🐾Melbourne’s Trusted In-Home Puppy & Dog Trainer

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.

I offer personalised in-home puppy training in Melbourne, covering behaviour, obedience, socialisation and early development. With over 10 years of hands-on experience, I’ve helped thousands of Melbourne dogs and their owners build a strong foundation together.

Unlike generic group classes, my private one-on-one sessions are customised to suit your:

individual goals
lifestyle
living environment

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Trusted by over 4,000 Melbourne Dog Owners over the last decade

🐶 Why In-Home Dog Training Works Better

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

In-home sessions are especially effective for puppy training, because young dogs learn best in familiar environments.

2‑Hour Puppy Lesson Details

$360

The session takes place in your home and runs for up to 2 hours. It's designed to set you and your puppy up for success and covers:

Setting up the ideal sleeping area and household safety
Toilet training and building positive habits
Preventing separation anxiety
Understanding dog psychology and basic health
Teaching key foundational commands (e.g. sit, stay)
Safely introducing walks after the second vaccination
Managing common bad behaviours like biting, jumping and barking etc

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

You'll walk away with a clear daily routine, a foundation of key commands, and the confidence to handle the next 6 months solo. I'm always available by text or phone if anything comes up after we meet.

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.

"Great price. 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."

Stacey L - Montmorency

No need for puppy school!

Dog Obedience Training Lesson Melbourne Dale For Dogs

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

$440

The session runs for up to 2 hours and takes place in your home. I’ll begin by discussing your dog's behaviour and any specific issues you're experiencing, before moving into hands-on training.

Perfecting the heel command during a walk, teaching your dog to stay calmly by your side without pulling or becoming distracted
Bed-stay training to help your dog remain settled even with distractions or in different situations
Addressing behavioural challenges such as jumping on guests, stealing socks, barking, or similar issues, with clear strategies you can apply consistently
One 2-hour session — no weekly classes, no ongoing fees.

You'll leave with a practical action plan built around your dog's specific issues — strategies you and your household can apply consistently from day one. I'm always available by text or phone if anything comes up after we meet.

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.

"Great price. 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!"

Kacey W - Port Melbourne

No need for Obedience School!

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in home puppy training Melbourne dog training Dale For Dogs

“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.”

— Pauline

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.