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.
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
- Small group environment with carefully managed spacing
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
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).
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
Investment
$260 all-in
How to join
- Register and pay here
- Complete the short intake form
- You’ll be notified of your assigned group time before the program begins
Join the Life Skills Group Program
If you’re unsure whether this program is the right fit, you can start here: