Meet the team


We love meeting you and your pets!

Our experienced Pet Behaviour Helpline trainers are here to work with you to address the drivers of your pet’s behavioural issues and recommend positive reinforcement techniques as well as refer to more comprehensive training programs if required.

Campbell Barclay

Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP)

Dog Training Professional Member of The Pet Professional Guild Australia (PPGA)

Accredited Professional Dog Trainer Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)

Campbell has further expanded his expertise through courses with leading specialists like Michael Shikashio on canine aggression, Kim Brophy on Family Dog Mediation, and Susan Friedman’s Living and Learning with Animals.

Campbell is a passionate and experienced dog trainer who blends science with empathy to help dogs and their humans live in harmony. With over four years of hands-on experience, he has worked with strays and surrendered dogs in shelters, as well as private clients seeking a deeper understanding of behaviour.

Campbell’s approach delves into the roots of canine behaviour, using the framework of Learning, Environment, and Genetics to understand the “why” behind each dog’s unique behaviour. His commitment lies in bridging the communication gap between pets and their people, focusing on the sources of behaviour to create meaningful, lasting change.

Outside of work, Campbell shares his home with his partner, their baby boy, three lively Staffys, and three cats, who all share in his lifelong love for animals.

Emma Wyllie

Nationally Accredited Behaviour Trainer (Delta Institute Cert IV)

Cert III in Companion Animal Services

Cert IV in Mental Health & Peer Work

Dog Training Professional Member of The Pet Professional Guild Australia (PPGA)

Accredited Professional Dog Trainer Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)

mindDog-approved Trainer

Emma has over eight years of experience in animal behaviour and training, supporting dogs and cats with complex behaviour concerns.

Emma is particularly interested in the unique role of assistance animals and has pursued additional qualifications in human mental health to better support human-animal teams in this area.

Emma is committed to improving communication between people and their pets through positive training and empathetic support, prioritising the mental well-being of both pet guardians and animals.

In her home in the hills, Emma lives with her partner, an adored senior rescue golden retriever, and two affectionate Birman cats.

Jason Alvanos

Cert IV in Animal Behaviour and Training (Delta Institute)

Accredited Professional Dog Trainer Member of the Australian Association of Professional Dog Trainers (AAPDT)

Jason has further expanded his expertise through courses with leading specialists like Michael Shikashio on Canine Aggression and Dr. Moira Hechenleitner on Separation Anxiety

Jason is an experienced dog trainer where the dogs’ welfare and well-being always come first. He has a 16 year experience in dog training & behaviour modification in both group classes and private sessions and has worked with strays and surrendered dogs in shelters since 2016.

Jason is focused on pinpointing and understanding the underlying reason/s behind problematic and usually undesired behaviours in order to address them appropriately and effectively. From then on, accurate communication between the human parents and their pets is paramount in order to achieve a harmonious relationship.

Outside of work, Jason shares his home with his beloved partner and Ripley, their 7 year old Tibetan Spaniel x Chinese Crested girl.