Holistic Dog Training Services in Adelaide

Force-Free, Results-Based & Emotionally Supportive

Our dog training approach is:

  • 100% force-free and positive reinforcement-based

  • Holistic, addressing emotional regulation and well-being

  • Tailored to each dog’s personality, breed and learning style

By tapping into a dog’s genetic blueprint and natural motivation, we create training experiences that are engaging, safe and effective, building confidence, resilience and independence.

Holistic canine behaviour training Adelaide

Our Canine Education Services

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Dog Walking Adelaide

Safe, friendly and enriching walks.

  • 30 minutes

    Complimentary home based 20 minute meet ‘n greet.

  • We provide safe, friendly and enriching walks for your fur family member/s when you’re at work, away or unwell. We come to your or are happy to arrange pick-up and drop off from your home or work if there’s a special place your dog likes to walk – the choice is yours.

    Loyalty program available – contact us for details.

    Complimentary home based 20 minute meet ‘n greet.

    Owner to provide all walking equipment (collar & lead, harness, etc)

    Please Note:
    We do not walk dogs with check/choker chains or extendable leads.

Puppy Kinder in Adelaide

Puppy Kinder Adelaide

Need help training your puppy?

  • 4 x 1 hour sessions

    Plus a complimentary home-based 45-minute meet ‘n greet for pups aged from 8 weeks – 16 weeks.

  • This is a puppy kinder like you’ve never seen before because it is solely about YOUR puppy. Introducing you to breed specific learning and educating guardians on how dogs communicate with people and other dogs, how they interpret, process and react to the world around them – home environment, surrounding environment, children (babies, toddlers, youths and teenagers) and adults, other animals, etc. How teaching and rewarding your puppy to be calm has life-long rewards and exposure to a wide variety of sounds, textures, strange people, etc sets them up to be emotionally balanced and self-regulating confident independent dogs. We have specific and individual training techniques that will fit your lifestyle and home situation, whilst giving owners the confidence to deal with any situation that might come your way through gentle guidance and support.

    Home based or a location that supports your pup’s learning, specific one-to-one training will include four 1 hour sessions plus a complimentary home based 45 minute meet ‘n greet for pups aged from 8 weeks – 16 weeks.

    All session notes provided and regular check-ins to make sure you are feeling confident and supported between sessions, follow-up ‘pop-in visit’ available if required.

    Puppy must be currently vaccinated (proof of vaccination certificate required)

    Owner to provide all walking equipment (collar & lead, harness, etc, we do not accept  extendable leads or check/choker chains) and your puppy’s ALL TIME favourite treat/toy (to be used for training purposes only).

    Please Note:
    Travel fees may apply depending on your residential address.

Dogs with problematic symptoms

Single 60 or 90 Minute Training

For dogs displaying problematic behaviour.

  • 60-minute or 90-minute Home-based or a location that supports your dog’s learning.

  • If your dog is experiencing problematic behaviour such as lead pulling, excessive jumping, trouble mastering foundation training – sit, stay, recall then this is the session for you!

    Home based or a location that supports your dog’s learning specific to your goals and your dog’s needs.

    Owner to provide all walking equipment (collar & lead, harness, etc, we do not accept extendable leads or check/choker chains) and your dog’s ALL time favourite treat/toy (to be used for training purposes only).

    Please Note:
    We do not walk dogs with check/choker chains or extendable leads.

    Travel fees may apply to home-based sessions depending on your residential address.

Behaviour dog trainer Adelaide

Separation Anxiety Dog Training/
Aggressive Dog Behaviour Help

Individual & specialised advice.

  • 4 x 1 hour sessions

    Plus a complimentary home based 45 minute meet ‘n greet.

  • PAWSative K9 Connections will help guide guardians and their dogs through the often never ending mind field that is anxiety and its associated behaviours. When you are constantly faced with challenging outings – dog walks, going in the car or leaving the house is difficult, we have specific and individual training techniques that will fit your lifestyle and home situation.

    Some of the anxieties, aggressive behaviour, reactivity and phobia disorders we help:

    • Separation anxiety

    • Fear related anxiety and/or phobia disorder

    • Inter-dog aggression

    • Reactivity: lunging, barking, pulling when encounters other dogs or people

    • Territorial aggression

    • Un-desexed behaviour (male and female) … yes, that’s really a thing!

    Four 1 hour sessions, plus a complimentary home based 45 minute meet ‘n greet.

    All session notes provided and regular check-ins to make sure you are feeling confident and supported between sessions, follow-up ‘pop-in visit’ available if required.

    Owner to provide all walking equipment (collar & lead, harness, etc, we do not accept  extendable leads or check/choker chains) and your dog’s ALL TIME favourite treat/toy (to be used for training purposes only).

    Please Note:
    Travel fees may apply to home-based sessions depending on your residential address.

Dog behaviour specialist Adelaide

Specialised Advice

Specialised advice, FREE meet & greet.

  • 3 x 1 hour sessions

    Plus a complimentary home-based 45-minute meet ‘n greet.

  • Individual, home based or a location that supports your dog’s learning, specific one-to-one training based on your goals and your dog’s needs.

    Each session is focused on motivating your dog to learn for long-term reliable behaviour that is provided using positive reinforcement with a range of techniques that are proven to deliver successful outcomes. Working together within your dog’s individual breed DNA origins – every breed has a specific job and we will use this to our advantage. Along the way you will learn ‘how to speak dog’ via decoding body language and how dogs communicate, which will enhance your training confidence. 

    Three 1 hour sessions, plus a complimentary home based 45 minute meet ‘n greet.

    All session notes provided and regular check-ins to make sure you are feeling confident and supported between sessions, follow-up ‘pop-in visit’ available if required.

    Owner to provide all walking equipment (collar & lead, harness, etc, we do not accept  extendable leads or check/choker chains) and your dog’s ALL TIME favourite treat/toy (to be used for training purposes only).

    Please Note:
    Travel fees may apply to home-based sessions depending on your residential address.

In-home dog training Adelaide

Multiple Dog Household Training

Individual training for multiple dogs.

  • Please contact us to discuss this session pack in more detail.

    Complimentary 45-minute meet & greet.

  • If you have three or more dogs living in your household, individual help is at hand. No two dogs learn the same and so it’s not uncommon that each of your fur family may be struggling with different issues. Please contact us to discuss this session pack in more detail.

    Owner to provide all walking equipment (collar & lead, harness, etc, we do not accept extendable leads or check/choker chains) and your dog’s ALL time favourite treat/toy (to be used for training purposes only).

    Please Note:
    We do not walk dogs with check/choker chains or extendable leads.

    Travel fees may apply to home-based sessions depending on your residential address.

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Our Philosophy

Calm Leadership, Clear Communication & Structure

Dogs are pack-oriented animals that thrive on:

  • Clear communication

  • Defined boundaries

  • Predictable structure

Every dog was originally bred for a specific purpose, and those instincts still shape behaviour today. Our training works with a dog’s natural drives and emotional needs, guiding guardians to become calm, confident leaders their dog can trust.

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Our Clients Testimonials

  • “I'm a first time puppy mum, and worked on Skeeta's training myself, We worked with Nat for some specialised advice sessions to tune into his training. Working with Nat and having her support in guiding Skeeta has been amazing, the bundle of information and the ease of access to the services.

    It has been an awesome and such a rewarding experience, would definitely recommend Nat.”

    — Alyssa

  • “We have just completed 4wk puppy school & can't recommend it highly enough! Nat, the trainer is knowledgeable, experienced & clearly LOVES dogs! She made the training interesting & had all the answers to all 'puppy problems' such as toilet training, jumping, mental stimulation & decoding dog language. A fantastic service. Thank you Nat for helping us with Regi.”

    — Tracy W

  • “I’m so thankful for their reunification… our family will always be grateful for all your assistance. You believed in them when most others didn’t. Thank you!” (Humphrey & Murphy)

    — Deanna & Alan

  • “Thanks for your amazing dog walking service and videos, your patience and care of Phoebe.”

    — Fiona

  • “Jem's a sweet-natured girl, but we missed her puppy training and needed some help to ensure she realised I was her owner. Nat took the time to get to know us.

    Jem has much improved manners, basics are much better, and we work on her jumping up in excitement and chasing shadows. Nat introduced some practical solutions individually tailored to Jem's likes.

    Her emails before lessons helped get my head around what was to come; Nat's care and concern for both humans and dogs is amazing and genuine.

    We highly recommend NAT to you for training (yes, she trains you and the dogs!!) and wish her well in the future in her business.“

    — Cherie I

  • “Nat was amazing! Dog people are the best people and Nat is most definitely a dog person. We got help from Pawsative K9 Obedience because our rescue Franc was struggling a bit with confidence, was nervous in new environments and was reactive with other dogs. Nat gave us some practical tips and training to work with Franc but actually, I think the training Nat gave us in learning to read Franc's body language and being prepared for his challenges helped just as much, if not more. Would highly recommend Nat as a trainer.”

    — Elisa D

  • “Can't recommend Nat highly enough! She has worked wonders with Sasha with some of her quirky issues and Sasha adores her. Toenails, walks, etc Nat does it all and Sasha loves her!!!”

    — Fiona W

  • “Nat’s advice has been highly beneficial in training my two Labradors. Nat’s flexibility in my busy life has been much appreciated, and my dogs are showing much more positive behaviour since beginning training.”

    — Gemma P

  • “In such a short time, Nat has taught me so much about my Aussie Shepherd. From our first meeting Nat has been an absolute pleasure to learn from. My dog loves her and we have been blown away with his progress in such a short period of time so far. Nat gives you the skills and recources to truly understand your dog and improve their obedience. Can't wait to keep working with Nat and learn so much more!

    If you're thinking about booking in with PAWSative K9 Connections, do it!“ (Otis)

    — Taylah

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