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Adult Dog Training and Behaviour Consultations

Jo comes to you. Two to three hours in your own home, working on the behaviour where it actually happens.

Behaviour problems don't happen at a training ground - they happen at your front door, on your street, at your dinner table. So that is where we work. Jo will travel to the comfort of your own home and spend 2 to 3 hours with you and your family, listening to the challenges you are experiencing, explaining the dog psychology behind them, and working hands-on with your dog.

No two dogs are the same, but most behaviour challenges fall into a handful of patterns. These are the ones we see most often - and if your dog's behaviour isn't listed here, ask us. After more than a decade of consultations, there isn't much Jo hasn't seen.

What we help with

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REACTIVITY, AGGRESSION &
LEAD MANNERS

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From pulling and lunging on the lead to reactivity and aggression towards dogs or people - we work out what is driving it and change it.

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SEPARATION ANXIETY
& INSECURITY

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For the dog that can't be left alone, or shadows you from room to room - we build genuine confidence, not just coping.

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PHOBIAS & FEAR-BASED BEHAVIOURS

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Storms, loud noises, vet visits, stairs, cars, even slippery floors. These respond well when they are addressed at the emotional level.

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JUMPING, OVER-EXCITEMENT & DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR

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Jumping on guests, chewed furniture, a dog that never switches off - usually a structure and energy problem, and very fixable.

Consultation options

In-home consultation
- $395 inc GST

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2 to 3 hours in your
home with you, your family
and your dog.

Video consultation
- $345 inc GST

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The same 2 to 3 hour session
by video call - ideal for families outside Brisbane, anywhere in Australia.

Follow-up
consultation -
$250 inc GST

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2 to 3 hours in your
home with you, your family
and your dog.

Travelling
further?

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A travel fee may apply beyond 20km of Paddington. Interstate consultations
available - ask us for a quote.

How a consultation works

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Every consultation is a mix of three things: discussion with Jo about your dog's behaviour, learning the dog psychology behind it, and hands-on work with your dog. Afterwards you receive follow-up notes and homework - clients tell us they are invaluable - so everyone in the household stays consistent.

And it doesn't end when Jo leaves. At SOS Dogs, you are a client for life with a lifetime of support. Once you have a consultation with us, you will never have to face dog behavioural challenges by yourself again.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our in-home dog behaviour consultations are $395 incl GST for 2 to 3 hours with you, your family and your dog. Video consultations are $345, and a follow-up within 2 months is $250. A travel fee may apply beyond 20km of Paddington.

  • As soon as a behaviour starts worrying you - reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, phobias, or a dog that never switches off. The earlier a pattern is addressed, the easier it is to change: almost every problem we see is easier to prevent than to fix.

  • If the alternative is living with the problem, yes. A consultation does more than manage symptoms - Jo works out what is driving the behaviour, teaches you the dog psychology behind it, and why it's happening. We leave you with follow-up notes and homework so the whole household stays consistent. And once you have worked with us, you are a client for life with a lifetime of support.

  • No. It is never too late. We work with dogs of every age, and the same principles that shape a puppy work on a ten-year-old - it just takes the right approach and consistency.

  • You receive follow-up notes and homework to keep the whole family consistent, and you can book a follow-up session within 2 months. Beyond that, you are a client for life - we are always here when you need us.

What our pack says

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What our pack says -

4.7 ★ on Google

  • "We adopted a rescue who had dog aggression and was on her way to developing human aggression. Jo arrived and very politely pointed out all the things we were doing which contributed to her behaviour and how best to help her. Within days we saw a huge difference, and now our dog is a delight to be around."

    - Sean

  • "SOS Dogs were incredibly kind, professional, and polite in the way they explained our dogs' behaviour to us. The strategies suggested were practical, feasible and made complete sense. We have seen positive results with our AmStaff crossbreeds within 24 hours."

    - Gemma

  • "I've had immediate results even while she was here. I've learnt a lot of simple things to do so my dog can relax and enjoy her life rather than be on high alert. I highly recommend Jo to anyone struggling with badly behaved dogs, from jumping on guests to pulling the lead."

    - Carolyn

  • "You were so helpful and made enormous changes in our dogs' behaviours within just a few minutes of meeting them. You have restored our lives and given our babies the calm demeanours that they were seeking."

    - Toni

  • "He was jumping up on every new visitor, barking like mad when he wanted something and overall had terrible manners. Jo spent time with the whole family, explaining how important our interactions with our boy are to his wellbeing. It's only been a few days and I am seeing such a massive improvement."

    - Kate

Let’s sort it out together.