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About us

Founded in 2015, Pawsitive K9 Behaviour began as a mobile dog training and behaviour service in Darwin, offering personalised in-home programs designed to help dogs and their caregivers build calm, confident, and cooperative relationships.

As demand grew, Hannah expanded her services to include small group classes across the Darwin region, providing caregivers with the opportunity to learn alongside their dogs in a supportive and professional environment. These classes quickly became a local favourite, combining fun, education, and socialisation.

Over the past ten years, Hannah has remained dedicated to helping as many dogs and people as possible — through private training, online behaviour programs, community workshops, and partnerships with organisations such as RSPCA Darwin, Darwin City Council, and Palmerston Council. This commitment has earned Pawsitive K9 Behaviour a trusted reputation for compassionate, evidence-based, and practical training solutions across the Northern Territory.

Today, Pawsitive K9 Behaviour focuses primarily on private and online dog training programs, enabling caregivers to receive expert guidance regardless of their location.
Through real-time coaching via Zoom or FaceTime, video feedback, and tailored training plans, Hannah works with you directly to understand your dog’s individual needs and environment — ensuring progress that fits your lifestyle.

Her 1-to-1 behaviour modification programs take a whole-dog approach, analysing each dog’s genetics, health, development, and emotional state to create a plan that truly works from the inside out.

For those who prefer a community setting, small group classes and monthly workshops (both in-person and online) offer opportunities to deepen understanding, improve communication, and strengthen the bond between dog and caregiver. Every session focuses on calmness, enrichment, and trust — using science-based, reward-driven methods that empower dogs to make good choices in our human world.

Hannah’s passion for dogs and animals dates back to her childhood, growing up on an organic farm in Germany, where she was always surrounded by dogs and many other animals. As a teenager, she raised and trained horses. After travelling the world, she settled in Australia in 2009, the same year she got her own dog, Neville. He played a huge part in her life. He also inspired her to start Pet Minding in 2011 with Top Dog Minders in Brisbane.

After travelling around Australia and ending up in Darwin, Hannah decided to turn her love and passion for dogs into her career. In 2014, she enrolled with the National Dog Trainer Federation (NDTF), Australia’s only government-accredited, nationally recognised dog trainer certification program.

Hannah also holds the following qualifications:

  • Certificate in “Animal Emotions – happier animals, better relationships”. ILLIS ABS (February 2017). 

  • Certificate in “Animal Training – Getting Behaviour”. ILLIS ABC. (September 2017).

  • Certificate in “Puppy Start Right for Instructors”. Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior. (January 2018)

  • Certificate in “Advanced Animal Training”. ILIS ABC. (September 2018).

  • Certificate in “Canine Scentwork”. Canine Principles. (April 2019).

  • Reach more Paws – by All Dogs Are Good 10th June to 15th July 2019

  • Diploma in “Canine Communication”. Canine Principles (January 2020)

  • Certificate of Completion Master Course -Aggression in Dogs by Michael Shikashio CDBC Aggression in Dogs (August 2020)

  • Certificate of Completion – The Puppy Lab by the School of Canine Science (Feb 2021)

  • Certificate of Completion – Stress why worry? , Give a Dog a bone, Mind the Gab by Amber Batson
  • Zoopharmacognosy Diploma – Centre of Excellence

  • Certificate of Achievement L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediator (FDM). by Kim Brophey

  • Certificate of Completion Do-it-Yourself Separation Anxiety Program By Separation Anxiety Dog,

  • Certification of Completion  – Problem Solving by Carolina Westlund

  • Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4 with the Nordic Education Centre for Ethical Dog Trainers
  • Noise Phobias in Dogs – Dr Else Verbeek Amazing Animal Minds
  • Foundational Postural Analyst – Galen Myotherapy Trained 

Symposiums/Conferences:

  • Dog Bite Prevention & Behaviour Conference 2017 hosted by Victoria Stilwell.

  • Pet Professional Guilt Sydney Summit 2018 

  • Health and Harmony Dog Symposium 2018 & 2019 hosted by Jenny Golsby.

  • Annual Conference and AGM Pet Dog Trainers of Europe  2019, 2020, 2021

  • Aggression In Dog Conference 2020, 2021
  • 5-Day Dog Training Seminar in Norway 2023, hosted by Nordic Education Centre for Ethical Dog Trainers
  • Advanced Course – Expert Seminar in Norway 2023 hosted by Nordic Education Centre for Ethical Dog Trainers

Awards and Nominations:

  • People’s Choice Award 2024 🏆 Small Business Awards Finalist NT, 2024 🥇 Thank you for your votes and continued support!