Mel Ritterman | Dog Trainer and Family Dog Educator
Cooper and Kids

Mel’s business, Cooper and Kids specialises in creating safe, happy and positive relationships between babies, kids and dogs. She is a busy mum of three human babies and two beautiful golden retrievers, Cooper and Scout. She absolutely understands the chaos and the juggle that comes with running a busy house with kids and dogs together.  Mel is a Certified Family Dog Mediator, an IAABC Accredited Dog Trainer, a Family Paws® Parent Educator and a Fear Free Certified Professional. She is passionate about making dogs and their families happier and safer. She uses force-free, positive, science-based training and loves helping to educate families and other professionals on this too. Mel does private in-home consultations in Melbourne and also consults with families Australia-wide on Zoom. Mel is a member of the IAABC, PPGA and the APDT. You can find more information about Mel on her website www.cooperandkids.com or follow her on Instagram or Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.