
IIK9
DOG TRAINING & BEHAVIOURAL
SPECIALISTS
Welcome to IIK9 Dog Training & Behaviour.
Ingrid Irwin is an experienced qualified dog trainer, assessor and behaviourist specialist with over 40 years of experience.
Specializing in Reactivity, Behavioural issues and Assistance/Service Dog training.









ABOUT INGRID IRWIN (Msc.D M.A. NDTF)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Cert III in Dog Training and Behaviour NDTF (National Dog Trainers Federation) the highest tertiary accreditation in Australia for dog trainers.
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Equine Studies and Major in Behavioural Science
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Cognitive Studies and Psychology (M.A.)
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Consciousness Psychology and Emotions (Msc.D)
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Certification in Canine Cognition
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Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Qualification (TAE40116)
ACHIEVEMENTS
Obedience Trial Competitor competing around Australia with her 4 dogs up to UDX (the highest level in AU)
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Consistent First Place performer with numerous High In Trials
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Two Victorian State Champion Titles (UD and Novice Dogs)
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2019 QLD State Champion Title
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2019 QLD CDX Dog Champion Title
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The 'Golden Dumbell' Award
CURRENT ROLES
National Head Trainer - Young Diggers Limited - Providing Assistance Dog Training for over 500 members Australia wide, Military, Police and First Responders handlers with PTSD.
Also affiliated with the following Assistance Dog Organizations;
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RAD (Revolutionary Assistance Dogs) - Trainer, Behaviourist and QLD PAT Assessor
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Whisky's Wish - Trainer & Behaviourist