Ashburton Dog Training School

Ashburton’s Trusted Dog Training for Real-Life Success

Ashburton is a leafy, family suburb with quiet streets, parks, and a welcoming café culture. Our training prepares dogs for real-life situations, from relaxed walks in Markham Reserve to calm café manners on High Street. We work with all breeds and ages, with experienced trainers dedicated to helping you build a calmer, more connected companion.

Puppy School & Early Learning

Starting your puppy’s education between 8-16 weeks sets the foundation for lifelong success. Our structured puppy classes emphasise:

• Toilet training and crate confidence
• Socialisation with people and other dogs
• Handling, grooming, and vet prep
• Basic cues like sit, stay, and recall
• Preventing problem behaviours before they start

Our small class sizes ensure each puppy receives individual attention while learning crucial social skills in a controlled, safe environment.

Behavioural Dog Training (4-18 Months)

When your puppy becomes a teenager, you’ll notice them testing boundaries like never before. Our adolescent dog behaviour classes guide you through:

• Jumping, pulling, and overexcitement, poor recall and leash frustration, impulse control to stay focus and calm, and polite behaviour

We transform teenage chaos into cooperation, using patience and proven methods rather than harsh corrections or intimidation.

Obedience Training for Everyday Manners

Does your dog drag you down the street, refuse to come when called, or get overly excited around other dogs? Our obedience classes focus on practical skills that make daily life easier:

• Focus around distractions, loose-lead walking, calm behaviour in public spaces, settle and stay and reliable recall

Sessions are offered in small groups or individually, based on what works best for your dog’s learning style.

Behaviour Consultations in Ashburton

Is your dog reactive, anxious, or showing signs of aggression? Complex behavioural issues require specialized attention and customized solutions. Our one-on-one consultations tackle challenging problems including:

• Separation anxiety, destructive behaviours when left alone, Reactivity towards other dogs, people, or specific triggers
• Excessive barking. resource guarding of food, toys, or spaces & Fear-based responses and confidence issues

We meet you at your Ashburton home, local parks, or our training facilities to assess behaviours in their natural context and develop targeted modification plans.

NDIS Assistance Dog Training

Through our NDIS dog assistance class, we help to train emotional support dogs, mobility assistance dogs, medical alert dogs, and psychiatric service dogs. Working with families and healthcare providers, we focus on building dogs that truly enhance independence and quality of life. Our trainers work closely with participants, families, and healthcare providers to develop dogs that genuinely enhance independence and quality of life.

What Your Training Journey Includes

Each session is thoughtfully structured to maximise learning while maintaining enjoyment. You’ll develop skills in:

• Reading your dog’s body language and emotional state
• Timing rewards for maximum learning impact
• Managing challenging situations with confidence
• Building engagement and willing cooperation
• Generalising skills across different environments

Every family receives personalised practice exercises and ongoing email support between sessions.

Read Our Reviews

We’re proud to be rated 4.8 stars on Google, with glowing reviews from dog owners across Melbourne, including many right here in Ashburton. We’ve helped dozens of families, couples, and solo dog owners feel more confident, calm, and connected with their dogs.

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