NSW dog trainer running rescue missions

IT'S definitely a dog's day in Sydney.

As firefighters battle bushfires raging across the city's northwest, dog trainer Farmer Dave is running rescue missions for pooches whose homes have been threatened.

"All up there's going to be about 40," he tells AAP as he ferries another load of dogs to the makeshift rescue centre at the Australian Canine Sports and Training Centre at Box Hill.

Warm winds gusting at up to 80km/h are fanning fires that are threatening a significant part of Sydney's northwest.

The fires have destroyed two houses, injured several fire fighters and forced the evacuation of more than 2000 people from a University of Western Sydney campus.

About 300 students were also evacuated from St Paul's Grammar School at Castlereagh.

But Since 5pm (AEST) on Tuesday Farmer Dave and about 50 volunteers have been taking dogs from several shelters including Save Our Strays and Greyhound Rescue.

"We've got eight little dogs, we've got dogs from working breeds, we've got maltese crosses, we've got bulldogs, cattle dogs, we've got everything," he said.

And despite the turmoil in the area, they're all on the best behaviour.

"They're very, very quiet. There hasn't been a single bark or a single growl," he said.

"I think they're coping pretty damn well considering."

Which isn't too surprising, given that they have a massive pool and several acres of playgrounds to keep them distracted.

"They've landed on their feet, just quietly. It's pretty much a doggie heaven," he said.

"It's much better than kennels or apartments or whatever they were in.

Anyone needing help with their dog can contact Farmer Dave thorough Facebook or at the Australian Canine Sports and Training Centre.

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