FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Diverse Dogs offers dog training solutions in Brisbane, the Gold Coast & Tweed Region of NSW.  We often have people outside these areas travel to work with us. We can also offer virtual and online options for people outside these areas.

Not in the traditional sense. We help many clients provide their puppies with the best start to life however we do this through private coaching sessions.  We have a comprehensive system that we deliver to clients with new puppies called Diverse Dogs Puppy Life Skills. This is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach that you will find with most generic puppy schools. We work with puppy owners to focus on the unique individual needs of their puppy and circumstances to ensure the right advice and approach is provided for every client. 

Puppy life skills will provide you with the knowledge and skills you will need to raise a confident and balanced dog. If you have or are expecting a new puppy please contact us to talk more about the benefits of private coaching over generic puppy schools. 

Yes! Of course every dog is unique and some dogs and behaviours are more complex and more difficult than others, however we have the experience and expertise to help find the best strategy and training options for you and your dog, no matter how big the challenge. Call us today to talk to us about your situation.

Yes we do. Tim has a lot of experience dealing with ‘aggressive’ and ‘difficult dogs’. Aggression can be a very serious and stressful problem for both the owner and the dog. Understanding your dogs aggression and what triggers it is key in order to know how to help them. Some aggression issues with dogs can be genetic (Such as predatory aggression), and others based from a fear related response to certain triggers. We can assess your dog and provide some strategy and training to you on how to move forward. Our approach will consider leadership and safe management practices first, which will then pave the way to get to the core of the problem from an emotional perspective for your dog. Diverse Dogs can work with you to develop strategies for your individual circumstances and provide you with clear and realistic expectations on your situation. Book our private coaching option if you have an aggressive dog you would like us to help you with. Group classes will not be suitable for them.

Yes! We have helped many dogs and their families get on top of reactivity. There are many approaches and the strategy we recommend will be based on your individual circumstance including your dog, the type of reactivity they are displaying and also you as the leader. Please book our private coaching options for help with reactivity, as they will not be suitable for group classes in the first instance.

No. We specialize and focus on private coaching for our clients and providing long term solutions to behaviour problems and we adopt a holistic approach to look at every level of the dogs existence including the relationship dynamic with the owner, the dogs environment, functional motivators, conditioned behaviours, instinct and genetic needs and more. Obedience is an important part of managing your dog, however we prioritize individual and nuanced attention to your specific circumstances for lasting change. We do run weekend workshops from time to time to provide education and training to owners on specific topics like Reactivity, Loose Lead Walking, Recalls etc. however we don’t run a weekly set group obedience class.

Yes! We have helped many owners and their dogs with effective strategies to reduce anxiety. We have a holistic approach to helping dogs and owners overcome anxiety related behaviours, which includes leadership, building self confidence and opportunity for genetic expression. Book our private coaching options if you would like help with an anxious dog as they may not be suitable for our classes in the first instance.

We often get feedback from our clients that we are able to help them achieve results quickly where other trainers have not been able to. Tim’s unique experience and deep understanding of dog behaviours and their needs sets him apart from others. If you are unsure but curious to know if we could help you after others have fell short, give us a call for a free talk about your situation prior to booking.

Give us a call or get in touch — we’re happy to chat about your situation.