Owned and operated by Erin Williams MDI (CPDT) with more than 30 years of knowledge & experience in - dog training and management; behaviour assessments; behaviour modification; anxious and fearful dogs, deaf dogs; Therapy Dogs; and a specialty in Livestock Guardian Dogs. Erin is a Qualified Professional Dog Trainer and holds the 'Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services' (nearly 3 years of intensive study in dog training and behaviour) through the renowned Delta Institute of Australia, which is currently the highest level of accreditation for dog trainers in Australia and which is endorsed by the RSPCA and the Australian Veterinary Association. In early 2021, Erin was invited to join the inaugural "Expert Advisory Committee" for the Delta Institute, providing advice to the Board of Directors about strategic directions for the organisation. In March 2022, she was named as one of 4 Finalists for the 2022 NSW/ACT Rural Women's Award, in recognition of her innovative project to provide evidence-based education and support services to livestock producers wanting to implement a Livestock Guardian Dog strategy in their operations. She has published several articles about dog training and Responsible Pet Ownership including invitations from DOGS NSW to write articles for their monthly magazine. She also has a story in the Penguin book publication titled, βDogs That Make a Difference,β which tells the story of how her own Livestock Guardian Dog made the successful transformation 'from paddock to bedside in one lifetime' to become the first Delta Therapy Dog in the Upper Hunter Valley. In 2017, Erin was invited to join the Administration team and to provide her expertise on a large international Facebook Group with a membership of nearly 28,000 worldwide. She is a professional member of the Delta Institute (MDI); and a Professional-level member of the Pet Professional Guild Australia and has served as a Committee Member of APDT. All of these organsiations provide educational opportunities about pets, to both members and the public. She is very passionate about educating her dog-owning community and supporting them through the tough times as well. For more details, please see our Website: www.beyonddogtraining.com.au