Port Douglas
Dog Training
Whether you’re looking to build your dog’s skills in a group environment or prefer personalised one-on-one support, we have training options to suit you and your dog.
Choose the training approach that's right for you
Group Classes
Build your dog’s skills around other dogs and real-life distractions, while learning alongside fellow dog owners.
Private Training
Get personalised one-on-one support in your home, with training tailored specifically to your dog’s needs and your goals.
Port Paws Dog Training
Group Classes
Looking for a fun, social and educational way to spend time with your dog?
Our ongoing group classes help you learn together, build confidence and practise useful skills around everyday distractions.
- Strengthen your bond with your dog
- Improve your dog training skills
- Help your dog learn to be calm around other dogs on lead
- Practise around real-life distractions
- Build confidence — for both of you!
Class Details
- Where: Douglas United Soccer Grounds Upper Cassowary Road, Cassowary QLD 4873
- Level 1 Obedience & Refresher: Wednesdays · 5:00pm Perfect for dogs new to training or owners wanting to refresh foundation skills.
- Level 2 Obedience: Saturdays · 7:00am For dogs who have completed Level 1 or have solid basic obedience skills.
- Class duration: 45 minutes
- Suitable for: Dogs aged 6 months and over
Join anytime and keep progressing!
Our group classes run on an ongoing basis, with flexible payment options to suit how much time you can commit. Every dog starts with a private orientation before joining the group.
Training a young puppy? Explore our Puppy Development options.
Ready to join the pack?
Start with a one-hour private orientation with Michelle Syrett, Port Paws’ owner and head trainer.
In your home or another agreed location, Michelle will get to know you and your dog, discuss your goals and assess your dog’s current skills. You’ll receive practical exercises to help you prepare for class, so you can join the group with confidence.
There’s no need to choose a training package beforehand. Michelle will talk you through the options during your orientation and help you decide what suits you and your dog.
Group Class Pricing
Group Class Orientation — $195
A one-hour private orientation covering assessment, goal setting and practical exercises to prepare you for group classes.
Weekly Rolling
$47 / session
- Most flexible
- Weekly payments via Ezidebit
- Cancel anytime with no fees
- Pause with two weeks’ notice; paused weeks are added later
- Additional classes: $43 each
3-Month Subscription
$44 / session
- Build consistency
- 12 sessions · $528 total
- Pay upfront or weekly via Ezidebit
- Pause with two weeks’ notice; paused weeks extend your contract
- Additional classes: $38 each
12 Month Subscription
$40 / session
- Best value
- 48 sessions · $1,920 total
- Pay upfront or weekly via Ezidebit
- weeks extend your contract Pause with two weeks’ notice; paused weeks extend your contract
- Additional classes: $36 each
What happens next?
1.
Pay for your orientation
Book your first step by paying for your one-hour private Group Class Orientation.
2.
Complete your agreement
After payment, we’ll email you a link to complete the Group Dog Training Services Agreement.
3.
Arrange an orientation time
Once your agreement is complete, Michelle will contact you to arrange your orientation at home or another suitable location.
4.
Find your fit
During your orientation, Michelle will assess your dog, discuss your goals and help you choose the most suitable group training level and payment option.
Port Paws
Private Dog Training
Personalised support for you and your dog
Prefer one-on-one guidance, or feel group classes aren’t the right fit?
Our private sessions bring training to your home, with a personalised approach built around your dog’s needs and your goals.
From everyday manners to more challenging behaviours, Michelle will help you build practical skills you can keep working on between sessions.
Single Session
$230
A practical starting point
A 1.5-hour session to assess your dog’s training and behaviour, discuss your goals and introduce techniques you can use straight away.
Leave with a clear path forward. More complex challenges may need ongoing sessions.
3-Session Package
$595
Build strong foundations
Build good manners and work on the skills that matter most to your family, with personalised guidance across three sessions.
Includes slip leash
5-Session Package
$995
Develop lasting skills
Follow a personalised training plan to develop obedience, improve behaviour and strengthen your bond, step by step.
Includes slip leash + treat pouch
7-Session Package
$1,345
More time to progress
Get consistent support and more time to practise, work through challenges and refine your dog’s skills.
Includes slip leash + treat pouch + long line
All packages include ongoing support via text, email or phone.
Travel costs may apply outside our catchment areas.
Port Paws
Specialised Dog Training Programs
Focused support for specific challenges.
Struggling with pulling on the lead, coming back when called, or barking and lunging at other dogs? Our tailored programs focus on these challenges, giving you practical skills and ongoing support to work towards calmer, more enjoyable everyday experiences.
Recall
$785 · 4 sessions
Build a more reliable recall, helping your dog come back when called—even around distractions.
Includes long line + treat pouch
Loose-leash Walking
$995 · 5 sessions
Make walks more enjoyable by teaching your dog to walk calmly by your side, without constant pulling.
Includes slip leash + treat pouch
Reactivity
$1,650 · 7 sessions
Help your dog feel calmer around their triggers while building your confidence to manage challenging situations.
Includes slip leash + treat pouch + long line
All packages include ongoing support via text, email or phone.
Travel costs may apply outside our catchment areas.
Private Dog Training & Specialised Training Programs
Getting started is simple
1.
Select & pay
Choose your specialised training program from the options below and complete your payment
2.
Tell us about your dog
After payment, we’ll email you a link to our Dog Behaviour and History Questionnaire, so Michelle can learn about your dog and your goals.
3.
Arrange your training
Once your questionnaire is complete, Michelle will contact you to arrange your first session at home or another suitable location.
Not sure which option is right for you?
You don’t have to work it out alone. Contact us to talk about your dog, ask questions and find the training option that suits you both.