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Wednesday 16 October 2024
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Dogs denied PAW Behaviour Dog Training, run by accredited trainer Jennifer Wilcox (inset), is being kicked out of Carrum Community Guide Hall. Pictures: Supplied
Council kicks out dog trainer Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au A DOG trainer is being kicked out of Carrum Community Hall after more than two decades as a tenant. Jennifer Wilcox has run Paw Behaviour Dog Training from the hall for
more than 20 years. Last month, she says she was abruptly kicked out by Kingston Council. “I have run classes at the hall since around 2001 and in that time have never had a complaint about anything at all. I have tried speaking to the local councillor but he has resigned and council
is in caretaker mode due to elections,” Wilcox said. “As one of the only professional dog trainers in the country providing this service to the community, I am absolutely appalled at the lack of consultation or discussion prior to this decision. I cannot even get anyone to call me back from Kingston.”
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Among the services provided by Paw Behaviour is training for guide dogs and other service dogs. Despite a petition with more than 1200 signatures protesting the decision, Kingston Council is digging in its heels. Council’s acting community strengthening general manager Kate Waters said
“while I can understand the business is disappointed, it is simply not appropriate to co-locate a dog training business inside a community hall that also hosts seniors exercise groups, card groups, first birthday parties, kids’ activities, and other community users.” Continued page 3
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