Port Paws

Port Douglas
Dog Training

🐾 Port Paws Dog Training – Tailored for You & Your Dog 🐾

At Port Paws, we offer a range of professional dog training programs designed to suit your lifestyle and your dog’s individual needs.

👥 Group Dog Training Classes
Held at Cassowary Soccer Grounds, Port Douglas, our fun and engaging group sessions help your dog learn to focus, stay calm around others, and build reliable obedience skills. See Group Classes for more information.

🏡 Private 1-on-1 Lessons
Prefer personalised support? We offer private in-home sessions tailored to help you overcome behaviour challenges or refine obedience training in a comfortable, familiar setting.

🏡 Why Choose Private Dog Training?

Private sessions are tailored to your dog’s unique needs and your home environment. Common reasons include:

  • Puppy Development Training giving your puppy the best start to life.
 

  • Reactivity to dogs or people

  • Jumping, barking, or pulling on the lead

  • Personalised Obedience Training

  • Separation anxiety or home-alone stress

  • New baby, pet, or house transitions

  • Training in your own space for better real-life results

  • Nervous or easily overwhelmed dogs who struggle in group settings

Let’s help your dog become their best self — together.
📩 Message us to book your orientation or private consult today!

Bookings are essential.

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What our clients say about our dog training programs
"Michelle's training approach to our pup is perfect and exactly what we need! She's given us more confidence when we take our pup out and about and it's grown our relationship with him too! She's been amazing to deal with and it's a bonus that our boy loves her visits too! Thank you :)"
Celeste, Matti + Loki (Lose Leash Program)
"If you're wondering whether you would benefit from doing some training with your dog....Do it! Its a wonderful thing to do and builds for a great bond between you and your dog. I really cant recommend Michelle Blackman enough. :)"
Kelsey + Atlas (Group Class, Private sessions + Leash Reactivity Program)
"Michelle is reliable, genuine, and organised which makes it easy for us clients to put our trust in her. I cannot wait to continue the training journey with Charlie, guided by Port Paws Dog Training. Our first session of training has been really productive and enjoyable and above and foremost, Charlie loves it! She isn't the best of the class but she sure gives her all!"
Andy + Charlie(Group Classes)
"I highly recommend Michelle as a dog trainer. With her professional help, I found not only did I have a focused pup but my relationship with Buster and his behaviour in general has improved significantly. Her training is a worthwhile investment. Thanks Michelle"
Marcia + Buster(Group Class + Private Sessions)

Port Paws

Dog Training Programs

We offer a range of outcome focused dog training programs including:

  • Living your best life - would you like your dog to be focused and follow your commands in and out of your home?
  • Lose Leash Training - does your dog take you for a walk and pull on the leash?
  • Leash Reactivity - do you get embarrassed when your dog barks or lunges at other dogs whilst you are out walking?
  • Recall - would you like to be able to recall your dog every time you call them?

All programs come with all the equipment you will need, including a lead, training collar and treat pouch.

Port Paws

Group Classes

🐾 Port Paws Group Dog Training Classes 🐾

Looking for a fun, social, and educational way to spend time with your dog?
Our group training classes are the perfect opportunity to:

✅ Strengthen your bond with your dog
✅ Improve your dog training skills
✅ Help your dog learn to be calm and social on lead
✅ Practice around real-life distractions
✅ Build confidence — for both of you!

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Private Lessons

🏡  – Personalised Support in Your Own Home

If you feel that you and your dog would benefit from more personalised guidance, private sessions are a great option.

We come to your home and work with you one-on-one to address your unique needs. Whether you’re looking to improve everyday obedience, strengthen your bond, or change unwanted behaviours — we’re here to help you live your best life together.

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Puppy Program

Welcoming a new puppy is exciting — but it can also feel overwhelming. We’re here to help you raise a confident, well-mannered, and social dog right from the start.

From toilet training to basic manners, socialisation, and essential life skills, we’ll guide you every step of the way and give you the confidence to raise your puppy into the best dog they can be.

Let’s build a great foundation together.
Message us today to book your Puppy Development Class or a private puppy session at home.

🐶 Want even more guidance at home?
Check out The Happy Puppy Guide under the ABOUT tab on our website!

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