Flying Paws Dog Training

Flying Paws Dog Training In-person or online – find out more ⬇️

National award-winning, force-free training in Tasmania for over 10 years 🐾
Helping dogs and humans thrive together 🐶
Supportive, personalised and positive training for Puppies, Behaviour, Group & Private Sessions. For nearly 10 years, Flying Paws has been offering training to help create confident, calm, resilient and happy 4 legged members of the family. Whether you are after puppy classes, grou

p training for an older dog or a private training for a specific problem, we have something to suit you and your furry partner. All training is conducted in a friendly and relaxed manner in a controlled environment by qualified and accredited positive reinforcement trainers.

🌟 Meet our New Positive Pups! 🌟Last night saw another bunch of little faces join our Puppy Program! 🥰 meet … 💜 Polly the...
10/07/2025

🌟 Meet our New Positive Pups! 🌟

Last night saw another bunch of little faces join our Puppy Program! 🥰 meet …

💜 Polly the Cocker Spaniel
🩵 Chucky the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
💜 Cecelia the Border Collie x Golden Retriever
💜 Mille the Cavoodle
💜 Lizzy the Miniatue Dachshund
🩵 Leo the Border Collie
💜 Tilly the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
💜 Whiskey the Labrador

There were some tired eyes by the end of the night 😴 but everyone settle in so well and did such a good job for their first night!

🎓 Ready to raise a calm, confident pup?

July spots are almost full (with very limited weekend availability), and August is booking fast!
If you’re thinking about joining us, now’s the time—secure your spot before they’re gone 🐾

👉 Message us or head to our website below to get started!

www.flyingpaws.com.au/positive-puppy

📸 We did a thing… and we’re a little bit obsessed 😍We had the absolute best time doing a photo session with Puppy Tales ...
09/07/2025

📸 We did a thing… and we’re a little bit obsessed 😍

We had the absolute best time doing a photo session with Puppy Tales Photography. From the moment Kerry arrived to the very last shot, it just felt easy, fun, and so us.

You might’ve seen a few sneak peeks a couple of weeks ago … but now we’ve got the real deal and we honestly don’t know how to choose favourites. So here’s a handful that made us smile and feel super proud of our little crew.

Thank you so much Kerry for capturing the heart of Flying Paws, the boys. The chaos, the calm and the comic relief. We’ll let you all decide who’s who 😉

Let us know which one’s your favourite because we’re having trouble picking just one! 😍

🐾 Part Two: What is the L.E.G.S. Framework?And why does it matter so much in understanding your dog?At Flying Paws, we’r...
09/07/2025

🐾 Part Two: What is the L.E.G.S. Framework?

And why does it matter so much in understanding your dog?

At Flying Paws, we’re proud to be the only qualified Family Dog Mediators® in Tasmania and that means we approach every dog with the L.E.G.S. Framework front and centre.

Because no behaviour happens in isolation.
Every bark, bounce, or meltdown is shaped by a bigger picture and L.E.G.S. helps us see it clearly.

So, what does L.E.G.S. stand for?

🧬 L – Learning: What has your dog learned from life? Not just training sessions, but everyday experiences. Have people meant treats or trouble? Has being left alone felt calm or scary? Their past shapes how they respond today.

🌍 E – Environment: What’s going on around your dog right now? Think slippery floors, barking dogs, loud noises, smells, people, energy. Their environment can make success easier or impossible.

🐾 G – Genetics: What’s in your dog’s DNA? Breed matters. It influences how your dog sees the world, what they were bred to do, and how they instinctively respond to stress. You can’t train genetics out but you can learn to work with them.

🧠 S – Self: Who is your dog as an individual? Personality, past, likes, dislikes, energy levels it all counts. Even within a breed, no two dogs are the same. Your dog’s “self” deserves to be seen and respected.

We use the L.E.G.S. framework to ask not just “what is my dog doing?” but “why are they doing it?”

That’s when the real progress happens. And often, that’s where the hacks come in not shortcuts, but strategic tools that help dogs succeed:

💡 Managing the environment instead of trying to control the dog.
💡 Teaching self-regulation so they can offer something we can reward.
💡 Offering context so they’re not just left guessing how to cope.

Because success doesn’t come from fixing dogs.
It comes from understanding them, supporting them, and building a world they can thrive in one thoughtful, L.E.G.S. informed step at a time.

Let us know in the comments if you’d like a part three in this series! 🥰

🐾 What is our FDM Qualification? (And why it matters for you and your dog)You’ve probably seen us mention FDM a few time...
08/07/2025

🐾 What is our FDM Qualification? (And why it matters for you and your dog)

You’ve probably seen us mention FDM a few times but what does it actually mean?

FDM stands for Family Dog Mediator® a qualification we’ve had for over 2years now. We are the only qualified FDM’s in Tasmania and it has completely reshaped how we see and support the dogs we work with.

Traditional training often focuses on changing behaviour. But FDM digs deeper. It asks “Why is the behaviour happening in the first place?”

It’s not just about teaching a dog what to do. It’s about understanding who they are.

Through our FDM qualification, we use the LEGS model which looks at:
🧬 Learning
🌍 Environment
🐕 Genetics
🧠 Self

This approach is woven into everything we do.

💛 In Positive Puppy, we don’t just teach sit and stay , we help you understand how your puppy learns, what their breed was originally bred for, and how to meet their unique needs.
💙 In Puppy to Pro, we support you through adolescence by looking at what’s changing for your dog neurologically, emotionally, and socially not just chalking things up to stubbornness.
❤️ In Private Session Packages, we don’t hand out cookie-cutter advice. We take the time to explore your dog’s full picture so we can offer practical, tailored support for real-life change.

FDM shifted how we train, how we teach, and how we advocate for every dog that walks through our doors.

Because it’s never just about training but it’s about understanding

👉 Stay tuned for Part Two, where we’ll unpack the LEGS model and show you how those four letters shape every dogs behaviour and every dogs solution.

🎉 Huge Congratulations to Team Missy! 🎉We are SO proud to officially welcome Missy as our latest fully qualified Assista...
07/07/2025

🎉 Huge Congratulations to Team Missy! 🎉

We are SO proud to officially welcome Missy as our latest fully qualified Assistance Dog! 🐾💛

Missy and her person swapped over to us from another program and from day one, this team has been all in. They’ve worked hard, stayed consistent, and absolutely smashed their training to pass their Public Access Test last week! 🙌

It’s been an honour to support their journey, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see them out there together, confident and connected. We’re looking forward to keeping in touch with this team and their continued progress!

Well done, team Missy, you’ve both earned every bit of this. 💪🐶

🐾 WE WILL ALWAYS CHOOSE KINDNESS 🐾Kindness is easy to talk about. But choosing it every day, in every space that takes e...
06/07/2025

🐾 WE WILL ALWAYS CHOOSE KINDNESS 🐾

Kindness is easy to talk about. But choosing it every day, in every space that takes effort. And it’s something we’re deeply committed to.

Flying Paws was built to be a place where people and dogs feel supported, not judged. Where you can ask for help, make mistakes, and know you’ll still be met with respect. Where learning is encouraged, and curiosity is welcomed.

We work hard to protect that space. That means we don’t engage in unkindness, criticism, or conversations that pull away from the community we’re building. We hold our head up and rise above.

We know there are always different ways to do things. But here, we lead with empathy. We give people the benefit of the doubt. We assume good intentions.

And if that’s your kind of space, we’re so glad you’re here. Thank you for helping us build a community that reflects those values every single day 💕

🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PAT! 🎉Today we’re celebrating the reason there is Flying Paws! Join us in saying Happy Birthday to one...
05/07/2025

🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PAT! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating the reason there is Flying Paws! Join us in saying Happy Birthday to one who started it all and who gives 110% to every dog and every human she meets.

Pat is the reason Flying Paws is what it is:
🐾 A safe space for dogs to learn and grow
🐾 A judgment-free zone for owners navigating the hard stuff
🐾 A place built on empathy, ethics, and a whole lot of experience

She’s the first to cheer for your wins and the one who always reminds us that progress is more important than perfection.

From all of us, dogs and humans alike, thank you, Pat, for the passion, care, and absolute magic you bring to this work.

So join us in saying a big Happy Birthday ! We hope you enjoyed your Saturday off and Zan remembered to buy a good pressie. 💛💕

Love, Molly, Murph, Zan and Foxy (and probably a few hundred four legged!)

P.S. blame Craig for the photos 😉

🎉 A big congratulations to Arlo and Bonnie for completing our Train to Connect: Adventure Series last Saturday! 🎉This on...
05/07/2025

🎉 A big congratulations to Arlo and Bonnie for completing our Train to Connect: Adventure Series last Saturday! 🎉

This one off course is all about building real-world skills, growing confidence, and strengthening the partnership between dog and human and Arlo and Bonnie have done just that.

We’re so proud of how far they’ve come and can’t wait to see them for more fun soon! 🐾

🧠 Ever wondered how your dog thinks?Over the years, we’ve had a blast playing the Dognition games with Murph, Zani and n...
04/07/2025

🧠 Ever wondered how your dog thinks?

Over the years, we’ve had a blast playing the Dognition games with Murph, Zani and now Fox and it’s been spot on every time!
✨ Murph is a Stargazer (a deep thinker)
🧬 Zani is an Einstein (we mean of course he is!)
🐕 Fox? A Protodog (flexible but overly connection)

This term, our Advanced Class is giving it a go and we’ve already had our first profile completed! 🎉 Big congratulations to Charlie R, who came out this week as an Ace! 💪

We can’t wait to see what other thinking styles emerge. It’s such a fun, insightful way to understand how your dog’s unique brain works.

It also makes a great inside game for winter ❄️ no equipment, no pressure, just fun.
And once you’ve finished the profile? You unlock more games to further understand your dog’s strengths and style!

Have you played Dognition before? Do you know what your dog is?

If not, it’s a great way to bond, learn and laugh.
Not sponsored just something we’ve truly loved doing!

👉 Google “Dognition” to get started and let us know your dog’s profile below!

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