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Dog Training & Behaviour We offer a number of guarantees with our services that can be viewed on our website. Visit www.piaa.net.au

We provide a range of dog training services including; Group Classes, Private Lessons, Boarding School and Behavioural Consultations, throughout SEQld, from the Gold to Sunshine Coast and everywhere in between. We specialise in; Obedience, Socialisation, Behavioural Modification, Confidence development, Impulse Control, Puppy Classes and offer a range of services to that effect. We are unique in t

he fact that we tailor EVERY dog training course to meet the individual needs of the owner and their dog and understand that no two dogs are the same. All of our trainers are graduates of Australia's ONLY dedicated dog trainers certification course through the National Dog Trainers Federation. Visit www.ndtf.net.au

We are members of the Pet Industry Association of Austraila.

03/02/2025

👋 A big welcome to our newest faces at The Canine Classroom: Rogue, Fig, Mintie, and Hank!

We look forward to helping you on your new training journey 🤗

Why is joining puppy class important? 🤔
🔹Puppy classes are essential for setting your dog up for success.
🔹They provide early socialisation, helping puppies learn how to interact appropriately with other dogs and people. 🔹We focus on confidence-building exercises exposing them to new sights, sounds, and experiences in a safe, controlled environment.
🔹Early training lays the foundation for good behavior, teaching basic commands and proper manners. We also teach you skills that will help around home! (Crate training, place training, vet desensitisation, handling/grooming, the list goes on!)
🔹By starting on the right foot, you help your puppy grow into a well-adjusted, well-mannered, and confident adult dog.

29/01/2025

🚨 ***** UPDATE FOR KEDRON & COORPAROO MEMBERS *****

While we continue to search for alternate locations while Kedron is temporarily unavailable, our current plan is to continue using Coorparoo as an option and adding an extra wave of classes.

NEW TIMETABLE FOR COORPAROO
⏱️7:30am - Any level
⏱️9:00am - Puppies, Novice and Control
⏱️10:00am - Foundation 1 & 2

Our goal here is to spread out the numbers over the 3 hours more evenly, to take pressure off the quite large 9am and 10am classes. Anyone can attend at this time, and we will allocate you to different classes based on what level you are up to.

Please let us know in the comments what time you plan on coming so we have some idea of numbers to expect.
- Note - staff will be arriving at 7.15am to set up.

Thank you for your understanding,

Ryan
Training Director

23/01/2025

🚨Attention Kedron Members🚨

Unfortunately, we have some bad news to share,

As you are aware, we were due to return to Kedron centre this Sunday 26th January.

I was contacted by the business manager late yesterday afternoon that they were informed that more asbestos was found, and they need to extend this until the 22nd of March! ⚠️

👉What this means for us:

1. For this coming weekend, it is too late to be able to make any changes, and we are expecting that it might be a quieter week anyway due to the Australia Day long weekend. We will continue as we have been for the last couple of weeks and have Kedron members attend the Coorparoo centre. Timings are Novice, Puppies and Control 9am, Foundation 1 & 2 10am

2. I am in the process of looking for somewhere nearby to temporarily lease for the next couple of months until we can return to Kedron. If anyone has any suggestions, let me know, but I am contacting nearby schools, scout halls, etc. If we can't find anywhere, we will go on to option 3.

3. We will add extra classes in to the Coorparoo centre to accommodate the extra numbers. We will let you know what timings these will be if we need to use this option.

⚠️Please note - this is out of our control (as well as Kedron State High School). It is government policy that NO ONE can be on site while there is construction and asbestos removal going on. We will do our best to continue providing the best service we can, and hopefully we can get back to normal in March (hopefully sooner!)

Thankyou for your understanding,

Ryan

Training Director

22/01/2025

🎉 Welcome new members

We’re thrilled to introduce our four new members: Archie, Digby, Gaston, and River! 🐶 Each of these pups is beginning their exciting journey with us, and we can’t wait to help them grow into confident, well-mannered dogs.

🔹At The Canine Classroom, we believe in building strong foundations through exceptional puppy socialisation, where dogs learn to navigate the world calmly and confidently. From exposing them to different sights, sounds, and situations to practicing polite interactions with other dogs and people, we set the stage for success.

But that’s just the start!

🌟 Our training is designed to grow with your pup. We offer progressive training levels tailored to every stage of development and every goal, from mastering basic manners to achieving advanced off-leash obedience. Whether you’re aiming for a well-behaved family companion or a dog with exceptional skills, we’ve got a level for everyone! 💪

🔹We’re so excited to support Archie, Digby, Gaston, and River as they take their first steps in training and look forward to celebrating their progress along the way.

Welcome to the journey, pups—you’re going to do great! 🐕✨

17/01/2025

🐶The Importance of Training, Exercise, and Exposure

We understand that a happy, well-behaved dog is one who gets regular exercise, proper training, and plenty of opportunities to explore the world around them. Dogs thrive when they’re given structure and stimulation, and these elements are key to reducing problem behaviors and building a stronger bond with your furry friend.

👉Why Training and Exposure Matter:

- Mental and Physical Exercise: Dogs aren’t just couch companions—they’re natural explorers who need both physical activity and mental challenges to stay healthy.

- Confidence Building: Regular exposure to new environments, people, and other dogs helps build your pup’s confidence and resilience, making them less likely to react fearfully or aggressively.

- Strengthened Bond: Training provides a unique way to connect with your dog, building trust and clear communication between you.

- Preventing Problem Behaviors: Boredom and lack of structure are common causes of destructive behaviors. Proper training and exercise help channel your dog’s energy in positive ways.

👉Short on Time? We’ve Got You Covered!

We get it—life can be busy, and finding the time to give your dog the attention they need isn’t always easy. That’s why we offer a convenient Walk and Train service! Our experienced trainers will take your dog out for a stimulating walk while working on essential skills like leash manners, recall, and socialization.

🔹Training Services

No matter your dog’s needs, we’re here to help:

- Private Lessons: Tailored one-on-one sessions to target specific challenges or goals.

- Group Classes: Perfect for socialisation and building basic skills in a fun, supportive environment.

- Behaviour Modification: Our specialists can help address more serious behavioral issues, such as reactivity, anxiety, or aggression.

🙏Let us help your dog become the best version of themselves while making your life easier. Whether you’re looking to build a strong foundation or tackle challenging behaviors, we’ve got the tools, expertise, and passion to help.

👋Ready to get started? Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you and your dog thrive together!

09/01/2025

🥁Don’t forget we begin opening our group classes for 2025 this weekend! We are excited to see you all! 🐶

16/12/2024

Congratulations Foundation 2 graduates; Ginger, Molly, Rosie, Akira, Hazel!! 🎓 👏

Well done on your hard work, we look forward to seeing you continue your success!!

10/12/2024

Heading to the beach with your dog? Let’s make it safe and fun!

Having control at the beach is essential to ensure your dog stays safe and everyone has a great time. Here’s what we focus on:

✅ Recall: A reliable recall means your dog comes back when called, even with exciting distractions like waves, other dogs, and birds.

✅ Reading Body Language: Understanding dog behavior helps you prevent conflicts and recognise when play is getting too rough.

✅ Manners & Engagement: Teaching your dog to stay focused on you ensures they’re well-behaved and responsive, even in a high-energy environment.

✅ Appropriate Play: Healthy interactions with other dogs make for positive experiences while avoiding potential trouble.

We offer 1-to-1 coaching for tailored solutions, but our group classes are an excellent way to build these skills in real-life scenarios!

Join us at any of our FIVE amazing locations from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast:
🔷 Bellmere – Wednesday nights
🔷 Peregian Beach – Saturday mornings
🔷 Kawana – Saturday afternoons
🔷 Coorparoo – Sunday mornings
🔷 Kedron – Sunday afternoons

💡 As a lifetime member, you’re welcome to attend any (or all!) of our locations.

Let us help you and your dog thrive—both at the beach and beyond! 🌊🐾

Contact us today to get started!
📧 [email protected]
📱 0499 440 909

06/12/2024

Hello Members 👋

Here is the calendar of our Christmas closure and reopening dates:

🎅Last training sessions:
• Sunshine Coast: Thursday, 14th December
• Brisbane: Friday, 15th December
• Bellmere: Monday, 18th December

🎄Christmas Games:
• Saturday, 21st December at Peregian
• Sunday, 22nd December at Coorparoo

🎅Feel free to join the Christmas Games at another location if your usual centre isn’t hosting one.

- ⚠️Important for Kedron Members:
Due to school construction, our Kedron centre will remain closed until Friday, 26th January. Thank you for your understanding!

05/12/2024

Did you get a puppy this Christmas? 🐾🎄 Now is the perfect time to start planning their training journey like our new members of the week!! ⭐️

Why Puppy Training Matters

Did you know puppies experience the Critical Period for Socialisation between 3–14 weeks old? This is the most crucial time for shaping their confidence and behavior for life. 🌎

✅ Exposing your puppy to a wide variety of experiences during this time—like people, animals, cars, bikes, skateboards, household noises, and more—helps them grow into a well-adjusted adult dog. 🐕💡

⚠️ Waiting until vaccinations are complete can mean missing this critical window, potentially leading to:
• Nervousness or fearfulness 😨
• Aggression towards dogs or people 🐕‍🦺😡
• Separation anxiety 😢

Balancing Safety and Socialisation

Your vet or breeder may recommend keeping your puppy home due to the risk of parvovirus 🦠, but there are safe ways to socialise responsibly:
✅ Avoid unknown dogs, dog waste, and grassed areas 🌱.
✅ Use sealed surfaces exposed to sunlight ☀️—parvovirus can’t thrive there.
✅ Check with your vet for local parvovirus outbreaks before planning outings.

While parvovirus is a concern, the long-term risk of behavioral issues from missed socialisation is often greater. Early training and safe socialisation are key!

Puppy Classes with The Canine Classroom

We offer a range of group classes and private lessons to set you and your puppy up for success, including:
🐾 Puppy Classes
🐾 Foundation & Advanced Training
🐾 Walk & Train Sessions

We have FIVE convenient locations from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast:
📍 Peregian Beach | Kawana | Bellmere | Coorparoo | Kedron

Lifetime Members can attend any (or all!) of our classes across these locations.

💬 Let’s Chat!
📧 [email protected]
📱 0499 440 909

Give your puppy the best start in life with early training and socialisation!

28/11/2024

Why Teaching a Sit/Down Stay is Essential for Your Dog 🧑‍🏫

👉Training your dog to reliably sit or lie down and stay is one of the most important skills you can teach. It’s more than just a basic command—it’s a foundation for good behavior, safety, and a stronger bond with your dog.

✌️Here are the top two reasons why every dog owner should work on teaching a solid sit/down stay:

☝️1. Ensures Safety in Everyday Situations

A strong sit/down stay can prevent dangerous situations and keep your dog safe:
👉At doors and streets: Before crossing a road or when guests arrive, a stay command ensures your dog doesn’t bolt into traffic or overwhelm visitors.
👉During emergencies: Whether it’s avoiding a risky situation like a dropped sharp object or staying calm during a chaotic moment, this command can save your dog’s life.

Safety should always come first, and a sit/down stay gives you a reliable way to control your dog in high-stakes moments.👷

✌️2. Builds Impulse Control and Focus

Dogs are naturally curious and impulsive, but a sit/down stay teaches them patience and self-discipline:
👉Improves focus: By staying in one position until released, your dog learns to tune out distractions and concentrate on you.
👉Reduces impulsivity: Teaching stay helps prevent behaviors like jumping on guests, chasing other animals, or grabbing food from the counter.

🙏Over time, this training helps your dog stay calm and composed, even in stimulating or stressful situations 🐶

📞 Call, direct message or email us to book in !!
📧 [email protected]
📱 0499 440 909

20/11/2024

🎄🐾 Ready for a New Puppy This Christmas? 🐾🎄

Make sure your new family member starts off on the right paw! 🐶

Our Silver Membership is the perfect gift for you and your puppy:
✔️ $300 for a private, in-home lesson tailored to your puppy’s needs.
✔️ Build great habits before Christmas chaos sets in.
✔️ Access to our group classes starting early January with your choice in level! (available to pay remainder after Christmas)

Give your puppy the gift of confidence, calmness, and a happy home life this holiday season!

🎁 Book your Silver Membership now! Limited spots available before Christmas.

📞 Call, direct message or email us to book in !!
📧 [email protected]
📱 0499 440 909

14/11/2024

📌 Just a reminder there will be no group classes this weekend 16th & 17th or 20th (Wednesday night).

We will see you all next weekend 🐶!

13/11/2024

🐾 Private lesson with Mim! 🐾

🍼We worked on pram walking skills alongside her owner, practicing how to stay calm and focused around the pram. Mim did an amazing job navigating through some fun obstacles, and we reinforced her sit and drop stays to build her confidence even further!

👑She tackled every challenge with determination and curiosity—and ended the session feeling happy, fulfilled, and just a little bit tired 😴

Way to go, Mim! 🐕✨

13/11/2024

⛈⛈Attention Bellmere Members ⛈⛈

We will be cancelling classes tonight, due to the forecast severe storms 13th November 2024

While they may or may not end up hitting us, it is not worth the risk of having clients and staff driving to and from classes.
Make sure any storm phobic dogs have been secured in a safe place inside!

11/11/2024

🎉👻 And the Winners Are… 👻🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our Halloween Costume Contest! We loved seeing all of your furry friends dressed up and bringing the Halloween spirit to life. It was no easy task picking our top three, but here they are:

🏆 1st Place - Bobby dressed as the Clown of the Class!
🥈 2nd Place - Kaj as Frankenstein!
🥉 3rd Place - Miss Lollipop as a Witchy Sugar Skull!

Congratulations to our winners! 🎉 You’ve each won some fantastic prizes to keep the fun going. To claim, please reach out to us via direct message.

Thank you again to everyone who joined in the fun. Stay tuned for more competitions!! 🐾

02/11/2024

Big turnout for our puppy class this morning at Peregian Beach! 🐶🐶

We run group classes for all ages every:

Saturday Morning at Peregian Beach
Saturday Afternoon at Kawana
Sunday Morning at Coorparoo
Sunday Afternoon at Kedron
Wednesday Evening at Bellmere

31/10/2024

🎃👻 Halloween Costume Contest! 👻🎃

Is your pup ready to show off their Halloween outfits tonight and win some awesome prizes!!? 🥇🥈🥉

We’re calling all fur-clients to dress up and join our Halloween Costume Contest!
Whether they’re a spooky ghost 👻 , a superhero 🦸 , or a silly pumpkin 🎃 , we can’t wait to see them in their Halloween best!

🎉 Prizes 🎉
1st Place 🏆 - 3 Pack Walk & Train Sessions
2nd Place 🥈 - 1-Hour In-Home Lesson
3rd Place 🥉 - Training Lead

To Enter:
👻 Post a photo of your dog in their Halloween costume on our Facebook Post.
👻 Tag 2 friends in the post
👻 Follow us on Facebook and Instagram so you don’t miss the winner announcement!!

🕛 Deadline: Friday 8th November, 11:59 pm
🗓 Winner Announced: Monday 11th November

Post your photos on our Facebook post below! 👇👇📷📷

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Sunshine Coast, QLD
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Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 6pm
Sunday	8am - 6pm

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0499440909

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http://www.thecanineclassroom.com.au/

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🎥This is Louie working with Trainer Tegan on holding a drop stay under dog park distraction! 🧑‍🏫Did you know our trainers can work on specific training goals such as dog distraction, advanced obedience, loose leash walking, or behaviour modification (just to name a few!) during walk and trains? 📞 Call, or email us to chat about your training goals to assess if walk and trains could be suitable for your dog! 📧 [email protected] 📱 0499 440 909 . . #dogtrainersofig #dogtrainersofinstagram #dogtrainer #sunshinecoastdogtrainer #sunshinecoast #brisbane #brisbanedogs #doglover #dogsofinstagram #dogtrainerslife

📸Here’s an example of good loose lead manners. The dog doesn’t have to be at heel, they are allowed to be in front, but not allowed to pull. The dog also needs to stop when I stop, but they can sniff, they just need to keep up 😊 . . #dogwalking #dogtrainingbrisbane #dogtrainersofinstagram #dogsofsunshinecoast #dogsofbrisbaneqld #dogsofig #bordercolliesofinstagram

👉Here Max is working on his behaviour around other dogs. 🐕Max can be reactive so he and his owner are working with trainer Ryan to modify how Max feels and behaves around other dogs 🙋‍♂️Does your dog bark, lunge, growl at other dogs? 🙏 You are certainly not alone… it’s actually quite a common behavioural issue and we are certainly professionals in this field 👩‍🔬 🧑‍🏫 If your dog struggles with their behaviour we would LOVE to help! 📞 Call, or email us to chat more, and to book a private assessment! ⚖️In this assessment we can diagnose why your dog is choosing to react in an unwanted way, and we can create a behaviour modification plan. [email protected] 0499 440 909 . . #dogtrainersofig #dogtrainersofinstagram #dogtrainer #sunshinecoastdogtrainer #sunshinecoast #brisbane #brisbanedogs #doglover #dogsofinstagram #dogtrainerslife

🙅‍♀️Don’t let a behaviour issue go unresolved! 👀 We see lots of different types of behavioural issues and we absolutely love diagnosing and helping our clients/dogs work through these problems. 📞 If you have a behaviour issue you are concerned about and are not sure where to start give us a call or send us an email to dicuss how we can help you! 📧 [email protected] 📱 0499 440 909 . . #dogsoftheday #dogoftheday #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #dogtraining #dogtrainer #sunshinecoast #adorable #petsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #petsofinsta #petoftheday #bordercollie #bordercolliesofinstagram

Here is our control class is preparing for their assessment next week! We offer group classes at 4 locations: 👉Peregian Beach - Saturday Morning 👉Kawana - Saturday Afternoon 👉Coorparoo - Sunday Morning 👉Kedron - Sunday afternoon Contact us if you’d like more info! 📧[email protected] 📞 0499 440 909 🌎 www.thecanineclassroom.com.au . . #dogsofinstagram #dogsoftheday #dogoftheday #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogsofbrisbane #sunshinecoast

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