Puppy & Dog Training in Brisbane
Build practical skills for everyday life together.
Puppies have a lot to learn. So do newly adopted dogs — and sometimes adult dogs simply need a little help with the everyday things that make living together easier.
Sammy provides personalised, in-home dog training across Brisbane using positive reinforcement and force-free methods. Training focuses on useful, practical skills that fit your dog, household and lifestyle.
Dog Training for Real Life
You don’t need a dog who performs a perfect routine. You need a dog who can live comfortably alongside you.
Life Skills training can help with:
- Loose leash walking
- Sit, down and stay
- Settling
- Calm behaviour
- Toilet training
- Jumping
- Puppy mouthing
- Destructiveness
- Confidence building
- Adapting to a new home
- Everyday manners
Training is personalised around what actually matters to you.
Puppy Training That Builds Strong Foundations
Puppies are learning about everything around them. People. Dogs. Sounds. Surfaces. Handling. Leads. Being home alone. Where to toilet. What they are allowed to chew. And how to switch off after a very exciting day of being a puppy.
Rather than expecting perfect behaviour straight away, Sammy helps you build useful habits and give your puppy the skills they need as they grow.
Positive reinforcement helps make learning clear, rewarding and enjoyable.
Loose Leash Walking Without Harsh Equipment
Pulling on the lead is one of the most common challenges dog guardians ask about. Sammy works on the skills that make walking together easier — including attention, reinforcement, pacing and managing distractions.
No prong collars.
No choke chains.
No constant lead corrections.
Just clear training that helps your dog understand what you want them to do.
If your dog pulls because they are barking, lunging or frightened around other dogs or people, Behaviour Change Training may be more appropriate.
In-Home Training Makes Everyday Skills Practical
Home is where most of the behaviour you care about actually happens. The jumping at the front door. The puppy toileting routine. The inability to settle while everyone eats dinner. The battle to get out the door calmly.
Training in your home means Sammy can work with the setup, routines and challenges you deal with every day.
Ready to Build Your Dog’s Skills?
Every dog starts with an initial consult. From there, you can continue with single sessions or a multi-session package.
Initial Behaviour Consult
$450
1 Session · 90 MinutesGet to know Sammy and see if she’s the right trainer for you and your dog. Learn what’s driving your dog’s behaviour, along with practical management strategies and the first training exercises to get you started.
Let’s continue the good work. Choose a follow-up option below.
Follow Up Single Session
$400
1 SessionAlready had your initial consult and just need one more session? This session is for you.
Or save with a multi-session training package
Life Skills Starter
$995
3 Sessions
A great starting point for puppies, recently adopted dogs or a few priority everyday skills.
Book a SessionEveryday Essentials
$1,600
5 Sessions
More time to work on several skills, build consistency and troubleshoot challenges along the way.
Book a SessionReal Life Ready
$2,400
8 Sessions
Comprehensive support for guardians who want more time to build useful skills across everyday situations.
Book a SessionKind Training Can Still Be Clear Training
Force-free training isn’t about letting your dog do whatever they want. Good training still involves boundaries, consistency, practice and clear communication.
The difference is that we don’t need fear, pain or intimidation to teach. Sammy helps you understand what to reinforce, how to make good choices easier and how to practise in a way your dog can understand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sammy train puppies?
Yes. Life Skills training is designed for puppies, newly adopted dogs and adult dogs who need help with everyday behaviour.
What can puppy training help with?
Training may include toilet training, puppy mouthing, jumping, settling, loose leash walking, confidence, everyday manners and calm behaviour.
Can Sammy help with loose leash walking?
Yes. Loose leash walking can be included in Life Skills training. If pulling is mainly connected to fear, barking or lunging at other dogs or people, Behaviour Change Training may be more suitable.
Is training suitable for newly adopted dogs?
Yes. New dogs often benefit from support as they settle into their household, learn routines and build everyday skills.
Ready to Make Everyday Life Easier?
Whether you have a brand-new puppy or an adult dog who could use some extra guidance, Sammy can help you build the skills that matter most.