Meet The Team

Floss Wood - Founder and Head Trainer

With a lifelong passion for animals, my early years of study began at Charles Sturt University, where I completed a Bachelor of Equine Science. During this time, I discovered my true calling in dog behaviour while fostering and rehabilitating rescue dogs through Best Friends Pet Rescue. Working with Baxter and Mia, my own rescues from tough beginnings, confirmed the power of patience, structure, and compassion in transforming lives.

In 2014, I broadened my experience through wildlife conservation work in Africa, interning at ALERT, a lion rehabilitation centre in Zambia, and later volunteering at IMIRE, an elephant and rhino park in Zimbabwe. These experiences showed me the universal patterns of behaviour across species and strengthened my belief that communication and trust are the foundation of training.

Back home, I’ve dedicated myself to helping families and their dogs thrive. My approach is reward-based, communication-focused training that blends empathy, clear guidance, and practical structure. Whether it’s a wiggly puppy, a rescue dog finding their confidence, or a family tackling tricky behaviours, my role is to guide dogs and owners toward harmony and lasting trust.

Baxter’s influence lives on in the Wagging School logo — a tribute to the dog who started it all.

Adventures in Africa – Wildlife Conservation & Rescue

In 2014 I secured an internship at ALERT, a reputable Lion Rescue Centre in Zambia, Africa. At ALERT they use a four-stage lion rehabilitation program which includes nurturing cubs and once old enough, they go on to a breeding program where they are free to roam in a wild-like 286 hectare enclosure. Lions born in this stage have had zero human interaction are then released to the wild.

This was one of the most incredible experiences of my life and led me to extend my trip, where I volunteered at IMIRE, an Elephant and Rhino Rehabilitation park in Zimbabwe. My days at IMIRE were spent on horseback checking on game animals, rescuing wild animals and volunteering in the local community. It was here I met Judy Travers, who raised a Black Rhino, Hyena and Warthog in her family home to keep them safe from poachers! I helped detain a baby, 2-day-old, Wildebeest who had been kicked out of the herd and left for dead by the main Bull. See the video of Tatenda the Rhino in Judy’s house here!

My Training Philosophy & Approach

One thing that stood out from these experiences is that although all animals are different, there are many similarities in behaviour throughout the animal kingdom, which once understood, help us to understand the animal language as a whole.

My philosophy is that successful dog training comes from a partnership between dog and owner, with a balance of discipline, love, respect, and affection.

My role as a trainer is to guide you to live harmoniously together with clear boundaries and rules. This allows your dog to thrive and become a quality member of the family.

I have a special place in my heart for rescue, adopted and re-homed dogs who require a certain level of consistency and authority.

I’d love the opportunity to work with your dog and help them become the best member of your family!

Floss has always loved animals. From early childhood, while other kids were interested in watching children's programs, cartoons and playing computer games, Floss watched endless programs of Animal Planet, National Geographic Wild and animal documentaries. From age 3-4, she would walk straight up to big dogs and horses even though they towered over her. She has always been at her happiest in the company of animals and, over the last decade, her passion for dogs has helped her constantly grow her understanding of their behaviour. She has a genuine love and passion for her business.

— Justin W (Father)

“I have spent my life being fascinated by dog behaviour”

-Floss Wood

Ready to Start Your Dog's Training Journey?

If you’ve just welcomed a new puppy, have a rescue dog who needs a little extra support, or a furry friend with some tricky behaviour, I’d love to help.

Every dog deserves the chance to thrive, and together we can bring out the very best in yours.