Snake Avoidance

Dog Snake Avoidance® training, based in Melbourne and founded by Raymond Hoser (the “Snakeman”), offers specialized, hands-on snake avoidance training for dogs aimed at preventing venomous snakebite and saving pets’ lives. Their signature method exposes dogs to surgically devenomized venomous snakes—the actual species dogs might encounter—so animals learn to recognize and avoid dangerous snakes safely. Sessions are typically one hour and the company promotes the training as producing lifelong avoidance behavior after a single session. The program targets dog owners in snake-prone areas and emphasizes reducing veterinary costs and serious injury by teaching dogs to keep clear of venomous species such as Black, Brown, Tiger, Taipan, Death Adder and Copperhead. Beyond individual training, the organisation runs public reptile demonstrations and educational shows at schools, shopping centres and events, and provides resources for owners and professionals including veterinary letter templates, compliance documents and guidance on e-collar codes of practice. They note partnerships with the Victorian Dog Academy (VDTA) and position their approach as uniquely veterinary-certified for use of devenomized snakes, while also publishing guidance warning owners about misleading claims from other trainers. Overall, the focus is practical, safety-focused training for dog owners who want proven protection against venomous snakes.