About
Pedal Paws provides professional dog training and dog walking services in Mooroolbark and surrounding suburbs. Using a balanced training approach, we help build confidence with you and your canine companion.
About Pedal Paws
Our Team
Meet Zara - Owner/ lead trainer
Growing up on a dairy farm in New Zealand, I have always had a love and passion for animals, specifically horses and dogs. My journey started with getting training for my own dogs and seeing the great results professional dog training can provide. This inspired me to get qualified as a dog trainer and start my own dog walking and training business - Pedal Paws.
I love helping people who may be struggling with their own dog's behaviour, specifically reactivity, as I have owned a dog with reactivity issues and know how hard it can be. I understand the feeling of being nervous, judged, or not knowing how to deal with these types of situations when out in the environment.
My business has grown from a one-woman team to now employing 5 amazing staff members, who have the same love and passion for dogs that I do.
Meet Sally
Sally found her love and passion for dogs through rescues and is where she got her own dog, Tinkerbell. Tinkerbell was reactive and had behavioural issues which led Sally to successfully train her and spark her passion for working in rescues, adopting/ fostering, and the rehabilitation of dogs.
Sally started her dog journey as a volunteer which led to her working in doggy daycare for over 5 years. Sally has also been working with the Stafford Rescue since 2017 and the Minis Bulldog Rescue Club for over 4 years, bringing so much knowledge and experience to the team. Sally has a sound understanding of dog behaviour and is able to keep dogs safe, but most of all happy when out on their adventures.
Meet Bec
Bec is originally from Scotland and has always loved working and living with dogs. Bec’s whole life has centered on the care and well-being of animals. After leaving school, Bec went on to a prestigious college in Scotland to undertake a qualification in animal husbandry and animal care, working alongside veterinarians.
Her desire to travel the world took over and Bec made her way to Australia where she has lived for the past 10 years.
Animals are Bec’s life and always will be, her enthusiasm and love for all dogs is what makes her a special part of the team.
Meet Hayley
Hayley has grown up with all different breeds of dogs from heelers, rottweilers, jack russells you name it. She has always wanted to work in the animal industry and loves to help animals in whatever way she can.
Hayley has over 7 years of experience in the animal industry working in kennels, doggy daycare, and grooming. She also has her own dog-sitting business, which is a great additional service we highly recommend to our clients.
Hayley has a love and passion for anything dog-related and brings great knowledge and skill when it comes to handling and understanding dog behaviour.
Meet Sally
Sally has been volunteering at Forever Friends Animal Rescue since 2020 where she jumped in the deep end and learned about dogs with trust and reactivity issues, and is where she found her passion for helping dogs of all types and backgrounds. This experience is an absolute asset to her work at Pedal Paws.
Forever Friends is where Sally also met and adopted her dog Barney, who had reactivity issues. Sally has since spent a lot of time training him, understanding his needs, and giving him a loving forever home.
Sally has worked with dogs from a range of breeds, sizes, and temperament and behavioural issues. She has a great understanding of dog behaviour and has expert handling skills.
