Accredited - Sankiri Dog Training & Behavioural Specialist

23/03/2025

Ralph the Rottie weighs in at 65kg. But he's a nervous nellie underneath :( 🫣

He's two years old now. When he was a pup, he had a couple of close encounters with aggressive dogs. That led to reactive behaviour around other dogs, including the friendly ones.

At Sankiri, he's learning to chill out in canine company, and trust everything will be okay.

He's doing great in group class, socialising well and learning quickly.

Good dog, Ralph!🐶

22/03/2025

19/03/2025

Hunter +beach = happiness! 💚💛🩵

There's nothing better than clear, shallow water and big expanses of sand to wear out your best mate for the rest of the day.

Love the sandy nose, Hunter. Think you need a hose-down!😜

16/03/2025

Sitting calmly in the same room? Their owners can't believe it!!

Ghost (German Shepherd) and Archie (Rottie) used to be best buddies. Until, one day, they decided they hated each other. Since then, they've been kept strictly separate, to keep everyone safe.

During their first Sankiri in-home session, they started with a proximity walk outside, then sat at a reasonable distance in the garden.

Then, they sat for a while in the same room. Lorraine reckons they were confused about sitting so close together with no fuss!

Now their owners are applying the training each day, walking them together and getting them used to each other's company again.

Watch this space!!

12/03/2025

Yep, puppies are definitely from another planet!!😂

Gibbs, the English Staffy pup, puts on a show for our more mature students . . . while Kaluka has a good laugh in the background!🥰

If you have a new pup who needs a little guidance - on manners etc - we'd love to help! Our puppy transition class caters for puppies aged 13 weeks-plus, with a focus on socialisation, testing boundaries and building confidence.

Call 0401 634 392 for details. We reckon 2025 will be a great training year😍

09/03/2025

It's tough out there! Sankiri Payment Plans spread the load and help you manage your costs🤩

Our payment plans let you pay in instalments, so your and your dog don't have to miss out on vital training.

We offer private lessons, in-home sessions and group classes to suit every age, stage, temperament and ability.

Call us on 0401 634 392 to check out the options. 2025 is a great year to bite the bullet and train up your beloved pooch!

05/03/2025

NO TRAINING this Saturday or Sunday . . . it's the Labour Day long weekend!!😎

We reckon Hunter and Kaluka have the right idea. Why not get out and about with your doggo, making the most of the longer days?

We'll see you in the training yard, as usual, the following weekend. Enjoy your break :)🦮🐕🐶

02/03/2025

Sadie was on death row - with only hours to live - when her saviour swooped in😍

Her new owner took a frantic drive from Melbourne to a remote NSW pound, to save her life. Now, Sadie has found her feet at Sankiri - like so many rescue dogs before her! ❤

Her owner says: "The dogs Lorraine works with often come with real behavioural issues. This includes dogs that are highly anxious, aggressive and reactive, especially rescue dogs with a history of abuse.

"Yet the training space is safe for owners and their dogs. This is the right place to test your dog’s behaviour and boundaries, as well as your own training skills in real life situations.

"Owners often express how Lorraine was the last hope for them and their dog. Many dog trainers put aggressive or anxious dogs in the too-hard basket, but not Lorraine.

"Without Sankiri dog training, many of these dogs wouldn’t have the life they have today, where they can be walked calmly and experience wonderful activities with their owners."

We'd love to help you overcome the challenges you have with your own dog, rescue or otherwise.

Call 0401 634 392 to see what's possible!!

26/02/2025

MURPHY PART 2: Murphy is now a chill dude, taking nose bops, kisses and general malarky in his stride . . .😎

He feels at home with dogs of every size and shape at Sankiri. Once reactive, Murphy is now calm enough to enjoy the company of other dogs - even cheeky ones like Sparky. In fact, they've got a bit of a bromance going! 🐶🐶

Sankiri is the perfect place to socialise your dog. As well as nutting out the essentials of dog obedience, training sessions can help your pooch learn great doggo manners.

Why not join us? Call 0401 634 392 for a chat. We offer payment plans, private lessons, in-home sessions and group classes. See you soon!

23/02/2025

MURPHY PART 1: Meet Murphy, the handsome German Shorthaired Pointer who found the help he needed at Sankiri :)😍❤️

His owner says: "I first met Lorraine around a year ago when she was recommended to us for help with our new puppy, Murphy. He was extremely boisterous, strong-willed and feisty and we were really struggling to cope with him,

After our first session with Lorraine, we could already see some progress. Within a few months of regular sessions, both 1:1 and group training, Murphy was a different dog, much calmer, more obedient and settled.

Lorraine's focus is about training the owners as much as training the dogs themselves. She has taught us so much about the best, most effective ways to help Murphy learn to be a calm, obedient, happy dog. He loves the training sessions as much as we do and is always excited to see Lorraine and the other trainers each week!

Lorraine has a huge wealth of knowledge about canine behaviour and the way dogs think. She is always willing to share her experience and expertise, and I've never asked a question that Lorraine can't answer. She is incredibly generous with her time, making herself available between sessions via phone, text or email, should clients have any queries about how to deal with a particular situation.

I would not hesitate to recommend Lorraine and her team at Sankiri Dog Training to anyone seeking help with their dog."