The Farmer Dave Dog Centre Centre is Australia's first purpose built Centre for Dog Sports, covering Sighthound Lure Track Racing, DockDogs, Herding StockDogs, Agility, Obedience, Rally, Treibball, EarthDog, Carting, Extreme Pulling, FlyBall, Pet Dog Manners, Free Range Dog Day Care and Problem Dog Behaviour Modification. Set across more than 15 acres, this paradise for dogs is where every dog has an opportunity to fulfil their innate instincts to run, jump, dig, splash, sniff and herd. The Focus of the Centre now is all about fun... creating that beautiful bond between human and dog through the utilisation of a canine’s natural instinct by way of sport... in short they give your dog a job. http://www.farmerdave.com.au/

David Graham has brought to Sydney his extensive knowledge as an Outback Bushman living and working with working dogs for his entire life on Stations in Australia's heartland as well as a career in Search and Rescue Dog Training and Behaviour Modification of Pet Dogs. Over the years Dave has worked tirelessly to expand dog Sports on offer in Australia to include DockDogs, Sheep and Duck Herding as well as Treibball, Agility, EarthDog, Carting and Scent Work. Dave is a regular on the seminar curcuit, he hosts shows across Australia including the Royal Melbourne Show, The Dog Lovers Show, Midsumma Festival, PetExpo Gold Coast, and also is a former Education officer for the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Representative on the Australian Companion Animals Council. Dave is a Proud Ambassador for the Animal Welfare League, Australian Working Dog Rescue and the RSPCA. It's Dave's dream to give every city dog the opportunity to enjoy their natural instincts in a fun and positive manner at the Farmer Dave Dog Centre.

In addition to years of experience, David has a Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services - Behaviour and Training and a Diploma in Agri Bus.

Equine Lifestyle Festival is proud to welcome Farmer Dave as an ambassador for our event.