About

Hi, I'm Jess, founder and creator of Canberra Dog Works and Wellness. I've loved dogs my whole life and love seeing them learn, grow and gain skills through playing fun games and building their relationship with their humans through trust and engagement. I'm passionate about making sure dogs have access to activities that fulfill their biological needs and massage services so they can live long, happy and healthy lives and keep moving for as long as possible.

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Jess gained her Certificate III in Dog Training and Behaviour through the National Dog Training Federation in 2021 and became a Mantrailing Global Certified Instructor in 2026. Jess is currently completing her canine massage certificate through Michelle Monk's Canine Health and Wellbeing Academy.

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I established Canberra Dog Works and Wellness as I'm passionate about ensuring dogs can get out and about with their humans and live long and healthy lives for as long as possible. I exclusively offer Mantrailing and canine massage for these reasons.

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Mantrailing is a scent sport that dogs absolutely love. We teach dogs to use their incredible sense of smell to locate a specific person. Think search and rescue or hide and seek, but you and your dog get to sniff out the person that's hiding. It provides mental stimulation, builds confidence, strengthens your bond with your dog and provides natural enrichment - dogs are using their natural born instincts to hunt and track.

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Any dog can participate, including those that are nervous, reactive or high-energy. One dog and handler team work at a time and we have the opportunity to explore lots of different places around Canberra and surrounds.

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One nose. One trail. One happy dog.

 

Canine massage is beneficial for supporting dogs that are recovering from surgery, injury, undergoing rehabilitation or if you just want to keep your dog moving and pain free. I request a vet referral and case history and undertake a thorough assessment every time your dog comes to see me so that I can provide the best treatment for where ever your dog is at on the day.

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I never force your dog and will always work within their tolerance. This might mean that I need to show you how to massage your dog as I will always take the time to build a relationship with your dog before I get hands on.