Urban Dog Training

10/02/2025

🐾 Puppies under 16 weeks—this one's for you! 🐾

Our FREE puppy Playgroup schedule for this weekend is now live and ready for you to sign up!

Never been before? No problem. We'd love to see you and your pup join the fun. It’s completely free and brilliant for your pup's socialisation and development. Plus, watching them play with their tiny pals? All you have to do is come to our free playgroup orientation.

Click the link below for all the details and to enrol—your pup will thank you (probably with a waggy tail)!

https://www.urbandogtraining.com.au/free-puppy-play-groups.html

10/02/2025

Paul managed to get a few snaps on Sunday in both Puppy Playgroup and Adolescent Playgroup for medium to large breeds.

07/02/2025

🎉 Free Puppy & Adolescent Dog Playgroups! 🎉

Looking for a fun, safe, and educational experience for your dog? We’ve got you covered!

Before your puppy or adolescent dog can join our FREE Play Groups, attending our FREE Play Group Orientation is essential. And trust us, you won’t want to miss it! Led by the brilliant Danielle Shelbourne—a behavioural dog trainer with over 30 years of experience in positive reinforcement and a deep understanding of canine play—it’s the perfect session for anyone who wants the best for their dog.

🕒 Details You Need to Know:
When: Every Sunday, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Where: Carina State School, 1413 Creek Rd, Carindale
Who: (Humans only this time—no dogs at orientation sessions, please!)

📖 What You’ll Learn:
How to support shy or timid puppies 🐾
How to manage boisterous or overly excitable dogs 💥
The rules of good play vs. bad play ⚖️
Dog body language and communication 📚

Once you’ve completed the orientation, you'll receive your Play Group Access Card, your ticket to all the playtime and socialisation your dog deserves.

👟 Friendly Reminder: Don’t forget to wear fully enclosed, non-slip shoes—no exceptions!

Spaces are limited, so don’t wait. Enrol today! See you there! 🐶✨

07/02/2025

10 Reasons Why Flirt Poles Are Brilliant for Puppies!

Flirt poles aren’t just fun toys; they’re a fantastic tool for developing your puppy both mentally and physically. Here are 10 reasons why every puppy parent should consider adding a flirt pole to their training arsenal:

1. Improves Focus and Impulse Control
Flirt poles provide an excellent game for teaching your puppy to focus on automatic cues like “sit” or “wait” and even a release word like 'free' or 'OK' before they’re allowed to chase. This helps young dogs control their instincts, a skill that translates well into other training scenarios.

2. Encourages Fine and Gross Motor Skill Development
By chasing, pouncing, and turning, your pup sharpens their coordination. These movements build strength in large muscle groups (gross motor skills) and improve delicate movements like paw placement (fine motor skills).

3. Boosts Proprioception (Body Awareness)
Dogs aren’t naturally aware of where all four paws are at all times – it’s a skill they learn! A flirt pole helps puppies understand how to adjust their body when turning or leaping, which is crucial for balanced movement as they grow.

4. Prevents Boredom and Destructive Behaviour
Puppies with pent-up energy can turn to chewing or digging to entertain themselves. A reinforcing Flirt pole session provides mental and physical stimulation, leaving your dog more relaxed and less likely to redecorate your sofa with their teeth.

5. Builds a Strong Bond Between You and Your Puppy
Using a flirt pole is a great way to interact with your dog in a way that’s fun for both of you. It turns you into the source of all the fun, which strengthens your bond and reinforces their trust in you. Making you the centre of their attention and not the enviroment.

6. Provides Low-Risk Energy Outlets Indoors
Sometimes long walks or outdoor play aren’t possible due to poor weather or time constraints. A flirt pole allows your pup to burn off energy without needing a huge play space – perfect for urban puppy parents or rainy days.

7. Teaches Controlled Prey Drive Engagement
The chase aspect of a flirt pole taps into a dog’s natural prey drive in a controlled, constructive way. This means they’re using their instincts appropriately rather than turning their “chase brain” towards smaller animals children or bikes and scooters.

8. Strengthens Joint and Muscle Growth
For growing puppies, safe chasing and pouncing builds muscle tone while strengthening their joints. Just don’t overdo it – short sessions keep young joints safe from strain.

9. Customisable for Any Training Goal
Want to sharpen your recall? Work on “leave it”? A flirt pole is versatile enough to incorporate commands and training goals while your pup is buzzing with excitement.

10. It’s Loads of Fun

There’s no denying it – watching your puppy leap, twirl, and pounce with a wagging tail is as entertaining for you as it is for them. Smiles all round.
Introduce a flirt pole into your training routine, and you’ll be setting your young dog up for balanced physical development, sharping coordination, and better all round behaviour cooperation.

Plus, who doesn’t love a tired and happy puppy? 🐾

27/01/2025

**Bath & Groom Time!** 🐶

Say hello to Dave & John, our lovable Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, fresh from their bath and grooming session yesterday. They're looking dapper and ready to strut their stuff! 💖✨

We know how important it is to keep our dogs clean and well-groomed, both for their health and happiness. Whether it's a quick wash, a good brush, or a stylish trim, keeping our dogs groomed properly is important.

We'd love to see your dogs' bath time moments! Share your pups' spa day photos or chaotic bath tub moments in the comments below and let's celebrate all our well-groomed companions. 📸🐕

Let the post-bath zoomies begin! 🚿🐾

13/01/2025

This weekend's FREE Playgroups have been uploaded to our website.

https://www.urbandogtraining.com.au/current-classes/carindale-9.html

🐾 Join Our FREE Puppy Play Group in Brisbane! 🐾

Urban Dog Training offer a FREE Puppy Play Group every Sunday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at:

Carina State School
1413 Creek Rd (Cnr Meadowlands Rd)
CARINDALE QLD 4152

Our FREE Puppy Play Group, FREE Adolescent Play Group and our FREE Urban Legends Social Group are open to all puppies under 16 weeks old, regardless of breed, and you don't need to be enrolled in our classes to join in. This is a fantastic opportunity for your puppy to socialise in a safe, controlled, and friendly environment overseen by our expert behavioural dog trainers. Your puppy will develop essential social skills while having a blast and burning off some energy!

How to Enrol:
Even though our Puppy Play Group is free, enrolment is essential as spaces are limited. Enrolments close each Friday at 4:00pm or when full, so be sure to secure your spot early.

FREE Orientation Session:
If it's your first time attending our Puppy Play Group, an orientation session is required, whether you are a client of Urban Dog Training or not. Orientation sessions take place every Sunday at 12:00pm. Please enrol in an Orientation session to get started.

For more information, click the link below;
https://www.urbandogtraining.com.au/free-puppy-play-groups/free-play-group-orientation.html

07/01/2025

⭐ FREE Puppy Pre-School! ⭐

Kickstart your puppy’s life the right way! Our completely FREE Puppy Pre-School is designed to help you raise a confident, happy and well-behaved pup — all in a fun and safe environment, guided by Brisbane’s top dog trainers 🐾.

This two-week course is perfect for puppies under 12 weeks or for future puppy parents expecting to bring home an 8–12-week-old bundle of joy soon. Think of it as the “prequel” to Puppy School — giving you and your pup a head start before the big lessons begin ✨.

Here’s a sneak peek at what we’ll teach you over these two invaluable weeks:

🐕 Housetraining
Learn to housetrain your pup swiftly and avoid common mistakes that lead to long-term issues. A clean home and a happy pup? Yes, please!

🐕 Puppy Biting
Got a little shark on your hands? We’ll help you teach your puppy to be gentle with their teeth and show you how to curb biting habits the right way — instead of making things worse.

🐕 Socialisation
Good socialisation isn’t just about putting your puppy in a crowd. We’ll teach you how to expose them to new experiences the proper way, helping to prevent behavioural problems like fear and aggression later on.

🐕 Home Alone Training
Heading out? No problem! Learn how to keep your pup entertained, happy and free from separation anxiety when you’re not around.

🐕 Play
Playtime is more than just fun — it’s critical for your puppy’s growth! Discover how to spot healthy play and what to do when your energetic fluff ball goes overboard.

🐕 Body Language
Dogs aren’t verbal, but they never stop communicating. We’ll teach you how to “read” your puppy’s body language, so you can understand — and respond to — their needs.

💡 Why it’s worth it:
This isn’t just another puppy class. It’s a chance to build a foundation of good behaviour, emotional strength, and strong bonds with your puppy. And did we mention it’s TOTALLY FREE? No strings attached, just wagging tails and friendly advice. 🐶

📅 Spots are limited (and puppies grow quickly), so don’t wait! Message us now to secure your place in our Puppy Pre-School.

We can’t wait to meet you and your pup! 🐾

Brisbane Based Dog Training, Reward Based Methods, Group Classes or Private Lessons. Enrol Online Now!

05/01/2025

We’re Back for 2025! 🐾

Here’s to an incredible 2024 and an even more exciting year ahead! We’re thrilled to announce that we’re back for 2025 with brand-new offerings and surprises that are sure to get tails wagging.

What’s new this year?
🚗 A brand-new Rally O course starting in March – spaces are already filling up fast!
🐕 The two courses posted on our website are almost at capacity, so don’t wait to sign up.

We’d like to take a moment to thank every single one of you for learning and growing with us last year. And a special shout-out to the amazing people (check out the photo!) who support us weekly by helping out at our free puppy playgroups—you’re absolute stars. 🌟

We can’t wait to see familiar faces and meet new ones this year. Keep an eye out for special packages and exciting new courses coming your way soon!

We have many emails and phone calls to return, so please bear with us as we work through them. We will get back to you as quickly as possible.

Cheers to making 2025 the best year yet—one paw print at a time. 🐾

30/12/2024

FINISHES TOMORROW - DON'T MISS OUT!

LIMITED OFFER - 50% DISCOUNT - EXPIRES SOON!

❤️ Normally valued at $325.00, Urban Puppy School and Urban Basics courses are valued at $162.50 for a limited time only! 🐾

🐾 Ready to turn your pup into a top dog? Enrol in our expert-led training courses at an unbeatable price! 🐾

🪩 Whether your dog is a pup under 16 weeks or a dog of any age needing some fine-tuning, our positive reinforcement methods will help nurture a well-mannered companion you'll be proud of.

🌟 With decades of experience and small class sizes, we’re committed to giving your furry friend the best possible start. Plus, don’t miss out on our FREE Puppy and Adolescent Play Group sessions—perfect for socialising with other dogs and meeting fellow dog lovers.

❤️ This is also a rare opportunity to join our supportive community, The Urban Family. The offer ends on Tuesday, 31 December 2024, for courses starting today and no later than Friday, 31 January 2025.

Know someone searching for exceptional dog training?
👊🏻 Please share the paw-some news!

Enrol today and treat your dog to the education they deserve!

Brisbane Based Dog Training, Reward Based Methods, Group Classes or Private Lessons. Enrol Online Now!

26/12/2024

Merry Christmas and an amazing New Year!

17/12/2024

🐾 Happy Howlidays🎅

As of today, Urban Dog Training is officially on a break for the Christmas holidays. We’re now closed for 2024 and will be back, refreshed and ready to see you and your furry best friends, on Monday 6th January 2025. We have a few emails to finish off and we will be getting some well deserved rest!

We hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season! Here’s wishing that your dog's behaviour has earned them a visit from Santa Paws (and if not, there’s always next year for a fresh start!).

If you have any questions while we’re away, don’t forget to explore our massive client library on our website or check out the collection of videos on our page, The Urban Puppy & Urban Dog Training —there’s plenty of useful and entertaining content to keep you paws-itively inspired while we’re gone. We'll also be checking emails on and off during the break, so feel free to drop us a message if it’s urgent.

Thank you for a wonderful year, and we can’t wait to see you all in 2025! 🐶✨

16/12/2024

06/12/2024

Perfect training weather.

03/12/2024

Santa is Coming to Urban Dog Training! 🎅🐾

The most wonderful time of the year just got even better—Santa himself is making a special stop at our Christmas Urban Puppy Playgroup! Mark your calendars for Sunday, 15 December, because this will be a paw-some event you won't want to miss.

Here's what’s in store for you and your pup:

🎄 Dress to Impress
Santa has issued a festive challenge—he’s looking for the BEST-dressed dog and dog parent duo. Get creative with your Christmas outfits (think Santa hats, elf ears, reindeer antlers—you name it) because there’s a fantastic prize up for grabs!

📸 Photo Opportunity with Santa
We will be taking photos but feel free to capture magical moments with your pup and the man in red himself. Don’t forget your cameras—Santa LOVES posing with well-dressed pups!

🐕 Playgroup Times
Puppy Playgroup (FREE): 12:00pm–1:00pm
Adolescent Playgroup (FREE): 1:30pm–2:30pm
It’s a great chance for your dogs to make friends, burn some energy, and soak up the festive spirit in a safe and fun environment.

🎁We will be adding this date so you can enrol today.
This event is going to be tail-waggingly good, so dig out those Christmas costumes and get ready for a festive celebration with a twist of fun and fur. We can’t wait to see you and your pups there! 🐶

Playgroup Orientation
Don't forget that if you want to come along and meet Santa, you must have completed our free playgroup orientation, and the last one for 2024 is running on Sunday, 8 December, at 12:00pm.✨