Reactivity & behaviour
When everyday life feels difficult.
Barking, lunging, fear, guarding, over-arousal or difficulty being alone.
Explore behaviour supportPRIVATE DOG TRAINING · BRISBANE
Dog training that makes sense.
Private dog training in Brisbane for reactivity, puppy foundations and everyday skills—with practical coaching for you, too.
Not sure which service fits? Tell me what’s happening.
Hands-on experience with thousands of dogsPrivate, personalised trainingPractical coaching for owners
WHEN LIFE GETS COMPLICATED
When life with your dog gets complicated.
Stressful walks, unsettled evenings or training that never seems to stick? I’ll help you understand what’s happening and choose practical steps that fit your dog and your day.
TRAINING OPTIONS
Start with what’s happening now.
Four practical starting points. More than one can fit.
Puppy training
A good start. Without the overwhelm.
Early routines, puppy biting, settling and thoughtful socialisation.
Explore puppy trainingEveryday skills
The useful stuff. For ordinary days.
Recall, greetings, impulse control and clear communication at home and out in the world.
Explore everyday trainingLoose lead & walking
Make peace with the leash.
Less pulling, more connection and a practical plan for the distractions along the way.
Explore walking trainingSomewhere in between?
You don’t have to diagnose your dog to ask for help.
CLIENT PROOF
What clear guidance can feel like.
“Patrick's instructions and guidance were concise and clear, and he answered any questions that were asked.”
“Patrick provided us with a clear training plan, followed up consistently, and truly cared about Pedro's progress.”
Teaching the dog.
Helping the human.
MEET YOUR TRAINER
Hi, I’m Patrick.
I’m the person behind Barks & Recreation.
I’ve worked hands-on with thousands of dogs, from busy daycare groups to individual training and behaviour work.
I use clear cues, rewards your dog values and practical management to make learning easier. Behaviour work may include counter-conditioning and gradual exposure. We’ll discuss proposed exercises and equipment before using them, including their purpose and how your dog responds.
Get to know your trainerWHAT TO EXPECT
Your first consultation
We’ll talk through your concerns, your dog’s routine and the changes you’d like to make. I’ll observe your dog where appropriate, identify the first priorities and begin practical work at a level they can manage.
- Initial consultation
- 1 hour · $125 AUD
- Follow-up sessions
- Usually 45 minutes · $105 AUD
- Service area
- Greater Brisbane
Follow-up sessions are usually 45 minutes and cost $105. If your dog has had enough before then, we adjust rather than pushing through for the sake of the clock.
For locations further afield, I’ll let you know beforehand if a small travel fee applies.
Tell me what’s happeningHOW TRAINING STARTS
Three practical steps.
A clear first conversation, practical work together and adjustments based on what your dog shows us.
Tell me what’s happening.
Share your concerns and suburb so we can discuss a suitable first session.
Understand and practise.
We look at your dog’s routine, choose priorities and begin practical work together.
Review and adjust.
Practise the agreed steps between sessions, then refine the plan around your dog’s progress.
I don’t know which service I need. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Tell me what happens, when it happens and what you would like to change. We can work out the right starting point together.
My dog barks, lunges or has bitten. Can I still enquire?
Yes. Please include the triggers and any bite or guarding history in your enquiry. That helps us discuss suitability and arrange a sensible setup. You don’t need to put your dog in a difficult situation to demonstrate the problem.
What happens in the first consultation?
We talk through your concerns, your dog’s routine and your goals. I observe your dog where appropriate, identify the first priorities and begin practical work at a level they can manage. It is a starting point for a plan, rather than a promise to solve everything in one session.
BOTH ENDS OF THE LEAD
Let’s make the
next step clearer.
Tell me what life with your dog looks like right now. You don’t need the right label—or a perfectly behaved dog—to get in touch.
Tell me about your dog