About us
We provide dog training and behaviour support, as well as training and certification for both assistance dog and therapy dog roles.
We are also experts in working with dogs experiencing more severe behavioural concerns including aggression, over reactivity, resource guarding behaviours, anxiety, phobias, separation anxiety and much more.
We are specialists in the training and accreditation of therapy dogs (for both professionals and community roles) as well as training and accrediting assistance dogs for a diverse range of needs. We specialise in psychiatric assistance dogs and mobility but also train for other roles so please reach out if you have any questions regarding your needs.
We are passionate about dogs and their owners receiving expert advice for their dog’s training, and addressing any concerns regarding their behaviour, mental health and well-being.
We are a force-free training and behaviour modification service. What does that mean? We do not use any aversive tools in our training. We only use non-aversive methods of behaviour change and train using rewards-based methods. We are proud members of the International Institute of Animal Assisted Play Therapy and accredited under the GHAD and ACT Acts for certifying assistance dog teams. To find out more about me please feel free to check out the ‘about’ tab to learn more about my qualifications and training.
Therapy Dogs
Training and certification of therapy dogs for professional programs such as psychologists, social workers,OT’s, educational professionals and much more, hoping to include your dog in your work. We also run a shorter course for those hoping to do visits in the community in settings such as aged care or hospitals.
Assistance Dogs
Training and accreditation programs for a multitude of assistance dog types. Specialising in psychiatric assistance dogs but we can also help with mobility among others. Please reach out if you have any questions. We can help with understanding the different roles assistance dogs may play and tasks you may hope they can do for you. NDIS plans also welcome.
Group Courses
Courses include basic manners for dogs over 6+ months as well as more specialised courses for dogs in early training for roles such as therapy dogs, assistance dogs, or a number of dog sports. Some of the dog sport courses we run include tricks and Rally Obedience. We also offer group dog socials in our large, expansive, enclosed grounds.
Group courses are kept small to ensure personalised attention and less stress for the dogs and humans taking part.
What are we about?
Whether you’re looking for basic skills training for a puppy, more advanced training options for older dogs, or specialised behaviour modification programs for significant behavioural issues – we have a range of training options to meet your needs.
Our focus in training is to provide modern, ethical, humane methods of training and behaviour therapies.
Through training with us, our goal is to improve your understanding of your dog, your relationship with your dog, and to achieve satisfying results.
