Why Our Board & Train Program Works When Others Don’t

We don’t just train dogs. We change the entire relationship.

At Obedience Training Centre Australia, we work with dogs who have failed with multiple trainers. Dogs that have been banned from group classes, turned away by day-care-style programs, or sent home from other board and train facilities. The common thread? They never got the structure, leadership, and clarity they needed.

Here’s why our approach is different — and why it works.

1. We Train the Dog

and

the Owner

Most board and train programs focus entirely on the dog. But the truth is, it doesn’t matter how well we train your dog if we don’t train you too.

That’s why our program includes:

• A 30-minute drop-off session so we start with clarity and direction

• Three private sessions after training to coach you as a handler

• Lifetime support to keep you on track for the long haul

We don’t just hand your dog back. We walk with you step-by-step to make sure you can maintain the results and build a calm, respectful relationship.

2. We Use the Right Tools for Real-World Results

We’re not here to bribe dogs into obedience or throw treats at serious behavioural issues. We use slip collars and remote collars to create clear, fair communication — on and off leash.

Our tools allow us to:

• Interrupt unwanted behaviour instantly

• Create off-leash reliability, even around distractions

• Build calm, responsive obedience without relying on food

These tools aren’t harsh. They’re precise, humane, and incredibly effective when used by professionals who know how to teach with clarity and compassion.

3. We Start with Leadership, Not Tricks

We don’t start with “sit” and “shake.” We start with leash pressure, spatial awareness, calm accountability, and crate routines. Your dog learns how to follow calm leadership from day one, which allows all the obedience work to actually stick.

We prioritise:

• Calm state of mind over flashy tricks

• Daily structure over random sessions

• Lifestyle changes that carry over into the home

By the time your dog leaves, they’re not just obedient — they’re grounded.

4. We Specialise in the Dogs Others Avoid

Reactive. Aggressive. Shut down. Overstimulated. We’ve built our entire business around helping dogs like this. Dogs that have been labelled “too much.” Dogs that other trainers won’t take on.

If your dog has already “failed” training somewhere else, don’t lose hope. That’s exactly when our work begins.

We know how to de-escalate reactivity, stop leash pulling, prevent lunging, and build real trust — without babying or bribing the dog.

5. We Don’t Watch the Clock

Your dog stays with us until the job is done — even if that means a few extra days at no additional cost. Because we don’t believe in rushing transformation.

You’re not just paying for two weeks in a kennel. You’re investing in a complete reset of your dog’s behaviour and your handling.

Ready for a Dog That Listens?

Our Board & Train program is built for people who are ready to get serious about results. It’s for owners who are done with chaos, done with excuses, and ready to do what it takes to help their dog succeed.

If you’ve tried other training and nothing stuck, don’t give up.

We’ll show you why our program works — even when others didn’t.