Dog Training Classes in the Illawarra
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Helping you and your dog thrive as a team
Dog training classes in the Illawarra give your dog real-world skills in a friendly, supportive environment. With classes for recall, loose-leash walking, and everyday manners, you and your dog can learn, grow, and enjoy calmer adventures together.
Why Join a Group Class?
Group dog training classes in the Illawarra offer so much more than skills— they create confidence, connection, and better communication between you and your dog. Whether you’re working on leash walking, recall, or building focus around distractions, group classes give you targeted support in a fun, supportive environment.
Your dog learns to stay calm and engaged around other dogs, while you gain practical, real-life tools you can use every day. These classes are designed to meet you where you’re at, keep training enjoyable, and help you and your dog grow as a team.
Looking for basic manners and everyday foundations?
Dog Skills is a great place to start! You’ll find that info at the bottom of this page.
What classes are available?
I currently offer three dog training class options in the Illawarra: a recall training class, a loose-leash walking class, and the Dog Skills pathway through my partnership with The Dog Project. Each class focuses on real-world behaviour and confidence-building skills.
Ready Your Recall – Recall Training Class
📅 3-week course |💲$120 | 🐶 For dogs 5 months & older | 🏡 Location: Albion Park High School
Do you wish your dog would come running when you call—no matter the distraction? My Ready Your Recall class helps you build a rock-solid recall so your dog listens reliably, even in exciting or distracting environments.
What You’ll Learn:
🎯 How to make coming when called fun and rewarding
🎯 Ways to increase your dog’s motivation and responsiveness
🎯 Practising recall in controlled setups and real-world environments
🎯 Emergency recall techniques for safety
A strong recall is one of the most important skills for off-leash freedom and safety. Let’s set your dog up for success!
Walk This Way – Leash Walking Class
📅 3-week course |💲$120 | 🐶 For dogs 5 months & older | 🏡 Location: Albion Park High School
Does your dog pull on the leash or get distracted easily on walks? My Walk This Way class helps you and your dog master polite, loose-leash walking skills using positive reinforcement techniques.
What You’ll Learn:
🎯 How to reduce pulling and build focus
🎯 Techniques for loose-leash walking in real-life situations
🎯 Managing distractions and keeping your dog engaged
🎯 Confidence-building exercises for both you and your dog
This class is perfect for anyone looking to make walks more enjoyable and less stressful!
Partnered for Success: Dog Skills with The Dog Project
Looking for support with basic manners, everyday skills, and real-world reliability?
Looking for support with basic manners, everyday skills, and real-world reliability? I’m proud to partner with The Dog Project, offering a fantastic pathway of group dog training classes for puppies and adult dogs who are just getting started with training. If you’re hoping to build reliable, real-world skills like calm greetings, loose-leash walking, recall, and staying focused around distractions, The Dog Project’s Dog Skills classes are a great next step.
These progressive group classes give you the structure, support, and encouragement to keep your training journey fun and rewarding.
Looking for Manners & Everyday Foundations?
The Dog Project – Dog Skills Classes
📅 Ongoing classes with a flexible schedule | 💲See The Dog Project for pricing | 🐶 For dogs 16 weeks & older | 🏡 Location: Albion Park & Kiera High School
Just starting out with training, or wanting to polish up your dog’s everyday manners? The Dog Project’s Dog Skills classes offer real-life training in a friendly, supportive group environment.
What You’ll Learn:
🎯 Foundation skills for home and public spaces
🎯 How to keep your dog calm, focused, and responsive
🎯 Progress through levels at your own pace
🎯 Start any time after a fun and friendly Welcome Class
Whether your dog is brand new to training or just needs to brush up, these classes are a great place to begin.
Why Choose My Classes?
✔ Positive reinforcement dog training for happy, engaged dogs
✔ Small, supportive group classes for personalised attention
✔ Real-world training skills for calm walks and everyday manners
✔ A friendly, welcoming environment for dogs of all ages
Let’s work together to build great habits and make every adventure more enjoyable.
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