Playful Paws®
Dog Training
Is your dog struggling with behaviours that don’t fit your family like barking, lunging at other dogs, or jumping on visitors? If you’ve tried different methods without success and feel embarrassed, private dog training sessions may be perfect for you!
With one our accredited dog trainers you will be provided tailored training that moves at your dog’s pace, ensuring you and your dog receive the attention and guidance needed.
Learn why your dog behaves the way they do and how to shape their behaviour, creating a well-behaved family member who can be part of everything you do.
Private Dog Training
Sometimes, group classes might feel too overwhelming and stressful for your dog. That’s why we recommend our one-on-one training sessions at Playful Paws®.
Our skilled dog trainers will develop a custom training plan to teach your dog to become calm and confident, both on and off their lead, even with distractions.
Behaviours which we often work on in our one-on-one dog training can include:
- Excessive barking
- Aggression
- Fears/phobias – scared of thunder or the environment
- Escaping
- Resource guarding, growling or biting you around their food or toys
- Reactivity – barking, lunging on or off lead toward people or dogs
- Over-excitable behaviour such as jumping up, mouthing, or vocalisation
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Training For Anxious Dog
Our team specialises in training dogs with anxiety. Recognising that all dogs may experience anxiety at various points in their lives we have noted the ways anxiety in dogs can manifest:
- Barking or nipping at strangers
- Lack of confidence in new environments
- Chasing other dogs
- Difficulty settling at home
- Separation behaviors like pacing, chewing, jumping, and fretting
- Learn strategies to support both you and your dog to navigate stressful situations
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One-on-One Dog Training
We approach training in a positive manner, creating a calm and enjoyable environment for both dogs and humans. Our services include both in-home and on-location dog training across the Bairnsdale region.
- In-home dog training allows us to address specific behavioral issues within your dog’s familiar surroundings, ensuring they feel comfortable and secure.
- Private dog training provides opportunities for your dog to learn and adapt to new environments, enhancing their social skills and overall confidence.
Whether at your home or another setting, our tailored dog training sessions aim to meet the unique needs of your dog.
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Behavioural Consultations
We offer behavioural consultations for dogs who have specific problem behaviour.
We address serious issues such as anxiety affecting your dog’s daily life, separation-related behaviors like escaping, destroying items, or increased distress when left alone, and aggressive behavior.
Megs, our qualified behaviourist, provides a thorough overview of your dog’s behavior, a comprehensive behavioral report, and effective strategies to help both you and your dog.
This service is limited and available by appointment only, with prices starting at $200 per hour.
* Behaviour may look like lunging, growling, barking, or shaking, covering, hiding in new environments, car travel, home, meeting new people or dogs.
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Booking your private dog training
Each private dog training session can be booked through our website.
Our training involves the entire family, ensuring everyone is engaged in the process. To prepare for a private dog training session, bring plenty of treats and ensure anyone involved in your dog’s life is present.
- Private 1:1 dog training is conducted at 6 Macleod Street, Bairnsdale and starts at $120 per hour.
- For in-home dog training, price starts at $120 per hour *Travel fees may apply*
All bookings must fill out our Playful Paws® survey about you and your dog before the training session.
Cancellation policy
We kindly request 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel your training session. Failure to do so may result in cancellation fees.
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Terms and Conditions
All bookings have attached our terms and conditions – please note if we don’t hear from you within 24 hours of your booking, we will assume you agree to all our terms and conditions.
Cancellation policy
We would appreciate if you provide us with 72 hours notice if you cannot attend, or cancellation fees may apply.