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.

• Equine Studies and Major in Behavioural Science

• Cognitive Studies and Psychology (M.A.)

• Consciousness Psychology and Emotions (Msc.D)

• Certification in Canine Cognition

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Qualification (TAE40116)

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ACHIEVEMENTS 

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Obedience Trial Competitor competing around Australia with her 4 dogs up to UDX (the highest level in AU)

 

• Consistent First Place performer with numerous High In Trials

• Two Victorian State Champion Titles (UD and Novice Dogs)

• 2019 QLD State Champion Title

• 2019 QLD CDX Dog Champion Title

• The 'Golden Dumbell' Award

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CURRENT ROLES

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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

• MindDogs - Trainer & Behaviourist

• Whisky's Wish - Trainer & Behaviourist