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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions we get about our services

Common Questions

What are the most common issues you help owners with?

We have covered a range of issues including:

  • Leash and walking issues - pulling, reactivity, and aggression during walks
  • Jumping up on people - inappropriate greeting behaviour and attention-seeking
  • Excessive barking - at doors, for attention, when left alone, in cars, and around property
  • Aggression problems - toward people, other animals, or objects
  • Separation anxiety - destructive behaviour and distress when left alone
  • Biting, nipping, and destructive chewing - especially common in puppies
  • Recall issues - not coming when called or running away
  • Potty training problems - house-breaking difficulties
  • Fearfulness and anxiety - phobias, scared behaviour, and hyperactivity
  • Puppy behavioural issues - general new puppy adjustment problems
  • Inappropriate elimination - including eating faeces
  • Furniture and boundary issues - jumping on furniture, accessing restricted areas
  • Multi-dog household problems - dogs not getting along with each other
  • Muzzle training - teaching dogs to accept and wear muzzles properly

What is the best dog training method for me?

Aaaah, now that's a great question. There are 4 major schools of dog training and you will suit one better than all the rest. We have a quick course and selection tool on these schools.

  • Pragmatic Positive Trainers
  • Relational Leadership (Us)
  • Scientific Conditioners
  • Empathetic Trainers

All these methods have successful (and sometimes famous) trainers that have helped hundreds of thousands of people.

Although you may want to work with us. If you join our community and then decide you like a different method and that works for you, we are happy!

Are there any dog breeds you do not work with?

No. Whether you have: a Chihuahua or a Mastiff, an unhinged lunatic of a Spaniel or a goofball of a Rottie. Big, small, angry, lazy, cute, ugly, cuddly or just straight up weird, we love them all.

Many dogs are stereotyped against because some idiot decided to treat them badly and make them into something they are not.

I have worked with Groodles that were dangerous to the point I couldn't enter the room and a 90kg Rottweiler who had to have his cuddly "Lilo and Stitch" toy whenever we went for a walk.

Does your training use pain, fear, force or aggression?

ABSOLUTELY NOT. If you want a method like that I suggest you call the 1980s, go back there and never get a dog. We teach The 5 Golden Rules, a method based on positive action that reinforces your role as the leader in your dog's eyes.

Do you offer free meet and greets?

Yes, we offer complimentary meet and greets for all of our services. You can schedule them using the booking links and we will be in touch. If you cannot find a time please call on +61431622887

How can I join the community?

You can join our community by following this link

  • Step 1: Create Your Account
  • Step 2: Open up our community and head to "Classroom" and then follow the intro course

What is the purpose of the community?

Our community exists to help improve owner education across the world. We believe that the better owners can be educated, the more likely they are to have the relationship with their pet they have always dreamed of. Additionally, Pat Miller once said that 98% of dog's given into rescues /shelters/abandoned had received zero behavioural training. We hope that, if you are considering this, these guides might give you the information you need to stop that.

Is the community really free?

Yes, absolutely. You can access all of them through our free community where we also host weekly dog training zoom calls. You can stay as long as you like.

What is included within the community?

We have an online community which you can join for free. On this we offer free support for common issues and host weekly webinars/ Q&As about different dog training and pet topics. You will join other pet owners who are trying to do the best for their pet. Different modules include:

  • Breed specific behavioural guides
  • General behavioural guides
  • History of Dog Training and breakdown of modern dog training methods
  • Our complete puppy program
  • Community calls and weekly zooms to help owners suffering from different behavioural issues

Is barking fixable?

Yes and no. Certain breeds are more inclined to bark (such as the Dachshund). These dogs are inclined to bark more easily and changing these behaviours is incredibly challenging. For other breeds this is possible with consistency and effort.