Positive Dog & Cat Training in Adelaide
Helping dogs and their families thrive using modern, evidence-based, force-free training.
At Paws & Reward, we provide practical, real-world training and behaviour support for puppies, adolescent dogs, adult dogs, and cats across Adelaide.
From puppy training and everyday manners to reactivity, fear, and complex behavioural challenges, our qualified trainers are here to help you better understand your pet and build skills that work in everyday life — not just during training sessions.
✨ Qualified trainers • Small classes • Real-world training • Force-free methods ✨
Ready to unlock your pet’s full potential?
Book your session today and start your dog or cat’s journey to better behaviour in Adelaide!
Why Families Choose Paws & Reward
Unlike many large-scale dog training programs, Paws & Reward is led by highly qualified trainers with formal education in animal behaviour, welfare, veterinary nursing, and evidence-based dog training.
Our team has completed university degrees, industry certifications, and ongoing professional development in areas such as canine communication, behaviour modification, reactivity, cooperative care, aggression, and scent work.
Whether you’re attending a group class or working with us privately, you’ll receive practical, personalised support from professionals who understand why behaviour happens and how to build real-life skills using modern, force-free methods.
✨ Qualified trainers • Evidence-based training • Real-life support • Force-free methods ✨
Find the Right Support for Your Dog
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Give your puppy the best start with positive, force-free training focused on real-life skills, confidence, and calm behaviour.
Puppy Training Options
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Build calmer, more practical everyday skills using reward-based training that works in the real world.
Training Options
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Our behaviour support programs are tailored to dogs experiencing fear, anxiety, overwhelm, reactivity, or aggression.
Behaviour Support Options
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Help your dog feel safer and more comfortable during grooming, vet visits, medication, and everyday handling.
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Helping families, schools, councils, and community groups better understand dogs through engaging, evidence-based education programs.
Community Education Programs
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Teach your dog safer responses around snakes using positive reinforcement training designed for real-world Australian environments.
Trusted by Adelaide Dog Owners
“Lena is kind, understanding and empathetic in her approach, towards both animals and owners, and has an absolute wealth of knowledge.”
— Maddy, Paul & Oscar
“The difference with Paws & Reward was the focus on understanding behaviour, not just obedience.”
— Abby
“The advice we have received has been the biggest help. Positive training that is practical and effective.”
— Millie & Pepper
“Small class sizes and personalised support made such a difference for both us and our puppy.”
— James⭐ Rated 4.9 Stars on Google by Adelaide Dog Owners
Modern, Force-Free Training That Works in Real Life
At Paws & Reward, we believe training should strengthen the relationship between dogs and their families — not rely on fear, intimidation, or punishment.
Our training is:
force-free
reward-based
evidence-based
practical and achievable
tailored to your individual dog
We focus on helping dogs feel safe, understood, and successful while building skills that work in everyday life.
Supporting Dogs & Families Across Adelaide
We provide dog training and behaviour support across Adelaide, including Blackwood, Flagstaff Hill, Belair, Coromandel Valley, Aberfoyle Park, Eden Hills, Marion, the Adelaide Hills, and surrounding suburbs.
Services include:
puppy training
private dog training
reactivity support
recall training
cooperative care
snake avoidance training
dog & child safety support
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re raising a new puppy, building better everyday skills, or supporting a dog with big feelings, we’d love to help.
Explore the training options above or book online below.