Playful Paws: Training & Wellness

Playful Paws: Training & Wellness Bringing out the best in your best friend. Helping you to have an awesome family member that you are proud to take everywhere with you! More Places. More Often.

Megs Hopman, founder, has a work history in both the disability sector and human behaviour, as well as a complete understanding of dogs. She is university qualified to manage and deliver an exceptional service. This business is unique in that it focuses on dog training as well as empowering and educating dog parents. The business understands that everyone has an individual journey with their dog a

nd adapts their services accordingly. Playful Paws is the ‘go to’ for dog training and behaviour in East Gippsland, with people proud to say their dogs have been trained with them. The business has continued to adapt and evolve through consultation with the community which has contributed to rapid growth of the business. The bright green paw is forefront of everyone’s mind when they think of training with their dog. We offer a personalised services and our vision is to see More Dogs.

Learning the art of turn taking and making new best mates- one wag at a time! 🐾Our Puppy Kinder crew practised patience,...
03/12/2025

Learning the art of turn taking and making new best mates- one wag at a time! 🐾

Our Puppy Kinder crew practised patience, shared toys, and started some beautiful new friendships today.
Watching these pups grow in confidence (and cuteness) is what it’s all about!

More Dogs. More Places. More Often.

📸Liz, Bailey & Dante

Oh Happy, those eyes! 🥰Big first day for our newest Border Collie superstar! 🐾From curious sniffs to speedy zoomies, thi...
02/12/2025

Oh Happy, those eyes! 🥰

Big first day for our newest Border Collie superstar! 🐾From curious sniffs to speedy zoomies, this clever pup made friends and stole hearts in no time. We can’t wait to see all the new tricks and adventures ahead!

More Dogs. More Places. More Often

📸Happy

Fresh LifeWise food has landed at Playful Paws! 🐾We’re fully stocked with all the favourites - Lamb & Fish for pups, Kan...
01/12/2025

Fresh LifeWise food has landed at Playful Paws! 🐾

We’re fully stocked with all the favourites - Lamb & Fish for pups, Kangaroo, and Wild Tuna for sensitive tummies. Perfect for keeping your best friend happy and healthy!

Drop in to grab yours, or ask us for nutrition tips.

More Dogs. More Places. More Often

📸Megs & Henny

Gorgeous photos by Squishable Moments Photography 💕
01/12/2025

Gorgeous photos by Squishable Moments Photography 💕

“Checking the tracks before we roll” 🚊🐾Our Assistance dogs practise calm focus and confidence-building in real-world env...
30/11/2025

“Checking the tracks before we roll” 🚊🐾

Our Assistance dogs practise calm focus and confidence-building in real-world environments - from busy streets to train stations. Every outing is a chance to proof their skills, keep them safe and help their handlers feel more independent.

More Dogs. More Places. More Often.

📸Wish

“Who’s coming in next?!”💚🐾Lilly’s on lookout duty at Playful Paws - tail wagging, tongue out and ready to welcome her ne...
29/11/2025

“Who’s coming in next?!”💚🐾

Lilly’s on lookout duty at Playful Paws - tail wagging, tongue out and ready to welcome her next playmates through the gate.

More Dogs. More Places. More Often

📸Lilly

Shade buddies after a big morning of play 💚🐾These two have absolutely nailed the art of taking a break - comfy mats, coo...
28/11/2025

Shade buddies after a big morning of play 💚🐾

These two have absolutely nailed the art of taking a break - comfy mats, cool shade and a best mate by your side. Building calm downtime is just as important as zoomies in our Puppy Kinder Program.

Puppy Kinder- Manners Matter Most

📸Archie & Daisy

Puppy Pre-School is where confident, well-mannered dogs begin 💚🐶Our Monday Class (5:30pm-6:30pm) is all about setting yo...
27/11/2025

Puppy Pre-School is where confident, well-mannered dogs begin 💚🐶

Our Monday Class (5:30pm-6:30pm) is all about setting your puppy up for success with:
- Positive, science-based training
- Safe socialisation with other pups
- Foundations like sit, stay, recall, and loose lead walking.
- Help with common challenges like mouthing, toilet training and jumping

Puppy Pre-School can start any week, so you don’t have to wait for a new intake - we’ll meet you where you and your puppy are at.

Message us to find out more or to book your spot!

More Dogs. More Places. More Often

📸Loki

27/11/2025

BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

ONE DAY ONLY!

10% OFF!

* Some exclusions apply. Not available with any other offer. Lifewise, prime and proudi excluded. Any future, paid in full bookings.

Trick training isn’t just party tricks- it’s brain work, confidence building and pure FUN for our dogs 🧠🐾From high-fives...
26/11/2025

Trick training isn’t just party tricks- it’s brain work, confidence building and pure FUN for our dogs 🧠🐾

From high-fives and spins to tidy-up toys and bow, we use positive reinforcement to teach tricks that can help dogs focus, think and enjoy working with their humans. It’s a great way to burn mental energy, strengthen your body and give your dog a “job” they love.

What trick would you love your dog to learn next?

Book in for our FUN ‘It’s Tricky’ classes
Wednesday nights -
5:30-6:30
OR
6:45-7:45

More Dogs. More Places. More Often

📸Willow

Would your dog know what to do in an emergency - or would Chaos take over? 🐶🚨‘The Ultimate Safety Net: Emergency Behavio...
26/11/2025

Would your dog know what to do in an emergency - or would Chaos take over? 🐶🚨

‘The Ultimate Safety Net: Emergency Behaviours for Real Life’ is all about giving your dog clear, reliable skills you can call on when things don’t go to plan.
We’ll cover practical, positive reinforcement behaviours that help keep everyone safe - from solid recalls to emergency stops and more.

Saturday 29th November 12pm-2pm

Call or message to book your spot!
0421 641 138

More Dogs. More Places. More Often

📸Molly & Koda

All tongues out after Doug’s very first day of Puppy Kinder 🐶😛Big feelings, big learning and even bigger naps on the way...
25/11/2025

All tongues out after Doug’s very first day of Puppy Kinder 🐶😛

Big feelings, big learning and even bigger naps on the way home! First days are all about new friends, new smells and starting the foundations for calm, confident grown-up dogs.

We love seeing each student try their best, build bravery and discover that training can be FUN. 💚

More Dogs. More Places. More Often

📸Doug

Address

6 Macleod Street
Bairnsdale, VIC
3875

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+61421641138

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We provide different fun options for training your best friend.

Dream of having a dog that you can take anywhere, meet visitors nicely and settle at a cafe? We can teach you to teach your dog these skills in different classes. Or we help kickstart their training with our Puppy Kinder and Funday options.

Megs is an accredited dog trainer with over 15 years experience, with this knowledge she brings a passion of bringing out the best in your best friend, and helping you to connect with your dog. Her team work closely with Megs to provide a personal, family-friendly and a community vibe service.

Our passion is to see More Dogs. More Places. More Often.