Loose Leads Dog Training

Loose Leads Dog Training We focus on assisting dog owners to experience the joy of their dogs becoming loving family members with great manners.

We do this through individual training and offering stay and train packages to fast track your dog's training. Our question to you -

"What can we do to make your life with your dog more fulfilling?"

We can help you by reaching into our broad experience and tailoring our training to suit the personality of your dog. Our trainers have a diverse background in training dogs for security, family pro

tection, tracking, obedience and herding livestock, as well as managing dog training kennels and animal shelters. We are constantly furthering our knowledge, benefiting from the experience of a range instructors specialising in training dogs for search and rescue, law enforcement, animal welfare, military, herding and dog sports. By trusting us to have your dog stay with us for an individualized stay and train package, you will be letting us do the hard work of training your companion. Of course, to us this 'hard work' is fun! When your dog returns to you, we will then teach you about, playing, motivation, reinforcement, timing, training adjustments, socialization, pack structure and proofing learnt behaviors. This enables you both maintain the training your dog has learnt with our team and to further your dog’s training yourself. We can then further assist you with phone and online consultations.

06/08/2026

Who said Mals are smart?😂

🎉 Returning Participant Discount! 🎉Have you attended one of our workshops over the past year?As a thank you for your con...
06/08/2026

🎉 Returning Participant Discount! 🎉

Have you attended one of our workshops over the past year?

As a thank you for your continued support, we're offering a returning participant discount on selected upcoming workshops.

Whether you're keen to build on your skills, try something new, or continue your training journey with your dog, we'd love to have you back.

Don't forget, free camping is available on-site for workshop participants, making it easy to relax, socialise, and get the most out of the weekend.

If you've attended one of our workshops within the last 12 months and would like to find out if you're eligible for the returning participant discount, send us a message and we'll be happy to provide the details.

We look forward to training with you and your dog again!
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❤️🐾 Bond — The Heart of Great Dog Training 🐾❤️A strong bond between you and your dog is the foundation of everything you...
05/08/2026

❤️🐾 Bond — The Heart of Great Dog Training 🐾❤️
A strong bond between you and your dog is the foundation of everything you’ll ever achieve together.
When that bond is solid, your dog doesn’t just obey — they want to work with you. They try harder, listen better, and genuinely enjoy training because it’s time spent with you.
The treats, pats, and games? They’re just bonuses. The real reward for your dog is your attention, your praise, and your teamwork.
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💪 Why the Bond Matters
A dog that trusts you will follow your lead.
A dog that enjoys being with you will want to please you.
And a dog that feels understood will give you everything they’ve got.
Training strengthens that bond — and a strong bond makes training even better.
It’s a positive cycle that builds confidence, reliability, and joy for both ends of the lead.
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🐾 The Stronger the Bond, the Better the Team.
Because when training is built on connection — not just commands — you don’t just create obedience…
You create trust, teamwork, and a lifelong partnership. ❤️
🐕 Train Smart. Work Hard. Have Fun.
— Phil Campbell
Loose Leads Dog Training

30/07/2026

From Fear to Focus – Mitzi’s Personal One-on-One Training Session

A great session with Hunter and his Red Heeler, Mitzi, who made the trip all the way from Cobar for a one-on-one lesson.

Mitzi came to me for help with reactivity. At the beginning of the session, she was quite fearful of me and showed some defensive aggression. By taking the time to read her, work at her pace, and build trust, I was able to win her over fairly quickly, setting us up for a productive training session.

The drill in this video is one of the fundamental exercises I use in my training. In just a short space of time, we're reinforcing the sit, drop, stay and recall, while keeping the dog highly engaged and motivated. It's a simple but incredibly effective way of building reliability, focus and clear communication between dog and handler.

You'll see me demonstrate the exercise first before Hunter steps in to practise it himself. That's an important part of the process—it's not just about training the dog, it's about teaching the owner the skills, timing and mechanics needed to continue making progress at home.

Hunter and Mitzi were fantastic to work with, and I can't wait to see how they continue to improve together.

If you're struggling with reactivity, obedience or simply want a stronger relationship with your dog, get in touch to book a one-on-one lesson.

29/07/2026

🐾 Ready for an adventure with your dog? 🐾

Search & Rescue for Fun returns on 29th & 30th August!

📍 Near Wellington, Central West NSW

If you’ve ever watched Search & Rescue dogs in action and thought, “I’d love to try that with your dog,” this is your chance.

Over two action-packed days, you’ll learn how to teach your dog to search for hidden people using the same foundation skills employed by operational Search & Rescue teams. It’s challenging, rewarding and, most importantly, a huge amount of fun.

No matter what breed you own, you’d be surprised what they’re capable of. Previous workshops have included everything from tiny companion dogs to large working breeds, with every team progressing at their own pace.

What to expect:
🐾 Two full days of practical, hands-on training
🐾 Learn the foundations of Area Search
🐾 Teach your dog a Hold & Bark or Refind Alert
🐾 Small group sizes for plenty of individual coaching
🐾 Throughout the weekend we’ll also run mini training sessions on engagement, play and functional obedience to help you become a better team.
🐾 Run by an experienced operational Search & Rescue dog handler

To get the most out of the workshop, it’s ideal if your dog has a reliable recall and can bark on command. Don’t worry if they can’t just yet—you’ll still have an incredible weekend, learn a huge amount, and have plenty of fun while building those skills.

💰 Cost:
• $450 Working Spot (limited to 10 teams)
• $250 Observer Spot

Whether you’re looking for a new dog sport, wanting to challenge your dog’s mind, or simply searching for a unique weekend together, this workshop is one you won’t forget.

Places are limited and usually fill quickly, so send us a message to secure your spot!

👀🐾 Engagement — The Foundation of Your Relationship 🐾👀Before you give your dog any command — whether it’s sit, heel, or ...
29/07/2026

👀🐾 Engagement — The Foundation of Your Relationship 🐾👀
Before you give your dog any command — whether it’s sit, heel, or something more complex — your dog first needs to be engaged with you.
If your dog’s attention is on the environment, other dogs, or people nearby, the chances of success drop dramatically. A distracted dog isn’t being stubborn — it’s simply not tuned in to you yet.
Engagement is the foundation of your relationship. Without it, communication breaks down, and training becomes harder than it needs to be.
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🎯 How to Build Engagement
Set yourself and your dog up for success by:
✅ Training in low-distraction environments to start — quiet spaces help your dog focus on you.
✅ Controlling access to rewards. If food and toys are always freely available, there’s no reason for your dog to work for them.
This doesn’t mean starving your dog — just offer meals for about 10 minutes, then remove the bowl if uneaten.
The same principle applies to everything your dog finds valuable — attention, toys, affection, or freedom.
When your dog learns that the best things in life come through you, they’ll naturally begin to look to you for direction and connection.
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❤️ Engagement Builds Connection
When your dog chooses to focus on you, it’s no longer about control — it’s about cooperation.
That’s where trust and teamwork grow.
Engagement isn’t just about training; it’s about building a relationship where your dog wants to be with you, work with you, and please you — even when the world around them is full of distractions.
🐾 Engagement = Connection. Connection = Cooperation.
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🐕 Train Smart. Work Hard. Have Fun.
— Phil Campbell
Loose Leads Dog Training

28/07/2026

Real-world proofing is where training comes together.

As part of our Platinum Board & Train program, dogs spend five weeks with us, giving us the time to not only teach behaviours but to proof them in real-world environments.

Today, Skipper and Maeve headed to Petbarn for a training outing. Skipper came to us with both dog and human aggression issues, while Maeve came to us with virtually no impulse control and struggled to stay focused in exciting environments.

Despite the busy store, both dogs did an outstanding job. Maeve remained calm and engaged with her handler, even with members of the public walking close by. Skipper also performed flawlessly, maintaining his composure and obedience around other dogs and people.

This is what real-world training looks like. It’s not about dogs behaving perfectly at home—it’s about building dogs that can make the right decisions wherever life takes them.

# Have You Ever Wondered if Protection Dog Training Is Right for You and Your Dog?Following the success of our Introduc...
28/07/2026

# Have You Ever Wondered if Protection Dog Training Is Right for You and Your Dog?

Following the success of our Introduction to Decoy/Helper Work Workshop, we're excited to offer the next step—our Introduction to Personal Protection & Dog Sports Workshop, held on the weekend of 3rd & 4th October 2026.

This weekend is exactly that—an introduction.

It is designed for everyday dog owners who are curious about protection training but aren't sure where to start. Whether your interest is in personal protection, protection sports, or simply building a stronger relationship with your dog through structured training, this workshop will give you a safe, practical insight into the foundations of this type of training.

This is not a course that will produce a protection dog in two days, nor is it intended to cover every aspect of protection training. Instead, it provides an opportunity to experience the fundamentals, learn from experienced trainers, and discover whether this style of training is something you and your dog genuinely enjoy before committing to further training.

Throughout the weekend you'll be introduced to:

* Engagement and building motivation
* Functional obedience and control
* Structured play and reward development
* Prey development
* Bite development
* Introduction to defensive drive
* Building confidence while maintaining stability, control and sociability

Suitable dogs will have the opportunity to experience bite development using professional training equipment under close supervision.

To get the most out of this workshop, your dog should ideally have:

* High prey drive
* Good environmental stability
* A calm and confident temperament
* Confidence around people, dogs and new environments

This workshop is best suited to breeds traditionally used for protection work, such as Belgian Malinois, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Dutch Shepherds and similar working breeds. If you're unsure whether your dog is suitable, feel free to get in touch—we're happy to have a chat.

The workshop will be delivered by trainers with more than 50 years of combined experience in police dog handling, personal protection, security, crowd control and working dog training. Drawing on decades of operational and instructional experience, the focus of the weekend is to introduce participants to safe, ethical and effective training methods that develop capable, stable and reliable dogs while maintaining control, confidence and sociability.

This workshop is about learning, having fun with your dog, and gaining an understanding of what quality protection dog training should look like. No previous experience is necessary.

# # # Workshop Fees

🐕 Working Spot: **$650**

👀 Audit (Observer) Spot: **$400**

Working spots are limited to ensure every participant receives plenty of individual coaching.

As this is a practical workshop involving protection training, all participants wishing to secure a working spot must first submit an Expression of Interest by emailing **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])**.

Following your Expression of Interest, you'll be contacted for a brief phone discussion to assess whether you and your dog are suitable for the workshop. This ensures participants are matched appropriately, helping everyone get the most from the weekend while maintaining a safe and enjoyable learning environment.

📍 Near Wellington, Central West NSW
📅 3rd & 4th October 2026

To express your interest, email: [email protected]

Places are limited, and Expressions of Interest will be assessed as they are received.

Something exciting is coming to Loose Leads Dog Training!We're looking forward to two upcoming weekends designed to intr...
24/07/2026

Something exciting is coming to Loose Leads Dog Training!

We're looking forward to two upcoming weekends designed to introduce handlers and their dogs to different working dog disciplines.

🐾 SAR Area Search for Fun Weekend
📅 Early September

Ever wondered what Search and Rescue (SAR) is all about?

This fun, practical weekend focuses on Area Search, where dogs learn to locate hidden people within a defined search area. It's a fantastic way to develop your dog's confidence, independence, hunt drive and teamwork while giving handlers an introduction to one of the core SAR disciplines.

Suitable for beginners, working dog enthusiasts and anyone looking for a new challenge with their dog.

🛡️ Introduction to Personal Protection Dog Training
📅 Early October

Curious about personal protection dog training?

This introductory weekend is designed to give you an understanding of the foundations of personal protection dogs. We'll cover training principles, obedience requirements, engagement, confidence building, control, safety and responsible handling, with demonstrations throughout the weekend.

This is an introduction only and is intended to educate handlers about the discipline. It is not a protection training or certification course.

More details, including exact dates, venue information, pricing and booking details, will be released soon.

If either event interests you, comment below or send us a message to register your interest. We'd love to hear from you!

Stay tuned—more information is coming soon!

Loose Leads Dog Training
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