Transform Your Dog’s Behavior and Strengthen Your Bond

Pooch Proficiency: Dog, Puppy Training for Melbourne Dogs and Their Guardians, Separation Anxiety Training for Dogs Everywhere

Are You Struggling to Train Your Furry Friend?

We know that every dog is unique and so are your training challenges, and those challenges can be stressful for both you and them. That’s why we offer services that cater to your dog’s individual needs and personality!

We prioritise communication and understanding, and we’ll work closely with you to achieve your goals. Whether you are dealing with new puppy problems, struggling with general manners, or have a pup with separation anxiety, we are here to help.

Don’t let struggles affect your relationship with your best friend, let us at Pooch Proficiency help you and your pup reach your training goals!

Are You Struggling to Train Your Furry Friend?

We know that every dog is unique and so are your training challenges, and those challenges can be stressful for both you and them. That’s why we offer services that cater to your dog’s individual needs and personality!

We prioritise communication and understanding, and we’ll work closely with you to achieve your goals. Whether you are dealing with new puppy problems, struggling with general manners, or have a pup with separation anxiety, we are here to help.

Don’t let struggles affect your relationship with your best friend, let us at Pooch Proficiency help you and your pup reach your training goals!

How We Can Help

Private Dog Training

Looking for a personalised approach to dog training that caters to the specific needs and goals of you and your dog? Our Private Training is perfect for those seeking one-on-one training at their own pace.

Dog Training Classes

Looking to train your furry friend while having some fun? Group dog classes are the perfect way to get your dog’s tail wagging! Our group classes offer the best of both worlds – a chance to train your pup while making new friends for you and your furry pal.

Puppy Training Classes

Our puppy classes provide a safe and fun environment for puppies to learn socialisation skills, basic cues, and build confidence. Start your furry friend off on the right paw and establish a foundation for a lifetime of good behaviour by joining our puppy classes!

Separation Anxiety Training

If your pup is showing signs of excessive distress when left alone, leading to destructive behaviours, excessive barking or howling, or other worrisome behaviours, they may have separation anxiety. Our training program will help you and them feel better about being alone!

Training Philosophy

At Pooch Proficiency, our training philosophy is based on the belief that every dog is unique and deserves a personalised and compassionate approach to training.

We utilise positive reinforcement training methods that are tailored to each dog’s individual needs, personality, and learning style.

By building a strong and positive bond between dogs and their guardians, we aim to help dogs reach their full potential and become well-behaved and confident furry friends.

Are You Ready to Transform Your Dog’s Behavior?

Testimonials

Yona

“I’ve done two puppy school courses and they have been wonderful. My pup learned good social skills and I learned how to best train and raise her to get the most happy confident and well behaved dog she could be. I highly recommend Pooch Proficiency and David as a trainer and dog walker. His ability to connect to dogs and have them engage with him in training is top notch. I trust him especially as he uses positive reinforcement training and there is zero harm and fear involved. It’s been over a year since we first worked with David at puppy preschool and I would do it again, I’m still really happy with his ongoing advice and support.”

Henry

“Coming home to a calm and sleepy 7 month old puppy and nothing destroyed after a walk with David and doggy friends is just exactly what I need after a long day at work.”

Iggy

“David helped us with our schnoodle Iggy’s Isolation Distress, who was initially only able to be left alone for under a minute. With Iggy’s wellbeing at the centre of David’s approach to training, he provided us with the tools and guidance to teach Iggy to feel safe on her own. David supported us through various successes and setbacks, and over the time we worked with David we were able to gradually build Iggy’s alone time up to over 1.5 hours—an occasion we marked with an Iggy-less evening out at the pub!”