2 new dogs for Young Diggers
The Sutherland Shire Leader newspaper ran this story recently with myself, Lisa Wray from the Sutherland Animal Shelter, and 2 rescue dogs we trained for the Young Diggers program. Prince and Sunny will be companion dogs for returned soldiers and can even wake their...
read moreTACTIC workshop at Taronga
I am thrilled to be presenting at the TACTIC workshop at Taronga Zoo on 19th-23rd October. Full details are still being confirmed but the workshop is open to all in the animal care and training industry. You will learn new training and conditioning skills plus network...
read moreDog Lovers Cruise 2014
Come and cruise with us on the Royal Carribbean's "Rhapsody Of The Seas" around the South Pacific! Vicki and I will join this fantastic dog lovers cruise, and if it's anything like last year it is going to be fantastic. The cruise departs Sydney on November 8th, 2014,...
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The Living Room on Channel 10
A recent guest appearance in the studio of the Living Room on Channel 10 saw Steve and his detection dog Bolt do a star performance! Bolt is trained to sniff out suspect substances and Chris Brown has hidden a stash in the studio. Did Bolt locate the...
read moreVideo: ABC News – Dogs Train for African Safari
For those of you who missed it here's the story featured on ABC news of my 2 Cheetah Scat dogs Tiger and Billy who are off to Namibia next month to help save the Cheetah!
read moreVideo: Channel 7 Sunrise – Dog Deployment
I have been appointed head trainer for a new Canine Search and Rescue Unit Check out the story on Sunrise.
read moreMotivating Miracles – Steve Austin Training Manual – Buy it Now!
I'll let you into my Dog Training Secrets! Steve Austin Training Manual NOW on sale. Find out how to achieve Miracles from Your Dog. You can now order on line at our Shop. Don't forget to check out my Facebook Page to keep up with the very latest, also items...
read moreRadio Interview – ABC Mornings – ‘Young Diggers Dog Program’
Hey guys, in follow up to my post regarding the appointment recently as Head Trainer of the Dog Program for 'Young Diggers', here is the radio interview with Steve Martin from ABC Mornings Ballarat. Click on the link Below to listen to the interview. Steve Austin-...
read moreChannel 7 News – Cane Toad Sniffing Dogs
Cane Toad Sniffing Dogs - Channel 7 News Channel 7 News Video - Cane Toad Sniffing Dogs. Steve and his cane toad detector dogs, Max the Lab and Tom the kelpie on 7 NEWS April 28th 2012. Check out other videos on my Video Page [nggallery id=2] Don't forget to...
read moreAppointed Head Trainer of the Dog Program for ‘Young Diggers’
Very Happy about my appointment today as Head Trainer of the Dog Program for 'Young Diggers' Theis program trains dogs to help and assist war veterans deal with combat stress-both physical and emotional. Its a worthwhile and valuable program and i am delighted to be...
read moreMeet Sally – Australia’s only specially trained Feral Cat Detecting Dog
Sally is a wildlife ranger on four legs trained by Steve Austin to scent track feral cats in Mornington Sanctuary Nature Reserve in The Kimberley. Not many people realise that feral cats kill over 2 million native Australian animal species every year across northern...
read moreCheetah Conservation Fund
Heading to Namibia soon to work for the highly regarded Cheetah Conservation Fund I’m pictured here with CCF scientist Dr Laurie Marker. The purpose of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is to research and implement strategies for cheetah conservation in its natural...
read moreWelcome to my new website
Hey everyone, as you can see I have just launched my brand new website. Take a look around and check out some photos and details of my previous adventures. I have also opened up access to email me, please note all Media Enquiries need to be made through the Media...
read moreStatement of Attainment in Dog Training – 21st March 2012
The Statement of Attainment in Dog Training is a new course offered by TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute, aimed at providing students with an approach to understanding andmodifying dog behaviour. Conducted by Steve and Vicki Austin (veteran dog trainers with 60 years...
read moreDangerous Dog Assessing and Handling Workshop – 17th March 2012
TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute in partnership with Steve Austin will run a one day workshop on Dangerous Dog Assessing and Handling Workshop. The workshop targets individuals who need to interact with dogs during the execution of their work duties, including: postal...
read moreLeader of the Pack – Australian Geographic Magazine
"Dog Trainer Steve Austin has a team of keen canines who fight against the extinction of our native wildlife." Leader of the Pack - Australian Geographic Magazine Article Excerpt - Working like a dog, Steve Austin shows council conservation workers how his dogs will...
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New Tricks (60 Minutes June 2011)
"New Tricks" 60 Minutes Imagine being thrown on the scrap heap in the prime of your life. Every year in Australia, thousands of dogs are put down for no other reason than their owners simply don't want them any more. But one man is offering them new hope, putting...
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