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Dog Training and Dog Behaviour Problems in Port Stephens, Newcastle & Maitland.
# Dog training / dog obedience classes
# Puppy School
# Growling or barking dogs
# Behaviour modification for dogs

Good Manners Level 1 Graduates from East Maitland ! 🎉There’s nothing better than watching our adorable puppy class gradu...
02/12/2025

Good Manners Level 1 Graduates from East Maitland ! 🎉

There’s nothing better than watching our adorable puppy class graduates grow up and step into Good Manners level 1 and this crew absolutely did not disappoint! 🌟

It has been such a pleasure to see your skills grow over the last 6 weeks. Your hard work, wagging tails, goofy moments, and big breakthroughs made every session a joy ❤️

Well done everyone! We look forward to having you attend Good Manners level 2 in the New Year 🎓🐶🐕🎓🐕🎓
You should be so proud of yourselves we sure are! 🥳🐾

Last week Suzanne Madden lost a nearly 3-year battle with the second bout of cancer in her life. It is so sad to announc...
02/12/2025

Last week Suzanne Madden lost a nearly 3-year battle with the second bout of cancer in her life. It is so sad to announce that we have lost an amazingly knowledgeable and giving member of the dog community.
Suzanne holds the record as the longest-serving trainer in the history of Barkers in Balance. Many of our followers will remember Suzanne as their Puppy School or Good Manners teacher. She was a powerhouse of knowledge, passionate about her canine specialties which she was always willing to share, and had a wicked sense of humour that kept us all smiling.
I will forever be grateful for her devoted teaching skills which she shared generously with all dogs and their humans, as well as many of the young hopefuls that came to us to learn how to become trainers with us.
Thank you Suzanne, for the unwavering commitment you gave to Barkers in Balance. It would be very hard to find another Suzanne Madden.

🎉 Huge congratulations to our latest Advanced Puppy Class! 🎉What an amazing 5 weeks spent learning, engaging, and watchi...
02/12/2025

🎉 Huge congratulations to our latest Advanced Puppy Class! 🎉

What an amazing 5 weeks spent learning, engaging, and watching your pups grow in confidence and skills. You should all be so proud! 🐾💛

We can’t wait to see you in Good Manners to keep practising, refining, and celebrating those new skills. Onwards and upwards! 🚀🐶

LAUNCHING OUR CHRISTMAS PUPPY SCHOOL PROGRAMS....⌚️It's a long time till after Christmas. Some puppies will be too old i...
01/12/2025

LAUNCHING OUR CHRISTMAS PUPPY SCHOOL PROGRAMS....
⌚️It's a long time till after Christmas. Some puppies will be too old if you wait till after Christmas.
This is the way we schedule it:
💡We fit in as many classes as we can before Christmas.
💡We negotiate with the group an agreed date to resume after Christmas.
💡We make sure you have detailed email resources to use during the break.
⌚️So what are you waiting for? Here are our dates and classes:
🐾 Nelson Bay - Saturday, December 6 at 3:00pm
🐾 Tanilba Bay - Sunday, December 7 at 12:00pm
🐾 Salamander Bay - Thursday, December 11 at 6:30pm
🐾 East Maitland - Thursday, December 11 at 5:30pm
👍 Here's the link to book:
https://www.barkersinbalance.com.au/our-courses/puppy-school/
👍 OR call us to discuss ..... 0459 574 428

Congratulations to our Good Manners Level 1 graduates from East Maitland! 🎓🐶Over the past six weeks, you’ve shown dedica...
28/11/2025

Congratulations to our Good Manners Level 1 graduates from East Maitland! 🎓🐶

Over the past six weeks, you’ve shown dedication, patience, and a true bond with your dogs. Every small step has led to big progress, and we couldn’t be prouder of you all! 💖

Training is a journey, and this is just the beginning keep learning, keep growing, and most of all, keep enjoying the special connection you share with your pups. Well done, everyone! 🌟🐾

MY NAME IS JET. I’m a Border Collie and I’m 3 years old. I’ve been struggling with loud noises and with being alone at n...
26/11/2025

MY NAME IS JET. I’m a Border Collie and I’m 3 years old. I’ve been struggling with loud noises and with being alone at night ever since I was frightened by some fireworks a while back. My motivation to escape my house and yard is quite e high now as I’d rather hang out with my neighbours over the road. My human says that this won’t always be possible and they can’t afford any more damage to doors and gates or to me either! We’re now practising settling and calming exercises to gradually get me used to being alone again. My human and I are hoping we can return to the good old days soon!

ANNA BAY GOOD MANNERS CLASSES:We have TWO new courses starting before Christmas, to give you a head-start, leading into ...
25/11/2025

ANNA BAY GOOD MANNERS CLASSES:
We have TWO new courses starting before Christmas, to give you a head-start, leading into Christmas.
🐾 Sunday, December 7 at 9:00am
🐾 Wednesday, December 10 at 6:00pm
⭐️ Both courses run for 6 weeks.
⭐️ Each will receive 2 or 3 lessons before Christmas, with emails containing notes and videos to help with practice.
✅As a class we will negotiate a restart date to suit everyone, for after the Christmas/New Year festivities.
✅ In the past we have found this to be a great model. You get some start-up strategies, take a couple of weeks to enjoy the festivities and to practise what you've learnt so far, knowing you'll return to revise, learn more and to have access to your trainer over a longer period of time.
🤩 What's not to like? Jump in today to make your booking....
https://barkersinbalance.dogbizpro.com/.../Index.aspx...

🎓🐾 Well done to this superstar pup, Taco! 🐾🎓Graduation day looks so good on him!Recently adopted by his beautiful family...
25/11/2025

🎓🐾 Well done to this superstar pup, Taco! 🐾🎓

Graduation day looks so good on him!
Recently adopted by his beautiful family, Taco has been soaking up every moment of learning and bonding in our 6 week Good Manners course. 💛

What an amazing journey for this legend and his humans we’re so proud of you all!

Congrats, Taco! 🎉🐶💫

Paws up for our latest Lambton Puppy Class🎓🐶After four weeks of tail wags, treats, and training, this amazing group has ...
25/11/2025

Paws up for our latest Lambton Puppy Class🎓🐶

After four weeks of tail wags, treats, and training, this amazing group has officially graduated! These superstar pups (and their awesome humans) worked hard each week, mastering basic skills, focus exercises, and all important desensitization. 🐾✨

High fives and belly rubs all around!
We can’t wait to see you in our Good Manners Level 1 course get ready for even more fun and learning! 🐕🎉

Huge congratulations to our Good Manners Level 1 graduates from Lambton! 🎉 You've spent 6 weeks unlocking your potential...
24/11/2025

Huge congratulations to our Good Manners Level 1 graduates from Lambton! 🎉
You've spent 6 weeks unlocking your potential and achieving outstanding results. Well done, superstars! 🎓🐶✨
Here's to many more exciting adventures!

NEWCASTLE PUPPY TRAININGNew Class Starting Saturday, November 29. WHEN? 9:00amWHERE? Lambton Anglican ChurchWHAT? A 4-we...
23/11/2025

NEWCASTLE PUPPY TRAINING
New Class Starting Saturday, November 29.
WHEN? 9:00am
WHERE? Lambton Anglican Church
WHAT? A 4-week course helping you introduce your puppy positively and systematically to the world. Our goal is to help your puppy understand the human world and to reduce the chance of anxiety and fear as they enter adolescence and adulthood. Way more than a play group, his course will also help you navigate such challenges as toilet training, separation issues, demand barking, biting and nipping and any other issues you bring to the table. Detailed emails full of resources and videos sent at the end of each lesson. Use the link below to book today:
https://barkersinbalance.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?cls=4

NELSON BAY PUPPY GRADUATION: Congratulations to these puppies and their humans who learnt and practised intently to help...
20/11/2025

NELSON BAY PUPPY GRADUATION: Congratulations to these puppies and their humans who learnt and practised intently to help with focus, tackling new and strange situations, many aspects of socialisation and reducing unwanted behaviours. It’s always a delight to be part of this journey with all of our puppy participants. Can’t wait to continue this journey with you and your pups when you enrol in our Good Manners course.

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

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Behaviour Modification for Dogs and their Owners

Providing Dog Training and Solving Dog Behaviour Problems in Port Stephens, Newcastle & Maitland. Puppy Classes held in Lambton, Hamilton, Raymond Terrace, Shoal Bay and Salamander Bay.

Adolescent Dog Training Classes held in New Lambton, Lambton, Teralba, Fern Bay, Anna Bay and Shoal Bay.

Growly Dog Classes for leash-reactive dogs, held at Fern Bay Public School.

Home Visits provided detailed assessment, behaviour education and plans with email resources provided after each session.