On behalf of myself Phivo from Augustine Approved and Michelle from the Natural Pet Farmacy, we would like to thank everyone who came out to support the natural industry and for making our first event a success. It was inspiring to see everyone coming together all in the spirit of learning.

A Day In The Life Of The Dog Health Guy. In case you missed it, this short film was the opening to yesterday’s live Canine Masters event in Melbourne, Australia, at The Capitol Theatre known as "The most beautiful cinema in the world.” We wanted to commence our inaugural event with a film that we can all relate to – something that celebrates the powerful impact that our dogs have on our lives.

Thank you to Jason from Jason Hodge films for making the vision for this fun project come to life. 

Click here to watch and share on: YouTube Facebook Instagram

Thank you to Ben Miller from Forever Digital for filming our podcasts the day before the big event and for being part of the camera crew on the day.

Thank you to the Australia Broadcasting Group for capturing the event in cinematic 4k so that we can share with everyone soon.

Thank you to Caroline Zambrano Pet Journalist for your tireless efforts in helping to promote the event. We value all of your hard work.

Thank you to Dr. Isla Fishburn for her audio contribution titled, "An Open Blessing for the Sacred of Life and Our Place Within It”.

A special thank you to our international speakers Rita Hogan and partner Heather, Dr.
Michael Dym, Amy Renz and her sister Dr. Dani, Caroline Ingraham and her husband Martin, and our national speaker Dr. Matthew Muir.

We would like to extend a very warm thank you to our Major Sponsor The Pet Food Shop for their generosity and for making this all possible. To our Gold Sponsor Bugsy's - thank you for your incredible support. We would also like to thank our expo stall holders - Raw Spirit and Alkaline World for their contributions. 

Thank you to all of the companies listed below that so generously contributed to make our showbags special. If there were any mix-ups and you missed out, please DO reach out and we will look after you. Augustine Approved, Bear & Kind Apothecary, Bugsy’s, HempPet, Houndztooth, Lenny’s Kitchen, Natural Pet Farmacy, PetWell, The Pet Food Shop.

Thank you to Hayley Wright for her blessing and support for us to crown our first ever Tony Knight Award recipient, Jaclyn Evans. We are honoured to acknowledge Jaclyn for her outstanding efforts to strengthen the bond between people and their dogs.

Our wonderful helpers – thank you so much Christina Turcato, Courtney Gaggin, Jaclyn Evans, Julie Ford & Leila Sawenko.

We have made lots of notes and taken feedback, and with that… we are now onto putting together Canine Masters 2026! Wait till you hear the line up! :)

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Original Press Release:

Prepare for an inspiring and interactive experience. Canine Masters takes centre stage at what is known as “the world’s most beautiful cinema”, The Capitol, on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

Sponsored by The Pet Food Shop, this full-day spectacular is more than just an event; it is a movement dedicated to transforming canine health and wellbeing through natural practices. From 10:00am to 6:30pm, dog lovers, health professionals, and animal advocates will gather for an unforgettable showcase of global expertise, innovation, and inspiration.

In anticipation of the event, flights and accommodation had already been booked by industry professionals and dedicated pet parents from every state across Australia, as well as from Singapore and Malaysia - all before tickets had gone on sale.

A Star-Studded Line-Up of Global Canine Experts

Canine Masters 2025 features a powerhouse lineup of four international and two national speakers, including:
• Rita Hogan (USA) - Clinical herbalist & author of The Herbal Dog
• Carolyn Ingraham (UK) - Founder of Applied Zoopharmacognosy and the Ingraham Method of Individualised Medicine (IMIM)
• Dr. Michael Dym (USA) - VMD. Classical veterinary homeopathy
• Amy Renz (USA) – CEO of Goodness Gracious
• Dr. Matthew Muir (AUS) - Lyka Co-founder & Integrative Veterinarian. BVSc/BVetBiol (Hons) MRCVS.
• Phivo Christodoulou (AUS) - The Dog Health Guy & founder of Augustine Approved

Event Highlights

• Live Talks: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Expo Experience: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM featuring select, forward-thinking brands that align with the event’s natural health vision
• Meet & Greets, Publicity Photos, and Book Signings with speakers
• Post-Show Intimate Cocktail Evening for VIP Ticket Holders with Speakers, Hosts and Sponsors.

Co-hosted by Phivo Christodoulou and Michelle Cummins (Natural Pet Farmacy and STAN Pet Beds), the event promises dynamic discussions, science backed insights, a touch of comedy and heartfelt inspiration.

A Ticket to Transformative Canine Care

Every attendee walks away with far more than memories - the showbags alone are worth the ticket price, packed with premium health products and goodies. Ticket prices for this catered event start from $159AUD-$449AUD and time permitting, everyone will have an opportunity to meet and have a photo opportunity with the speakers.

Join the Natural Canine Health Revolution

Whether you’re a seasoned pet professional or a passionate dog lover, Canine Masters 2025 offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to connect, learn, and lead the way in natural pet care. Be part of this groundbreaking event in the heart of Melbourne. There are very limited sponsorship opportunities available.

Media Contact:

Phivo Christodoulou
Director, Augustine Approved Pty Ltd
info@caninemasters.com.au
+61 402 213 300