Playful Paws: Training & Wellness

Playful Paws: Training & Wellness Bringing out the best in your best friend. Helping you to have an awesome family member that you are proud to take everywhere with you! More Places. More Often.
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Megs Hopman, founder, has a work history in both the disability sector and human behaviour, as well as a complete understanding of dogs. She is university qualified to manage and deliver an exceptional service. This business is unique in that it focuses on dog training as well as empowering and educating dog parents. The business understands that everyone has an individual journey with their dog a

nd adapts their services accordingly. Playful Paws is the ‘go to’ for dog training and behaviour in East Gippsland, with people proud to say their dogs have been trained with them. The business has continued to adapt and evolve through consultation with the community which has contributed to rapid growth of the business. The bright green paw is forefront of everyone’s mind when they think of training with their dog. We offer a personalised services and our vision is to see More Dogs.

11am 11th November. Lest We Forget. 📸 Red Tractor Designs
10/11/2024

11am 11th November.

Lest We Forget.

📸 Red Tractor Designs

All set up at the thebairnsdaleshow_2024 ! Demos at 1030, 1 and 3! Pet parade at 1130! Beautiful day for it! 💕
08/11/2024

All set up at the thebairnsdaleshow_2024 !

Demos at 1030, 1 and 3!

Pet parade at 1130!

Beautiful day for it! 💕

Wish was enjoying a sneaky preview of the thebairnsdaleshow_2024 this afternoon! Come down and visit all the amazing exh...
08/11/2024

Wish was enjoying a sneaky preview of the thebairnsdaleshow_2024 this afternoon!
Come down and visit all the amazing exhibitors tomorrow 9am-4pm at the Bairnsdale Racecourse!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!! 🎄🥰 Our shop is all stocked up with Christmas toys and treats for your furr...
06/11/2024

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!! 🎄🥰

Our shop is all stocked up with Christmas toys and treats for your furry best friend!

Pop in at 6 Macleod street, Bairnsdale!
M-F 730-530!

Lola’s got the right vibes for today- enjoy a relaxing day with your pup for Cup Day and we will be back with our usual ...
04/11/2024

Lola’s got the right vibes for today- enjoy a relaxing day with your pup for Cup Day and we will be back with our usual hours tomorrow!

Our Amazing Adults class practises waiting at the road on a social walk! We are open today (Monday 4th) for Puppy Kinder...
03/11/2024

Our Amazing Adults class practises waiting at the road on a social walk!

We are open today (Monday 4th) for Puppy Kinder and ALL of our Monday classes - Manners Matter, Puppy Preschool and Playful Puppy!!

We had the most amazing day with Alexis 💕
03/11/2024

We had the most amazing day with Alexis 💕

Happy Halloween and thanks to everyone who came to celebrate with us! 📸 Cody, Odin and Lottie Mae
31/10/2024

Happy Halloween and thanks to everyone who came to celebrate with us!

📸 Cody, Odin and Lottie Mae

We are excited to have Alexis from Un-Chase! Coming this weekend to teach us how to prevent your dog from the unwanted b...
28/10/2024

We are excited to have Alexis from Un-Chase! Coming this weekend to teach us how to prevent your dog from the unwanted behaviour of chasing - this is perfect for the pups who chase cars, birds, skateboards or anything else!!

Unchase! Snakes is a specialised snake avoidance course to give you and your pup the skills to stay safe while adventuring this summer.

Like all of our training, this will be run in a positive, force-free and inclusive environment!

Participant and spectator places are available!

Please contact us for more information!

Happy 4th Birthday to the lovely Miss Willow!! Thanks for spending your special day with us and we look forward to seein...
28/10/2024

Happy 4th Birthday to the lovely Miss Willow!!

Thanks for spending your special day with us and we look forward to seeing what adventures the next year brings!

Rocko has just heard about our NEW classes - Think Thursday (which will explore how to train different behaviours in dep...
27/10/2024

Rocko has just heard about our NEW classes - Think Thursday (which will explore how to train different behaviours in depth ) and Saturday Puppy Play (which is all about teaching your young pup appropriate social skills and letting them make new friends)!

Thursday 11am
Saturday 11am

Book now at www.playfulpaws.propetware.com

26/10/2024

ATL Member Spotlight:
Megs Hopman, Playful Paws: Training & Wellness VIC

Playful Paws are passionate about creating positive experiences for dogs and their family, fostering happy companions who are ready to enjoy all life has to offer.
Their dog training services cater to dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments, ensuring they develop the necessary skills to thrive in various environments. Whether you're seeking group classes, private sessions, or assistance dog training, their experienced dog trainers are dedicated to helping your dog achieve their best.

Find them in our ATL National Directory: www.animaltherapies.org.au/membership-account/profile/?pu=playfulpaws

Website: www.playfulpaws.com.au

All set up at the Children’s Week Celebration at Lucknow Reserve. Come and say hi and have a pat of one of our therapy d...
25/10/2024

All set up at the Children’s Week Celebration at Lucknow Reserve. Come and say hi and have a pat of one of our therapy dogs 💕

📸 Lola

Sooo excited to host Alexis from UnChase next month 💕🐾
23/10/2024

Sooo excited to host Alexis from UnChase next month 💕🐾

GIPPSLAND DOG LOVERS

We are excited to heading to Playful Paws Training & Wellness in Bairnsdale to teach Un-Chase! Workshops next month!

🐮 Un-Chase! Workshops 🦘🐈
Put an end to the chasing game: Does your dog have a knack for chasing everything that moves? Say goodbye to those wild pursuits with our expert-led workshop designed to curb chasing behaviours.

🐍 Un-Chase! Snakes! Workshops 🐍
Keep your dog safe from slithering dangers: Do you worry about encountering snakes at home or during your outdoor adventures? Equip your four-legged friend with the necessary skills to avoid potential snake encounters. Ensure their safety while exploring the great outdoors together!

🐶We believe training should be simple, effective, and fun for both you, and your dog, so we only use positive reinforcement methods for all Un-Chase! training (no fear, no pain, no shock). 🙂

Ready to discover effective techniques to Un-Chase?

📅 Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 November 2024
📌Bairnsdale, Victoria
💲Training spot $190 per dog per workshop. Observer spots available.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to transform your dog's behaviour and strengthen your bond! Limited spots available.

For registration details, send a message or comment below.

River, Ayla and Archie get to know each other during Puppy Preschool! Our trainers work with your pups to teach them app...
21/10/2024

River, Ayla and Archie get to know each other during Puppy Preschool!

Our trainers work with your pups to teach them appropriate play styles with other dogs - it’s all highly supervised and supported to avoid any bad habits forming!

We also have a clear progression through the classes, designed by a university qualified behaviouralist to support your pups as they grow!

Drop in or contact us for more information!

Congratulations to Boots and Clancy for graduating our Puppy Preschool! We can’t wait to see what adventures you have ne...
17/10/2024

Congratulations to Boots and Clancy for graduating our Puppy Preschool! We can’t wait to see what adventures you have next!!

Introducing our NEW Puppy Play - every second Saturday we have a play date just for pups 8-14 weeks! Run by an accredited trainer it’s a fantastic way to teach appropriate social skills!

We are all set up and ready for our nutrition workshop this evening! Bill - founder of LifeWise will be here all the way...
15/10/2024

We are all set up and ready for our nutrition workshop this evening! Bill - founder of LifeWise will be here all the way from Melbourne!

Places are still available (in person and zoom)!

Please contact us on 0421 641 138 for more information or to book!!

Address

6 Macleod Street
Bairnsdale, VIC
3875

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+61421641138

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From all of us at Playful Paws we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas. Thank you for your support in 2023 💕 #merrychristmas #playfulpaws #training #christmas

We had a fantastic time at the Christmas Parade today! Lots of laughs and the dogs were superstars! Here are a few photos of our gorgeous dogs! If you want to come and meet some of our Therapy Teams they will be at The Book Orchard next Saturday 16/12 for some cuddles! #christmasparade #dressup #christmas #santapaws #dogtraining #playfulpawstrainingandwellness #positivetraining

New enrichment toys have arrived in store! Do you have a dog that loves to think and work for their food? Enrichment toys give your dog something to do to earn their food and takes them longer than eating out of a bowl. Buddy loves his new KONG Rewards Tinker 💕 Our shop is open at 6 MacLeod Street, Bairnsdale. 9am-6pm 🥰 #moredogsmoreplacesmoreoften #enrichmentfordogs #dogtraining #playfulpaws #dogsofinstagram #socialisation #positivetraining #playfulpawstrainingandwellness #bringingoutthebestinyourbestfriend #enrichment

What are your plans for a rainy day? Dot and buddy love zoomies in the mud followed by a towel off and a warm bed!

A HUGE thank you to the team for putting on an amazing open day! And the winner is…. Watch and find out! Thank you all for your support and coming along today. Couldn’t make it? No worries we’ll be having another event soon 💕💕. #dogtraining #playfulpaws #dogsofinstagram #puppytraining #playfulpawstrainingandwellness #openday #thebookorchard

A few of the amazing photos that have come from our Valentines Day photo shoot!!

Pretty proud of our superstar Willow pairing 2 tricks together: 1. Button press 2. Action the button says Willow is one of our therapy dogs and has been attending our “It’s Tricky” class for the past 18months 💕 Bringing out the best in your best friend. #dogtraining #playfulpaws #playfulpawstrainingandwellness #itstricky #tricks #regulartraining

Anyone else’s dog love cleaning themselves after a bone? 💕 Buddy is super happy!

Cracks me up every time. Anytime Buddy hears a toy squeak he licks his lips. 😂💕 What quirk does your dog have?

Because we love having fun in our It’s Tricky class! ❤️ A sneak peak of one of our performances for some special events before Christmas 💕 Starring - Cricket, Jessie J, Doug, Pocket, Poppy, Molly and Baxta

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We provide different fun options for training your best friend.

Dream of having a dog that you can take anywhere, meet visitors nicely and settle at a cafe? We can teach you to teach your dog these skills in different classes. Or we help kickstart their training with our Puppy Kinder and Funday options.

Megs is an accredited dog trainer with over 15 years experience, with this knowledge she brings a passion of bringing out the best in your best friend, and helping you to connect with your dog. Her team work closely with Megs to provide a personal, family-friendly and a community vibe service.

Our passion is to see More Dogs. More Places. More Often.

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