Look beyond the finished behaviour
The behaviour you see is the outcome. We look at the moments, decisions and training process that produced it.
Specialist working-dog performance analysis
YOU CAN’T ALWAYS SEE WHAT YOU’RE MISSING.
Objective training analysis and development for working-dog and IGP handlers who want to understand what is limiting progress — and what to train next.
Apply for $149 Field Analysis
When progress stalls
YOU’VE PUT IN THE WORK. SO WHY ARE YOU STILL NOT GETTING THE RESULT?
You’ve invested in your dog. You’ve paid for trainers. You’ve attended seminars. You’ve travelled for workshops. You’ve watched the videos. You’ve put in the repetitions. And yet sometimes, progress still stalls.
The answer isn’t always another seminar. Sometimes you need someone to look closely at your actual training and identify the pieces you can’t see while you’re the one holding the lead.
Identify what matters most
Separate the primary limiting factor from the noise, then prioritise what is most likely to move training forward.
Know what to train next
Receive clear, practical next steps and observable criteria to help you assess whether the change is working.
The method
DIAGNOSIS COMES BEFORE INTERVENTION.
A structured look at the dog, the handler and the training process — not just a quick opinion on a clip.
01 OBSERVE
02 ANALYSE
03 IDENTIFY
04 PRIORITISE
05 DEVELOP
06 REVIEW
The dog
Emotional state, behaviour, clarity, willingness and response to the training picture.
The handler
Position, mechanics, timing, reinforcement and the information the handler gives the dog.
The process
Progression, repetition, criteria, pressure and the moment before and after the behaviour.
Working K9 Field Analysis · $149 AUD
STOP GUESSING. SEE WHAT YOUR TRAINING FOOTAGE IS REALLY SHOWING.
Independent, specialist analysis of working-dog training footage — uncovering details you may miss while handling your dog.
What your appraisal includes
- Structured assessment of the dog, handler and training process.
- Identification of the key factors potentially limiting progress.
- Prioritised practical adjustments for your next training sessions.
- Written feedback to revisit and discuss with your existing trainer.
For IGP, protection sport, obedience and relevant working-dog development. Each application is reviewed for suitability.
Apply for Field AnalysisApplying is free. Payment is requested only after acceptance.
The process
HOW FIELD ANALYSIS WORKS
01 · Apply
Tell us about your training
Describe your dog, discipline, goal and the issue you want help understanding.
02 · Approval and payment
We confirm suitability
We review your enquiry and, if suitable, send video requirements and payment instructions. There is no charge to apply.
03 · Appraisal
Receive your analysis
After payment and footage submission, receive structured observations and prioritised next steps.
Common questions
FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Does this replace my trainer?
No. Field Analysis complements your existing coaching with an independent perspective.
Do I pay when applying?
No. We first check whether the service suits your training question and footage.
How do I send video?
Accepted applicants receive instructions for sharing training footage privately.
Experience behind the method
EXPERIENCE THAT GOES BEYOND THE TRAINING FIELD.
A deeper understanding of working dogs. A more objective look at performance.
Working K9 Performance Systems is built on practical experience across operational working dogs, competitive dog sport and the development of dogs and handlers. The approach draws on military working-dog handling and development, IGP judging, and training and competing dogs to IGP3 national-championship level.
That experience informs the way we assess training: looking beyond the finished behaviour to examine the dog, the handler, their communication, the timing, the emotional state and the training process that produces the result. The aim isn't simply to tell you what we see. It's to help you understand what matters, what may be limiting progress, and what to work on next.
Operational working dogs
Military working-dog handling and practical experience developing operational dogs and supporting dogs before selection or re-teaming.
Competitive performance
Training and competing dogs through IGP3, including multiple national champions developed from the beginning of training.
Assessment perspective
IGP judge, with additional experience in PSA and obedience titles.
Start with a conversation
APPLY FOR WORKING K9 FIELD ANALYSIS.
Tell us about your dog, training goal and what you want analysed. We review each application before requesting footage or payment. Applying does not commit you to purchase.
Please don’t include sensitive operational, classified or security-restricted information in this enquiry.