About Bondwell Animals

Charlie's Legacy

Bondwell Animals exists because of one very special dog.

Charlie wasn't just my pet. She was my teacher, my constant companion, and the animal who showed me the extraordinary impact that a trusting, connected relationship can have on a person's life.

When Charlie passed away, she left me with more than treasured memories. She left me with a purpose.

That purpose is to help people better understand their animals, strengthen the bonds they share, and use compassionate, science-based training to keep pets and families together whenever possible.

Every consultation, class, workshop, and wellbeing program I deliver is, in many ways, part of Charlie's legacy.

About Me

Hi, I'm Sam.

I'm a mum of three, an outdoor enthusiast, and completely animal obsessed. I have a genuine fascination with behaviour and an eye for the details others often miss. By taking the time to understand the whole picture, I help families find practical, lasting solutions that strengthen the bond they share with their companion animals.

Qualifications & Credentials

At Bondwell Animals, I combine a background in psychology with practical animal behaviour and training experience to support the wellbeing of both people and their companion animals. I am committed to lifelong learning, ethical practice, and evidence-based, positive reinforcement training.

Education

Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Creative Industries
Delta Institute Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training
Professional Member, Professional Pet Guild Australia (PPGA)

Professional Credentials

Fully Insured
National Police Check
Queensland Blue Card
Queensland Yellow Card
CPR & First Aid Certified
Mental Health First Aid Certified

Practical Experience

My experience includes working with companion animals and the people who care for them across a variety of settings, including:

Puppy training and companion dog education
Behaviour consultations and training support
Animal behaviour, enrichment, and welfare
Rescue and shelter dog handling, enrichment, and socialisation
Therapy animal visits supporting wellbeing in community settings
Community education and workshops
Pet matching and companion animal selection
Supporting families to strengthen the human-animal bond throughout every stage of life

Experience Supporting Diverse Communities

I have experience working alongside people from a wide range of backgrounds, including:

Children, young people, and families
People living with disability
Individuals living with acquired and traumatic brain injuries (ABI/TBI)
Veterans and Defence families
People experiencing mental health challenges
LGBTQIA+ communities
People experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity
Schools, workplaces, community organisations, and aged care services

My Commitment

As a Professional Pet Guild Australia (PPGA) member, I am committed to ethical, evidence-based, force-free training methods that prioritise welfare, learning, and the lifelong relationship between people and their companion animals.

My goal is not simply to change behaviour, but to strengthen understanding, build confidence, and help people and animals thrive together.