MEET CHRIS
Christine Grant
Dogs have been part of my life since childhood. There was a Cocker Spaniel, Labradors, a German Shepherd and various rescues along the way. I loved each one.
Early Days
In 2000 I left Victoria to live on a small cattle property in NSW. Fascinated by all things dog- related, I went along to a local Cattle Dog Trial and was hooked by the skills of the dogs and the relationship with their handlers.
It was there that I met Mike Davis. Old school Horseman, Cattleman, Dogman, Showman. I housed and cared for his dogs, and in return he shared his knowledge along with a couple of good pups.
Mick trained, encouraged and harangued me for the next 3 years. More dogs came along as my skills grew, and we were a team of 5. For the next 3 years the dogs and I worked on cattle properties in QLD and NSW. Mustering, feeding cattle and delivering calves.
My favorite job was settling and handling the young cattle, teaching them to be guided by and respectful of the dogs. Symbiosis in action.
Everydog Behaviour & Training was born in 2008
Change comes, and family reasons dictated a move back to Victoria. With adult working Collies and little to no stockwork for them, we needed a new direction.
The National Dog Trainers Federation (Aust) was offering cert 3 in Dog Behaviour and Training. I grabbed it with both hands and gained accreditation.
Since then I've worked one on one with with many dogs of all shapes and breeds, along with their humans. The business changed slowly but most definitely into training people to train their dogs, because it's you, the people, who put in the time. Human body language almost always elicits a response from the dog and communicating to dogs in a way they understand increases the bond between you.
When you look at this site, know that I sell my skills and experience only. I do not sell products or gadgets.
Thanks for taking the time to read my story, I hope to meet you and your lovely dogs, soon.
