Our face to face Training Programs deliver personalised, hands-on lessons led by highly skilled dog trainers and their experienced working dogs. Sessions take place in real-world environments — public settings or your home — to ensure reliable, practical behaviour and strong handler skills. This program is for owners who want lasting results, advanced obedience, problem-solving strategies and confidence managing their dog in everyday situations.

Who this program is for

• Owners of adolescent or adult dogs with reactive, anxious or difficult-to-manage behaviours.

• Families seeking advanced obedience, off-leash reliability and public manners.

• Working or service dog handlers requiring precise training and real-world proofing.

• Pet owners who want one-on-one professional coaching and structured progression.

What you’ll get

• Initial behavioural assessment: thorough intake at your home or a public meeting place to evaluate temperament, triggers and training history.

• Personalised training plan: science-based goals, step-by-step progression and measurable milestones.

• Face-to-face lessons: one-on-one sessions with a senior trainer and a trained working dog to demonstrate cues, calm pressure handling and real-time corrections.

• Real-world proofing: training in parks, cafés, on public transport or at home to generalise skills under real distractions.

• Owner coaching: focus on handler technique, timing, body language, reward delivery and leadership without force.

• Homework and progress tracking: clear practice tasks after each session and regular reviews to adjust the plan.

• Ongoing support: follow-up check-ins via phone or message between lessons to troubleshoot and reinforce learning..

All instructors are experienced in force-free, evidence-based methods. Working dogs accompany trainers during public sessions to model behaviour, provide social proofing and help the client learn effective handling in realistic contexts. Every working dog is trained, temperament-tested and matched to the client’s needs.

Outcomes you can expect

• Reduced reactivity, fear and anxiety in public.

• Reliable on- and off-leash obedience in everyday environments.

• Improved handler confidence and clearer communication with your dog.

• Better household routines and social manners.

• Long-term maintenance plan to sustain progress.

Contact us to book an initial assessment and discuss your goals, availability and preferred locations. We’ll recommend the right package and outline the training timeline, costs and next steps.

Mad Mongrels Dog Training delivers expert, compassionate, science-based instruction to build stronger bonds and practical, real-world results.