what you might be thinking…

  • Your training has been splendid as a pup, but then something changed… Luna turned 6 months old and suddenly all that hard work you have put in seems to have gone out the window.

    But you are not alone.

    My most common clientele are adolescent dog owners between 6 months - 18 months. This is no coincidence.

    Do you remember what it was like to be a teenager?
    The raging hormones, questioning everything, the confusing emotions... well your dog is going through a similar situation.

    By being understanding, patient and navigating this stage with structure it can make a difference between small issues lessening vs. getting worse.

  • It is definitely not too late, but there will be things you need to know.

    1. You will need to be willing to put in the steps to work on your dog to yield greater success.

    2. Depending on how much your young dog has rehearsed their behaviour, it can be simple or it could require additional support. We have designed sessions for both scenarios!

    3. Genetics matter. Is your dog a border collie who chases? A german shepherd that is anxious? This is likely genetics and we can help guide you on the specific training that will help you as a dog owner navigate this.

  • Age development varies between breeds, but this is your general guide:

    Small breed 6-12 months

    Medium 6-18 months

    Large 6 - 24 months

    If you are unsure, feel free to get in touch and we can determine if your dog will suit the adolescent or adult program better.

  • We will travel to where you would like to meet In Home or Outdoor (depending on the case) and we may charge a travel fee depending on where you are located.

    Sessions involve discussions, collaboration and coming up with a plan of action for you and your dog.

    Sessions are designed to help you as owners navigate training to ensure you can create long-term change with your dog.

  • At Mindfulness we value commitment and really knowing who you are as a dog owner and as a person (as well as your furry friend too of course!).

    We know that relationships and trust are not build overnight, so this is why we offer discounts for packages as a gift to thank you for trusting us!

    To support you in this too, we keep our client intake low! Why?

    Less clients = high capacity from me!
    Higher capacity = increased quality support
    Increased quality = more happy dog owners!

    You will be also receiving:

    • We apply principles of counselling in how we approach all clients: with unconditional positive regard and genuine empathy.

    • I am continuously upskilling my knowledge and taking additional steps of self-care such as therapy, breaks and community involvement. This ensures I am a dog trainer who can manage myself well to give you the full focus in sessions.

    • Expertise that many dog trainers do not offer around human behaviour which ensures training remains owner-centric which will in turn help your dog!

    • Dog training and behaviour and knowledge from a trainer who has been in the industry for over 8 years and is certified with the National Dog Training Federation.

Starter

  • When your cute best friend begins to test the waters, immediate guidance and understanding can help you navigate this challenging stage.

    Our starter adolescent session focuses on:

    • Helping you understand where they are at physiologically and mentally.

    • Training tips designed around your dog's breed.

    • Fulfilment in a young dog and how to satiate that.

    • Any noted behavioural issues that you want to nip in the bud while it is early.

  • Single session which goes for 1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • This session is $250 total.

    If you are located in the following suburbs there will be no travel fees:

    Avalon, Bell Park, Belmont, Bell Post Hill, Breakwater, Corio, Drumcondra, East Geelong, Geelong CBD, Geelong West, Grovedale, Hamlyn Heights, Highton, Lara, Newtown, Norlane, North Geelong, North Shore, Rippleside, South Geelong, Waurn Ponds

    If you do not see the suburb you are in, fill out the enquiry form to get an accurate quote.

Reset

  • When the behaviour has gone from challenging to downright stressful, RESET is the package for you.

    Your dog would have rehearsed their behaviour a lot by now, but by changing how you do things with them you can reset your relationship with your dog.

    "Reset" is designed to help support you as your create new behaviours in not only your dog but yourself to achieve a better life together.

    Mindfulness analysed clients who had moderate difficulties with their dogs such as leash pulling, overexcitement and lack of handler care. We found that 4 sessions was the minimum for clients to begin creating change - and we do not believe in giving you any less if you want to create this change yourself!

    4 x In Home sessions:
    Session one intro/learning to train
    Session two & three training
    Session four finalizing & wrap up

  • Each session will be between 1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • The total for the prebooked sessions will be a full payment of $750 (travel fees might apply). which is a 25% discount from booking 4 individual sessions!

    Why do we offer this deal?
    We have observed that clients who receive long-term support tend to achieve greater success with their dogs.

    To make this as attainable as possible, we offer you a large discount to ensure you are rewarded for wanting to commit to help you and your dog change for the better!

    If you are located in the following suburbs there will be no travel fees:
    Avalon, Bell Park, Belmont, Bell Post Hill, Breakwater, Corio, Drumcondra, East Geelong, Geelong CBD, Geelong West, Grovedale, Hamlyn Heights, Highton, Lara, Newtown, Norlane, North Geelong, North Shore, Rippleside, South Geelong, Waurn Ponds

    If you do not see the suburb you are in, fill out the enquiry form to get an accurate quote.

Immersive

  • When your adolescent dog has caused you to feel anxious, nervous due to their severe behavioural issues, Mindfulness is here to help!

    We have analysed our highly reactive/intense dogs and their owners and noted that the ones who yielded the best results were owners who:
    - felt supported and heard.
    - felt safe with me as a trainer through a long term working relationship.
    - invested into 5 sessions minimum.
    - had communication between sessions on questions/queries.

    Your dog would have rehearsed their behaviour a lot by now, but it does not need to always be this way thanks to "Immersive".

    "Immersive" is a high commitment training package designed to help you build that confidence and go fully into your training with your dog with support, a listening ear and no judgement.

    Session design:
    Week 1. Session one intro/getting to know each other with discussion and kickstarting training
    Week 2. Session two training support
    Week 3. Check up between session (30 minutes or as needed) which can be via text, call or zoom. We can decide in our session prior.
    Week 4. Session three training support
    Week 5. Session four training support
    Week 6. Check up between session (30 minutes or as needed) which can be via text, call or zoom. We can decide in our session prior.
    Week 7. Session five final session focusing on tidying, progress and discussion concerning the need for future sessions.

  • Each session will be between 1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes.

    Each check up session will be via distance through preferred method of contact (text, call or zoom) and will go for a maximum of 30 minutes.

  • Valued at $1500 if individually booked (not even including the additional support valued at $250), you will receive the best value at a whopping 40% off for the six sessions with a total of $900 for the whole program (travel fees may apply).

    Why do we offer such a huge discount for this program?
    We have observed that clients who receive long-term support tend to achieve greater success with their dogs. To make this as attainable as possible, we offer you a large discount to ensure you are rewarded for wanting to commit to help you and your dog change for the better!

    Your best fur friend is committed to you for their life, so consider investing into them today!

    If you are located in the following suburbs there will be no travel fees:
    Avalon, Bell Park, Belmont, Bell Post Hill, Breakwater, Corio, Drumcondra, East Geelong, Geelong CBD, Geelong West, Grovedale, Hamlyn Heights, Highton, Lara, Newtown, Norlane, North Geelong, North Shore, Rippleside, South Geelong, Waurn Ponds

    If you do not see the suburb you are in, fill out the enquiry form to get an accurate quote.

Are you ready for change with your adolescent dog?

Get in touch with Mindfulness Dog Training today and we will get back to you within 1-4 business days. If you do not see a response after 7 business days, please check your junkmail or get in touch via our email which is info@mindfulnessdogtraining.com.au.

  • Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm
    Friday 9am-12pm

    No weekends.

  • Fill out the enquiry form and we will be in touch to book our sessions.

    We will send you a deposit invoice which is 20% of the total payment to secure your booking and lock in your spaces.

    • The deposit amount will be applied to the final cost on the day of the first session.

    • In the event of a cancellation or rescheduling for the day of the first session, the deposit will become non-refundable if the change is due to a change of mind or circumstances beyond our control at Mindfulness Dog Training.

  • Pre-booked sessions are a discounted package deal with time allocated for preparation of current and future sessions.

    Refunds are not processed on the basis of change of mind and changes of circumstances which MINDFULNESS DOG TRAINING was not responsible for.

    Sessions are to be used within 1 year from the first session date, no exceptions.

Adolescent dog enquiry form