Life Skills Group Program – Group Dog Training in Coffs Harbour
Practical training for real-world dogs.
The Life Skills Group Program is a structured 6-week course designed to help dogs cope better in everyday life and help owners understand what their dog needs to succeed.
This isn’t about perfect obedience. It’s about engagement, emotional regulation, and skills that transfer to real life.
Small group. Real-world focus. Maximum 6 dogs per intake.
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What classes are actually like
Classes are structured, practical, and designed to help both dogs and handlers succeed in real environments.
Exercises are broken down clearly, with dogs given appropriate space and support throughout the process.
The focus is not on creating perfectly obedient robots. It is on building practical skills, calmer behaviour, and better communication that carries into everyday life.
- Small class sizes
- Structured setups and clear guidance
- Real-world skill development
- Reinforcement-based training
- Practical handling and engagement work
How the program works
- Week 1: dog-free session covering how dogs learn, how behaviour changes under stress, and how to set training up for success
- Weeks 2–6: practical training sessions with dogs using games and building on skills learnt in the previous weeks.
- Small group environment with carefully managed spacing
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Who this program is for
- Dogs who struggle around distractions in public
- Dogs who get over-aroused, frustrated, or shut down
- Dogs who pull on leash or find it hard to focus
- Owners who want practical skills that hold up outside of class
What we focus on
- Understanding behaviour, arousal, and stress signals
- Building engagement without force or constant management
- Clear communication using markers and rewards
- Helping dogs regulate and recover
- Applying skills to real-world situations
Program details
- Duration: 6 weekly sessions
- Session length: 50 minutes
- Group size: maximum 6 dogs
- Location: Coffs Harbour
- Suitability: dogs must be 6 months or older and fully vaccinated
To keep sessions safe and productive, group times are assigned by the trainer based on your intake form, including arousal levels, experience, and comfort around other dogs.
Investment
$260 all-in
Only 6 spots available per intake.
What happens after enrolment
- Start your enrolment and complete payment to reserve your place
- Complete the intake form so I can check suitability and group fit
- You’ll receive confirmation and class details before the program begins
- Week 1 starts with a dog-free theory session
- Practical sessions with dogs begin from Week 2
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Support between sessions
The program includes access to a private cohort group chat for short questions and clarification between sessions.
This is for quick support and consistency, not ongoing coaching or video analysis.
Important notes
- No dog-to-dog contact during sessions
- Harsh corrections are not used or permitted
- Groups are small and carefully matched
- If a group environment isn’t the right fit, alternatives will be discussed
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