Mr Paton spent almost 40 years working at Murray Goulburn but has now set up his Barry's Mobile Dog Training venture.

Mr Paton brings plenty of experience to his new role, having spent the past 30 years as a sheepdog worker, along the way winning national championships and setting up the Koroit Sheepdog Trials.

"The dairy industry was very good to me and I really enjoyed my time working in it," he said.

"But the time was right to do something I really wanted to and I'm passionate about dogs and making sure people show them the respect they deserve.

"Dogs are in our houses, on our farms and in our streets so we need to know how to care for them."

Mr Paton can be reached at barrypaton@hotmail.com or 0409 863 561.