Hi, I'm Sophie — the human behind Pawtastic.

Hi, I'm Sophie, your certified dog nerd! I'm a Tasmanian dog trainer, founder of Pawtastic Pet Sitting, and someone who's had a lifelong love of dogs. I became a trainer because I kept meeting wonderful dogs who were struggling to have their needs understood and were trying to communicate with their owners in the only ways they knew how. I wanted to help owners better understand their canine companions, creating stronger communication and building more rewarding relationships together.

How I train: Dogs do what works. So we make the right choices easy, rewarding and fun. No fear, no pain, no intimidation. Just science-backed, reward-based training. We want our dogs to trust us, building relationships that last.

What makes Pawtastic different? I train the human just as much as the dog. With a background in coaching teenage netball players, I discovered how much I enjoy teaching and helping people build confidence and understanding. If I can handle a team of teenage girls, I'm sure I can help pet owners too! You'll leave every session knowing not just what to do, but why it works, so the progress keeps going long after I've gone home.