We offer dog training for all ages, through from puppy classes to further Basic Training, specialised classes, behavioural therapy and 1:1 training as well as Assistance and Therapy Dog Training.
Established over 20 years ago, we have proven experience, experienced and qualified staff, and use humane, modern and ethical training for long term results at our purpose built premises.
We are proudly FEAR FREE certified, certified and accredited with Delta Institute and members of both the ADPT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia) and Pet Professional Guild Australia.
We help owners create
“The Whatever Dog”
…a cool, calm, confident and happy dog in all areas
of their lives, utilising Positive Reinforcement Training with
qualified staff and no aversives.
How can we help?
GROUP TRAINING: ALL AGES
Group programs are ideal for puppies and dogs as they place your dogs in a safe, calm and controlled environment learning how to think and be attentive to their owner under life’s distractions. We offer Puppy Class right through to specialised classes for more advanced training and goals.
Assistance & Therapy Dogs
Here in Victoria, Assistance dogs are required to sit a Public Access Test with a qualified trainer and must be able to pass a strict set of guidelines to ensure safety and reliability in public places. We also train Therapy Dogs; dogs who have a job to spread joy to their workplace/education setting.
BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
Sit Happens offers Behavioural Therapy for those dogs and owners who suffer from emotionally charged issues such as dog aggression, separation anxiety, noises, phobias, resource guarding, hyper-activity, over arousal and more. Using Positive Reinforcement methods we can help you achieve your goals and have a happy, calm thinking dog.
PRIVATE & IN-HOME TRAINING
Sit Happens recognises some of our clients may not fit into our class time slots or may prefer working solo. For this reason, we also offer puppy and basic training in a course of private one on one sessions on site at our purpose-built training locations or in your own home. Please let us know if you require more personalised support!
SPECIALISED CLASSES & SERVICES
Sit Happens offers specialised classes and services to help owners create a self-assured and confident dog including The Confidence Building Course, Calming Canine Course, Play Train and our Open Classes. These are for graduates of Puppy Class and basic Program working towards the Whatever Dog or Assistance/Therapy Dogs.
The "Whatever Dog" Program
Sit Happens aim is to help owners train a dog who can experience the world and most situations through observation and relaxed interaction, we have termed this “The Whatever Dog”! The Whatever Dog moves through life like water off a ducks back, can think under distraction and is emotionally balanced.
We help owners create
"THE WHATEVER DOG"
A cool, calm, confident and happy dog in all areas
of their lives.
Sit Happens offers an all-round behavioural and training service for your four legged family members.
As a company we offer: Puppy and further group and private training for dogs of all ages and breeds, as well as behavioural therapy, Assistance & Therapy Dog training, 1:1 training and specialised extended classes.
Sit Happens training classes focus on helping dog owners create “The Whatever Dog” (a cool, calm, confident and happy dog in all areas of their lives). Using NO aversive methods, our classes aim to help owners understand how to help prevent anxiety and aggressive behaviours developing. Our primary focus is the emotional wellbeing of your dog and ensuring your goals are met with our expert team of passionate professionals.
TESTIMONIALS
The knowledge our trainers impart on a weekly basis in a fun, stress free way is empowering and I can see the improvement in not just my dog but others in the class. If you want passionate trainers who clearly know their stuff and a dog that is socially acceptable anywhere then sit happens is a total no brainer.
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We’ve done the Early Learning, Basic Program and now Play Train with SIt Happens and we are so pleased with the results!!
Selkie has learnt a lot of cues and tricks, as well as how to get along with other dogs.
It’s been a really fun experience, the trainers are really lovely, engaging and knowledgable.
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Sit Happens were absolutely AMAZING with my reactive miniature dachshund, in only 4/5 weeks we can already see such a difference in my little girl. The patience, knowledge, and non judgement from Jaz is what we needed most, she went above and beyond! Enrol your pooch to Sit Happens!
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