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Training ~ Community ~ Care
Dogs and Friends Club
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
TRAINING, isn't a single session - its daily
At Dogs and Friends Club, training is about more then commands its about building a strong relationship between you and your dog.
We focus on calm, structured, reward-based training that helps dogs learn while feeling safe, supported, and understood.
WHY CHOOSE US!
~ Qualified in Animal Behaviour and Training
~ Experienced in running puppy school
~ Focus on calm real-life training
~ Supportive and approachable environment
READY TO GET STARTED?
Join a class or enquire today and start building a better relationship with your dog
OUR TRAINING CLASSES
Our puppy classes are designed to build strong foundations through positive, force-free training.
We focus on real-life skills including recall, focus, handling, and basic cues like sit and down, while helping your puppy develop confidence, calm behaviour, and clear communication
Each class is supportive, structured, and designed to help both you and your puppy feel confident and successful
THIS CLASS IS PERFECT FOR
~ a puppy aged 8-16 weeks
~ wanting to build strong foundations from the start
~ looking for guidance and support
~ wanting a calm, positive training approach
5 WEEK PUPPY CLASSES COURSE
$280
WHATS INCLUDED
~ 5 week structured training program
~ an hour lesson
~ small group classes for personalised support
~ force-free skills for every day situations
~ weekly homework and guidance
~ ongoing support throughout the course
WEEKLY BREAKDOWN
WEEK ONE - foundations
marker word, handing, and engagement
WEEK TWO - recall and touch
name response, recall games, and hand targeting
WWEK THREE - sit and down
basic cues and introducing calm behaviour
WEEK FOUR - focus
building attention and engagment
WEEK FIVE - real-life training
using the 3'Ds (duration, distance. distraction)
WEEKLY BREAKDOWN
WEEK ONE - engagement and foundation ( middle training )
Building focus, connection, and clear communication (including marker training)
WEEK TWO - loose lead walking
Teaching calm, structured walking without pulling
WEEK THREE - impulse control
Helping your dog make better choices around excitement and distractions
WEEK FOUR - reactivity and overexcitement
Managing big emotions and building calmer responses
WEEK FIVE - matt training
Teaching your dog to settle, relax, and switch off
WEEK SIX - real life training ( the 3 D's )
Proofing behaviours with duration, distance, and distraction
6 WEEK ADOLESCENT COURSE
$400
Our adolescent classes are designed to support dogs through challenging teen stage using positive, force-free training.
we focus on real-life skills including loose lead walking, recall around distractions and impulses control, while helping your dog develop calm behaviour, confidence, and better decision - making.
each class is supportive, structured, and designed to help both you and your dog feel more in control and connected
WHATS INCLUDED
~ 6 week structured training program
~ an hour and a half lesson
~ small group classes for personalised support
~ real-life training around distractions
~ weekly homework and guidance
~ ongoing support throughout the course
THIS CLASS IS PERFECT FOR
~ dogs aged 5 - 18 months
~ struggling with pulling, jumping, or not listening
~ dogs easily distracted outside
~ wanting guidance through the teenage stage
~ want a calm, positive training app
Our private lessons are designed to provide personalised, one-on-one support tailored to you and your dogs specific needs.
Whether your working on behaviour challenges or building foundational skills, sessions are structured to help you achieve real, lasting results in everyday situations.
Training is calm, practical, and focused on clear communication between you and your dog.
AREAS WE CAN HELP
~ recall
~ loose lead walking
~ jumping and overexcitement
~ focus and engagement
~ puppy basics
~ behaviour support
and more!
For specific areas you'll like help with, please fill out the enquiry form so sessions can be tailored to you and your dog.
THIS IS PERFECT FOR
~ wanting one-on-one support
~ dogs needing extra help or specific training
~ preferring a personalised approach
~ dogs struggling in group environments
~ wanting faster progress with tailored guidance
WHATS INCLUDED
~ initial 90 min (1.5 hour) one-one-one training session
~ ongoing 60 min follow up sessions
~ personalised training plan
~ hands-on coaching and guidance
~ practical, real-life training strategies
~ follow-up support and advise
PRIVATIVE LESSONS
~ initial lesson $120
~ follow up lessons $90
Contact
CLASS LOCATION ~
Cox Reserve, 20 Murray Rd, Coburg North VIC 3058
based in Coburg and surrounding areas
About Me
Hi, I'm Maddie - the face behind Dogs and Friends Club.
im a qualified dog trainer with a certificate III in Animal Bahaviour and Training and a background in animal care, puppy training, and Client education.
My approach focuses on positive, force-free training that builds real-life, confidence, and clear communication between you and you dog.
im passionate about helping owners feel supported and confident, while creating calm, well-behaved dogs that thrive in everyday life.
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