Who is Skypuppy?
Hi, I'm Kylie (she/her), the founder of Skypuppy School. With 16 years of teaching experience, I’ve spent the last 8 years teaching biology to college students - a role I continue to enjoy full-time!
In 2021, I combined my love for teaching and dogs to create Skypuppy School. My mission is to help humans build strong connections with their dogs through clear communication and play.
Why "Skypuppy"? In 2017, while fostering for 4Lyfe Rescue, we welcomed a puppy from Far North Queensland who flew to us. We named her Miku, meaning "beautiful sky" in Japanese. Miku, our skypuppy, stayed with us and has been my inspiration ever since - she even graces our logo!
In 2022, I became a certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM), earned a Puppy Lab Certificate from the School of Canine Science, and became a qualified Canine Hoopers Instructor.
I live with my four beloved dogs: Miku, Stevie the Bernese Mountain Dog, Birdy the Retriever, and Styx, our lively Whippet Terrier mix. Follow our adventures on Instagram @miku_skypuppy! 🐾✨
Dogs have co-evolved with humans over thousands of years. However, our contemporary lifestyle often leaves them with unmet instincts, leading to behaviours that may be perceived as problems.
Chasing, chewing, digging, barking, pulling and jumping are behaviours that can drive us crazy. But your dog wasn't born with all the skills needed to live harmoniously in your household and what we see as problems, are often natural behaviours that let's face it, our dogs love to do!
As a Certified Family Dog Mediator®, my goal is to assist you in gaining a deeper understanding of who your dog is, and how best to provide for their needs while also meeting yours. I believe dogs provided with clear expectations and fulfilling activities are less likely to get into trouble.
A Family Dog Mediator® is a pet professional who has undergone education to assess and comprehend an animal's L.E.G.S.®:
(Learning - Environment - Genetics - Self).
Each aspect of an animal's L.E.G.S.® plays a crucial role in shaping who they are, and WHY they behave in a certain way. Our classes seek to recognise this and groups are kept small to allow for personalised attention specific to you and your unique dog.
