Loose Leads Dog Training

03/05/2026

5 dogs. Less than 11 minutes. Real progress.

This is a snapshot of what we do every single day.

In this video you’ll see 5 different dogs working through their training together — some of these dogs came to us with extreme dog aggression. Not “a bit reactive”… we’re talking serious issues around other dogs.

Now look at them.

Calmer. More controlled. Thinking instead of reacting.

This didn’t happen by chance — it’s the result of clear structure, consistent training, and building the right behaviours step by step under controlled conditions.

And here’s the kicker…

This session is just ONE of up to 9 training sessions we run per day.

That’s how we get results. High quality reps, spread across the day, setting dogs up to succeed without burning them out.

And just as importantly — this isn’t flashy competition obedience.

This is real world training.

Dogs learning to be calm around other dogs, to listen under pressure, and to make better decisions in everyday situations — not just perform for a trial.

And this is exactly what our clients get to see while their dog is in training with us.

Every week, we send through progress videos just like this so you can:
• See the improvement for yourself
• Understand how your dog is being trained
• Learn what’s required to maintain it at home

Because training isn’t just about the dog — it’s about giving you the knowledge and confidence to continue the work.

The end result?

A dog you can actually live with, take out, and enjoy.

If you’ve got a dog struggling with aggression, reactivity, or just no off-switch — we can help.

Send us a message or book in to get started.

30/04/2026

What a weekend out in the field for our latest Search & Rescue for Fun Workshop!

We had an awesome mix of dogs and handlers come together to learn what it really takes to find lost people and property. From the very first searches, you could see the dogs start to switch on — using their nose, working the environment, and building real purpose in what they were doing.

Across the weekend we covered:
• How to introduce and build search drive
• Finding lost property with human scent
• Transitioning from articles to locating a person
• Understanding wind, terrain, and how scent moves
• Running searches from both the handler and “lost person” perspective

A massive highlight was having Roger Mayer on the ground with us. With his background as a NSW Police Dog Unit instructor, he brought a huge amount of real-world knowledge — and more importantly, a way of explaining things that just clicked for people. Watching teams improve session by session was something else.

The dogs learned to perform clear alerts — whether that was a hold & bark or a refind — and by the end of the weekend, teams were confidently sending their dogs out, trusting them to work independently, and getting results.

In between search work, we also ran obedience and engagement sessions to sharpen control and build that balance between drive and responsiveness — because a good search dog isn’t just keen… it’s controllable.

Best part? Every single dog, no matter the breed, age, or experience level, got involved and had a win. That’s what this is about.

A huge thanks to Craig Truesdale for being on hand with his excellent photography skills. He took hundreds of photos which we’re still working through — and once we’re done, we’ll send them out to participants.

Tired dogs, happy handlers, and a whole lot of new skills built over two solid days.

If you’ve ever wanted to give your dog a real job, this is it.

More workshops coming soon 👀

28/04/2026

We recently ran our Introduction to Decoy/Helper Workshop, and what a day it was.

With Roger Mayer from Well Mannered Mutts leading the way, our eager participants were introduced to the art of being a helper — an essential skill in developing protection and sport dogs.

The day started with the foundations. We covered training theory, equipment, and how your body language directly influences a dog’s behaviour and response. From there, we moved into one of the most important (and often overlooked) skills — how to play with dogs properly to build drive, clarity, and control.

Once the groundwork was laid, it was time to step it up.

Participants learned how to safely catch dogs, starting with static catches before progressing to running away from dogs at speed. By the end of the day, the transformation was clear — everyone was confidently stepping in, reading the dogs, and executing clean, safe catches.

This isn’t about training dogs — it’s about training people to work with dogs safely, effectively, and with purpose.

Plenty of laughs, a few nerves early on, and a whole lot of wins by the end of it. And it’s safe to say… everyone slept well that night — especially the dogs, who had an absolute ball.

If you’ve ever wanted to get involved in protection or sport dog work, this is where it starts.

More to come.

22/04/2026

20/04/2026

Five dogs. Food down. Zero chaos.

This is what impulse control looks like when it’s trained properly.

Instead of diving on food, barking, or breaking position, each dog is holding a solid drop while their meals are placed in the kennels. No rushing. No guessing. Just calm, controlled behaviour… waiting for one clear command.

Then when they’re released — they don’t just bolt anywhere — they run straight to their own kennel. That’s not luck. That’s training.

This is why we put so much focus on the fundamentals:
Clear communication
Strong obedience under distraction
Control before reward

Because when a dog understands how to switch off and wait, everything else gets easier — at home, around food, with visitors, and out in the real world.

Calm dogs. Clear minds. Better decisions.

If your dog struggles with excitement, food manners, or listening when it matters — this is exactly what we build every day.

Send us a message or book in a session to get started.

15/04/2026

Hi guys I have a mate who’s looking for a couple of kelpie pups if anyone knows of any

02/04/2026

We've still got a couple of spots left - this a great opportunity to try out bitework with this level of instruction

02/04/2026

Only 1 week to go! We still have a couple of spots left!

02/04/2026

1 week to go until this amazing weekend and we've still got a couple of spots left!