Canine Education Academy

Peta has been involved in scent work for pet dogs for over 10 years and is dedicated to helping owners develop training skills to ensure clarity and confidence in their dogs. She is proud to be one of Australia’s foundational scent work Judges.

In addition to her experience in scent work, Peta has worked professionally as an animal trainer for almost 30 years in zoos and the film industry, extensively in Australia and America.

While Peta’s first love is working with dogs, her experiences in animal training range from elephants to vultures. As a trainer and presenter of animal shows in zoos on several continents, she has taught both performance and husbandry behaviours to many different species.

In addition to her career as an exotic animal trainer, Peta also works extensively in the Film and Theatre Industry. Her credits include “Babe II,” “Wolverine,” “Hacksaw Ridge,” “The Square,” “Top End Wedding,” "The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart,” "Sting," and "Runt.”

Peta also runs her own animal training and consultancy business, Animal Training Solutions, based in Sydney, Australia. Peta consults with both companion animal owners and also works with wildlife parks and zoos on improved training practices and show development. 

Peta Clarke is a Nationally Accredited Trainer, holding her Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and is a sought-after lecturer in Australia, teaching Certificate level animal training and behaviour courses for aspiring animal trainers and an invited lecturer for many dog training clubs, zoos and other private organisations.