Behavioural Training Services

At McKinnons, our Behaviour and Training Services support dogs who need a little extra understanding — and owners who want practical, lasting results.
We work with puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs, specialising in anxiety, fear, reactivity, over-arousal, and other challenging behaviours that can make everyday life feel overwhelming. Our approach is calm, structured, and kind.
There’s no one-size-fits-all training here. Every dog learns differently, so we take the time to understand what’s driving their behaviour before creating a plan that truly suits them.
Sessions take place in the environment that best supports your dog’s learning — whether that’s at home, out in the real world, or in controlled settings where progress can happen without pressure.
Our aim is simple: to help dogs feel more secure and confident in their world, while giving owners the skills and support to guide them clearly and compassionately.

Behaviour Reset
Program
A structured short-term program for early behaviour issues, mild reactivity, anxiety or over-arousal

Includes:

Full Behaviour Consultation (see below)
2 x Follow up training sessions
Structured training and management plan
Owner coaching and homework support
Written plan

$500      3 Sessions      2-4 Weeks
Reactivity Foundations Program
Designed for dogs who bark, lunge or struggle around other dogs, people, vehicles or high distractions

Includes:

Full consultation (see below)
Tailored program plan
Threshold and exposure work
Calmness and focus foundations
Walking and handling strategies
One real-world field session
Ongoing owner coaching
Written plan

$1,175   6 Sessions      4-8 Weeks
Aggression 
Support Program
For Dogs with serious safety concerns or aggressive behaviour. Focused
on risk reduction, management and controlled behaviour change.

Includes:

Safety and management plan
Muzzle training guidance if required
Controlled training progression
Handling skills and household rules
Long term maintenance planning
Written plan

$1,450      7 Sessions      6-10 Weeks

FULL CONSULTATION

FULL CONSULTATION

A comprehensive consultation for reactivity, fear, anxiety, aggression, resource guarding, separation distress and complex behaviour issues. Includes: Detailed behaviour analysis and goal setting Observation (where safe) Management and safety planning Training foundations tailored to your dog Equipment recommendations Clear progression plan

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