Snake Avoidance Workshop
8th of March, 2026
Debbie the Header Trainer of Allsorts Dog Behaviour & Training Services will be conducting a one day practical workshop to learn how to keep your dogs safe from snakes, and potentially how to keep native reptiles safe from your dog.
About the Workshop
In this practical hands-on workshop, Debbie will guide you through a programme to help make your dog safer from snakes, whether you are present or not. The goal is to prevent bites by teaching the dog to retreat or avoid the sight and/or the smell of snakes, offering peace of mind.
Live Snake
A live, non-venomous, snake will be used for snake avoidance training. Both the snake and your dogs will be
protected from one another during the training.
Next Workshop:
9:00 – 4:00pm Sunday the 8 th of March, 2026 (times can change depending on weather)
One-Day, In-Person Workshop
- A live snake will be present for training purposes.
- At at Allsorts Dog Training, 10 Canoelands Road, Canoelands NSW 2157
- Suitable for pet owners and professionals
- Tea, coffee and snacks provided, please bring lunch.
- Each attendee may bring a dog for participation in the snake aversion training, but one dog only per ticket.
It is optional to bring a dog, not compulsory, welcome to come and learn. - Participants will need to purchase a suitable remote-control collar for use on the day
and for preparation beforehand*
Important Preparation
- Participants must purchase their own remote collar that will deliver a spray of air, water or citronella
via remote control.
Please note that static or electronic stimulation collars are not legal in NSW and will not be used
at training days conducted in NSW. PLEASE EMAIL DIRECT IF YOU QUESTIONS. - The trainee dog must become accustomed to wearing the collar at random times and for varying durations
for at least two weeks before and after attending the workshop. - An example of a remote spray collar can be purchased online through PETSAFE.
Refreshers
- Snake avoidance is a practice that needs to be rehearsed as much as possible. Running your dog through the process and assessing if they need a fresher or if they are still clear on avoiding snakes.
- After your dog is assessed you are welcome to leave early.
Cost for the Workshop
$220 (inc GST)*
Refresher $110
BOOK NOW
Bookings for this Workshop close on Monday 2nd of March, 2026
Spaces are limited.
Price includes: Handler and 1 Dog.
*Please note that this price does NOT include the purchase of the remote control collar
**Snake avoidance training offers no guarantees against bites, as no training for living beings is 100% foolproof, but it significantly reduces risk by teaching dogs to avoid the sight and smell of snakes, with the effectiveness depending on consistent training, refresher sessions (often annual), and the dog’s individual response.