About Us

About Us

At EpicDog, we’re dedicated to helping dogs and their humans build stronger, happier, and more fulfilling relationships. Led by a team of passionate professionals across behaviour modification, group training, boarding, adventures, and enrichment, we believe every dog deserves guidance that is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to their individual needs.

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Who We Are

Based in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, we work with dogs and their humans across Adelaide and the greater South Australian community. Our mission? To help dog owners create a deeply connected, cooperative, and enriching relationship with their dogs — one built on clear communication, mutual respect, and a genuine sense of harmony and fulfilment.

We believe that life is better when shared with a dog — not just any dog, but one who can go anywhere with you, be part of every adventure, and light up the world around them. That’s what we call an EpicDog, and we’re here to help you raise one.

Our Philosophy

We’re not here to fit your dog into a box — we’re here to help them thrive in the real world, in the life you want to live with them. We help you raise a dog who is calm, confident, well-mannered, and capable of joining you on every outing, every adventure, and every season of life.

We believe training should feel good for both ends of the lead. That’s why we harness the power of food and play to teach skills that stick and a relationship that lasts.

Meet the Team

Aimee Heywood, founder of EpicDog
Aimee Heywood
Founder — Behaviour Modification, Puppy Development & Advanced Obedience
Specialising in behaviour modification, puppy development and advanced obedience, Aimee is known for her thoughtful, relationship-driven approach and her ability to support dogs through real, lasting change.
Bernadette, EpicDog trainer
Bernadette
Founder of Ted’s Place Adventure & Training Park
Leading EpicDog’s Adventure & Training Days, Epic Escapes and Stay & Play, Bernadette creates calm, structured and confidence-building experiences through purposeful adventure and care.
Sharon, EpicDog trainer
Sharon
Founder of The Well-Mannered Mutt
With a strong background in group classes, scent detection, agility and canine sports, Sharon helps dogs and handlers thrive through engagement, skill-building and teamwork.

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