Mitch Watson
Brisbane, QLD
Background
Mitch is a highly experienced dog trainer with over 20 years in the industry. A former Police Dog Handler and ex-RSPCA Inspector specialising in animal cruelty investigations, he has dedicated more than a decade to domestic dog training. His expertise spans security dogs, assistance dogs, and therapy dogs, earning him recognition as a preferred trainer for numerous dog rescue organisations.
Why I Use SportDOG Brand
I feel all the products are made with commonsense in mind. I particularly like the 425x remote trainer for all my clients. The remote is small and fits in the pocket or your hand with ease. Most importantly, you can use it with ease by clicking through the dial and know exactly what level you are on without looking at the remote. This allows you to never take your eyes off the dog, so the collar and level are used at exactly the right times. Many other remotes on the market don’t provide this basic feature – you are not exactly on the right level you want it could range from 35-45 for example. The stims and the vibration on the SportDOG collar are also better. For those that aren’t aware, these can vary from brand to brand.
Favourite Products
Whilst the 425x is my go-to with just one or two dogs, I mostly use the 1825x so I can be across up to 6 dogs at any one time.
Websites
https://www.thepawprofessor.com.auhttps://www.harryshounds.comArticles by Mitch Watson
Proper Introduction to the E-Collar
The e-collar is a ripper of a tool. It can fine-tune a dog, extend your control, and even save an animal’s life. But here’s the thing: You gotta understand what it is. It’s not a magic bullet. I reckon it’s a polishing tool. It’s an enforcement tool and a distance minimizer. What...
Making the Case for E-Collar Simplicity
Depending on your background, your opinion about using an electronic training collar probably falls into one of three categories: 1) You reckon the modern e-collar is the best thing since sliced bread; 2) You reckon the evil 'shock' collar's got no place in dog training; or 3) You're scared to...
Pup’s First Hunt: Building Your Future
A puppy's first season, and more specifically, his first hunt, can be the most pivotal in his life as a gun dog. You only get one chance to make a first impression, and that impression can have a major impact on how a young dog is moulded into a hunting...
Other Senior Prostaff
Rick Grant
With his wife Terri, Rick co-owns and operates Perfect 10 Kennel. Their business offers boarding, grooming, and retriever training. They also breed Labrador retrievers. Rick has 30 years of experience in retriever training, participating in everything from field trials to hunt tests to upland hunting competitions.
Ethan Kimmince
Ethan began his career in the zoo-keeping industry, spending nine years as a tiger handler at Australia Zoo. His expertise extends beyond big cats, having worked in Canada with bears, wolves, and cougars. After leaving the zoo world, he founded Wolf Within Dog Training, applying his deep understanding of animal behaviour, operant conditioning, and training science. In just five years, Wolf Within has become one of Queensland’s top-rated dog training companies, renowned for helping owners build stronger, more harmonious relationships with their beloved pets.
Bob D. Strong, BVSc
Bob's been workin' with gun dogs his whole life. Whether it was chasin' rabbits and quail in Western Kentucky as a lad, wadin' through the backwaters huntin' ducks in Illinois, or walkin' the fields of Kansas flushin' out roosters, it just seemed right to Bob to hunt behind a good dog...
