Protection Dog Sport and Mondioring Training in Sydney

Dogs At Work offers protection dog sport training in Sydney, from Bite Night sessions for beginners at our club field in Freemans Reach to Mondioring with the Ringsport Down Under club. Training is led by Deanne Janszen, a Mondioring competitor and Australia’s first female Mondioring Decoy.

Trainer in a purple bite suit with a Belgian Malinois during protection sport training

Bite Night: Bite Work Foundations for Dogs Bred to Work

Bite Night is for dogs bred to work. Our trainers show you how to work with your dog, build your relationship and give your dog an outlet for natural drive, through structured training and an introduction to dog sports.

You’ll be part of an inclusive, like-minded group of people who all want to see your dog succeed. Each dog receives 2 bite work sessions focused on the skills that matter most for you and your dog.

Who Bite Night Is For?

  • Owners who want to fulfil their dog's natural drive
  • People who want to start protection sports but are not sure where to begin
  • Handlers already in protection sport who want an extra day on grip development, drive control and engagement
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Mondioring: Advanced Protection Sport with Ringsport Down Under

Mondioring is an advanced protection sport that combines obedience, jumps and bite work scenarios. Ringsport Down Under is our club, built around quality training, dedication and a culture of excellence.

If Mondioring is something that you are interested, Contact us to arrange a meeting with us we can organise a time for you to meet the team.

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Breeds and Dogs That Suit Protection Sport

Bite Night is designed for dogs bred to work, but it is open to dogs of any age and any breed, and no previous experience is required.

Deanne trains and competes with her own Belgian Malinois, and sessions are tailored to each handler and dog.

Deanne Janszen the trainer

Your trainer

Meet Your Trainer, Deanne Janszen

Deanne Janszen is a professional dog trainer certified through the National Dog Training Federation, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Zoology. She is Australia’s first female Mondioring Decoy, a Gold medallist in Bikejoring and Canicross, and trains and competes with her Belgian Malinois.

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How Protection Sport Fits With Our Other Training

Strong sport training sits on solid everyday foundations.

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1-on-1 Dog Training

Pair with Bite Night for obedience and engagement.

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Farm Stay & Train

For an immersive training block.

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Day School & Socialisation

For everyday skills between sessions.

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Private Puppy Program

For younger dogs.

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Protection Dog Sport FAQs

Bite Night is a session for dogs bred to work. Our trainers show handlers how to work with their dog, build the relationship and give their dog an outlet for natural drive, through structured training and an introduction to dog sports. Each dog receives 2 bite work sessions focused on skills specific to the handler and dog.

Bite Night suits owners who want to fulfil their dog’s natural drive, people who want to get into protection sports but are unsure where to start, and handlers already competing who want an extra day on grip development, drive control and engagement.

Mondioring is an advanced protection sport that combines obedience, jumps and bite work scenarios. It is a demanding sport for both dog and handler, and a good fit for dogs with strong drive and a handler who enjoys structured training.

No. Bite Night is open to dogs of any age and any breed, and no previous experience is required. You can start with the foundations and build from there.

Ringsport Down Under is the club connected to Dogs At Work, focused on quality training, dedication and a club culture built around excellence in Mondioring and protection sport. You can follow the club on Instagram, and contact us to arrange a meeting if you would like to get involved.

Training is led by Deanne Janszen, a professional dog trainer with a competitive Mondioring and decoy background, and Australia’s first female Mondioring Decoy. Deanne also trains and competes with her own Belgian Malinois.

No. At the moment we offer protection dog sport training only, including Bite Night and Mondioring. Personal protection dog training is not currently available.

Bite Night is held at our club field at 210A Kurmond Rd, Freemans Reach. Sessions usually run about once every 3 months, but not on a fixed schedule. You can book Bite Night online, or contact us to find out when the next session is on or to arrange a meeting about Mondioring and joining the club.