Doggie Diplomas Ensures Every Dog Thrives In Achieving Training Success.
Our Story in Motion
Leaders in Positive Reinforcement Training
Cath Dombroski
Owner & Trainer
Cath Dombroski is a professional dog trainer with over 15 years of experience. She is accredited through the Delta Accredited Dog Trainers Course, the most respected training program in the country, and is also a Canine Good Citizen accredited trainer. Additionally, Cath is credited by Pat Dogs Australia, where she trains and certifies assistance dogs and their owners. She also holds a Certificate IV in Small Business.
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A Passion for Success
Cath has run Doggie Diplomas since 2003 with passion and love for dog behavior and training, and for dogs and the people who live with and love them. It is her great joy to watch the success of her two- and four-legged students, to watch them come together as a team, to see a dog looking expectantly at their handler for the next cue.
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I Speak for the Dogs
That’s Cath’s motto. It means only positive training approaches, grounded in science and humane treatment of animals. She is dedicated to helping students achieve real-life training results they can feel good about, using positive-reinforcement techniques that are as effective as they are fun.
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As a passionate dog lover, Cath treats every dog like a member of her own family, ensuring they feel safe, loved, and ready to learn.
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Meet The Team
Shanynn
"As someone who has always loved animals, particularly dogs, I find great joy in understanding their behaviour and teaching them (alongside their owners)."
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Experience and Approach:​
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Met Cath in puppy class while training own dog, Diplo, with awesome results.
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Finds teaching dogs (and their owners) and watching their manners progress highly rewarding.
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Enjoys understanding dogs and the best ways to communicate with them
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Considers dog training classes the highlight of the week
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Thrilled to be a part of the Doggie Diplomas team and contribute to canine success.
Danah
"My love for animals, particularly dogs, led me to dog training, starting with my own dog in Doggie Diploma's Puppy Classes, where we achieved awesome results."
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Experience and Approach:
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Understanding dogs and discovering the most effective communication methods is an incredible experience.
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Teaching dogs and their owners and seeing their manners progress is deeply rewarding to me.
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Considers dog training classes the highlight of the week and values being part of the Doggie Diplomas team.
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Appreciates the unique character and loving, loyal nature of dogs.
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Believes in the transformative power of teaching dogs and their owners.
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Values the opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of dogs' manners.
Kaylee
My childhood Labrador sparked my lifelong passion for dogs, leading me to cherish the unique bond between humans and these loyal animals."
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Experience and Approach:
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Passionate Dog Lover since childhood, deeply connected with dogs, particularly influenced by a beloved Labrador.
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Currently owns Harvey, a gentle and well-trained companion.
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Actively involved in dog training, including attending sessions like doggie diplomas.
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I've always been passionate about dog training and feel incredibly grateful that it's now a part of my life.
Rosemerry
"My experience with Doggie Diplomas has been transformative. Their effective, skills-based methods helped me train my Cavoodle, Poppy, who initially struggled with leash walking. With their past group classes, Poppy thrived and now loves 'going to school.' Joining the Doggie Diplomas team was a natural step, and I'm excited to share what I've learned and continue my journey with them."
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Experience and Approach:
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Utilise puppy preschool and consistency with small, easily trained dogs.
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Overcame leash training challenges with my Cavoodle, Poppy.
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Doggie Diplomas provided effective, skills-based, and reward centred methods.
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Poppy thrived and loved 'going to school,' inspiring me to join the team.
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Dedicated to enhancing communication and bonds between dogs and their owners.
Natalia
"Growing up with lots of pets and seeing their personalities are special memories for me. Seeing how each had their own characteristics and preferences was so interesting. The biggest tip I could give would be that training doesn't stop when you leave class, consistency is key!"
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Experience and Approach:
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Dogs are truly the best friends that will change a person's life.
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Dog training is really about the bond and trust a human can make with their fluffy companion.
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I'm so grateful to be a part of the Doggie Diplomas team and hopefully instil that the 'training' is as much for the humans as it is for the dog and the communication between the two.
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The lessons and behaviours we teach create a rewarding foundation for a fun and happy life together.
