Pet Training

At Animal Aid, we understand how much you want the best for your pet. Our goal is to provide a positive learning experience using modern techniques and proven methods. We focus on minimizing stress and creating an environment where your pet can thrive. Our experienced Behaviour & Training team works closely with you, developing personalised progress plans tailored to your pet’s unique needs.

Education is key to a strong bond, and we empower you to work alongside your pet, setting them up for a lifetime of success.

Behaviour Consulting

At Animal Aid, our team of experienced and empathetic Animal Behaviourists offers private consulting services tailored to your pet’s unique needs. This one-on-one support is ideal for pets showing signs of stress, anxiety, aggression, or other concerning behaviors like reactivity or fear. Our intervention program takes a holistic approach, assessing your pet’s environment, history, physiology, health and personal abilities.

Initial visits include: 1.5 hour consultation, scheduled revisit, training plan, 4 – 6 week phone check in, behaviour reports or referrals included.

Our trainers service not only the Yarra Valley, but also Melbourne and Melbourne surrounds, the Mornington Peninsula, and Gippsland areas.

Behaviour Consulting

At Animal Aid, our team of experienced and empathetic Animal Behaviourists offers private consulting services tailored to your pet’s unique needs. This one-on-one support is ideal for pets showing signs of stress, anxiety, aggression, or other concerning behaviors like reactivity or fear. Our intervention program takes a holistic approach, assessing your pet’s environment, history, physiology, health and personal abilities.

Initial visits include: 1.5 hour consultation, scheduled revisit, training plan, 4 – 6 week phone check in, behaviour reports or referrals included.

Our trainers service not only the Yarra Valley, but also Melbourne and Melbourne surrounds, the Mornington Peninsula, and Gippsland areas.

Puppy Private Consulting: 

• • • $160 for an initial
    • $130 for a revisit
    • Available for puppies 5 months and under
    • On-site or in-home consultation delivery
    • Includes written training notes and progress plan
    • Includes travel, no hidden fees! 

Debbie – Dog Trainer

Debbie’s journey into dog training began in the early 70s in the USA, when her mother took their Lhasa Apso, Lucy, for training. Debbie fondly recalls her mother teaching Lucy in the backyard and showing her the ropes of basic dog training. This early exposure sparked a lifelong passion for dog training that continued to grow over the years.

After acquiring her own dog from a caring breeder who emphasized the importance of positive training methods, Debbie discovered the joy of reward-based training. Inspired by the positive impact it had on her relationship with her dog, she was motivated to help others achieve the same. To this end, she completed a course with the Gentle Dog Trainers Association and continues to actively participate in courses and workshops to further her education in positive training techniques.

Debbie is deeply passionate about teaching pet guardians effective communication techniques for achieving a harmonious living environment with their animals. She has a particular affinity for working with puppies and young dogs, focusing on developing foundational skills that set them up for a lifetime of success. Currently, Debbie’s interests have led her to the world of ‘cooperative care’, where she enjoys partnering with dogs to work at their own pace, fostering a positive and understanding relationship between dogs and their owners.

Any Questions? Enquire Today!

Profit from our Dog Training goes directly to our Welfare Program – supporting homeless pets across all of our shelters