About Alexis
Scholars in Collars was established in 2002 by Alexis Davison. Alexis is a nationally accredited Dog Behavioural Trainer and holds a Certificate IV in Dog Behavioural Training. She is an internationally Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP).
Alexis has been a Professional Dog Trainer since 2002. She is an accredited Temperament Evaluator with the Delta Society’s Therapy Dog Program and is also an accredited assessor with the Dog and Cat Management Board of South Australia. She is a member of the Delta Professional Dog Trainers Association. Additional professional memberships include the Association of Animal Behavior Professionals and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), both in the USA and Australia.
Alexis has been a tutor at WEA since 2003 and conducts the Dogwise course. Alexis also conducts training seminars for other professionals and groups. These have included training seminars for Animal Management Officers, Veterinary Nurses and non-government organisations.
Alexis is committed to positive reinforcement for both dogs and owners. She follows the philosophy "Who dares to teach must never cease to learn." (John Cotton Dana). Alexis continues to learn about dogs, training, and behaviour, and regularly attends workshops, seminars, and conferences both in Australia and overseas.
