Brent asked the question what are the top 10 smartest dogs, so we asked the man in the know with answers Steve Austin..
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Meet Steve Austin
Steve Austin Canine Training is a specialist business providing handling and training services for canine detection, canine conservation, canine and handler training, education seminars and courses.
Range of services include but not limited to:
Conservation detection for preservation of wildlife with the use of a canine
Feral animal detection and management with the use of canine
Pest control with the use of canine
Quarantine and Customs canine consultancy and training for canines and handlers
Drugs / Narcotics canine consultancy and training for canines and handlers
Explosives canine consultancy and training for canines and handlers
Whilst based in NSW, Steve Austin is not restricted geographical situations,
as he operates throughout Australia and overseas.
Steve Austin is regularly called upon by several agencies around the world including:
Tasmania Quarantine
Australian Government Departments
New Caledonia Quarantine
Australian Army
NSW Corrective Services
Local Government
Czech Republic
The LAPD
The Armed Forces
World Wildlife Fund
Cheetah Conservation Fund
Steve Austin is an Aussie larrikin – brash, no bulldust, but with a warm heart and the unique skill to tame the wildest dogs. When Steve Austin was just 13 he trained his black mutt ‘Sooty’ to entertain crowds outside the pub. This was when he realised he had a unique talent.
Steve was chosen to head the NSW Emergency Volunteer Canine Fire and Rescue Unit. This unit-the first of its kind in Australia will be deployed to help with recovery efforts during tsunamis, earthquakes, fires and floods.
Despite his typical Aussie larrikin nature or maybe because of it, Steve is often invited to lecture and help at zoos around the world. He’s also a regular at American Law Enforcement Agencies and was asked to train dogs in bomb detection at the Mount Everest Kennel Club in Kathmandu. Steve is a more of a steak and chips kind of guy but he trained the first ever truffle detector dogs. Pigs across France now hate Steve Austin!
One look at Steve’s list of qualifications and his resume will tell you this guy is the real deal, but when you meet him and watch him work you immediately realise that this man has a relationship with dogs that is truly special. He loves them and they love him and, it’s unconditional.
Steve is high in demand for consultations, presentations both in Australia and overseas, provision of fully trained detection dogs on a huge range of target odours and so much more