About Peta Clarke

Peta has been involved in scent work for pet dogs for 10 years and has a keen interest in helping pet owners develop training skills to ensure clarity and confidence in their dogs. 

Peta has worked professionally as an animal trainer for almost 30 years both in Australia and internationally in zoos and the film industry & has taught extensively both here and in America.

She is proud to be one of Australia’s foundational scent work Judges.

Peta Clarke lives and breaths the animals she works with. With over twenty years experience working as a professional animal trainer in a variety of settings both in Australia and America, she has engulfed herself during that time in the practical and theoretical application of reinforcement training in the training and care of literally thousands of animals. 

While Peta’s first love is working with dogs, her experiences in the field of animal training range from elephants to goldfish. As a trainer and presenter of animal shows in zoos on several continents. As well as a career as an exotic animal trainer, Peta also works extensively in the Film and Theatre Industry. Her credits include “Babe II”, “Superman Returns”, “Wolverine”, “Hacksaw Ridge”, “The Square”, “Top End Wedding” (2019) and many other local films and literally hundreds of television commercials. 

Peta also runs her own animal training and consultancy business, Animal Training Solutions based out of Sydney, Australia. Peta consults on both pet dog and parrot behaviour and training issues for companion owners and consults extensively with wildlife parks and zoos worldwide 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.

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Testimonials

“Great presentation, Thankyou This is making so much sense, we have been training for months and had our first trial last weekend gaining 2 novice passes. I have been asking too much of my Boxer focusing totally on his pinpointing, looking at it in the 3 separate parts is exactly what he is doing for me….you have made me realise it’s my confidence in him that needs work. ”

Julie Howarth

“It was fabulous! I learnt a lot, & improved our confidence 😄🐩 Thnx Peta Clarke”

Vicki Thompson

“This has been fantastic Peta. Thank you so much! Lots to work on for Breeze & I. Also thanks Lisa 😍 ”

Jane Brown

“Great presentation- thank you so much ”

Andrea Schmitt

“Thank you very new and informative for me”

Loraine Kemble-Smith

“Amazing thank you 🤗 ”

Carol Zietsch

“awesome. thanks”

Billie MacL

“Thanks so much Peta. Got me thinking a lot about alerts ”

Gael Goldsack

“Mandy Sansom: loved this, thanks so much! ”

Mandy Sansom

“Thank you Peta and Lisa 🥰 ”

Lea Young