RSPCA Dog Training

RSPCA WA Dog Training

Give your puppy the best start in life and help your dog thrive at any age with our tailored, small group dog training courses and one-on-one classes.

Our expert trainers help you understand your dog’s behaviour and teach you positive reinforcement strategies to support your dog to be their happiest, most well-mannered and sociable self.

 

Small Group Puppy & Dog Training Courses

RSPCA WA offers tailored dog training courses for small groups of up to eight dogs at over 20 locations from Yanchep to Rockingham.

Puppy looking up lovingly at owner whilst at puppy kindy.

Puppy Kindy

A safe and supportive environment for puppies to socialise with other dogs, meet new people, and learn essential skills during their critical socialisation period (8-13 weeks of age), when their brains are most receptive to training.
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Level 1 Dog Training

In this course, you and your dog will master the basics of obedience and positive training techniques in a relaxed and fun setting. You’ll leave with a happier, well-socialised and more obedient dog.

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Level 2 Dog Training

Take your dog’s skills and obedience to the next level with this advanced course.

You’ll master more complex commands and techniques through a series of fun games and activities.

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Private Dog Training Classes

Bespoke Sessions

You can book a one-on-one session with one of our expert dog trainers to help with common dog behaviour issues like barking, jumping, anxiety and reactivity, or to master training techniques at your own pace.

These sessions are completely tailored to you and your dog’s needs. We can even hold training sessions in your own home.

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Why should I enrol in dog training classes?

Best-practice dog training will:

  • Help you understand your dog’s individual body language and improve communication.

  • Give you effective positive reinforcement techniques to ensure your dog is well-behaved around other dogs and people.

  • Teach evidence-based strategies to address behavioural problems.

  • Provide mental stimulation and socialisation in a safe, supportive environment.

  • Strengthen your bond by building trust between you and your dog.

 

Why should I choose RSPCA WA dog training?

Here's what you can expect:

  • You’ll receive best-practice training from experienced and qualified trainers, supported by RSPCA WA – a leader in animal welfare.

  • Your course fees help animals in need. All proceeds go to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of animals facing cruelty or neglect in WA.

  • Convenient class times on weekends and after hours.

  • Local training from Yanchep to Rockingham and City Beach to Midland.

  • We make learning fun for you and your dog with games, activities and an intimate group of 4-8 dogs.

 

RSPCA WA Dog Training Locations:

  • Attadale
  • Bull Creek
  • City Beach
  • Clarkson
  • Cockburn
  • Forrestfield
  • Fremantle
  • Guildford
  • Hillarys
  • Kelmscott
  • Malaga
  • Midland
  • Ocean Reef
  • Padbury
  • Rockingham
  • Scarborough
  • South Perth
  • Victoria Park
  • Waikiki
  • Wangara
  • Wanneroo
  • West Leederville
  • Wilson
  • Yanchep

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Get in touch on (08) 9209 9309 

Master the basics of obedience and training!  

Is your dog ready to be the well-mannered companion you’ve always wanted? Our Level 1 Dog Training course is designed to help your dog master basic manners using reward based training methods for a happier, well-socialised dog. This all takes place in a relaxed and fun setting, strengthening the bond between you and your dog and setting you both up for a happy and stress-free future together. 

Plus, by choosing RSPCA WA dog training, you’re also helping to protect animals right here in WA from cruelty and neglect - with course fees contributing to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of animals in need. 

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The Program

Starting with one dog-free session, then continuing with 5 weeks of practical training with your dog, we’ll cover:  
  🐾 Name recognition  
  🐾 Sit, drop and stand  
  🐾 Watch me, wait and leave it 
  🐾 Go to mat and settle  
  🐾 Health inspection  
  🐾 Loose lead walking (Let’s go!)  
  🐾 Recall with collar grab  
  🐾 Emergency strategies (e.g. About turn, curving)  

Our Level 1 course will help your dog: 

  🐾 Master basic manners and even some fun tricks 
  🐾 Solve common behaviour issues like jumping up, barking, and more  
  🐾 Learn to fit in with your unique lifestyle, strengthening the bond between you and your dog  

What you’ll gain  

  🐾 A well-mannered, happy dog  
  🐾 Practical tools for solving everyday dog behaviour problems  
  🐾 A relaxed, fun environment to train and grow with your dog  
  🐾 A stronger bond and a stress-free future together  

Course Details

  • Who: Fully vaccinated dogs over 13 weeks old.  
  • Duration: A 50-minute class per week, for 6 weeks.
  • Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion.  
  • Maximum 8 dogs per course* 

*Courses with less than 4 dogs booked will be postponed by a week, to allow time for more puppies to book and to reach the minimum number of 4 dogs per course. 

Dog Training Terms and Conditions PDF

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