Melbourne
Dog Trainer for
Reactive, Anxious
& Rescue Dogs
The Good Hound Company provides Dog Training across Melbourne, supporting dogs and their owners work through behavioural challenges and build calm, reliable behaviour.
We specialise in supporting dogs experiencing reactivity, anxiety, over-arousal and aggression, as well as rescue dogs adjusting to their new homes and puppies setting good foundations from the start.
BEHAVIOURAL DOG TRAINING SPECIALIST
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The Good Hound Company is a Melbourne based Dog Training Service that focuses on helping dogs and their owners navigate behavioural challenges in a practical and supportive way.
Many of the dogs we work with struggle with issues such as reactivity, anxiety, resource guarding or difficulty settling in new environments. Our training focuses on understanding the individual dog, their background and the environment they live in, because every dog is different!
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Sessions are designed to address the issues that matter most to owners, while teaching dogs the skills they need to how to respond calmly and self regulate in every day situations.
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Our goal is not simply Obedience and commands, but helping dogs and their owners build clear communication, confidence and a strong working relationship. We strive to make practical changes that owners can maintain long after training sessions finish.
TRUSTED BY DOG OWNERS ACROSS MELBOURNE
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We are proud to have helped hundreds of dogs and their owners over the last 10+ years build calmer behaviour, overcome their fears and anxieties, and build strong bonds with their humans through practical, science-based training.
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Many of our clients come to us through recommendations from past clients, veterinarians and rescue organisations.​
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We have over 200 5-Star Reviews!
DOG TRAINING SERVICES ACROSS MELBOURNE
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We offer a range of dog training services to support dogs at different stages of life and with different behavioural needs. We offer:
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IN-HOME DOG TRAINING
Personalised dog training sessions conducted in your home and local environment. These sessions are ideal for addressing behaviours such as reactivity, barking, anxiety and aggression.
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DOG TRAINING GROUP CLASS
Structured group classes focused on building practical Obedience skills and socialisation, focus around distractions and calm social behaviour in practical real world situations.
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BOOTCAMP
Training in The Good Hound Company home with Ana and her pack. Ideal for more serious behavioural or social issues that require more intense rehabilitation.
CHECK OUT THESE "REACTIVE" DOGS IN CLASS...
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WORKING WITH RESCUE DOGS​
Ana has 10+ years of experience working with rescue dogs and regularly supports rescue organisations, foster carers and adopters across Melbourne. Ana herself has only ever has rescue dogs, and it was through the successful rehabilitation of a previous dog, that she's ended up dedicating her life to helping other dogs like Rocco.
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Many rescue dogs arrive in their new homes with fear, anxiety or behavioural challenges. Training focuses on helping these dogs build confidence, develop calm behaviour and adjust successfully to life with their new families.
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The Good Hound Company is proud to support rescue organisations and adopters by providing free training to rescue foster carers and offer discounts to Registered Non-Profit Dog Rescues and their Adopters!
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BEHAVIOUR CHALLENGES WE HELP WITH
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Many dog owners reach out when their dog is struggling with behaviour that is difficult to manage. Training focuses on understanding why these responses occur and guiding dogs toward calmer, more balanced reactions. Self regulation is key to learning and rehabilitation.
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We work with dogs experiencing:
- Reactivity
- Pulling and lunging on lead
- Anxiety or nervous behaviour
- Resource Guarding
- Over arousal around visitors or other dogs
- Aggression
- Rescue dogs adjusting to new home
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Behavioural dog training focuses on helping dogs learn how to respond appropriately and calmly while giving owners practical tools they can use every day.
DOG TRAINING ACROSS MELBOURNE
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The Good Hound Company is based in Greensborough in Melbourne's north-east and services all of Metropolitan Melbourne without any travel fees.
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Ana works with clients throughout Melbourne to provide in home training sessions designed to address behaviours in the environments where it occurs.
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Group training sessions are held in Brunswick East out of Andys Doggy Day Care, providing a structured environment for dogs and owners to build practical skills and confidence together.
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Training always focuses on helping dogs develop calm and reliable behaviour both at home and in real world environments.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Do you work with rescue dogs?
Yes. Most of the dogs we work with are rescue dogs adjusting to new homes or experiencing behavioural challenges. Ana has only ever owned rescue dogs herself and has over 10 years experience working specifically with rescue dogs.
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Can training help reactive dogs?
Yes. Many dogs struggle with reactivity towards other dogs, people or environments. Training focuses on helping dogs how to respond more calmly and self regulate, while giving owners practical tools to manage situations confidently.
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What types of dogs do you work with?
We work with dogs of all breeds, ages and backgrounds. Many of the dogs we see are experiencing behavioural challenges such as reactivity, barking, pulling on the lead, anxiety and aggression.
We also work with rescue dogs adjusting to new homes, as well as puppies who are just beginning their training journey.
How do I get started with dog training?
You can book a training session to through the booking page or contact us to discuss the best option for your dog.