Friends of Frank Team: 

To book walking and/or sitting services, please use the Contact page.

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​Alex​

Alex founded Friends of Frank in 2021. 

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Alex's passion has always been helping dogs and their humans build happier, healthier relationships. 

Instead of focusing on “control and obedience,” Alex uses science-based, force-free methods that encourage cooperation, trust, and understanding. For Alex, it’s all about creating a partnership where both dog and human feel heard and supported.

 

Along the way, Alex has invested in continuous learning and hands-on experience:

•    Canine First Aid (renewed annually through 2025)

•    Level 5 Diploma in Canine Behaviour Practice (2023)

 •    Wolf Awareness, Canine Principles – Dog Skills for Humans (2023)

  •    Level 4 Diploma in Canine Welfare, Behaviour and Training (2022)

•    Level 3 Diploma in Canine Care, Behaviour and Welfare (2021)

 

Alex has valuable clinical experience as a General Hospital Assistant at Blue Cross Victoria (2022–2023).

 

Outside of her own practice, Alex is proud to support rescue work and rehabilitation:

•    Behaviour & Wellbeing Assessor for the Dog Meat Trade: Dachshund Support and Rescue Group (2022)

•    Registered Foster Carer for both the Dachshund Support and Rescue Group (since 2022) and Great Bulls of China (since 2023).

 

At the heart of it all, Alex believes every dog deserves compassion, patience, and the chance to thrive — and every human deserves the tools to help them get there.

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Frank 

Meet Alex's co-founder, Frank.

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When he’s not catching up on his beauty sleep, Frank is right by her side, joining group walks, spreading joy, and (of course) happily sharing snacks with his friends. He’s the heart of Friends of Frank and a daily reminder of why we do what we do.

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Kaia

Kaia joined Friends of Frank in 2023.

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Kaia quickly became an invaluable part of the team. With a BSc degree in Animal Management, she brings not only knowledge but also a committed dedication to dogs and their wellbeing.

 

Kaia has a natural ability to connect with the dogs in her care, and her calm, reliable presence helps them feel safe and understood. Kaia’s focus is always on making sure every dog feels happy and cared for.

 

Her professionalism and dedication makes her a trusted colleague, and her warmth and enthusiasm brings a lovely energy to the team — both humans and dogs adore her!

 

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Matt​​

Matt joined the team in Spring 2025.

 

Matt is a patient, calm, and reliable member of the Friends of Frank team — qualities that both dogs and their humans quickly come to appreciate. With his great attention to detail and genuine care for every dog he works with, Matt ensures that each walk, visit, or interaction is carried out with thoughtfulness and consistency.

 

He shares a real passion for canine welfare, which shines through in the way he approaches his work. Customers regularly praise his professionalism and trustworthiness, and the dogs love the steady, reassuring presence he brings.

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