the Surf Coast · Certified positive trainer

Private Behaviour Training

One-on-one help for reactivity, anxiety, resource guarding and impulse control, built around your dog.

Private Behaviour Training with The Surf Coast Dog Trainer
Karen Pryor Academy certifiedPositive, science-based methodsAggression in Dogs Master Course5.0★ from 26 Google reviews

Reactivity on the lead. Anxiety around strangers. Guarding food or toys. These problems rarely fix themselves, and the old-school corrections approach usually makes them worse. Private sessions start with a 90-minute consultation, often in-home, to assess your dog’s environment and behaviour, then build a step-by-step plan with hands-on coaching.

As a dog behaviourist trained through Michael Shikashio’s Aggression in Dogs Master Course, Cam specialises in exactly these behaviours. Sessions run at your home or on location, wherever the behaviour actually happens, and both packages let you lock in further sessions at a capped $100.

  • In-home or on-location sessions, starting with a 90-minute consult
  • Reactivity, anxiety, resource guarding, impulse control
  • Science-based positive reinforcement
  • Specialist aggression training (Shikashio Master Course)
  • Extra sessions capped at $100 once you have a package
Private Behaviour Training training session with The Surf Coast Dog Trainer
Private Behaviour Training training session with The Surf Coast Dog Trainer
Options & pricing

Private training packages

3-Session Training Package

$400

Obedience foundations and everyday behaviour

  • Initial 90-minute consultation and personalised plan
  • Two 45-minute follow-up sessions
  • Practical training for calm, reliable real-world behaviour

Ideal for: Basic obedience, manners and a strong foundation

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5-Session Reactivity & Behaviour Package

$600

Structured support for bigger challenges

  • Initial 90-minute consultation: triggers, management, first steps
  • Four 45-minute follow-up sessions
  • 2 free drop-in classes to practise around other dogs

Ideal for: Reactivity, anxiety and behaviour modification

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Walk & Train Package

$550

4 training walks + 1 handover session

  • 4 x 45-minute one-on-one training walks with Cam
  • 1 x 60-minute handover session to transfer the skills to you
  • Loose lead walking, impulse control and confidence outdoors

Ideal for: Time-poor owners who want the training done for them

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★★★★★

“Dog whisperer! Cam was able to calmly instruct Hazel and us on how to better work with Hazel on several habits that we were wanting to alter. Cam was flexible with scheduling classes and really listened to what the issues were. Highly recommend Cam as an intuitive, calm and wonderful dog trainer.”

Caitlin Doble · Google review

Where we train

Behaviour Training across the Surf Coast

Based in Torquay, with training available across Geelong, the Bellarine and the surrounding Surf Coast suburbs:

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