Basic Manners Dog Training
Help Your Dog Become a Calm, Well-Mannered Family Companion
Is your dog pulling on lead, jumping on visitors, ignoring you outdoors, or struggling to settle at home?
You're not alone.
Many owners feel frustrated when everyday activities like walks, having visitors over, or simply relaxing at home become stressful. The good news is that with the right training and support, these behaviours can improve.
At Paws & Reward, we provide practical, positive dog training designed for real life. Our goal isn't to teach tricks for the sake of it—it's to help you enjoy living with your dog.
We Can Help With:
✔ Pulling on lead
✔ Jumping on people
✔ Poor recall and not coming when called
✔ Barking for attention
✔ Stealing food, toys, or household items
✔ Difficulty settling at home
✔ Over-excitement around people or dogs
✔ Lack of focus around distractions
✔ Confidence building in new situations
✔ Everyday manners and life skills
Our training is tailored to your dog's individual needs and your family's goals, using reward-based methods that build trust, confidence, and lasting results.
Real Results From Dog Owners
“Nina is now walking with a loose lead, has awesome recall at the park, and doesn't jump up on guests when they arrive.”
— Lara and Nina
“I love their positive style of training which is practical and effective. We've seen great results with Pepper so far.”
— Millie and Pepper
“Sophie addressed all the concerns we had with very realistic training methods that have really worked.”
— James and Luna
Training Options
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One-Off Dog Training Sessions
Perfect for owners who need help with a single training goal or would like professional guidance before continuing training independently.
What's Included?
✔ 1-hour private training session
✔ Personalised guidance tailored to your dog
✔ Detailed follow-up email summary
✔ Relevant training handouts and videos
✔ Practical exercises to continue at homeCommon Goals We Can Address In One Session
Loose lead walking foundations
Polite greetings
No jumping
Settling on a mat
Leave it
Drop it / give
Crate training
Sit, drop and stay foundations
Hand target
Trick training
Muzzle training (Blackwood only)
Available At
Blackwood Uniting Church
Thalassa Park, Aberfoyle Park
Investment: $140
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Most Popular: Basic Manners Package
Many training goals require more than a single session.
Dogs learn through consistent practice, coaching, and gradual progression. Our Basic Manners Package provides ongoing support to help you build reliable skills and achieve lasting results.
Training begins with a comprehensive 90-minute consultation where we take the time to understand your dog, discuss your goals, and start practical training straight away. Follow-up sessions allow us to build on your progress, troubleshoot challenges, and continue working towards your goals together.
Package Includes
✔ 1 x 90-minute initial consultation
✔ 2 x 60-minute revisit sessions
✔ Tailored training plan
✔ Detailed follow-up support
✔ Relevant training handouts and videos
✔ Practical, real-world training strategiesInvestment: $530
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Best Value: Basic Manners Premium
For owners wanting additional support, accountability, and guidance throughout the training process.
Many behaviour and training goals take time to become reliable in everyday life. The additional revisit session allows more opportunities to practise skills, work through challenges, and build confidence for both you and your dog.
Package Includes
✔ 1 x 90-minute initial consultation
✔ 3 x 60-minute revisit sessions
✔ Tailored training plan
✔ Detailed follow-up support
✔ Relevant training handouts and videos
✔ Practical, real-world training strategiesInvestment: $650
Need Ongoing Support?
Existing private training clients who have had at least one consultation with us within the last six months can book a 1-hour Walk & Train Session for $70.
These sessions provide practical training and exercise while helping maintain and build on the skills your dog has already learned.
Assistance Dog Skill Support
Trainer Bre can also support selected assistance dog foundation skills for owner-trained assistance dogs, including:
✔ Retrieves and item pick-up
✔ Deep pressure/compression behaviours
✔ Interruption behaviours
✔ Foundation assistance dog skills
These skills can be incorporated into either One-Off Training Sessions or the Basic Manners Packages.
Ready to Enjoy Life With Your Dog More?
Whether you're looking for calmer walks, better manners around guests, improved focus outdoors, or a more relaxed home environment, we're here to help.
Let's work together to make everyday life with your dog easier, calmer, and more enjoyable.