Best Canine Trainers Melbourne Near Me

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If you have experienced a Dog to Dog or Dog to Human incident, my Expert Witness Service is exactly what you need at the time you need the Best Non Judgemental Advice.

If you need One on One at Home Dog Behaviour Training Assistance I am able to provide you with a Tailored Training Plan to meet your very specific needs.

We all want a Smart Dog, but sadly not all Dog Training produces the same results. If you want Dog Training that will produce Stable, Confident and Happy dogs my One on One at Home Dog Training Assistance is just the ticket for an Amazing Dog.


If you have a preference for On-Line Learning, my E-Learning Courses are just what you need to understand Dog Behavioural Issues in the comfort of your Home.

Sometimes all we just need is some information to know more about an issue we are facing with our dog without having to spend hard earned money on a full consultation.


Feel free to review the detailed and comprehensive Dog Training Information that I am proud to provide Free of Charge.

Come and see why we I am Melbourne's Leading Dog Behaviour Specialist, and how my Specialised Training can improve the relationship you have with your Puppy or Adult Dog.

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Please note that we do not provide any Dog Training in our Melbourne CBD offices.

4worldlovers: New Classes enrolling across all our venues. Kindergarten Puppy Classes and Basic Obedience Courses filling fast. Our Courses are Guaranteed. FREE make up sessions for any missed. (conditions apply)


Command Dog Training School is one of the largest and most respected professional puppy and dog training companies in Melbourne. We offer a range of training solutions, including puppy classes, obedience, problem dog assistance, home dog support and other services.

These are available across our primary locations in Melbourne – Albert Park, Abbotsford, Burwood East and Oakleigh East.


More commonly than often thought, problem dogs can cause issues with home-life both within the family and the dog itself. In these cases, it’s important to seek professional help to resolve or prevent the issue from reoccurring.


Carrying expertise as a professional dog trainer and expert in canine aggression, Basil Theofanides is well-versed in dealing with problems like aggressiveness; which, when left unattended, can be severely detrimental. Command Dog Training can assess the situation and devise an approach to dealing with this behaviour.


In less severe cases, obedience lessons are often required to give owners the confidence of handling their dog in everyday circumstances. To do this, we offer both basic and advanced levels, allowing you to strengthen the bond between you and your friend, and also gain the much-needed respect to ensure consistent, positive results in the future. This kind of dog training is important to establishing a level of control from the outset.


Established in 1989, the school has won numerous awards for its outstanding customer service. This success has been achieved through honesty, fairness, commitment to best practices in training methods, customer focus and continuous self-improvement.


There is a wealth of dog training methods, theories and equipment. New technologies and advances in behavioural science offer an enormous number of adaptations and choices. Opinions vary on the way we treat and train animals and to what degree we use rewards and corrections in the training process. As a professional dog training school, we incorporate only the best practices in the industry.


The dog training community is pretty much polarized into two separate camps, that is, the “Totally Positive Trainers” and their more “Traditional” counterparts.

Blackburn English Language School Cnr: Bonview Cres & Eley Road, Burwood East

Jess was amazing and super helpful with every question I asked! I couldn’t be happier with the service she provided and guidance she gave us with our first puppy.

Lisa has been fantastic. Supportive, encouraging and I have loved all her tips. One of the main concerns was to find a training school that was small, structured and caring.

Every session was great and I really appreciated one session being cancelled due to the horrible weather. All fabulous.

The program was excellent! It would have been wonderful to have had more attendees but honestly this meant we had more attention so we were very happy!

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With over 20 years experience, Melanie holds qualifications the National Dog Trainers Federation (NDTF) and Top Dog USA, and is a member of PIAA (Pet Industry Association of Australia).


Melanie's helpers are Hamish the Pug and Paddington the German Shepherd Rottweiler.

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Welcome to dog training Melbourne, I'm Stefanie Budiman and I am your local Bark Busters dog behaviour therapist and trainer. I grew up with dogs and started training them at a young age, which then turned from a hobby to a career in my adulthood. I also love working with people as it brings me joy to work with both owners and their pups to ensure that there is efficient communication and bond between the two.

While I have experience in other dog training methods, nothing comes close to the effectiveness of the Bark Busters system. The holistic, and more importantly, non-physical approach of the Bark Busters system particularly appealed to me, and I had to join right away after experiencing it first hand with my rescue and foster dogs, who had a myriad of behaviour problems, including aggression, fearfulness and controlling behaviour.

The greatest misconception many dog owners have is to assume their dogs communicate the way humans do. Dogs don't speak human, and in addition to barking, growling and other guttural sounds, dogs rely heavily on body language, and yet, your body language can easily be misinterpreted. By understanding how dogs communicate, you will avoid the mistake of telling your dog one thing while your body language and voice tone tells something completely different.

All dogs think in terms of leadership. Dogs instinctively know that living with others, under the leadership of a confident pack member, enhances their chances for survival. As a dog owner, one of your responsibilities is to model a leader's strong and consistent characteristics so that you will be accepted as the leader and your dog will learn to respect and follow you. Your leadership will make your dog feel safe and eliminate many behaviour problems.

Dogs are neither spiteful nor deliberately naughty. There are mainly three reasons why a dog misbehaves:

If you are looking for professional dog training near you, then you have found the right place. The Bark Busters training system can successfully train any breed, any problem, any age, even puppies. The natural training techniques use the same communications methods of body language and voice tone that dogs follow as part of their instinctual pack mentality. My training takes place right in your home where the problems generally occur and where your dog will be most relaxed, making them more open to learning. You will be amazed at the great results you will see at the first lesson.

Moreover, Bark Busters offers a Lifetime Support Guarantee for your dog. This means I will help you with your dog at any point in your dog’s life, free of charge, if problem behaviours recur or if any new issues develop in the future. This Guarantee will be upheld even if your dog moves home, interstate or overseas, if the location is within the vicinity of a local Bark Busters trainer or office.

With the extensive support from the worldwide network of Bark Busters trainers, I am certain that I can assist you in overcoming any challenges that you are facing with your furry buddy.

4worldlovers: We work with people who want to build fun, cooperative relationships with their dogs.

"I don't know what we would do without you Tim, you have taken (nearly) all of the frustration out of having a puppy and young dog as a companion. The service and knowledge you provide is invaluable." - Simone, Zara & Poppy

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If you want to win your dog’s respect, you must have the skills to earn its trust



Kira empowers dog owners to implement effective house rules along with a set of useful everyday commands. She specialises in correcting pet dogs’ problematic behaviours in their homes and at the dog park.




See the results of Kira’s unique training method, The Canine Code.


Discover how a simple set of house rules can ease up your day.


We make sure that you can implement each new skill after just one class.


You won’t believe how many skills your puppy is able to learn already.


There are two different types of dog training: ‘Obedience training’ and ‘canine behaviour modification’.

Obedience training usually consists of teaching the dog commands. The dog gains new skills much in the same way as children learn new things in school classes.

Behaviour modification deals with unwanted behaviours that the dog displays on its own accord, in reaction to its surroundings. A one-on-one session of behaviour modification could be compared to getting help from a child psychologist on how to raise a child. Often, the solutions are based on changing the circumstances to which the dog reacts, including the owner’s own behaviour. That’s why it’s often said that the owner must be trained first, before the dog.

Jumping on People Is shouting ‘Down’ at your dog failing to solve your problem? Destructive Behaviour One behaviour session = $185

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You can attend a class or a private session of dog training and do your best to absorb all the new the information on the spot -or you fast track. By supplying you with information already before our first face-to-face session, you get a chance to absorb the information in preparation. Kira aims to achieve the best result possible for you, fast and cost effectively.

Regardless of whether your dog is a fully fledged attention addict or a completely healthy and asymptomatic dog- the answer is the same: Keep your dog's expectations and sense of entitlement down to a sustainable level. Of the strategies suggested in this article, use ALL the ones that are possible for you, starting with: only give your dog attention when it doesn't tell you to.

Puppies easily win over our hearts in a single beat, and you are without a doubt totally in love with your new puppy. However, issues that are perhaps only small now tend to grow bigger along with the dog. It is much fairer to the dog and easier for you, if you teach your puppy good manners from the start, rather than correcting bad behaviour later on.

If your dog wants to go and sniff a tree and pulls you towards it (with tension on the lead), then every step to you take towards the tree becomes a reward for pulling. Your dog is learning that if it pulls you hard enough, for long enough, frequently enough... you will give in. Sadly, it is easy to end up in a situation where we have trained our dogs to be persistent leash-pullers.

4worldlovers: Puppy Pre-School through to Advanced Obedience in Melbourne’s Inner South East Suburbs.

Training locations in Ormond, Caulfield North, Carnegie, Albert Park and St Kilda. In-home sessions offered in surrounding suburbs.


We are dog trainers who support the development and obedience of your pet through proven methods.

We can assist in the development of your dog through a range of customised training options.

Research has shown that involving the whole family in training can further reinforce strategies taught.

Training your dog doesn’t have to be an expensive endeavour. We have affordable options for everyone.

Mastering essential dog training skills is the key to laying a solid foundation and preparing your dog for a lifetime of good behavior and companionship. One of the best ways to build a healthier relationship with your dog is to understand how your dog learns and use these principles to make learning rewarding and successful.

At Melbourne Dog Trainers, we take a comprehensive approach to training so you can learn the right way to socialise and condition your dog to be well behaved and well mannered. Here are some of the most common behavioural issues you may be experiencing that we can help you with.

Melbourne Dog Trainers is just one of a few dog training organisations approved by the Minister of Agriculture to train and assess domestic dogs as part of the “obedience trained dogs incentive program“. As the owner of obedience trained dog, you are eligible for a reduced registration fee for the life of your pet.

Call 03 8609 9700 now and speak to one of our consultants to find out how our training can save you money

Couldn’t speak more highly of Melbourne Dog Trainers. A friend recommended MDT, they have gone above and beyond from start to finish. Harley had a blast.

Loved every minute of our puppy pre-school classes. The hour-long classes felt like 5 minutes because of how captivating they were. Jonathan and his team were so friendly and professional and they clearly have such a passion for dog care and training.

These guys are the best! Our little boy Teddy loves them. They’ve thought him so much! Definitely take your dog here!

Our knowledgeable and expert training teams operate at various locations across Melbourne’s inner and eastern suburbs.

Our office, located at 659a North Road Ormond, is open Monday – Friday: 10 am to 5.30 pm. Closed: Weekends and Public Holidays.

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Hello, my name is Alessina. I am a professional dog/puppy trainer/behaviourist. I can help you gain the trust and respect you and your family need from your dog.

If your dog lacks obedience or behaves in other annoying ways that cause you frustration, worry, stress,

I have a proven solution to most of the problems or training difficulties you are having with your dog. They can be fixed! With my no tricks, no ongoing treats method I will show you how to teach your dog to sit, drop and stay on command, be a pleasure to take for a walk and be good mannered with your kids and friends. I will help your dog understand that any behaviours you find annoying are just not acceptable and can be changed, without the use of fear, force or aggression.

Your dog will become the loving and adorable companion you have dreamed of owning!

I know dogs and, above all, understand that training has to be easy, fun for all the family, and yes, affordable and effective.

My Golden Retriever x Samoyed, Archie is a much calmer, content and happy dog since starting training with Alessina!

Walking Archie was becoming such a hassle, he would drag me the whole way, getting him to listen to me was a very hard task even with simple tasks like sitting!

Alessina has taught me such great skills to help train Archie and I would recommend her to anyone!

My companion has become such a breeze to walk and spend time with and I couldn’t thank Alessina enough for all her hard work and dedication with both Archie

Scout was a rescue dog (Terrier x Shih Tzu) and came to us with some anxiety and trust issues. After trying another training method with very limited success, it wasn’t until we started spending time with Alessina that things really started to improve.

In a relatively short space of time Scout has become a much calmer, more trusting, relaxed and obedient dog. Needless to say we have learnt valuable lessons and techniques which we happily practice with Scout and enjoy the constant positive outcomes.

Spending time with Alessina and seeing Scout’s happy wagging tail and little trusting face has been so rewarding.

November 2014, we welcomed a new member to the family – Bentley, Groodle. This was our first time taking on a puppy and without Alessina we would not have found it as easy as it has been!