Our Services
Group Classes
At Smart Choice Dog Training we provide fun and engaging training sessions for all ages, using the latest scientifically proven positive reinforcement methods.
Our Puppy Skills and Senior Puppy programs take place indoors, while all other dog training classes are conducted outdoors. These settings allow your dog to develop skills in appropriate environments with some controlled distractions, making it ideal for real-world practice. These classes also offer fantastic opportunities for your puppy or dog to socialise and build confidence around others.
Whether you choose private in-home training or join our small group classes, every session is designed to be fun and strengthen the bond between you and your dog, helping them to thrive via encouragement, not fear.
Our professional programs address everything from basic cues such as sit, drop and stay, or walking nicely on a loose leash, to specific challenges you may be having, such as toilet training, jumping, chewing, barking, and so on.
Take the first step toward a better relationship with your dog today: Contact us to secure your spot and experience the difference that positive, force-free training can make to your life with your dog.
Puppy Skills
(8-16 weeks)
Start your puppy off on the right path! Learn fundamental skills like safe socialisation, managing puppy biting, and toilet training, as well as cues such as sit, drop and coming when called.
Duration: 4 weeks
Class Length: 1 hour per week
Prerequisite required: First Vaccination
Progress to: Senior Puppy or Smart Choice 1
Senior Puppy
(13 weeks - 6 months)
Perfect for graduates of our Puppy Skills program, this program continues to building confidence and reinforce good behaviour in a fun, engaging way, as well as generalising the basic cues, coming when called, settling, and walking nicely on a loose lead.
Duration: 6 weeks
Class Length: 1 hour per week
Prerequisite required: Our Puppy Skills Program and minimum 2nd vaccination, and as advised by your vet.
Progress to: Smart Choice 1 or 2
Smart Choice 1
(13 weeks and over)
Decided that it is time to enrol your dog in training classes? This program is designed for puppies or dogs just starting their learning journey with us. Divided into appropriate age groups, we focus on establishing essential skills that create a solid groundwork for future learning and behavioural success.
Duration: 8 weeks
Class Length: 1 hour per week
Prerequisite required: All Vaccinations
Progress to: Smart Choice 2
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Can’t find the right class or your preferred one is full? A new class may be added—contact us, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you!
Smart Choice 2
This program is designed to meet the continuing educational needs for you and your canine companion. We extend prior learning, ensuring it remains fun and in an interactive environment where dogs can thrive. Covering things like distance cues, and other basic skills learned but this time under further distractions. Continue with us and watch your dog grow with confidence!
Duration: 7 weeks
Class Length: 1 hour per week
Prerequisite required: Senior Puppy or Smart Choice 1
Progress to: Smart Choice Skill Builder
Smart Choice Skill Builder
Perfect for those dogs who have completed a previous program with us and would like to further their skills. This program covers fine tuning basic cues, impulse control, socialisation, and walking nicely on a loose lead, increasing reliability under duration, distraction and distance. All in a fun, interactive environment where dogs can thrive. Join us and watch your dog grow with confidence!
Duration: 4 weeks
Class Length: 1 hour per week
Prerequisite required: Smart Choice 2
Progress to: Life Skills
Life Skills
Designed for dogs who have completed our Smart Choice Skill Builder program. Develop more advanced skills – either just for fun, or to ensure your dog remains confident and well-behaved in any environment. Join us for some fun sessions!
Duration: Week-by-Week Basis
Class Length: 1 hour per week
Prerequisite: Graduation from the Smart Choice Skill Builder program
Behavioural Consultations
Private behavioural consultations offer one-on-one sessions, in your home, tailored to address specific behavioural issues your dog may be facing. Whether it's jumping, barking, leash pulling, anxiousness, or inappropriate chewing, these personalised sessions focus on identifying the root cause and implementing effective, positive reinforcement strategies to help your dog develop better habits. Working with an experienced trainer, you’ll receive the support and guidance needed to create a calm and well-behaved companion.
Discount packages available
Private Training
Private dog training focuses on teaching essential cues and good manners tailored to your dog's needs and behaviour. In a one-on-one setting, a trainer can work with your dog to develop reliable responses to cues like "sit," "stay," "come," and "leave it." This individualised approach allows the trainer to address any specific behaviour challenges and strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Private training is ideal for owners looking for focused attention, flexible scheduling, and often achieves faster results.
Discount packages available.
Join us now and watch your dog grow with confidence!
Service Areas
At Smart Choice Dog Training, we're proud to support dog owners across a wide range of locations. We offer our services mainly in and around the Croydon and the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. If you are not in this area, please contact us as we may still be able to assist you.