In Home Assessment & Behavioural Training

In Home Assessment & Behavioural Training2025-05-29T13:46:43+10:00

Build a Happier, Stronger, Well Balanced Relationship

It’s extremely important you get on top of any behavioural issue before it intensifies. Often we think a dog will grow out of the bad behaviour. Unfortunately you’ll only see the behaviour get worse or develop into other problems if it is not addressed. It doesn’t matter at what age you start you dog training journey, as long as you start it.

It is sometimes unbelievable seeing what people put up with in their daily lives with their dog. Constantly trying to band aid solution behavioural problems. The problem with quick fix solutions is that they never work over long periods.

The only way to fix your dog training and behavioural problems is to do an in home assessment and behaviour modification consult.

Trying to fix any of the above issues doing group obedience classes or any obedience based techniques will not solve your dog’s behavioural problems. It’s crucial to create leadership before starting group classes.

I am not a band aid solutions dog trainer. I get to the cause of the problem. For example, if your dog has a barking problem, I will NOT advise you to use a barking collar. Your dog is barking for a reason. We need to determine what that reason is and take appropriate action. Using a barking collar only suppresses your dog’s need to bark. This will create other anxiety and stress related behaviours. It’s also down right unfair on your dog.

I am a local dog trainer on the Sunshine Coast, I’m a dog behavioural expert. I can organise an in home assessment and behavioural session at a time that suits you. Please give me a call on 0488 908 048.

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In Home Behaviour Training For Dogs

You need in home dog training, assessment and behavioural modification session if you are experiencing any of the following:

  • Barking
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Digging
  • Jumping
  • Destructive Behaviour/ Chewing
  • Aggression of Any Kind (on or off lead)
  • Reactivity
  • Over Excitement
  • Fence Jumping/Escaping
  • Toileting in the house, puppies and adult dogs
  • Excitability
  • Nervousness
  • Nipping
  • Obsessive Behaviour

Training Videos

An hour and a half prior to this video, these 4 French Bulldogs would barge through doors, jump, bark and just be uncontrollably. The only way they would sit at attention would be with food. No food in sight, just body language and energy is what you are seeing in the video. I start working on impulse control straight away. Threshold training is crucial.

Day 4 with Maddi. Tips for working on dog staying in crate with door open.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is dog psychology?2025-05-12T09:45:40+10:00

Dog psychology, not human psychology!

It is important that I think like a dog, not a human. This is why my methods are based on dog psychology not human psychology.

My main focus is on your dog’s state of mind. So often we think a dog is happy if it’s over excited or if it is obsessed or unable to calm down, in fact these states of mind are unhealthy in the dog world. In dogs with these issues you will probably notice they suffer with some form of anxiety as well.

For me, it’s important to find out why your dog has a behavioural problem. Once I’ve assessed the home environment and determined the reason behind the behaviour we can start the rehabilitation process.

Kat’s 4 Dogs is all about creating calm assertive leadership and guidance your dog will benefit from in so many ways. If we learn to fulfil our dog’s needs both mentally and physically you will have a happy stable companion.

All my sessions are designed for you and your dog and are specific to your environment. To me, a truly educated dog lover always ensures their dog’s needs are met first.

What are your dog training methods?2025-05-12T09:38:43+10:00

My dog training methods:

  • I will not ask you to throw things near or around your dog to scare them. These methods will not work.
  • You will not see me arrive with a pocket full of treats or a water bottle to spray in your dog’s face.
  • I don’t believe in harsh methods such as hitting or yelling, this will only create fear in your dogs.
  • I’m honest and up front and will only work with people prepared to make changes for the better.
  • I will help you create clear rules and boundaries in your home to establish leadership, trust and respect.

If you are truly looking to create a trusting and respectful relationship, your calm yet assertive energy is the key, your dog understands very quickly when he is in the presence of good energy. I will explain and show you how to achieve this. There is so much you need to know about dog training and I’m here to help you understand your role in helping your dog become balanced.

Can you provide on-going support?2025-05-12T09:37:06+10:00

My promise to you is I will be with you the whole way through your dog’s training and rehabilitation stage and provide ongoing support.

Customer service means so much to me and ensuring you and your dog’s welfare and happiness is my passion. I want to see more dogs stay in the family home environment and out of rescue centres.

What My Clients Are Saying…

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