About
Pawsonality is a dog and cat behaviour and training business, dedicated to helping people live well with their pets.
We are a husband and wife family partnership, Marcia and Deano Davey. Inspired by our collective experiences with dogs and cats growing up, in 2010 Pawsonality was born – training and behaviour that works with the individual pet’s personality.
Our logo – a hot pink heart with navy blue paw prints – represents our own relationship with our pets, both dogs and cats, all sizes and all breeds. From Winston the Bullmastiff mix to Meesha the Chihuahua and everything in between.
Roxy ~ Winston ~ Mooshman ~ Mummacat
Pawsonality, through Marcia, is a Professional member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP).
LGBTQI+ allies.
Pawsonality respectfully acknowledge the Dharug people, the traditional owners and custodians of the land where we reside. We also acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First People of this country, particularly the traditional custodians of all lands of Greater Sydney where we operate. We extend our respect to Elders – past, present and future.
Finalist in the Local Business Awards 2023.
ABN 24 352 660 276
Marcia
The Dog Trainer with the pink hair!
Marcia with Roxy, Belgian Malinois mix
Marcia grew up in a pet-loving home, surrounded by dogs & cats of all shapes & sizes. She took in her first dog, Charlie, in 1994, since then working in various formal & informal rescue settings.
Charlie the wonder dog
Inspired through her rescue experiences, Marcia started formal study in Animal Behaviour in 2010, juggling a career and study. In 2012, she left the Corporate World to take up a role in a large Sydney Animal Shelter.
After spending 2-years seeing many animal and social welfare issues first hand, Marcia moved to a Part-Time role back in the Corporate World to invest more time in Pawsonality, as well as joining Team Dog as a volunteer Community Support Worker. Team Dog was a registered charity focussed on programs to assist pet owners navigate the Companion Animal Legislation, particularly in relation to impounded pets and dog declarations. In 2020 Marcia moved into operating Pawsonality on a Full-Time basis.
Marcia joined the IACP Legislative Committee in August 2021, becoming Secretary in December that year, then served as Chair from June 2022 until May 2024.
She regularly attends seminars and dedicates time to personal education & research, to stay as up-to-date as possible, including the following:
- Certified L.E.G.S Family Dog Mediator (FDM)
- Safe Dog Handling, Apprehension and Bite Prevention Trained
- Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services
- TAFE Certificate in Canine Behaviour and Assessment
- TAFE Advanced Feline Behaviour Trained
- TAFE & Dogs NSW Canine Breed Identification Trained
- NSW Health Infection Control Trained
- AWL NSW Animal Welfare Officer Trained
- Hanrob Animal College Certificate of Completion in Dog Training, Behaviour and Obedience
- Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals
- Vital Provide Human First Aid Certified
- TAFE Pet First Aid Competency
Marcia is a Western Bulldogs supporter.
Deano
Business admin extraordinaire and general dogs’ body.
Deano with Meesha, a Chihuahua
Deano has a broad range of experience from warehousing to call centre to customer service, he is the key to keeping Marcia sane. He has won several customer service awards (internal company awards).
Deano is a Carlton Blues supporter.
