Dog Training Services - Top Dog Academy

Dog Training Services - Top Dog Academy http://www.topdogacademy.com.au. Contact Rhonda Ph: 0407 252 161. Nationally accredited, over 50 ye

Dog Obedience group classes are held at Bogangar Public school Saturday mornings at 8.00am. Puppy Obedience is held at Bogangar Public school every Saturday at 12.30 pm. Walking & Socialising groups held Thursday mornings in Kingscliff and Saturday mornings at Bogangar Public School. Stay, Play & Train in Casuarina - This service is currently on hold. Training Trips: This is a 1:1 intense hour tra

ining session with your dog only on specific behaviours you request. This is to support your training efforts, keep your dog mentally stimulated and relaxed and reduce boredom during long hours on their own.

Cynda & Tilly now on the right path to becoming a brilliant dog, after completing “introduction to puppy obedience” trai...
30/01/2025

Cynda & Tilly now on the right path to becoming a brilliant dog, after completing “introduction to puppy obedience” training.
They are very lucky to have dedicated owners who want to get it right!
I look forward to seeing them in other classes in the future.

Look how well behaved Dusty is on his first visit to the Kingscliff hotel. He had 7 dogs within a 5 metre radius of him...
28/01/2025

Look how well behaved Dusty is on his first visit to the Kingscliff hotel. He had 7 dogs within a 5 metre radius of him! He was given fresh water & spoilt with treats!
Just one of the benefits of dog training. You can take your pooch with you on a night out and you can all enjoy it!
Very proud of you Dusty 👏

A great group of puppy parents to work with over the past few weeks teaching them how to raise a confident & independent...
18/01/2025

A great group of puppy parents to work with over the past few weeks teaching them how to raise a confident & independent puppy who will manage in our world (ie: socialisation) a strong recall, loose lead walking & impulse control with the sit & release cue. Two returning clients with new puppies!
There is a lot of work & conditioning needed in this critical faze in their life and in the following 12-18 months to ensure you raise the dog you desire & so rewarding when you achieve it!

A great few weeks working with Woody & his human’s. They were lucky enough to get a private program. Woody had some good...
16/01/2025

A great few weeks working with Woody & his human’s.
They were lucky enough to get a private program. Woody had some good obedience skills however completing the two week program set his humans on the right path to conditioning basic foundations, a strong recall & tidy up his loose lead walking.
A pleasure working with them all.

This is so True! When humans "get this" we will have less behaviour issues with our dogs and they will be much happier!
16/01/2025

This is so True!

When humans "get this" we will have less behaviour issues with our dogs and they will be much happier!

𝗜'𝗹𝗹 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲...

For the people who "baby" their dogs and who dip way too deep into the humanising bucket know this. ⬇️ ... ⬇️ ... ⬇️ ... ⬇️ ... ⬇️ ... ⬇️ ...

When you treat a dog like a human (baby), you start making them weak and fragile. You deprive them of everything that makes a dog truly happy, and in return, you start to instil all of the worst traits we as humans possess.

𝗧𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗠 𝗦𝗢 𝗠𝗨𝗖𝗛 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 🙏

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Another group of puppies off to a great start in life after completing “introduction to puppy obedience training!”We foc...
16/01/2025

Another group of puppies off to a great start in life after completing “introduction to puppy obedience training!”
We focus on independence training, socialisation, impulse control, gaining focus from your puppy, managing unwanted behaviours (eg: nipping & biting,toilet training, jumping, barking, digging etc), loose lead walking & recall/come when called in two 1.5hr training sessions over two weeks.
Opportunity to continue with ongoing classes if desired.

If you are interested in joining, call Rhonda in Ph: 0406 252 161

Happy 15th birthday to our miracle cat Garfield! We cherish every day we have with you. Keep strong & fighting old boy, ...
30/12/2024

Happy 15th birthday to our miracle cat Garfield!
We cherish every day we have with you. Keep strong & fighting old boy, we love you!

30/12/2024

FIREWORKS! This New Year's Eve, party hard, but party safe!

Fireworks cause terrible distress for animals! They panic & can hurt themselves trying to escape the noise. Fear is real - it's an emotion, not a behaviour, so don't believe some of the rubbish I'm seeing about not comforting your dog, or getting them to sit or drop! That's outdated nonsense. Get organised now! Read the list!

NOTE: Medications such as Acepromazine should be avoided as they provide sedation without the anti-anxiety effect, and could potentially cause an increase in fear.

Feel free to share & if you have a new puppy, book into our January course NOW! https://pawbehaviour.com.au/group-training/puppy-school/

Happy New Year! Take care, keep safe, hug your dogs! ❤🐾

19/12/2024

The Importance of Foundations in Dog Training

As parents, we send our children to nursery and primary school, where they learn essential skills. When teaching them to count, we don’t say, “You’re learning maths”, because they wouldn’t understand that concept yet. Instead, we make it fun by teaching them to count Smarties, buttons, or their favourite toys. The key is to hook them in and create enthusiasm for the subject. While not everyone needs advanced mathematics, basic counting is a vital, everyday skill.

Now let’s flip this to dogs. It’s impressive to see dogs perform flashy tricks—backflips, high-fives, playing dead, or rolling over—but these aren’t necessarily functional behaviours. For the everyday dog owner, the focus should be on foundational skills: the sit, down, recall, place, and loose-lead walking. These are the building blocks of good obedience and a well-rounded, balanced dog.

Many pet owners rush ahead, trying to teach their dogs advanced tricks or behaviours before mastering the basics. This is where most go wrong. Even champions in dog sports—those who perform at the highest levels—practise foundational skills daily. The basics are not something you teach once and forget; they are revisited, reinforced, and refined throughout the dog’s life.

Without a solid foundation, everything else will crumble. A reliable sit, a strong recall, or a calm loose-lead walk will serve both you and your dog far better in everyday life than any flashy trick. The basics aren’t just commands; they are the cornerstone of communication, trust, and control.

It’s not about quick fixes. Dog training takes patience, consistency, and commitment. The time you invest in perfecting the foundations will pay off tenfold. You’ll have a calmer, happier, and more reliable dog—a companion you can take anywhere, confident in their behaviour.

So, start with the basics. Get those rock solid before moving on. Everything else—whether tricks, advanced training, or competition—will then become the bonus it should be.

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Congratulations to Murphy, Maui, Bertie & Potato who all completed introduction to puppy obedience training. Your parent...
19/12/2024

Congratulations to Murphy, Maui, Bertie & Potato who all completed introduction to puppy obedience training.
Your parents now have the knowledge to raise you to be confident & independent, manage your unwanted behaviours, teach recall, loose lead walking & know how to effectively socialise you to be the best dog possible.
Hope to see you soon.

It was a pleasure working with team Mille for the past few weeks & they were fortunate to receive private tuition for th...
05/12/2024

It was a pleasure working with team Mille for the past few weeks & they were fortunate to receive private tuition for this puppy intake.
Only two sessions to complete “introduction to puppy obedience training”
Another border collie off to a great start with her handler who is calm and has a good understanding of how dogs operate!
Look forward to seeing them back in the new year!

Another great group of trainers to work with who completed Introduction to dog obedience training (only 2sessions) yeste...
21/11/2024

Another great group of trainers to work with who completed Introduction to dog obedience training (only 2sessions) yesterday.

They can now join the walking & socialising group session at the discounted rate if they would like to continue training.

This is proving popular for people who are time poor & on a budget.

Don’t wait until your dog’s behaviour is out of control to start educating them to be the dog YOU want them to be. Sign up now for the next intake early January 2025 as there is only 4 spots available per group.

12/11/2024

Impressive! Look at the impulse control from all the dogs.

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Nala started puppy training in 2020 with Top Dog Academy and look at her today weaving off lead with her handler! If you want to teach your puppy to be reliable in skills YOU will benefit from for life, join our new puppy program starting next Saturday 22nd June at Bogangar Public School, Cabarita Beach. Includes crate training! Your puppy must be no older than 16 weeks and must have a minimum of one vaccination to join! No harsh training methods, all positive reinforcement used. Call Rhonda Ph: 0407 252 161 to join!

Boonie’s Recall in high distractions.

Boonie’s recall in high distractions.
Boonie’s recall in high distractions.

Check out Boonies recall in the advanced class today with high distractions including food on the ground! 👏 Yay, Well done Boonie. 🎉

Rexi doing a great job controlling her impulses to not bark & chase the vacuum as previously practiced. Socialising your puppy correctly in the "critical" phase with all objects/machinery is so important to avoid unwanted behaviour moving forward. That is why we set various tasks to practice during the puppy program at Top Dog Academy, so owners get it right! Great education = great results!

Not a bad view of my office yesterday! Clear skies, crystal blue water, dogs, practising independence, training with great handlers followed by cafe etiquette for dogs. 😜 We did lots of recalls, side, close, and then the fun stuff, rollover, crawl, spin, and rotate. Lots of fun for everyone!

I started working with Rocky the Rotti six weeks ago aged 7 months, with NO prior training experience. Week one, he pulled me up and down the driveway with absolutely no understanding of loose lead walking. It took Rocky a few weeks to realise I was in control and now we’re on a winning team. He is a beautiful dog to work with.

Pandas waving the week goodbye

Last but not least, another team proves dedicated training works & makes your life easier! I’m very proud of this team also. Well done girls!👏

Another great example of dedicated training! I’m very proud of this team too. 👏

This is what you can achieve with dedicated training.  Your dog untied staying at the table with high distractions in a cafe environment whilst you order from the counter! Very proud if this team! 👏

Some exciting news to share! Starting in February 2023 the puppy program will be extended to 5 weeks to include an entire session on crate training! So many benefits conditioning your puppy to “love” their crate. If you know of anyone who would love to know more on crate training Call me on ph:0407 252 161

This is Quora the German shepherd puppy’s progress in the puppy program. Confidently socialising & learning the fit & drop! 👏👏 well done!

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Dog Obedience group classes are held at Bogangar Public school Saturday mornings from 8.00am and Wednesday afternoons from 5.00 pm. Dog Obedience Advanced classes teaches complex tricks and skills and are held at Bogangar Public school every Wednesday at 6.30 pm during day light savings hours. Puppy Obedience is held at Bogangar Public school every Saturday at 11.00am. Walking & Socialising groups held every Wednesday & Thursday mornings in Kingscliff and Saturday mornings at Bogangar Public School. Stay, Play & Train in Casuarina Training Trips, We pick up your dog and train for a one hour session to reduce boredom during long hours on their own.