Underdog Training and Behaviour Consulting

09/12/2025

Training Tip Tuesday: #23 How Many Reps Does It Really Take?

Ever wondered how many repetitions it takes for your dog to truly learn a new behaviour?
Hint: it’s more than just a handful!

Here’s a quick breakdown:

🐶 20–50 reps: Your dog is learning the basics in a quiet space.
🐶 100–200 reps: The behaviour becomes smoother and more consistent.
🐶 300–500+ reps: Reliability starts to build as you practise in new places and around distractions.
🐶 500+ reps: Real-world reliability, practised across lots of environments.

Dogs don’t generalise automatically. They learn through repetition in different contexts.

So if your dog does it perfectly at home but struggles at the park, that’s completely normal.

Keep sessions short, fun, and frequent, and you’ll see steady progress. 🐾

08/12/2025

This Christmas, give the gift of happier moments, calmer days, and a stronger bond.

Our Training Gift Vouchers are a beautiful way to support someone and their dog on their journey together.

Give the gift that keeps giving!
Email us for more information: [email protected]

04/12/2025

UNDERDOG POP-UP MARKET STALL
When: Sunday 7th December
Time: 9am–12pm
Where: Sinclair Ave Reserve, Glen Iris

Looking for some last-minute re-tail therapy?
Join us at our Underdog pop-up stall, where we’ll have a range of end-of-year specials to spoil your pup (and make training even easier!).

We’ll be stocked with our top picks — treat pouches, tug toys, puzzle toys, harnesses, and our specially made biothane collars and leads — plus plenty more. There’ll be special deals and discounts on the day, so come past, say hi, and share a festive “Merry Christmas!”

Cash and card payments available.

03/12/2025

Our Puppy Pre-schools in 2026 are now open for enrolment!

We have some new locations on offer, and different days of the week available for your busy schedules.

Secure your puppies spot here:
https://bookings.underdogtraining.com.au/puppy-pre-school/

01/12/2025

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30/11/2025

Recently we've been trying out the UrineFree products in advance of 'puppy season'.

We want to make sure we can always back any product before we recommend it to you. And it does work!

You can use our link here for a Black Friday special: https://urinefree.com.au/?sca_ref=9636775.gLdWFt0aB9

26/11/2025

Did you know?

*Underdog Training opened for business in 2005, we just celebrated our 20 year milestone!

*All our trainers hold a minimum of a Certificate III in Dog Training.

*We have trainers located in various regions of Melbourne, and even a trainer in Alice Springs!

*30 days free access to our Daily Dog Video Library(which has over 70 training video's) is given to all Private Training clients after their session with us. So you can re-watch any of the techniques you want to sharpen up on.

We hope to see you for training soon!

22/11/2025

Busy weeks? Let us take the lead!

Our Training Walks are the perfect blend of exercise and education.

We work with your dog one-on-one to build skills, confidence, and calm behaviour while you get on with your day.

Email us to enquire: [email protected]

21/11/2025

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY!
We know how important it is to get your pup started on the right paw! 🐾
That’s why our qualified trainers make Puppy School and Group Classes fun, practical, and easy to follow.

In every class, you’ll learn valuable skills, get plenty of hands-on practice, and take away clear notes and tips so you can keep building success at home.

If you’re interested in joining our Puppy School or Group Training classes, you can check out our offerings here: www.bookings.underdogtraining.com.au

20/11/2025

Congratulations to these puppies and their families on graduating Puppy Pre School at Clifton Hill!
You know their faces are giving cute tiredness after having worked so hard 😴

Our next class at Clifton Hill starts in January, but we do still have a few classes starting before the end of the year at other locations.
So if you’re interested in joining our Puppy School or Group Training classes: secure your spot now at www.bookings.underdogtraining.com.au

In every class, you’ll learn valuable skills, get plenty of hands-on practice, and take away clear notes and tips so you can keep building success at home. Plus some pretty cute pictures to treasure forever ❤

20/11/2025

We have limited spots left in our last Group Training classes of the year!
Get ahead of the New Year rush and join our Hawthorn East or Kew classes starting in the next week.

Hawthorn East - Sinclair Ave Reserve
Sundays
Starting November 23rd
Primary 9am: for puppies aged 4-12 months
Novice 10.15am: for dogs any age over 12 months

Kew - Hays Paddock
Wednesdays
Starting November 26th
Primary 9am: for puppies aged 4-12 months
Novice 10.15am: for dogs any age over 12 months

See you there!

19/11/2025