Puppy & Dog Training in Melbourne
The Dog Training Co is a Melbourne-based professional dog training and behaviour consultancy specialising in expert services for dog training in Melbourne. We provide in-home visits for Puppy Training, Dog Training and also provide Group Classes, Puppy Pre-School and Dog Walking services in Melbourne. Sessions are individually tailored to suit you and your dog. Work in the comfort of your home and within your neighborhood, and help to address real-life issues in real-life settings.
About Us
Having previously worked in the Puppy Nursery at The Guide Dogs for many years, gaining valuable experience, and often toilet training as many as 10 young puppies at one time, Jennifer understands what it takes to train puppies! As an experienced puppy trainer in Melbourne, we aim to help take the mystery out of training and provide you with the tools and knowledge to ensure both you and your pup have fun in the process. We are committed to helping you build an enjoyable relationship with your pup and create an environment where they can grow and thrive and be their happiest.
Here are some of the top reasons why our clients love working with us:
- Professionally certified with nationally recognised qualifications in dog behaviour and training.
- Offer expert understanding in identifying dog behaviour issues and developing targeting training and management plans.
- Providing ongoing support throughout your training journey.
- Offer various training options that meet your budget and schedule.
- Working around your busy household schedule. Catering to family members, children and other household pets.
- Provide peace of mind through demonstrated customer satisfaction. Check out our positive Google reviews and customer feedback.
- Offer customised training plans tailored to suit both you and your dog's specific training needs.
- We provide you with reference materials to support your learning.
- We work collaboratively with you and your dog, providing quality coaching, guidance and support.
- Find creative ways to make the learning process enjoyable and fun for all.
- Understand that every dog is different and has unique needs.
Why Puppy Training is Important
When you bring a puppy home it can be a little overwhelming and there is so much conflicting information out there. Puppies have a critical learning period during the first 3-17 weeks of age. It’s important to understand that things we do can help to shape how pups interact and behave in the world as an adult dog. While every dog owner aims to raise puppies that are well-behaved and happy, it requires a lot of patience, hard work and some specialist knowledge to ensure you and your pup are on the right track.
Here are some of the many benefits of training your puppy:
- Your puppy can learn to settle, develop good manners and learn to be better behaved.
- It imparts valuable life skills such as toilet training, healthy sleep patterns and to calmly interact with others.
- Puppy Training helps establish a proper communication channel between you and your puppy.
- Helps your puppy to adjust and thrive in new environments and to be happy & more confident.
- Training helps build trust, a strong bond and increases confidence in your puppy.
- They learn healthy ways to alleviate stress and can help them to be less inclined to commit destructive behaviour.
Trusted Dog Trainers in Melbourne
We work with puppies and dogs of all ages and all breeds. Whether you need a lot of help or a little, we can find the right mix of training to suit you and your dog. At The Dog Training Co we are passionate about helping you and your dog to develop a PAWESOME relationship!
Our Services
Puppy Training
In-home puppy lessons with a puppy expert. We offer single lessons or comprehensive programs designed to take the mystery out of puppy training.
Dog Training
In-home private training sessions tailored to your dog. Whether they're pulling on the lead, or barking at the delivery person! We work with dogs of all ages and breeds.
Training Walks
More than just a walk! A qualified trainer will walk your dog and practice obedience skills to exercise their minds and tire them out for you, while you're busy or at work.
Our Services
How It Works
After deciding to undertake training you can make a booking for an initial consultation. Following the initial consultation, you will be provided with…
Enquire
Let's talk! Either give us a call or send us a message through the bookings page. We can discuss how we may be able to help and work out the best options to suit your needs.
Book
We’ll arrange a date and time for us to come to your home or an agreed location near you. Depending on the service you require, you may be asked to complete a training questionnaire to ensure we make the most out of our training session.
Train
During your training session, you’ll be provided with practical strategies and shown training techniques to teach your dog the new skills that are required to help address your training goals. Information handouts to support your learning are provided so that you can refer to them in your own time. Ongoing phone support is also provided as needed.
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We are a mobile business that offers private dog training services to Melbourne CBD and inner surrounding suburbs including Abbotsford, Alphington, Brunswick, Brunswick East, Brunswick West, Burnley, Carlton, Carlton North, Clifton Hill, Coburg, Collingwood, Cremorne, Docklands, East Melbourne, Fairfield, Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Kensington, Kew, Northcote, North Melbourne, Parkville, Preston, Princes Hill, Richmond, Southbank, Thornbury.
We use positive based training techniques.
Puppy Training 1:1
Single Session- $180
Puppy Package (4x1-hour sessions)- $670
Prepping for Puppy- $220
Dog Training 1:1
Initial Assessment (1.5 hours)- $220
Single Session - $180
Group Classes
$30 per session (purchased in 6 packs)
Puppy Pre-school
$200 (4-week course)
Day Training Program
$2500
We aim to make the process as straight forward as possible by providing you with the tools and strategies you need in order to address your specific training goals or concerns. While every dog is different, there are many factors that will contribute to how your dog progresses; the nature and severity of the behavioural issues that need to be addressed, prior learning experiences, environmental factors, genetics & health etc. The level of commitment and effort people are able and willing to put into the training has a significant impact on how quickly dogs advance towards their training goals. While your dog might learn a new skill pretty quickly, often the speed at which your dog progresses can depend on how much you're willing to practice and how consistent you're being. We provide coaching and support and work with people who want to develop a collaborative relationship with their dog.
Not all dogs are highly motivated by food and that's totally fine, perhaps it's a game of tug or fetch, or playing with a toy/praise. We can help you to work with whatever your dog finds most motivating and rewarding.
Dogs can learn at any age! While it's best to start training with your new pup the day they arrive home, the sooner you begin the better. Whether you’re bringing home an older dog from a shelter, or an 8-week-old puppy, we find that all dogs generally love learning new skills.
We assess and identify the behaviours that need to be addressed. We develop a tailored plan based on your dog's specific training needs, breed and environment. We teach you and your dog a range of skills and fun exercises that can easily be incorporated into your routine and lifestyle that help address the issues. We work collaboratively with you and your dog, providing one of one coaching and support as well as provide training materials to support your learning so that you feel confident to lead your dog with confidence.
- Certified professional & qualified in dog behaviour and training
- Many years of puppy & dog training experience
- Provide comprehensive training sessions and programs, tailored to suit you and your dog
- We offer ongoing support and coaching throughout your training journey
- Work around you and your family's busy schedules
- Use positive based motivational training techniques
- Satisfied customers with positive reviews
- Our lessons are fun for both you and your dog!
- Training can help to build confidence in your puppy/dog.
- Training can help to establish a proper communication channel between you and your puppy.
- Helps your dog to develop good manners and be better behaved.
- It helps to build engagement which encourages your dog to listen more and respond effectively.
- Training can make dogs happier, feel more fulfilled and provide physical and mental enrichment.
- It can help to alleviate their stress and resolve unwanted behaviors.
- Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services
- Certificate III in Dog Behaviour and Training NDTF
- Member of The Association of Pet Dog Trainers APDT
- Regularly attend seminars / workshops to further enhance knowledge and to keep up to date with the latest techniques.
Trusted dog trainers in Melbourne
With so much conflicting information out there, dog owners often feel overwhelmed and confused. Allow us to help take the mystery out of dog training and ensure you are on the right path to creating a happier life with your dog.
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