Dog Behaviour and Development at Pet Resorts Australia
Enquire About Dog Behaviour and DevelopmentIntegrated behaviour support as part of your dog’s stay
At Pet Resorts Australia, we provide structured support to help dogs improve behaviour, manners, confidence and everyday skills.
From puppies learning the basics through to adult dogs needing clearer guidance, our team of Canine Coaches work with dogs in a calm, practical environment focused on real progress through consistency, structure and clear communication.
Our Dog Behaviour and Development Approach
Clear & Practical Support
Our approach is mased on clear communication, consistency and structured reinforcement tailored to each individual dog.
Tailored for Every Dog
Every service is adapted to your dog’s temperament, confidence, development stage and learning style.
Guidance for Owners
We provide clear guidance, so progress continues consistently at home, not just during your dog’s time with us.
Our Dog Behaviour and Development Services
Behaviour Development Stays
For dogs needing more focused support, our team works directly with them during their stay on behaviour, manners, engagement and everyday skills.
The best way to address complex behaviours.
Online Behaviour Coaching
Access professional behaviour and development support remotely through video guidance, live coaching sessions and practical strategies you can apply at home.
A perfect fit for busy or remote schedules.
Group Classes for Owners
Structured group sessions for owners and their dog designed to improve handling, engagement, manners and real-world skills.
Great for new owners or continued obedience.
Puppy Development Programs
Support your puppy’s early development with a structured program focused on confidence, social skills, manners and positive early experiences.
Ideal for puppies starting their journey.
Enrichment Sessions
Structured sessions designed to engage your dog mentally and physically while building confidence and problem-solving skills. Your Canine Coach will guide your dog through purposeful activities that provide positive challenge, helping to reduce boredom, improve focus and support overall behavioural development.
A great option for dogs who benefit from additional stimulation and structured activity during their stay.
Private Behaviour Consultation
A one-on-one session focused on understanding your dog’s behaviour, needs and specific challenges.
Your Canine Behaviour Support Consultant will assess your dog, discuss your goals and provide clear, practical guidance tailored to your situation—whether you’re working on manners, behaviour concerns or skill development.
Ideal for owners looking for personalised support and a structured plan moving forward..
Struggling With Your Dog’s Behaviour? We Have Solutions.
Frustrating Manners
We can help with common day-to-day behaviours that make life with your dog more difficult, including barking, jumping up, pulling on the lead and poor general manners. Our focus is on improving clarity, consistency and handling so dogs can better understand what is expected of them.
Destructive Habits
Some dogs struggle with behaviours such as chewing, digging, scratching, or damaging items around the home and yard. We can help identify the underlying factors contributing to these habits and provide practical support to improve structure, management and behaviour.
Socialisation & Reactivity
We support dogs that need help building better responses around other dogs, people and unfamiliar environments. This may include dogs that become overexcited, overwhelmed, unsure or reactive, with the goal of helping them develop more confidence, clearer behaviour and better coping skills.
Fear & Anxiety
Some dogs find certain situations difficult, including storms, fireworks, travel, vet visits, separation, or unfamiliar environments. We can help support dogs showing signs of fear, stress or anxiety by working on confidence, routine, handling and appropriate coping strategies.
Puppy Foundations
Early guidance can make a significant difference to a puppy’s long-term development. We help build strong foundations around manners, confidence, social behaviour, engagement and everyday life skills so puppies can develop into more capable and well-adjusted adult dogs.
Complex Concerns
We can assist with more complex behavioural concerns, including resource guarding, separation-related behaviours, more serious reactivity and other advanced challenges. Where needed, we can help assess the issue and guide you toward the most suitable support plan for your dog’s needs.
Dog Training FAQs
All training is delivered by qualified dog training professionals at Pet Resorts Australia.
Our experienced team of trainers works closely with our resort staff to ensure every dog receives consistent, high-quality guidance in a safe and supportive environment.
You can contact your preferred Pet Resorts Australia location directly or submit an enquiry through our website..
We’ll guide you through the best program for your dog and help you secure a time that suits your schedule.
Our qualified dog trainers take a balanced training approach, meaning we use a thoughtful mix of positive reinforcement and clear, consistent guidance to help dogs understand what’s expected of them.
Every dog learns differently, so we tailor our methods to suit their personality, confidence levels and natural instincts.
Our goal is always to teach in a way that’s effective, kind and easy for both dogs and owners to continue at home.
Our Stay & Train service combines professional dog training with the comfort and fun of a resort stay.
While your dog enjoys either their holiday with us or the day away at doggy daycare, our trainers can work with them continuously on tailored skills such as obedience, manners or behaviour support.
It’s a practical option for busy families and a great way for dogs to learn in a structured and low-stress environment.
Training works best when it becomes part of your dog’s everyday life.
We create a strong foundation during your sessions with us, but long-term progress depends on consistency at home, just like building healthy habits for yourself.
Think of it like fitness, one great session sets you in the right direction, but ongoing practice is what brings lasting change.
We’re here to guide you every step of the way so you and your dog can keep growing together.
Rewards are an important part of learning, especially in the early stages when your dog is building understanding and confidence.
Over time, most dogs transition from frequent rewards to more occasional reinforcement, but positive acknowledgment will always matter.
Just like people appreciate being recognised for their effort, dogs thrive when they know they’re doing the right thing.
We have virtual online training from any location with our Chief Training Officer.
In-person training is currently available at two of our resorts; Pet Resorts Australia Terrigal in NSW, and Pet Resorts Australia Townsville in QLD.
We also offer Stay & Train programs and professional in-stay training at select New South Wales and Queensland locations, with more training options being added as our programs expand.
Availability may vary, so it’s always best to check with your chosen resort.
Yes, we do! We work with all breeds and sizes and absolutely love meeting each dog.
We understand every dog comes with their own unique traits, personalities, and needs.
Our training is always tailored to suit each individual dog and their breed-specific tendencies.
Absolutely! In-home consultations are ideal for working on behaviours specific to your household, such as toilet training, destructive behaviours, establishing boundaries, or settling into a new routine.
We customise each session to suit your dog and their familiar environment.
We provide comprehensive behavioural assessments for dogs displaying reactivity, aggression, or other concerning behaviours.
These assessments help us determine the severity, identify triggers, and observe behaviour in different environments.
From there, we build a clear, tailored training plan to address your dog’s specific needs.
Yes, we do! Bringing a rescue dog home can be daunting, especially with an unknown background.
We offer behavioural assessments to understand their current skill set, identify any concerns, and support the transition into their new environment.
We also provide in-home sessions and client coaching to help you settle your rescue and build their confidence.
It’s never too early or too late to start training!
We work with puppies from their very first months all the way through to senior dogs.
Our programs are designed to meet each dog where they are at, with options suited for young puppies, adult dogs, senior dogs, and their owners.