Positive Dog & Cat Training

Helping Adelaide families raise calm, confident pets through positive, practical training.

Puppy Training • Behaviour Support • Small Group Classes • Reactivity & Anxiety Help

At Paws & Reward, we provide positive, practical training and behaviour support for dogs and cats across the Adelaide Hills and Southern Suburbs.

Whether you’re raising a new puppy, struggling with pulling, barking, or over-excitement, or navigating more complex behavioural challenges like fear, anxiety, or reactivity, our qualified trainers are here to help.

Ready to build a better relationship with your dog or cat?

Book your session today and start your pet’s journey toward calmer, more confident behaviour!

Find the Right Support for Your Pet

Puppy College (Group Class) — For puppies aged 3–9 months.
Private Puppy Training (Private) — Personalised puppy training in the comfort of your own home.
Life Skills for the Family Dog (Group Class) — Practical everyday manners for adolescent and adult dogs.
Basic Manners Training (Private) — Personalised support for pulling, jumping, focus, settling, and everyday manners.
One-Off Training Sessions (Private) — Flexible, single sessions tailored to your specific goals..
Rapid Recall (Group Class) — Build a fast, reliable recall around real-world distractions.
Cooperative Care (Group Class or Private) — Help your dog feel safe and comfortable with grooming, handling, and vet visits.
Snake Aware (Workshop or Private) — Reward-based training to build crucial safety skills around snakes.
Dog Behaviour Workshop — Interactive workshops to better understand and manage specific dog behaviours.
Feisty Fido Program (Private) — Dedicated support for dogs who bark, lunge, or react towards dogs or people.
Cautious Canines Program (Private) — Confidence-building for shy, fearful, or worried dogs.
Council Order Program (Private) — Specialised assessments, training plans, and support for dogs subject to council orders.
Junior Dog Trainers Club (Group Program) — A fun, hands-on program for kids aged 7–15 to learn positive training, build confidence, and bond with their dog.
Childcare & Kindy Presentations (Community) — Interactive dog safety education for pre-schoolers.
Primary School Presentations (Community) — Engaging dog safety and body language sessions for primary students.
Cat Training & Behaviour (Private Consultation) — From litter tray concerns to multi-pet harmony and fun tricks, reward-based support for happier cats.

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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

Lena Logan from Paws & Reward with a dog, providing reward-based dog training and behaviour support 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 ✨

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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.

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