Hi, I’m Ruth and this is my best friend Axel!

I’m a reward-based trainer servicing Hobart and surrounds. I believe in following a kind, science-based approach to dog training.

I started a dog walking business in 2023 after a lifetime of being ‘obsessed’ with dogs. Shortly after starting dog walking I realised that my true passion was in training.

I enjoy helping dogs and their guardians with essential life skills and basic manners incorporating enrichment and play into my training. I’m also passionate about helping reactive dogs and their guardians, so they can live happy and fulfilling lives together.

Boop the Snoot prides itself on being a non-judgmental, safe space. We are LGBTQI+, disability and neurodivergent friendly. Not only are we compassionate with the dogs, but with humans too. 

Ruth & Axel.

Obsessed with dogs!

Why I do what I do

I'm a pet parent to Axel, a senior german shepherd. Axel has taught me a lot about cooperative care, pain in dogs, and how to look after a senior pup. His predecessor, Molimo, a rescue german shepherd x had BIG feelings about other dogs, people and essentially the whole world.

I remember feeling completely lost and overwhelmed when trying to manage his reactivity. When I researched trainers in my area so many seemed to use fear and pain as the best method to train a reactive dog (Sidenote: it’s not!). I want to help other lost and overwhelmed pet parents understand how to help their dogs with kind and ethical methods of training.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training at the Delta Institute (on-going)

  • Business owner and dog walker at Boop the Snoot Dog Outings (now Boop the Snoot Dog Training)

  • Practical training experience at Every Dog Behaviour and Training

  • Pet First Aid

A long-haired black and tan german shepherd lays in the green grass with a yellow flower in his hair and his ball next to him
A long-haired black and tan german shepherd lays down during a bushwalk., He has a goofy grin and he's wearing a bandana
A dog trainer is leaning down to a small dog doing "shake".
A dog trainer trains with a german shepherd. He is doing the trick "middle" and looking happily up at his trainer friend It's a lovely sunny day.
A german shepherd is doing a nose touch with his human. The person is smiling happily down at him.

Training options

  • 1-on-1 private training sessions where you and your puppy learn essential skills to set you up for life.

  • 1-on-1 private training sessions to help you and your dog with basic skills to behavioural challenges.

  • 1-on-1 training walks where I do the training for you!

FAQs

  • The amount of training sessions that you may need will depend on your specific issues and concerns. If you just need to work on a few basic skills, you may only need one or two sessions, but if you have a complicated case, such as reactivity, you will likely need on-going sessions. We will discuss this at the initial consultation.

  • I service all around the greater Hobart region, including the northern suburbs, eastern shore and surrounds. If you’re unsure if you’re in my service area please reach out. If you’re not, I’ll refer you on to a trusted force-free trainer near you.

  • Yes, I am available on select evenings and Saturdays on request.

  • Boop the Snoot Dog Training is dedicated to a science-based, positive reinforcement approach. I believe dog training should be enjoyable and fun!

Make an enquiry

Fill out my contact form below and let me know how I can help.
I’ll get back to you ASAP (usually within two business days).