Muster Dogs: The Next Generation: The new 2025 companion picture book for animal lovers and fans of the...

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Melissa Spencer Monica O'Brien

Muster Dogs

The Next Generation: The new 2025 companion picture book for animal lovers and fans of the ABC...

Melissa Spencer, Monica O'Brien, Brianna Peacock

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English

ABC Books
28 October 2025

Animal breeding; Farm & working animals; Dog obedience & training

In vivid colour the next generation - both canine and human - and the new dramas and joy of training pups for work on the tough but glorious locations they call home.

Discover the next generation of puppies, farmers, and trainers in this new stunning companion to the beloved TV series Muster Dogs. This second illustrated book captures the young pups and trainers learning from experienced handlers while introducing their own fresh ideas. Set against the breathtaking vistas of outback properties and rural landscapes, it also showcases delightful family connections and adorable pups learning new tricks and getting into the action.

So join the adventure and experience the heartwarming bond between humans and their loyal canine companions in this gorgeous tribute to tradition and innovation.

By: Melissa Spencer, Monica O'Brien, Brianna Peacock
Imprint: ABC Books
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: 4th edition
ISBN: 9780733344268
ISBN 10: 0733344267
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 28 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Melissa Spencer (Stock Chick Films) is a videographer/photographer and grazier from Capella, Queensland. With a working dog team of her own and years of experience working on cattle properties in Central Queensland, she has a deep passion for showcasing rural stories and the beauty and skill of Australia's working dogs through her lens. As a visual content creator specialising in video and photography of rural life and culture, she has also worked as a camera operator and photographer on the TV series Muster Dogs. Monica is an experienced creator and show runner across many genres including Factual Entertainment, Drama and Children's Entertainment. Over the past 17 years Monica has worked with Ambience Entertainment in production and development across a broad slate of programming, including; Magical Tales, Drop Dead Weird, Muster Dogs, Barrumbi Kids and The Garden Hustle. Through her time writing, directing, and producing the Muster Dogs series, Monica has travelled Australia meeting incredible people, learning about their communities, and filming their beautiful dogs. Through that process she has been enriched by the stories of working dogs and the lives they live. Monica lives in Frenchs Forest, Sydney. Brianna Peacock is an experienced marketing manager with Ambience Entertainment, who has developed a deep respect for the working dogs, graziers and locations of regional Australia. She has contributed to bringing their stories to a national and global public through her work on the Muster Dogs TV series and the hit show's companion illustrated books. Brianna lives in Castle Hill in Sydney.