest dog daycare facilities. He is now Director and Founder of Canine Connect, as well as Managing Director of Hedgegrove and Windamere Pet Retreats.
Beyond his professional life, Scott is a dedicated dog guardian to five unique canines—including two Pomeranians, a Husky, a deaf Border Collie, and Jussi the Tibetan Mastiff—highlighting his hands-on compassion and experience with diverse behavioural profiles.
Adding a fresh and personal dimension to his teaching, Scott is now a new father. This new chapter in his life enriches his approach to canine safety training—especially around integrating dogs into evolving family dynamics, preparing homes for babies and children, and fostering secure, confidence-building environments for all members of the household.
When:
Saturday 15th November
9am-1pm
Cost:
$130 per person
Where:
St Agnes Community Building
144 Smart Road, St Agnes SA 5097
Scott McGuinness
Director of Canine Resorts & Behavioral Trainer with
Canine Connect
Canine Training & Behaviour
CERT III WH&S
CERT III TAE
Canine behaviour specialist with extensive experience in pet boarding, training, and behaviour of companion pets.
Book your spot
Whether you own a dog with mental health challenges, work as a canine professional coaching others, or are a veterinary industry professional who wants to better understand aspects of behavioural illness in dogs, this one’s for you!
This seminar is designed for dedicated dog owners, pet & veterinary professionals.
This workshop is for humans only, so please the fluffies at home.
Tickets for this event are not refundable, but can be transferred to someone else upon request.
Proudly presented by Canine Connect