Paws for Assistance Dog Training

22/10/2025

🎥🐾 From “no interest in retrieving” to confidently bringing an item to her handler’s lap. What a journey! This clever miniature labradoodle has worked so hard to build this skill through structured play, consistency, and patience. 💪✨

Sometimes, an assistance dog may need to perform a task off-lead like retrieving an item that’s out of reach. But it’s important to remember that dogs should always remain on-lead while moving around with their handler and go back on-lead immediately after the task is complete.

Only dogs with a very strong recall and a solid bond with their handler in public settings should ever train tasks off-lead. Safety for both the handler and the dog always comes first. 💙

19/10/2025

Well done Frankston Beach. 👏👏👍

Australia’s Most Accessible Beach pilot program aims to make Frankston Beach the most accessible and inclusive beach in Australia.

27/09/2025

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19/08/2025

Surprise surprise!
This popped up on my feed 😁

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11/08/2025

🐾 Paws for Assistance 🐾
Pet Dog Classes - 4 week block

Starts: 6th September

We’re back with another 4-week class block of fun and foundation training, running Saturday 6th – 27th Sep. in Glenroy, Melbourne.
Our small bespoke classes have been such a hit that many of our committed puppy handler teams are returning for more! 🐶👏
✨ ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT

Our classes focus on:
✅ Focus & engagement
✅ Confidence building
✅ Environmental exposure (socialisation)
✅ Settle & calmness
✅ Learning how to ‘drive’ your dog
✅ Most importantly, building a strong, positive rapport with your dog!

🕙 10am – Puppy Paws (10–20 weeks: 2nd Vacc required)
🕚 11am – Adolescent Paws (6–12 months)
📍 1st Oak Park Scouts Hall, Glenroy
📧 Email us directly or apply via our website
[email protected]
https://www.pawsforassistance.com.au/pet-dogs Spots fill fast—get in touch to book your place!

pet dogs Reward based training for happy Paws & people JOIN OUR GROUP TRAINING CLASSES Hi, I’m Emelia, a government-certified assistance dog trainer, and I’d love to help you and your Pet-Dog build a great relationship and training foundation together!The small group age-specific classes ensure ...

04/08/2025

Yep! It's International Assistance Dog Week 🐕‍🦺
I have one of the BEST jobs in the world!!
It takes so much dedication and hard work to train a dog to the Public Access Test (PAT).
Here's a shout out to all my fabulous assistance
dog teams that make working in this business such a joy 🥰

12/05/2025

Just some good ole’ entertainment by the fabulous comedian Rich Hall.
Don’t worry …… it’s dog related 🙌🤓

SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondonRich Hall is a comedian, writer, presenter & musician. After catching ‘Rich Halls Hoedown’ at a fes...

09/05/2025

😢 Folks,
It's with great sadness I relay the news; Natalie lost her dearest girl Ember this morning.
I first met Ember and Nat in January 2019 when they jumped onto the PFA community training wagon. As you can all appreciate, Ember has been an incredibly HUGE part of Nat's life and identity.
I and many others will miss Ember greatly.
Now it's time for Nat to grieve, take time, ride it out with all the tears that will flow, usually at the most inappropriate times 🤧

For the Bestest Girl – Ember

Golden fur and gleaming eyes,
A cheeky grin that won the prize.
She bounded hearts from coast to coast,
Ember, a soul we cherished most.
She climbed each stair with fearless pride,
With purpose trotting by your side.
Each step she took, a cause she’d lift,
Her climbs, a heartfelt, giving gift.
She helped raise hope, and funds, and cheer,
With wagging tail and spirit clear.
A friend to all, a partner true,
The world felt brighter just with you.
But oh, the bond, the daily thread,
The way you leaned your gentle head.
No one will miss her more, it’s true,
Than her human - her heart, her view.
Run free now Ember, skies above,
Forever held in deepest love.

#########x

Ember The Crisis Response Dog

03/05/2025

Week 1 of 4: Puppy Power in Action!🥰

Our youngest pups (10–20 weeks old) are off to a flying start; learning how to focus, build confidence, and engage with their handlers in new and distracting environments.

This critical socialisation window is all about safe, positive environmental exposure not just play with other dogs. Think different surfaces, sounds, people, objects, and experiences that help shape calm, resilient adult dogs.

Our handlers are also learning how to communicate clearly and build strong foundations through fun, reward-based training.

Keen to give your pup the best start? Email [email protected] to find out more about our next puppy course!

25/04/2025

🤗 Exciting news for pet dogs & prospective assistance dogs!!

Starting: Saturday 3rd May

Join PFA for a 4-week course at the 1st Oak Park Scout Hall, Glenroy VIC. designed especially for baby-pups and teen-pups to start those little nippers on the right path to a successful family dog.

🤩 45 minute classes.
🤩 small groups,
🤩 loads of support !

With a max of 4 dogs per class, each team will receive plenty of 1:1 attention and guidance in a calm, supportive environment.

Course times:
10am: Puppy Paws (8–20 weeks)
11am: Adolescent Paws (6–12 months)

Over the 4 weeks, we’ll cover:
🌟Engagement with your pup
🌟Confidence building
🌟Focus around distraction
🌟Calm greetings & socialisation
🌟Foundational obedience
🌟Loose lead walking
🌟Plus all the rest…

Whether you’re starting your puppy’s journey or building up connection & manners, this is a great place to begin or refresh your skills.

🤑$200 for all 4 weeks.

To register, email [email protected]
or visit our website and click BOOK NOW.
Limited spots — don’t miss out!

https://www.pawsforassistance.com.au/pet-dogs

pet dogs Reward based training for happy Paws & people JOIN OUR GROUP TRAINING CLASSES Hi, I’m Emelia, a government-certified assistance dog trainer, and I’d love to help you and your Pet-Dog build a great relationship and training foundation together!The small group age-specific classes ensure ...

25/04/2025

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Today on ANZAC Day, we pause to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of all Australian and New Zealand soldiers—past and present—who have served our countries. We also pay tribute to the many animals who stood alongside them: the dogs, horses, donkeys, and pigeons who gave so much, often without recognition. Lest we forget
😔

07/04/2025

🐶 Got a cheeky puppy or a spicy doggo in Melbourne's North Western Suburbs?

🤩 11am THIS WEEK we are opening up to all ages.

Join me this Saturday, April 12th at the 1st Oak Park Scouts Hall for a fun, stress-free training session—because training your dog shouldn't feel like a battle of wills.
As a government-certified Assistance Dog trainer, I’ll be sharing some handy training tips & tricks to help you navigate the puppy mayhem (and survive the teenage ‘demon’ doggy phase!).

📅 Casual Saturday morning classes—no long-term commitment, just good training and good fun.

💰 $55 per class – but spots are limited & classes are small for loads of individual attention, so book via the website intake form by WEDNESDAY !

🔗 Book Now via the website: pawsforassistance.com.au

⚠️ Heads up! These are general pet dog training classes, not assistance dog training. If you’re after assistance dog info, check out the website: pawsforassistance.com.au

🐾 Class Schedule:
⏰ 10:00 AM
🍼 Puppy Paws (8 weeks – 20 weeks)

⏰ 11:00 AM
🐕 Open Age Paws (Any Age THIS WEEK)

PFA will be taking a break over the Easter weekend but stay tuned for more classes 🐾✨