We are world leaders in animal management policy and research. Primarily, this relates to the integration of dogs and cats as pets into the urban environment.

We pride ourselves on keeping up to date with the latest techniques and will advise you on the best approaches for your area or organisation.

Our work on pet friendly housing design and the integration of dogs into public open space are world firsts and have been widely published including in international peer reviewed journals.

Our Director, Virginia Jackson is regularly asked to speak on animal management issues at conferences and seminars around Australia and overseas. She is a member of the Australian Veterinary Association’s Committee for Companion Animals in the Community. She is also a member of the Local Government Managers Association (LGMA) and the Australian Institute of Animal Management (AIAM).

For further information please call us on +61 3 9419 7477 or send us an email

The development of strategic animal management plans.

Community consultation on animal management issues.

Integration of dogs into public open space (including selection and evaluation of leash free areas, purpose designed dog exercise areas).

Advice on specific issues, eg cat control and management.

The design and development of pet friendly suburbs.

In-house training of animal management staff.

Original research on a range of animal management issues.