Press, recognition, and what we've built
A growing collection of media features, published work, and milestones from Walkys Dog Training Academy and our founder, Nath Morrison.
As seen in
Illawarra Mercury
"Dog training academy teaches how to have a happy canine when you can no longer work from home"
A profile of Nath Morrison and the founding of Walkys Dog Training Academy in Lake Illawarra.
Published work
Nath Morrison has published three practical guides drawn from a decade of work with Australian dogs and owners. Each is available on the site.
- Mastering Calm: The Power of Place Training: the foundational text on teaching a dog to settle. Free download.
- The Fulfilment Formula: a complete framework for raising a fulfilled, balanced dog. $29.
- Loose Leash Legends: the complete loose-leash walking method. $18.95.
By the numbers
- 100+ five-star Google reviews across both academy locations
- 2 training academies in the Illawarra
- 3 published guides, with more in development
- NDIS-approved assistance dog program
NDIS-approved assistance dog program
Walkys is an NDIS-approved provider for assistance dog training in the Illawarra and surrounding regions. We offer a structured pathway from initial consultation through Public Access Test (PAT) certification and annual reassessment, supporting clients living with physical and psychological disabilities.
Learn about the assistance dog pathway →
Our two academy locations
Lake Illawarra Academy
Shop 4/2 Commerce Drive
Lake Illawarra, Shellharbour NSW 2528
Unanderra Academy
Shop 2/5 Waverley Drive
Unanderra, Wollongong NSW 2526
For media and journalists
Nath Morrison is available as an expert source on dog behaviour, training methodology, calm and arousal in companion dogs, balanced training in Australia, and the assistance dog certification pathway.
For interviews, expert quotes, or commentary, please contact admin@walkys.com.au.
High-resolution photos of Nath and the academy facilities, plus an up-to-date bio, are available on request.