Dog Training Port Stephens, Puppy Obedience Trainers
We provide expert dog training services in Port Stephens, NSW and the surrounding areas of the Hunter region, for dogs of all ages and breeds such as puppies, small-sized, medium-sized and large-sized dogs. We come to your premises to train your dog. Our obedience training program is designed to help solve various behavioural issues such as fear aggression, human aggression, socialisation, barking, and a lot more. As qualified trainers, we can assure you that your dog is in good hands. Schedule an appointment today or call us at 0411398395 for more information.
Qualified Training Services
Are you looking for a qualified trainer in Port Stephens to help train your dog and solve various behavioural issues? We provide professional dog training services with proven results to dogs and puppies of all breeds, sizes and age. Below are some of the few issues our program aims to help solve:
- Fear aggression
- Human aggression
- Lead aggression
- Food aggression
- Dog aggression
- Excitement
- Socialisation
- Separation anxiety
- Pulling on lead
- Barking/Digging/Jumping
- Marking territory inside the home
- Desensitization
We cover all the Newcastle NSW and surrounding areas and even the Hunter Region and Central Coast areas. We will come and meet with you and all the members in your household in your home and the dogs main environment. Our consultation fee is $100 per hour
(The first consultation will require at least 2 hours to go over everything that is required for your dog) ($20.00 surcharge applies if you are located 25KM – 40KM ($20 every 20km thereafter) from Salt Ash NSW, 20% surcharge applies on Public Holidays)
Our facility is located approximately 7.3 km away from Port Stephens. So you are welcome to come and visit us as well.
How It Works
Initial Assessment
Our training begins with a comprehensive assessment of your dog’s behavior, temperament, and specific challenges. This allows us to tailor the program to meet your dog’s individual needs.
Customised Training Plan
Based on the assessment, we create a personalised training plan that focuses on addressing specific issues while building a strong foundation of obedience and positive behavior.
One-on-One Sessions
After the planning, our qualified trainer, Carol will work closely with you and your dog in one-on-one sessions that aim at providing hands-on guidance, feedback, and support. This personalized approach ensures that both you and your dog feel confident and comfortable throughout the training process.
Consistent Communication
Open communication is key to success. We keep you informed about your dog’s progress, provide guidance on reinforcement techniques, and offer support as needed.
Gradual Advancement
As your dog progresses, we gradually introduce new challenges and environments to reinforce learned behaviors, ensuring a well-rounded and adaptable canine companion.
Our Program Structure
Puppy Preschool
This program is suitable for small puppies (up to 6 months old). The focus areas are as follows:
- Socialization with other dogs and people.
- Introduction to basic commands: sit, stay, come.
- Bite inhibition and gentle play.
Potty training
Basic Obedience
This program is suitable for adolescent dogs (age between 6 months to 1 year). The focus areas are as follows:
- Building on basic commands.
Leash manners and loose-leash walking. - Advanced socialization with various environments.
- Introduction to more complex commands: down, leave it, and off.
Advanced Training
This program is a specialised advanced training classes suitable for dogs 1 year or older. The focus areas are as follows:
- Refinement of obedience commands.
- Addressing specific behavior issues (if any).
- Advanced leash training and off-leash reliability.
- Introduction to specialized training (e.g., agility, scent work).
Gentle Package
This education program designed to train senior dogs and smaller breeds that require gentle care. The focus areas are as follos:
- Maintaining mental stimulation for senior dogs.
- Adapted exercises for smaller breeds.
- Addressing age-related challenges.
- Reinforcement of basic commands.
Why ChoosE Us?
4 reasons to get your canine trained by us are as follows:
Experienced Trainer: Carol is a certified and experienced trainer who is passionate about dogs and committed to providing effective, compassionate, and personalized training solutions.
Positive Reinforcement Methods: We believe in positive reinforcement as the foundation for effective training. This approach enhances the bond between you and your dog while ensuring a happy and motivated learner.
Tailored Programs: We recognize that every dog is unique and that’s why our training programs are customized and tailored to address specific needs and challenges for each. Whether your dog requires basic obedience or specialized behavior modification, we’ve got you covered.
Proven Results: Our track record speaks for itself. Be sure to check our reviews to see what some of our customers feel about us.
Some of Our Reviews
ExcellentBased on 120 reviewsCatherine Edwards2024-01-28Thank you from the bottom of our hearts ❤️ beautiful Carol! You are simply the best! We love & appreciate you & SO happy we have found you! We could not recommend you more highly! Words alone could not express my sincere gratitude.????Shane Marshall2024-01-15Very happy with the service at Noonies. Our dogs are usually very anxious at typical grooming environments but they were very comfortable during and afterwards. Highly recommend ????Angela Reeve2023-10-21Carol did an amazing job on out cavoodles. Chloe and Ava looked so good and very calm and relaxed. Our eldest cavoodle has anxiety and Carol spend the time to reassure her that everything was ok.Sofia S2023-10-21Carol is a wonderfully calm pet groomer. She gave great advice and checked the cut with me during the groom. I took Bowie, my 5 month cavoodle, for his first groom and he came home calm, happy, soft and fluffy. Darrin was great when I called to make the booking and explained everything so well. Thank you Carol and Darrin.lynette platt2023-10-17Out of all groomers I have tried for my Border Collie Noonie’s are the only groom as a Border should be done Great GroomerPeter Charge2023-10-13Took a small poodle with a very average home haircut and made him into a prince.Amy Steele2023-10-07Professional and fantastic service.David Hopewell2023-10-03Darrin and Carole were really kind and helpful. Seeing Cleo at short notice while we were on holidays in Port Stephens We had just had a bad experience with a grooming service at home but she came back to us from Noonies looking beautiful!!! Just like her old self. Thanks Noonies, we think you’re terrific!!A.M. Doherty2023-09-16Zaydi loved her first grooming visit and we were very pleased with the attention to detail and had wonderful experience. Highly recommend ????????
Contact Noonies Pet Care
- Address: Salt Ash, NSW 2318, AUSTRALIA
- Phone: 0411398395
- Email: darrin@noonies.org
- Opening Hours:
Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sun: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm