Traditional snake-avoidance training often relies on electronic shock collars to discourage dogs from approaching snakes. Un-Chase!® Snakes takes a different approach, using reward-based learning to teach dogs to recognise snake-related cues, disengage and communicate with their person.

You'll learn how to develop, practise and maintain these skills yourself, with ongoing coaching and support.

No. Training uses simulated snake movement, replicas, and scent, without live snakes or aversive equipment. The focus is on helping dogs learn through positive reinforcement.

Yes! Dogs can learn to recognise snake-related cues and respond with a trained behaviour rather than investigating or chasing. Of course, consistent practice is essential, and no training can guarantee protection from snakebite.

One lovely example comes from Sunny, a Jack Russell trained through the Un-Chase!® program. When she encountered a brown snake, she stopped, turned away, ran straight back to her guardian and performed her trained alert.

As her guardians put it, “Pretty remarkable for any dog, and especially so for a curious Jack Russell.”

No training can guarantee protection from snakebite. Our aim is to reduce risk by teaching dogs to recognise snake-related cues, disengage and alert their person.

These skills work alongside sensible supervision and environmental management, not instead of them.

No. The program is designed for situations where you're present, such as spending time together in the garden or walking outdoors.

It isn't designed to protect dogs left unattended in snake habitat. For those situations, we recommend keeping dogs indoors or in an appropriately designed snake-proof enclosure.

Your dog doesn't need to interact with other dogs, but they do need to be comfortable enough to learn in a managed small-group environment.

If your dog becomes very distressed around other dogs, private training may be a better option.

You'll begin with 28 days of short, guided home-training activities, generally requiring 10–15 minutes on training days. You'll then continue with relevant app exercises alongside the four Fieldwork sessions.

The training is broken into manageable steps, with flexibility for busy days and support to help you stay on track. Consistent practice is important, but you won't be left to figure everything out on your own.

Up to two people can attend the in-person sessions with each dog. In fact, having another household member involved can be a great way to keep your training consistent at home.

Yes, children are welcome, provided they're comfortable in a workshop environment and can participate without disrupting the dogs' learning.

The sessions involve listening, observing and periods of focused training, so they're generally better suited to older children. If you're unsure whether the program would suit your child, get in touch and we can chat.

Potentially, yes! Generally, you'll bring one dog to the in-person sessions, but the skills you learn may also help you train another dog at home.

Each dog will need to progress at their own pace, and additional dogs won't automatically be included in the in-person coaching or assessments. Get in touch if you'd like to discuss training multiple dogs.

Before progressing, you'll submit a video demonstrating the required foundation skills. If your dog needs more time, I'll provide feedback and an opportunity for reassessment.

Life happens! While make-up sessions aren't included, missing an occasional session doesn't necessarily mean you can't complete the program.

You'll still have access to the app, training resources and personalised video feedback to help you keep progressing. You will, however, miss out on that session's hands-on practice and individual coaching.

You'll have lifetime access to the review course and community support, plus opportunities to book affordable quarterly refreshers through the Snake Safety Social Club.

Regular practice helps keep those important skills in good shape.

Your program includes a snake training kit with replicas and scent, along with the app-based resources you'll need.

You'll also need your usual reward-based training essentials, including suitable food rewards, a comfortable harness and lead, and a phone or camera to record short training videos.

When you enrol, you're booking a place in the complete program, rather than individual sessions. With only a handful of places available, each booking represents a significant commitment of time and resources.

For this reason, refunds aren't offered if you change your mind or decide to withdraw partway through.