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Flying Paws Dog Training For nearly 10 years, Flying Paws has been offering training to help create confident, calm, resilient and happy 4 legged members of the family.

Award-winning, fear & force-free trusted across Tasmania
Helping dogs thrive through ethical evidence-based training
We help dogs & humans grow with confidence & clarity

Family Dog MediationĀ® Certified
Puppy Programs • Group Training • Behaviour Consults Whether you are after puppy classes, group training for an older dog or a private training for a specific problem, we have something to suit you and your furry partner. All training is conducted in a friendly and relaxed manner in a controlled environment by qualified and accredited positive reinforcement trainers.

šŸŽƒ HAPPY HOWL-O-WEEN! šŸŽƒCharlie, Charli, Storm, Zan and Fox got into the spooky spirit last week and are popping in with a...
30/10/2026

šŸŽƒ HAPPY HOWL-O-WEEN! šŸŽƒ

Charlie, Charli, Storm, Zan and Fox got into the spooky spirit last week and are popping in with a few helpful Halloween hints for keeping your four-legged family members safe and comfortable tonight! 🧔

Whether it’s trick-or-treaters at the door, unfamiliar costumes, spooky decorations or tempting treats, Halloween can bring a few extra challenges for our dogs.

A few things to keep in mind:

šŸŽƒ Keep the treats out of reach. Chocolate, lollies and sugar-free treats containing xylitol can be dangerous for dogs.

šŸ‘» Give your dog a quiet space. Not every dog enjoys the excitement, visitors or constant doorbell ringing. Make sure they have somewhere comfortable to retreat.

🚪 Watch those doors and gates. With people coming and going, it’s easy for an opportunistic dog to make a dash for freedom. Use barriers or keep your dog safely away from the entrance.

🧔 Costumes are optional! Some dogs are perfectly happy dressing up, while others aren’t. If your dog isn’t comfortable, don’t force it. Their comfort matters more than the photo.

šŸ¬ Be mindful of decorations. Keep candles, electrical cords, glow sticks and small decorations out of curious mouths and paws.

Remember, your dog doesn’t have to participate in Halloween to have a good night. Sometimes the best Halloween plan is a comfy bed, a tasty dog-friendly treat and a quiet evening at home.

From all of us at Flying Paws, have a safe and happy Halloween! šŸŽƒšŸ¾

🐮 FINAL MOO CHEW PRE-ORDER! 🐮One last chance to get your paws on our Moo Chews! 🐾If you’ve been meaning to order one for...
29/10/2026

🐮 FINAL MOO CHEW PRE-ORDER! 🐮

One last chance to get your paws on our Moo Chews! 🐾

If you’ve been meaning to order one for your dog, now’s the time. This is our final pre-order, so once this one closes, there won’t be another opportunity to order through Flying Paws.

🐶 Need more than one? Bulk orders are available! Whether you’re stocking up for your own dogs or ordering for multiple pups, get in touch and we’ll sort you out.

šŸ“© Want to order? Send us a message to place your pre-order! Pre orders close Monday the 2nd of November.

Don’t leave it until later … this is your last chance! šŸ’™šŸ¾

🌟 Meet our New Positive Pups! 🌟Last night saw another bunch of cute faces join our Positive Puppy Program! 🄰 Meet … šŸ’œ Re...
28/10/2026

🌟 Meet our New Positive Pups! 🌟

Last night saw another bunch of cute faces join our Positive Puppy Program! 🄰 Meet …

šŸ’œ Remmie the Border Collie
šŸ’™ Goose the Golden Retriever
šŸ’œ Ellie the Golden Retriever
šŸ’œ Laika the Pembroke Welsh Corgi
šŸ’œ Pippa the Springer Spaniel
šŸ’™ Charlie the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
šŸ’™ Bruno the American Bulldog

We can’t wait to watch these guys learn and grow over the next few weeks šŸ™ŒšŸ¼

Our final Positive Puppy Programs are available to book now! Message us or visit our website below šŸ‘‡

https://flyingpaws.com.au/programs/positive-puppy-program/

šŸŒŸšŸŽ“Positive Puppy Graduates šŸŽ“šŸŒŸBruce, Oaka, Raymond, Rev, Ruby and Luna were the latest group to graduate our Positive Pup...
27/10/2026

šŸŒŸšŸŽ“Positive Puppy Graduates šŸŽ“šŸŒŸ

Bruce, Oaka, Raymond, Rev, Ruby and Luna were the latest group to graduate our Positive Puppy Program šŸŽ‰

These guys all showed off some great work last with how far they’ve come since week one, great job guys šŸ™ŒšŸ¼

Our remaining Puppy Programs for 2026 are available now! Book below šŸ‘‡ or message us for more details

https://flyingpaws.com.au/programs/positive-puppy-program/

A tired Zani, two more passes and a podium finish! šŸ™ŒšŸ¼šŸ¾Zani headed off to Launceston to the TDTC Scentwork Trial yesterda...
25/10/2026

A tired Zani, two more passes and a podium finish! šŸ™ŒšŸ¼šŸ¾

Zani headed off to Launceston to the TDTC Scentwork Trial yesterday and came home with TWO more passes under his belt! šŸŽ‰

He picked up passes in both Interiors and Exteriors, and to top it all off, took out 3rd place in Exteriors! šŸ„‰

Not a bad day’s work for our boy!

Scentwork is such a great way to let dogs use their noses, work through problems and do something they absolutely love and watching them search, think and work things out is pretty special. šŸ’™

We suspect Zani might be enjoying a well-earned rest after all that sniffing! 😓

Huge thanks to TDTC for putting on the trial, and congratulations to everyone who competed!

Well done, Zan! We’re pretty proud of you. šŸ’™šŸ™ŒšŸ¼

Sometimes, the most important thing you can do is take a step back and just enjoy your dog. šŸ’™šŸ¾Not every walk needs to be...
23/10/2026

Sometimes, the most important thing you can do is take a step back and just enjoy your dog. šŸ’™šŸ¾

Not every walk needs to be a training session. Not every behaviour needs to be analysed. Not every difficult moment needs to become another thing to add to your list of things to work on.

It’s easy to get caught up in the things that aren’t going well. The barking, the pulling, the reactivity, the recall that disappears the second you need it, or the behaviour that seems to be getting worse instead of better.

When you’re working through challenges with your dog, those things can start to take up a lot of space in your head.

But what about everything else?

The way they look at you when you walk through the door. The ridiculous little things they do that make you laugh. The way they settle beside you, bring you their favourite toy, sniff every single blade of grass, or get ridiculously excited about something you barely noticed.

The little moments where they make a good choice without being asked. The things they’ve learned that you no longer even think about. The ways they communicate with you that you’ve become so familiar with you barely notice them anymore.

Our dogs are doing amazing things every single day that we can easily take for granted and when we’re constantly focused on what’s going wrong, we can miss a lot of what’s going right.

This isn’t about ignoring behaviour that needs support, pretending challenges don’t exist, or giving up on training. Those things matter, too.

It’s about remembering that your dog is so much more than the things you’re trying to change.

You can work towards better behaviour and appreciate the dog standing in front of you right now.

So take a breath. Put the training plan away for a little while. Go for a sniffy walk, play their favourite game, sit together in the sunshine, or just enjoy watching them be their wonderfully weird selves.

You don’t have to be improving something every minute you spend together.

Sometimes, you can just be together and that’s pretty wonderful, too. šŸ’™

🌟Paws in Practice Superstars🌟Nyx and Darcy will be joined by Olive and Otis next week to be our latest Paws in Practice ...
18/10/2026

🌟Paws in Practice Superstars🌟

Nyx and Darcy will be joined by Olive and Otis next week to be our latest Paws in Practice group šŸŽ‰

Nyx and Darcy copped a bit of the Saturday warmth but still showed of their real world skills and started to explore the agility paddock … great work girls 🄰🐾

🌟 New Puppy to Pro Superstars 🌟Yesterday Rip, Agnes Joan, Ava, Little Fifi, Riley and Sadie were the latest group to sta...
17/10/2026

🌟 New Puppy to Pro Superstars 🌟

Yesterday Rip, Agnes Joan, Ava, Little Fifi, Riley and Sadie were the latest group to start in our Puppy to Pro program šŸŽ‰

We saw some fantastic work from all of these guys who settled on really well 🄰 we can’t wait to watch them over the next few weeks šŸ‘

BUSINESS FOR SALE: FLYING PAWS DOG TRAININGAn opportunity to acquire an established, successful and award-winning dog tr...
12/10/2026

BUSINESS FOR SALE: FLYING PAWS DOG TRAINING

An opportunity to acquire an established, successful and award-winning dog training business in North West Tasmania.

After 12½ years of building and growing Flying Paws Dog Training, we have made the decision to move into the next chapter of our lives and are offering the business for sale.

This is not a business being sold due to a lack of clients, financial difficulties or an unsuccessful business model.

Quite the opposite.

Flying Paws is an established business with a proven operating model that has successfully supported two people for the past 4½ years.

We have spent more than a decade developing, refining and implementing the policies, procedures, training programs and business systems that have made Flying Paws what it is today.

For the right person, this represents an opportunity to acquire far more than just a business name.

What makes Flying Paws an attractive opportunity?

🐾 12½ years of established operations: A recognised business with a longstanding presence in the North West Tasmanian community.
🐾 Proven business model: A business that has successfully supported two people for the past 4½ years and an additional two casual employees for the last 7 months.
🐾 Established policies and procedures: Years of experience have gone into developing and refining practical, effective systems for client management, service delivery and day-to-day operations.
🐾 Developed training programs: Structured programs, resources and processes that have been built, tested and refined through real-world delivery.
🐾 Established brand and reputation: A recognisable name within the dog training industry, supported by years of client relationships, community involvement and business achievements.
🐾 Award-winning business: Including recognition as the 2025 and 2026 Australian Small Business Champion for Pet Training Services and 2025 Central Coast Chamber of Commerce and Industry Innovation Award.
🐾 Multiple service offerings: Experience delivering puppy training, private consultations, advanced training, and more.
🐾 Established business infrastructure: Existing administrative systems, client management processes, branding and operational procedures.

Why are we selling?

Simply put, we're ready for our next chapter.
It's not very often that business owners have the opportunity to make the decision to move on while their business is successful, established and operating effectively.

We recognise how fortunate we are to be in that position.

We've spent 12½ years building something we're incredibly proud of, and rather than waiting until circumstances make the decision for us, we've chosen to explore what comes next.

For someone looking to enter the dog training industry, expand an existing business or acquire an established brand and proven business systems, Flying Paws presents an opportunity worth exploring.

We are open to genuine enquiries from suitably interested parties and would be happy to discuss what may be included in a potential sale.

Further information will be made available to serious prospective purchasers.

šŸ“© For confidential enquiries, please contact us directly via private message or email at [email protected]

Please feel free to share and spread the word. 🐾

A heartfelt thank you from us ā¤ļøSince announcing that this version of Flying Paws Dog Training will be closing its doors...
11/10/2026

A heartfelt thank you from us ā¤ļø

Since announcing that this version of Flying Paws Dog Training will be closing its doors in December, we’ve been overwhelmed by the comments, messages, emails and conversations from past and present clients, fellow dog professionals and our wider community. Hearing what Flying Paws has meant to so many of you has genuinely meant the world to us. šŸ’™

This decision wasn’t made lightly.

We know closing Flying Paws could leave a big gap in the dog training market on the North West Coast. We care deeply about the dogs and people we work with, and we know how important access to evidence-based, force-free training and behaviour support is.

But we’ve also had to be honest about what we want from the next stage of our lives.

We’ve spent over a decade building Flying Paws together. We’ve watched it grow, celebrated incredible highs and worked through plenty of challenging moments. As much as we love what we’ve built, we don’t feel it’s fair to our clients, our own dogs or ourselves to keep going simply because there’s a need for what we do when we’re ready for something different. We never want to reach a point where we resent something we’ve spent so many years loving.

And there’s a personal side to this, too. Flying Paws has been something we’ve shared for a long time, and a part of us has struggled to imagine continuing it without the other person.

We’re incredibly proud of the dogs we’ve worked with, the people we’ve met and the community that’s grown around us. We’re proud of the difference we’ve made, even in ways we might never fully know.

We still have time together here, and we’ll continue supporting our clients and their dogs as we work towards our final day on 18 December.

As for what comes next, there are still conversations to be had and possibilities to explore. We’ll share more with you tomorrow. šŸ‘€

For now, thank you for trusting us with your dogs, celebrating our wins, supporting our business and reminding us that the work we’ve done has mattered.

Whatever comes next, we’ll always be proud of what we’ve built together.

Thank you for being part of the Flying Paws story. šŸ’™šŸ¾

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Ulverstone, TAS
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