Chasing Perfection Dog Training

Chasing Perfection Dog Training Personalised plans to each dog's unique personality/learning style. Positive reinforcement methods ensure a happy and cooperative learning environment.

Offering a range of programs from obedience, behaviour modification, shy/fearful, aggressive dogs, confidence building specialised training needs using positive only science based methods Welcome to Chasing Perfection Dog Training, where we believe in harnessing the power of positive reinforcement and science-based methods to cultivate a strong, joyful bond between you and your dog. With a deep-ro

oted passion for canine behavior and years of experience, we are dedicated to helping every dog reach their fullest potential. Our Commitment to Positive Reinforcement:

At Chasing Perfection Dog Training, we uphold the principles of positive reinforcement, which means we focus on rewarding desired behaviors rather than punishing unwanted ones. This approach not only builds trust and confidence but also strengthens the communication between you and your dog. Our Comprehensive Services Include:

Obedience Training:

From basic commands to advanced obedience, we empower dogs with skills like sit, stay, come, and leash manners. Puppy Training:

Specialized programs to socialize and train puppies, setting a foundation for lifelong learning. Housebreaking, crate training, and basic manners taught with patience and positivity. Dealing with Highly Aroused Dogs:

Techniques to channel high energy into constructive behaviors. Helping dogs focus and respond calmly in stimulating environments. Shy/Fearful Dogs:

Gentle methods to build trust and confidence in nervous or timid dogs. Gradual exposure and positive experiences to help them overcome fears. Anxious and Aggressive Dogs:

Customized behavior modification plans to address anxiety and aggression. Using positive reinforcement to reshape behaviors and promote calm responses. Canine Enrichment:

Activities and games designed to stimulate your dog's mind and body. Enrichment strategies to prevent boredom and promote overall well-being. Confidence Building:

Techniques to boost your dog's self-assurance and independence. Building resilience through positive experiences and training challenges. Therapy Dogs:

Training for therapy dog certification, focusing on gentle demeanor and appropriate interactions. Preparation for public settings like hospitals, nursing homes, and schools. Training for Public Access Test:

Preparation to ensure your dog meets the requirements for public access. Focus on obedience, manners, and behavior in various real-life scenarios. Canine Communication and Body Language:

Educating owners on understanding their dog's signals and cues. Enhancing communication skills to strengthen the human-dog bond. Why Choose Us? At Chasing Perfection Dog Training, we are committed to your dog's happiness and success. Our positive reinforcement methods are not only effective but also foster a trusting relationship based on mutual respect and understanding. Whether you're looking to refine obedience, address behavioral issues, or prepare your dog for therapy work, we are here to support you every step of the way. Contact us today to embark on a journey of positive training and transformation for your beloved companion!

🐾 Fantastic work from Archie today! 🐾During today’s session, Archie practised the engage–disengage game around other dog...
19/06/2026

🐾 Fantastic work from Archie today! 🐾
During today’s session, Archie practised the engage–disengage game around other dogs, including dogs roaming off lead in an area where they were required to be leashed.
Unexpected off-lead dogs can be incredibly stressful for dogs and their handlers. They remove the ability to create space, can interrupt carefully managed training, and may place everyone involved in an unsafe position. In designated on-leash areas, dogs must remain securely leashed.
Despite the added pressure, Archie did an excellent job. He was able to notice the other dogs, process what was happening and then calmly redirect his attention back to his handler. These moments demonstrate real progress in emotional regulation, confidence and trust.
We cannot always control the environment, but we can continue building the skills our dogs need to navigate it safely. Archie and his handler should be incredibly proud of how they worked through such a difficult situation. 💙
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18/06/2026

Today Nala and her handler worked on building confidence around the escalator — a very big and often scary environment for many assistance dogs in training.
Escalators can involve movement, noise, tight spaces, reflections, people passing closely, and a lot of pressure for the dog to process all at once. For assistance dogs, learning to feel calm and confident around these environments is an important part of public access preparation.
Today’s focus was not rushing the process, but helping Nala understand that she was safe, supported, and able to approach at her own pace. With clear guidance from her handler, lots of reassurance, and confidence-building exercises, Nala made beautiful progress.
By the end of the session, she was much more confident heading towards the escalator, showing more trust, focus, and willingness to engage with her handler in a challenging environment.
These are the moments that matter in assistance dog training — not forcing confidence, but building it step by step.
Well done Nala and handler. A wonderful session and a big step forward. 🐾
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17/06/2026

Hugo and Rosie have been working hard on staying calm and connected around their triggers.
These two dachshunds would normally react to every dog and some people, but today was a huge step forward. We passed dogs, people, bike riders and scooter riders, and the whole outing was much calmer and more enjoyable for everyone.
Progress like this comes from building confidence, creating distance when needed, rewarding calm choices, and helping dogs feel safe rather than overwhelmed.
Very proud of Hugo and Rosie’s progress today. 🐾
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🐾 River’s Therapy Dog Journey Continues 💙Another fantastic session with River and her dedicated owner. For a young dog w...
16/06/2026

🐾 River’s Therapy Dog Journey Continues 💙
Another fantastic session with River and her dedicated owner. For a young dog who is currently on heat and navigating all the challenges that come with adolescence, she continues to impress us with her willingness to learn and her beautiful attitude towards training.
This week, our focus is on building the foundations that every future therapy dog needs:
✔️ A reliable stay – learning that “stay” means remain in position until released, even when life is happening around her.
✔️ Mat work and settling – teaching River to switch off, relax, and remain calm for extended periods, both at home and eventually in busy environments.
✔️ Engage/disengage around distractions – noticing people, dogs, and activity without becoming overwhelmed, then choosing to check back in with her handler.
✔️ Lead drop safety – ensuring that if the lead is ever accidentally dropped, River’s first instinct is to stay close rather than run off.
✔️ Deep Pressure Therapy foundations – introducing calm, structured physical contact and building the skills she’ll need for future support work.
✔️ Focus and emotional regulation – learning that calm decisions are more rewarding than impulsive ones.
One of the biggest misconceptions in therapy dog training is that it’s all about obedience. In reality, the most important skill is emotional regulation — the ability to remain calm, thoughtful, and responsive regardless of what’s happening in the environment.
River is still a young dog, but she is making wonderful progress and her owners are doing an incredible job putting in the work between sessions. We can’t wait to see where this journey takes her. 💙🐾
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🎀 Happy 12th Birthday to my beautiful girl, Shadow 🎀Today we celebrate 12 incredible years with the most special dog a g...
30/05/2026

🎀 Happy 12th Birthday to my beautiful girl, Shadow 🎀
Today we celebrate 12 incredible years with the most special dog a girl could ever ask for.
This year has been one of the hardest we’ve ever faced. Shadow has cheated death twice, shocked her vets more than once, and despite countless tests, we still don’t have all the answers. What we do know is that stress, anxiety and over-excitement can trigger her episodes, and even after a little scare last Friday night, today she is doing what she does best — being Shadow. ❤️
She’s spent her birthday enjoying some gentle runs at her favourite place, car rides, lots of food, endless cuddles, and tonight she’ll be spoiled with a beautiful steak and her favourite carrot cake. Exactly as a birthday princess should be.
A huge thank you to Crazy4Collies for her gorgeous custom birthday bandana. Doesn’t she wear it beautifully? 💕🎂
If I’m honest, today is a very emotional day. When you’re living with uncertainty, every birthday feels a little different. We don’t know how much time we have left with our sweet girl, and that reality makes every cuddle, every tail wag, every happy moment feel even more precious.
Through it all, Shadow has remained my little girl. My shadow. The dog who has been by my side through so many chapters of life.
So today we’re focusing on the good stuff. The sunshine. The smiles. The steak. The carrot cake. And hopefully a Bulldogs win tonight to top off her special day. 💙❤️
Happy 12th Birthday, Shadow.
You are loved more than you’ll ever know, and every single day with you is a gift. 🐾✨
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Chasing Perfection Dog Training will be CLOSED from the 23rd May – 8th June, returning to work on the 9th June. Limited ...
15/05/2026

Chasing Perfection Dog Training will be CLOSED from the 23rd May – 8th June, returning to work on the 9th June. Limited spots are still available before then.

🎉 Phoenix turns 12 today 🎉  It’s been a tough 1.5 years, but this boy just keeps showing me how strong he really is ❤️I ...
02/05/2026

🎉 Phoenix turns 12 today 🎉
It’s been a tough 1.5 years, but this boy just keeps showing me how strong he really is ❤️
I adopted Phoenix when he was 2.5 years old, and I am so incredibly grateful for every single year we’ve had together…
I just wish I had him from a puppy 🥹
He is truly my special boy.
A dog who has helped save lives, supported so many people, and given so much of himself to everyone around him.
So today… it’s only fair he gets spoilt more than usual 💙
His prostrate mass has shrunk by nearly 1/3 — something I don’t take lightly. He’s still on his (very expensive 😅) medication to keep it going in the right direction, but we are so hopeful.
And the biggest win… he’s now completely off his anxiety meds 🙌
He’s playing again.
Loving life.
As affectionate as ever.
And most importantly… he absolutely loves being “Duke’s Dad” 🐾❤️
Today’s celebrations included:
Chicken and treats for brekkie
Sirloin steak for dinner
Rocking his brand new .4.collies custom bandana + birthday hat
12 years of the most beautiful soul.
I don’t take a single moment with you for granted, Phoenix ✨
Happy Birthday my incredible boy 💙
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Today’s session with Alfie and Tilly focused on building confidence, improving manners, and creating clarity in everyday...
16/04/2026

Today’s session with Alfie and Tilly focused on building confidence, improving manners, and creating clarity in everyday situations 🐾
Alfie has been showing hesitation around jumping into the car and using the doggy door. Rather than applying pressure, we took a confidence-first approach, breaking each task down into achievable steps and allowing him to make safe, positive choices at his own pace. This is key to creating long-term reliability and trust.
We also worked on:
-Car loading using gradual exposure and social influence
-Doggy door confidence through desensitisation and positive reinforcement
-Taking treats gently to improve overall impulse control
-Loose lead walking on his new harness, focusing on engagement and position
-Reducing barking behaviours by teaching calm alternative responses and handler focus
Both dogs responded really well, with Alfie already beginning to show increased curiosity and willingness in previously challenging areas.
Training like this is not about quick fixes — it’s about building confident, thinking dogs who understand what’s expected of them.
Looking forward to seeing their continued progress over the coming weeks.
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I never thought I’d have to perform CPR on one of my own dogs… but this year, I’ve now had to do it twice for Shadow. 🤍T...
15/04/2026

I never thought I’d have to perform CPR on one of my own dogs… but this year, I’ve now had to do it twice for Shadow. 🤍
The first time was back in January when she became overexcited and a treat became lodged in her throat. And then yesterday… something I’ll never forget. Shadow got overexcited with the hose, and in a split second, I turned around to find her lying on her side—unresponsive and not breathing.
Training kicks in when emotions don’t have time to. I immediately started CPR and called for help. Thankfully, I was able to bring her back—her heart rate stabilised, circulation returned, and not long after, she was eating and drinking again like the little fighter she is.
A huge thank you to the incredible team at Noosa Village Vet for getting us in and taking such great care of her. After assessment, it looks like she may have choked on her tongue—something linked to her cognitive condition. To be safe, we’ll be having a specialist come up to perform a heart ultrasound and rule out any underlying conditions.
Last night, I didn’t sleep. I watched her, listened to every breath, and stayed right by her side. And yet… she’s still her—happy, full of life, and wagging her tail like nothing happened. Even the vet couldn’t believe how bright she was.
Moments like this remind me just how precious they are. Every single day with her is a gift I will never take for granted.
Please—learn pet first aid and CPR. It can mean the difference between life and loss.
Hold your dogs a little tighter tonight 🤍k.a_brutus
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14/04/2026

Today marked an important step forward for Buddha in his assistance dog journey 🐾
We began foundational training focused on locating his handler’s carer/known person, a critical skill that can provide safety, reassurance, and independence for his handler in moments of need. Teaching a dog to purposefully seek out a specific person is not only technically complex, but life-changing when applied in real-world scenarios.
Alongside this, we worked on:
✔️ Crowd control – helping Buddha confidently create and maintain space around his handler in busy environments
✔️ Guided return to the car – building a reliable behaviour where Buddha can safely lead his handler out of shops or high-stress situations back to a secure location
These skills form part of a much bigger picture. Assistance dogs are not just highly trained companions — they are lifelines. They provide safety, emotional regulation, and practical support for individuals navigating complex conditions, allowing for greater independence and confidence in everyday life.
Buddha showed fantastic focus and willingness to learn today, and this is just the beginning of what will become a very powerful and meaningful partnership.
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