Muster Dogs: The Next Generation: The new 2025 companion picture book for animal lovers and fans of the ABC television series
By (Author) Melissa Spencer
By (author) Monica O'Brien
By (author) Brianna Peacock
ABC Books
ABC Books
28th October 2025
4th edition
Australia
General
Non Fiction
Dog obedience and training
Farm and working animals: general interest
Animal breeding
Domestic animals and pets
Hardback
192
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 breathtaking vista 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.
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.