Annie's Dogs: Victorian Assistance Dog Training

Annie's Dogs: Victorian Assistance Dog Training I train assistance dogs specifically for work in Victoria.

Hi all, I have just sat down and finished writing out a guide to help people when they are choosing a pup. Or to help yo...
29/04/2026

Hi all, I have just sat down and finished writing out a guide to help people when they are choosing a pup. Or to help you if you're a breeder wondering how to choose the best pup for a person when they ask for a potential assistance or therapy dog. I hope it helps.

If you'd like an emailed copy, just shoot me a message, I'm happy to forward it to you.

If you'd like to check out my free puppy page too on all things puppy-hood after you've brought them home, shoot me a message and I'll send you the link.

Did I mention both the guide and the puppy page is free? Well it is, so don't be embarrassed to ask.

Who said Assistance dogs couldn't be cool and have fun too 🤣😂😅🤣😂Chaz and Jem participated in Jem's school Athletics Day....
23/04/2026

Who said Assistance dogs couldn't be cool and have fun too 🤣😂😅🤣😂

Chaz and Jem participated in Jem's school Athletics Day. By all reports, it was a fun day!

Looks like, "Go red house!"

19/04/2026

Agility this morning. Purely for fun. Toby and Mel smashed it out. Ignored the other dogs. Children. People. And recovered speedily with just voice when he went to have a sniff around of where the pups had been.

Sundays 9.30am.
$150 for a 10 session pass.
Or $20 per session.
All ages welcome.
Only friendly non-reactive and non-agressive dogs.

Come along and have some fun. :)

PUPPY SCHOOL STARTS THIS SUNDAY 9AM-10AM 4 Sundays, $200 for the course. Message to book. Feel free to spread the word.
15/04/2026

PUPPY SCHOOL STARTS THIS SUNDAY
9AM-10AM
4 Sundays, $200 for the course.
Message to book.

Feel free to spread the word.

15/04/2026

I told you you'd see more of Stu and Banjo. 💛 Here they are loose lead walking down to the park where Banjo smashed out his obedience and listening to Stu, even in the presence of kids, dogs, people and more.

Next assistance dog bootcamp is April 5-8 2027, $2500, 9am-3pm. 3 spaces available.

Pre-requisite is completion of my 3 day obedience course or 4 day therapy dog course.

Meet Stu and Banjo. A formidable team. Stu and Banjo are currently participating in my therapy dog course and will be ba...
14/04/2026

Meet Stu and Banjo. A formidable team.
Stu and Banjo are currently participating in my therapy dog course and will be back next year to do the assistance dog bootcamp.
You will see more of them, I'm sure.

Next assistance dog bootcamp is April 2027.

Pre-requisite for attendance to my bootcamp (to ensure you have the skills required to achieve the bootcamp) is my 3 day obedience course prior.

Obedience Training dates for 2026:
May 17, 24, 31
Oct 11, 18, 25
Nov 15, 22, 29
9am-12pm Ararat, $660
Dogs need to be 5 months old or older. Dogs need to be non-aggressive.

13/04/2026

This is an example of the level you achieve after day 1's obedience in my obedience/therapy dog course. This is why I require my obedience course as a pre-requisite for my assistance dog course.

My next assistance dog course is April 2027. Book in for an obedience course before then to qualify for the bootcamp in April.

Obedience Training dates for 2026 include:
May 17, 24, 31
Oct 11, 18, 25
Nov 15, 22, 29
9am-12pm Ararat, $660
Dogs need to be 5 months old or older. Dogs need to be non-aggressive.

From my family to your's, Happy Easter. 🥰For us, Easter is a time to pause and reflect on what truly matters; and this E...
05/04/2026

From my family to your's, Happy Easter. 🥰

For us, Easter is a time to pause and reflect on what truly matters; and this Easter has been no different. The last few days I have been reminded again of the 3 pillars that undergird my life; namely: faith in Jesus, family, and the love that surrounds us.

Behind every dog I train and every family I work with is this same heart: helping relationships grow stronger. Dogs have an incredible way of bringing calm, connection and joy into our lives, and it’s a privilege to help people build that partnership with their dogs.

Wishing everyone in our community a beautiful Easter filled with hope, peace, and special moments with the ones you love — including your four-legged companions. 💛💛

💜💜 Happy Purple Day 💜💜Today we recognise Purple Day, a global day for epilepsy awareness.This photo captures a special p...
26/03/2026

💜💜 Happy Purple Day 💜💜

Today we recognise Purple Day, a global day for epilepsy awareness.

This photo captures a special partnership in the making — Chaz and Jem. Chaz is currently in training as Jem’s assistance dog, learning the skills that will one day help support her with epilepsy and give her greater independence and confidence in everyday life.

Assistance dogs like Chaz do so much more than tasks — they provide reassurance, companionship, and a sense of safety for the people who rely on them.

Today we wear purple to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and show support for the millions of people around the world living with epilepsy. 💜🐾

Go Jem and Chaz!

Arthur smashing his assistance dog role when owner, Rachael had to go to hospital. What a good boy you are, Arthur. (Pho...
24/03/2026

Arthur smashing his assistance dog role when owner, Rachael had to go to hospital.
What a good boy you are, Arthur.
(Photo shared with permission).

If you have a need, or know someone who requires an assistance dog, feel free to let them know to check out my assistance dog training. Note: Assistance dogs are trained speciallly to provide specific tasks for their owner who has a medical diagnosis. Assistance dogs have public access.

Calendar dates, prices and location for 2026 are as below:

Obedience Training dates for 2026:
May 17, 24, 31
Oct 11, 18, 25
Nov 15, 22, 29
9am-12pm Ararat, $660
Dogs need to be 5 months old or older. Dogs need to be non-aggressive.

Assistance Dog bootcamp for 2027:
(Possibility for Sep 2026, if numbers allow).
April 5-8, 2027 Ararat
9am-3pm, $2500
5 places available.
Dogs need to have completed my 3 day obedience course prior.

Therapy Dog Training dates for 2026:
April 13-16 Ararat
June 29-Jul 2 Ararat
Sept 21-24 Ararat
9am-3pm, $2000
Dogs need to be 5 months old or older. Friendly and non reactive. Obedience will be taught during the course.

Puppy school dates:
Course 1: April 12, 19, 26, May 3
Course 2: June 7, 14, 21 28
Course 3: July 5, 12, 19, 26
Course 4: August 9, 16, 23, 30
Course 5: September 6, 13, 20, 27
Course 6: December 6, 13, 20, 27
All pups need to be between 8 weeks - 18 weeks old on the date of their first class. All pups nees to be vaccinated.
$200 per course.

Fun Agility dates:
Course 1: April 12, 19, 26, May 3
Course 2: June 7, 14, 21 28
Course 3: July 5, 12, 19, 26
Course 4: August 9, 16, 23, 30
Course 5: September 6, 13, 20, 27
Course 6: December 6, 13, 20, 27
Dogs must be friendly to other people and dogs, vaccinated and non reactive.
$20 a session or $150 for a 10 session pass.

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Ararat, VIC
3377

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