Puppy Development, Training and Animal Care Co-ordinator

Janet Parnell
Janet plays a key role in shaping the early life experience of every puppy at Puppies Downunder. Her focus is on puppy development, gentle training foundations, and day to day animal care, ensuring each puppy grows in a calm, supported, and enriching environment.
From the earliest weeks, Janet works closely with our puppies to build confidence, resilience, and positive associations with everyday sights, sounds, and handling. This includes age appropriate enrichment, routine exposure to household environments, and early training foundations that help puppies transition smoothly into family life.
Janet is deeply committed to animal welfare and wellbeing. She oversees daily care routines, monitors health and behaviour, and ensures each puppy’s individual needs are met. Her calm, patient approach helps puppies feel safe, secure, and understood during these important early stages.
Working alongside our wider team, Janet helps ensure that every puppy leaves Puppies Downunder not only healthy, but emotionally prepared to become a loving family companion. Her dedication and hands on involvement are a big part of what makes our puppies so settled, confident, and well adjusted in their new homes.


