04/03/2026
The response to Ian’s decoy certification course has been both humbling and overwhelming. I’m grateful we can park our enmity, pride and ego to the side to learn from one of the most experienced and influential decoys, breeders and trainers in the UK and his personal decoy Asa
It’s an opportunity to showcase the breed standard in Australia and improve our skills as decoys and helpers
We have an enviable blend of learners ranging from former military dog handlers to current police dog handlers and security contractors including an impressive line-up of dogs
The most successful decoys are young and fit of which I am neither so I strongly recommend arriving at the course fit and capable of slinging dogs around up to 45kg as 4/5ths of the course is practical
For our interstate participants we can organise an Air B ‘n B if there is sufficient demand
To reiterate –
Dates: 03-07 August 2026
Venue: Ignition Canine, Brisbane QLD
Cost: $1500
We require a deposit of $750 to cover Ian and Asa’s airfares please; thanks to those who have already paid!
Lunch can be pre-ordered from our local restaurant The Reserve Anstead
The graduates of the course will help raise the standards in Australia and honour the legacy of pioneers Paul Henson, Jason Pye, Cole Benji and Pat Stuart. We pay tribute to these trailblazers; thank you for leading the way 🙏