30/04/2026
Our friends at EpicDog are setting up a not-for-profit to help dogs in need! They've set up this fundraiser so they can cover the costs associated in making the not-for-profit a reality!
This is something really special, and it’s been close to 12 months in the making.
For nearly 10 years, I’ve worked with dogs and their owners at every stage, from the early puppy days, to complex behavioural cases, to dogs who have been given up on entirely.
And there’s something I see over and over again.
So many of these situations could have been prevented.
I’ve worked with dogs who were days away from being euthanised, not because they were “bad”, but because their owners didn’t know what else to do, and didn’t have the right support early enough.
Not because people don’t care, but because they didn’t have the support, the education, or the access to the right help when it mattered most.
And that’s where this begins.
We’re in the process of creating EpicDog Collective, with the goal of becoming a not-for-profit charity dedicated to making dog training, education, and support accessible to everyone.
Not just those who can afford it.
Not just those who know where to look.
But everyone.
Because every dog deserves a chance to stay in their home.
And every owner deserves the guidance to make that possible.
And because no one should have to navigate this alone.
This isn’t something I’m creating on my own.
EpicDog Collective is being built in collaboration with other dog trainers across Adelaide, as well as dog owners and passionate members of the community, all coming together to co-create something better.
A space where people can learn, feel supported, ask questions without judgement, and grow alongside their dogs.
While many organisations step in once things have already gone wrong, EpicDog Collective is about stepping in before that point, through community training days, practical workshops, and real-world education that actually helps people live better with their dogs.
At the same time, we won’t ignore the dogs who need us most.
Through the Collective, we’ll also be taking on selected high-needs and behavioural cases, dogs that require experienced handling, structure, and a second chance, working alongside rescue organisations to give them the best possible outcome.
This is about prevention.
This is about education.
This is about community.
This is about keeping dogs in homes, and changing the trajectory before it’s too late.
We’re ready to start building this now, but we need community support to make it happen.
Right now, we’re raising community funding and donations to help us take the next step, covering the setup of the charity, compliance, insurance, and allowing us to begin running community-based programs.
If you’ve ever:
🐾 Struggled with your dog
🐾 Felt overwhelmed or unsure where to start
🐾 Had to make the heartbreaking decision to surrender or euthanise a dog because you didn’t have the answers you now wish you did
🐾 Seen the work we’ve done with dogs who were scheduled for euthanasia, and are now living full, happy lives
🐾 Or simply believe dogs and people deserve better support
I’m asking you to be part of this.
If this matters to you, please consider donating or sharing today.
Even the smallest contribution helps us build something that can genuinely change lives, for both dogs and the people who love them.
👉 www.gofundme.com/f/epicdog-collective
Thank you for being here, for supporting what we do, and for believing in a better future for dogs and their owners.
This is just the beginning.
