🐾Melbourne's In-Home Puppy Training Specialist

At Dale for Dogs, I believe that the best puppy & dog training happens right in your home, where your dog lives, learns, and feels most comfortable.

With more than 10 years of hands-on experience and over 4,000 dogs trained, I help Melbourne puppy owners build strong foundations from day one.

Every session is tailored to suit:

Your puppy
Your lifestyle
Your home environment
Your training goals
The challenges you're currently facing

Unlike generic group classes, in-home training allows me to work directly with the situations, routines and behaviours that matter most in your everyday life.

Every session is tailored to help you raise a calm, confident and well-mannered dog while avoiding the common mistakes that make puppy ownership harder than it needs to be.

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10+ Years Experience •‍ 4,000+ Dogs Trained

Why Dogs Learn Faster At Home

Every dog is different. One-on-one training addresses issues specific to your dog’s personality & temperament, breed-specific traits, & the individual stage of development (puppy, adolescent, or adult).

Instead of learning skills in a classroom and hoping they transfer back home, your puppy learns where they actually live.

In-home sessions are especially effective for puppy training, because young dogs learn best in familiar environments. In-home training allows me to work with your puppy's real routines, environment, distractions and daily challenges, making the training more practical and easier to apply.

The result is training that feels more relevant, tailored to you, with effects that last a lifetime.

2‑Hour Puppy Lesson Details

A personalised session takes place inside your home and runs for up to 2 hours. It's designed to give you practical guidance, structure and clear steps from day one.

Home setup & puppy-proofing
Toilet training and routines
Preventing separation anxiety
Obedience training and key commands (e.g. sit, stay)
Walking, socialisation & foundations
Managing common bad behaviours like biting, jumping and barking etc.
Everyday puppy health & wellbeing

One 2-hour session. No weekly classes. No ongoing fees. No puppy school.

You'll walk away with a practical daily routine, clear foundations and the confidence to handle the months ahead.

You're booking me directly.

No rotating trainers. No call centre. I'll be the one in your home from start to finish. I'm also always available for my dogs by text or phone if anything comes up after we meet.

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Adolescent & Adult Dog Training
2‑Hour Session (6 Months and Older)

We’ll begin by discussing your dog's behaviour & any specific issues you're experiencing, before moving onto hands-on training.

Loose-lead walking and focus: Perfecting the heel command during a walk, teaching your dog to stay calmly by your side without pulling or becoming distracted
Advanced commands: ‘Stay on your bed’ training to help your dog remain settled even with distractions & in various situations
Barking, jumping & impulse control: Addressing behavioural challenges such as jumping on guests, stealing socks, barking, or other issues
Reactivity & behavioural concerns: Dog reactivity or aggression, reactivity when people visit or someone rings your doorbell, annoying the cats etc.

One 2-hour session — no weekly classes, no ongoing fees.

You'll leave with a practical action plan tailored to your dog's specific issues — strategies you and your family can apply consistently from day one.

When you book, you're booking me.

No rotating trainers. No call centre. I'll be the one in your home from start to finish.

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Kacey W • Port Melbourne

"Our dog has been quite challenging to handle due to her strength and size, and despite having worked with two previous trainers, we had unfortunately seen very little progress. When Dale told us he would only need two hours, we were understandably a little sceptical — but we were genuinely amazed by the outcome. She now understands boundaries and who is in control. Best money I have ever spent!"

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Stacey • Montmorency

"After 4 weeks of having our beautiful French Bulldog puppy, all the things we read online about dog training left us feeling confused about what would work best... We learned how to approach discipline, positive reinforcement and what really works long term — particularly important to us as a family with three young children. I loved the idea of not having to do puppy school every week."

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Peta & Andy • Hampton

“We used Dale to train our 17 week old Jack Russell/Toy Poodle. Although she is adorable.. she is very much a Jack Russell!
Extremely intelligent, but can be a nightmare if incorrectly trained. Dale had her listening, astute, disciplined and walking easily on her lead within the two hours. Honestly, we were amazed!
Could not recommend him highly enough.”

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Pauline • Melbourne

“Dale is a life saver. I was at my wits end with my new pup who was running the household and using our apartment as his own personal bathroom. After just one visit from Dale, I saw a massive difference. The skills are easy to pick up and follow. Thank you so much Dale.”

in home puppy training Melbourne dog training Dale For Dogs

Give your puppy the best possible start with our all-round guidance on dog health, safety, and early development. From setting up a secure home to building confidence through positive socialisation, we cover everything you need for puppy training to raise a happy, well-adjusted companion.
We help you create a safe, stress-free environment in those crucial early weeks and provide expert advice on avoiding separation anxiety, building routine, and introducing your pup to new people, places, and pets — all at the right pace.
Our holistic approach ensures your puppy grows into a calm, confident dog, ready to enjoy the world around them.
These early obedience skills are essential parts of puppy training and set your dog up for long-term success.
Whether you’ve just brought home a new puppy or you’re looking to improve your adult dog’s manners, our Basic Command Training is designed to set your dog up for lifelong success.
We focus on building clear communication, confidence, and control — in a way that’s easy for your dog to understand and fun for you to practice.
Jumping may seem harmless or even cute when your puppy is small — but fast forward a few months, and a medium or large dog jumping on guests, kids, or strangers can quickly become unsafe and embarrassing.
What your dog practices at home, they’ll repeat in public — which is why early intervention is key.
We address jumping early as part of our structured puppy behaviour training.
Bringing home a new puppy? One of the first (and most important!) things to get right is toilet training.
Establishing good bathroom habits early is crucial. Why? Because dogs develop patterns and associations quickly — and what they learn in those first few weeks sticks for life.
Toilet training is one of the most important foundations of puppy training, and we guide you through every step.
When your puppy first comes home, biting and chewing are completely normal — especially during teething. But without the right guidance, those playful nibbles can quickly turn into painful, unwanted behaviours.
Managing biting and chewing correctly is a key part of early puppy behaviour training.
Walking your puppy / dog should be a calm and enjoyable part of your day — not a battle for control. Our loose-lead walking training is designed to teach your dog how to walk politely by your side, without pulling, lunging, or dragging you along.
We typically recommend starting leash training from around 6 months of age, depending on your puppy’s breed and individual development. By setting clear expectations early, you’ll build lifelong walking habits that keep outings safe, stress-free, and enjoyable for both of you.
Loose-lead walking is an essential skill in puppy training, helping your dog stay calm and focused outdoors once they’re old enough.
Dogs bark — it’s how they communicate. But when barking becomes constant, loud, or triggered by seemingly everything, it can quickly lead to frustration, neighbour complaints, and stress in the home.
Whether your dog is barking to get your attention, out of boredom, or due to separation anxiety, we help you understand the cause — and take back control.
Reducing excessive barking is an important part of our personalised puppy & dog training lessons.