Dog Training
We provide one-on-one training sessions for:
Puppy Development
Basic Obedience
Behavioural Issues
One-on-one training sessions provide a personal approach to training, working with particular issues at home and the environment where the foundations of learning come from. Training options are flexible as different dogs may need to be exposed to different environmental stimulus, desensitisation and counter conditioning in new locations is essential to the behaviour modification and reliability of obedience.
We cover & include:
Learning theory of basic dog behaviour & training
Practical application for obedience training & solving problem behaviour
Socialisation with Panos’ personal dogs, calm dogs to assist in the training sessions
Training manual created by Panos that covers elements to the training program
Written homework for reference to maintain consistency & goal setting for your training
40min Introductory video sent prior to initial training session covering relevant information & theory to help with the practical application of your training.
Option to attend group classes after learning the basics in one-on-one training sessions
Training Programs:
PUPPY TRAINING
The 3 things that are the main focus of puppy training are teaching puppies how to learn, house training & appropriate socialisation/ habituation.
We will cover introduction and training of basic commands such as sit, down, come, bed (and others), walking on lead, setting rules/ boundaries inside & outside of the house, toilet training, destructive behaviour, play biting/ mouthing, manners, management, socialisation with dogs from our pack and much more.
Puppy Training Program: $630
Includes:
3 sessions (1 x 1.5 hr & 2 x 1 hr sessions)
Puppy training manual
40min introductory video
Access to Puppy Socialisation Classes- Additional $100 (Saving of $100)
Please note for 2 or more dogs:
add an extra $180 to the total of the program and an additional half hour to each session.
*Suited for pups under 6 months old.
PUPPY SOCIALISATION & DEVELOPMENT CLASSES: $200
A safe & secure space to establish and maintain your puppy’s foundational skills in a new environment. Focusing on exposure to the world, socialisation and basic commands/skills. Group classes are a great opportunity to be in the presence of other puppies and owners keen to learn.
Working through exposure to a new, highly stimulating (however large space) and with the assistance of Panos and his trainers will assist you through any challenges your puppy may face or to take some of your puppy’s skills to the next stage.
A wonderful addition to 1:1 training sessions for the extra appropriate socialisation and life skills to further reinforce what has been initially taught.
Puppy classes: 4 week block $200 4x1hr classes
*People enrolled in the Puppy Development Program (see above) get access to each 4 week block for $100.
**Classes are suited for puppies under 6 months old.
OBEDIENCE
TRAINING
Work on all basic commands such as sit, down, stay, recall (come when called) and many more along with loose lead walking. Socialisation with dogs from our pack. Setting rules and boundaries, toilet training, destructive behaviour, play biting/ mouthing, jumping, general house etiquette and manners. Teaching our dogs how to live in our world in an obedient and calm way.
Understand how dogs learn, their body language, how to exercise appropriate to each dog individually and loads more! Human training for dogs!
Obedience Training Program: $900
Includes:
3 Sessions (1 x 2 hr & 2 x 1.5 hr sessions)
Dog training manual
40min introductory video
Please note for 2 or more dogs:.
add an extra $180 to the total of the program and an additional half hour to each session.
*Suited for dogs 5 months and older.
BEHAVIOUR
MODIFICATION
Behaviour modification for aggression towards humans and dogs, resource guarding (food or toy aggression), obsessive compulsive behaviours & anxiety issues.
When it comes to addressing and solving behavioural issues it is essential to address underlining causes of the undesireable behaviour. This process is not only about teaching obedience to mask any issues, we intend to delve deep into the dog’s breed, age, environment, diet, routines, management and much more to be able to truly find the cause and base our sessions on finding real, long term solutions to any behaviour issue.
It is important to focus on teaching our dogs what it is we want them to do, rather than solely stopping undesirable behaviour. Most importantly we want to be able to fulfil the dog’s biological needs (mentally, physically and emotionally) to learning how to implement theory into pragmatic techniques help people become effective leaders and dogs to be happy, healthy and social.
Behavioural Issues Training Program: $1080
Includes:
3 x 2 hr Sessions
Dog training manual
40min introductory video
Please note for 2 or more dogs:
add an extra $180 to the total of the program and an additional half hour to each session.
INITIAL
CONSULTATION
Introductory session to Nooch's Pooches Behavioural Issues & Basic Obedience training including Dog Training Manual
2 hr session: $400
40min introductory video
*Suited for all dogs of any age.
**Can be used as session 1 of any training package as long as full payment of package is made by the end of Initial Consultation.
Please note for 2 or more dogs:
add an extra $55 to the total of the Consultation and add an additional half hour to that session.
Additional Follow-up Training Sessions
1.5 hr Session: $270
1 hr Session: $180
*Suited for dogs that have undergone Initial Consultation or any of the Training Packages
Please note for 2 or more dogs:
add an extra $55 to the total of the Consultation and add an additional half hour to that session.
- TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR ALL TRAINING OPTIONS
48 hours notice must be given to reschedule a session or results in a loss of that session and deposit.
Charges of $70 will apply for distance customers outside of 15km radius of Head Office.
No refunds or money back for all sessions and packages.
REACTIVITY & OBEDIENCE
GROUP CLASSES:
These group classes are focused on obedience training & behaviour modification for dogs with reactivity issues in a group setting. The focus is to advance and/or continue what has been taught in our one-on-one training sessions. Proofing all the basic commands along with teaching and training new bahviours to add to your training tool box, loose lead wlaking, building focus/engagement on owners in a busy environment and much more!
Group class offers a great opportunity to be in secure environment and in close proximity with other dogs and people while maintaining a reliable level of obedience and being guided by Panos and his helpers, along with encouragement from the rest of the students. Being apart of the NP community and networking with other owners is a bonus to your training journey as many have organised to meet separately in their own time away from group class to continue their training and socialisation.
Group classes are currently held in 4 week blocks (4x1hr classes) on a Wednesday in a secure location in Caringbah.
Group Training Sessions: 4 week block $200
Package deal: 4 x 4 week blocks: $550 (Saving of $250)
Our group sessions are ONLY catered for owners and dogs that have previously completed a Training Program or after assessment during the Initial Consultaion with Nooch's Pooches. Suited for dogs over 6 months old.
Online Training Session
Via ZOOM: $180
Includes:
1.5hr Video Call Session
Dog Training Manual
40min Introductory Video
BEHAVIOUR ASSESSMENT:
$500
This assessment goes for 2 hours and is for people needing an assessment for their dog in the event of a council requirement for dogs deemed nuisance, menacing or dangerous. Assessment can be taken out for other circumstances for strata or family requirements.
A report will also be made for the dog by the assessor and emailed in PDF form.
Testimonials
“Panos helped with my beagle x spaniel who I rescued from being surrendered. After speaking to other trainers on the phone (not even in person) who told me to put him down due to his behaviour (aggressive toward other dogs while on the lead) and that he could not be fixed, Panos taught me how to read Ozzy, how to work with him and how to train him to be the best dog he can be. We now walk loose lead, past other dogs with minimal problems. I have also used their dog sitting service and it is amazing, and I am using it again in the near future. I thank Nooches Pooches and highly recommend him to anyone who mentions they need a trainer or sitter.”
“We feel so grateful that we disvovered Panos when we got our puppy. His love and innate understanding of dogs was evident from the minute he met us and our puppy. His training techniques second to none and without him we would have a very different dog from the calm, happy, obedient dog we love. Cannot recommend Nooch’s Pooches highly enough.”
“Nooch’s puppy training was the best thing I’ve done for both me and our puppy. Nooch’s came to my home and saw the puppy’s surroundings, how the whole family interacts with him and taught us all how to read signs our puppy is giving us to better understand him while doing our basic training. And with the one-on-one training sessions, he was able to focus on things we were struggling with. Now that our pup is 6 months, he’s old enough for the obedience training which we will definitely be doing. My husband and I recommend him to everyone we know. You will not be disappointed!”
“I contacted Panos for help with my Staffy after over hearing a lady talking about the great results she had with him for her aggressive dog. I had already worked with 2 other dog trainers with little success for my fear aggressive dog so was doubtful Panos would have anything different to teach me but thought it was worth a shot. During that first session I knew I’d made the right decision. Panos’s approach is a balanced one of both correction and reward which enabled me to be able to walk my dog again without having to worry about maintaining control around other dogs. He loves dogs and understands what they need from us to help them be the companions we want them to be. If you’re having troubles with your dog or want to start your puppy off on the right path I’d thoroughly recommend you call Panos.”