TEACHING HUMANS. TRAINING DOGS. WORKING TOGETHER.
Owned and operated by dog behaviour and training expert Max O’Neill, Down Under Dog Trainer is your last stop for your dog's behavioural problems.
Whether you have a young, excitable puppy or an older dog with some bad habits, we have the tools, know-how and techniques to work with any dog and situation.
We routinely put a stop to leash pulling, mouthing and nipping, excessive barking, resource guarding, poor recall, OCD behaviours, leash reactivity,
unnecessary nervousness, door rushing, running away, aggression, separation anxiety and many other negative behaviours.
Whether you have a young, excitable puppy or an older dog with some bad habits, we have the tools, know-how and techniques to work with any dog and situation.
We routinely put a stop to leash pulling, mouthing and nipping, excessive barking, resource guarding, poor recall, OCD behaviours, leash reactivity,
unnecessary nervousness, door rushing, running away, aggression, separation anxiety and many other negative behaviours.
Why are we different? Our wide variety of techniques and methodology makes it simple for you to communicate with your dog clearly and effectively, without resorting to bribery.
3 Session Package for One on One Training - $450.00
One on One - 3 Session Pricing x 3Save $30 by purchasing our most popular package. This includes training for one dog at any public training location: - North Gold Coast @ Broadwater Parklands, Southport - North Gold Coast @ Oxenford Lake, Oxenford - South Gold Coast @ Kurrawa SLSC, Broadbach - South Gold Coast @ North Burleigh SLSC, Miami At-home consultations are available on Fridays only and require an additional $20 travel fee per session. Sessions can be used in conjunction with all mentioned locations and at-home consultations (plus travel fees).
5 Session Package for One on One Training - $700.00
One on One - 5 Session Pricing x 5Save $50 by purchasing our most popular package. This includes training for one dog at any public training location: - North Gold Coast @ Broadwater Parklands, Southport - North Gold Coast @ Oxenford Lake, Oxenford - South Gold Coast @ Kurrawa SLSC, Broadbach - South Gold Coast @ North Burleigh SLSC, Miami At-home consultations are available on Fridays only and require an additional $20 travel fee per session. Sessions can be used in conjunction with all mentioned locations and at-home consultations (plus travel fees).
Good Canine Citizens - $450.00
Good Canine Citizens (Price Per Session) x 8Next Start Dates/Locations: North Gold Coast (Helensvale): 2024 CLASSES HAVE NOW CONCLUDED, Good Canine Citizens WILL BE RETURNING IN 2025 South Gold Coast (Varsity Lakes): 2024 CLASSES HAVE NOW CONCLUDED, Good Canine Citizens WILL BE RETURNING IN 2025 Something we get told each and every day is "I wish we found you when my dog was younger so that we could've done Pro Pups Academy and Puberty Blues with you!". Well, that's why we designed Good Canine Citizens. Good Canine Citizens isn't your traditional obedience program. It's an immersive 8 week training course designed to bring your dog up to speed on their obedience and catch them up on any exposure that they may have missed as a younger dog. This means that training isn't boring, and rather than meet a your local football field every week on a cold morning or rainy evening, we make training exciting by conducting half of our program at common problem areas such as the beach, park, café and shopping centre. If your adult dog needs grow in confidence, improve their engagement and sort out their obedience, THIS is the course for you.
Good Canine Citizens+ (Good Canine Citizens + 1 in Home Session) - $600.00
One on One - 5 Session Pricing x 1
Good Canine Citizens (Price Per Session) x 8Next Start Dates/Locations: North Gold Coast (Helensvale): 2024 CLASSES HAVE NOW CONCLUDED, Good Canine Citizens WILL BE RETURNING IN 2025 South Gold Coast (Varsity Lakes): 2024 CLASSES HAVE NOW CONCLUDED, Good Canine Citizens WILL BE RETURNING IN 2025 Something we get told each and every day is "I wish we found you when my dog was younger so that we could've done Pro Pups Academy and Puberty Blues with you!". Well, that's why we designed Good Canine Citizens. Good Canine Citizens isn't your traditional obedience program. It's an immersive 8 week training course designed to bring your dog up to speed on their obedience and catch them up on any exposure that they may have missed as a younger dog. This means that training isn't boring, and rather than meet a your local football field every week on a cold morning or rainy evening, we make training exciting by conducting half of our program at common problem areas such as the beach, park, café and shopping centre. If your adult dog needs grow in confidence, improve their engagement and sort out their obedience, THIS is the course for you. With Good Canine Citizens+ you get a discounted 60 minute in home consultation included in the package.
Pro Pups - Socialisation Checklist - $14.99
PRO PUPS Socialisation Checklist x 1A checklist and guide for truly socialising your puppy to anything and everything in the world. This is your blueprint to a well-socialist dog. This is a PDF document and version (print not included). This checklist includes a 6-page summary about why to socialise your dog, and how, and a recommended checklist where you can record your dog's process.
Pro Pups Academy - $440.00
Pro Pups Academy (Price per session) x 10Next Start Dates/Locations: North Gold Coast (Coomera): - 2025 TBC South Gold Coast (Varsity Lakes): - TBC 2025 Price: $440 per pup | Age: 8-16 weeks old | When: First 5 sessions are held Tuesday OR Thursday OR Friday night (depending on intake), and the remaining 5 sessions are held on Thursday evenings OR weekends (time varies depending on location).
Pro Pups+ (Pro Pups Academy + 1 In Home Session) - $590.00
Pro Pups Academy (Price per session) x 10
One on One - 5 Session Pricing x 1Next Start Dates/Locations: North Gold Coast (Coomera): - TBC 2025 South Gold Coast (Varsity Lakes): - TBC 2025 Price: $440 per pup | Age: 8-16 weeks old | When: First 5 sessions are held Tuesday OR Friday night (depending on intake), and the remaining 5 sessions are held on Thursday evenings OR weekends (time varies depending on location). With this package, you have the option to join our Coomera or Varsity intakes, just let us know by email which location you'd like. You also get a discounted in home private training session to sort out any home behaviour issues for your puppy. Once the package is purchased, you can log in and book your session at a time that's convenient for you.
Puberty Blues - 8 Session Program - $449.00
Puberty Blues (Price per Session) x 8Puberty Blues Next Start Dates/Locations: North Gold Coast (Helensvale): - TBC 2O25 South Gold Coast (Varsity Lakes): - TBC 2O25 Our NEW Puberty Blues program is here! This 8 session group course is specifically for dogs aged between 6-18 months that have gone from being a cute puppy to a crazy teenager! If you’ve hit the Puberty Blues, this is the course for you!
Puberty Blues+ (8 group sessions, 1 private session) - $599.00
Puberty Blues (Price per Session) x 8
One on One - 5 Session Pricing x 1Puberty Blues Next Start Dates/Locations: North Gold Coast (Helensvale): - TBC 2O25 South Gold Coast (Varsity Lakes): - TBC 2O25 Our NEW Puberty Blues program is here! This 8 session group course is specifically for dogs aged between 6-18 months that have gone from being a cute puppy to a crazy teenager! If you’ve hit the Puberty Blues, this is the course for you! Puberty Blues Plus gets you a discounted singled private home consultation to deal with any home behaviour.
Rock Solid Recall + Loose Leash Walking Workshop - Bundle - $130.00
Workshop - Loose Lead Walking (90 minutes) x 1
Workshop - Rock Solid Recall (90 Minutes) x 1Save $10 if you choose our package deal for both workshops. The workshops included in the bundle do not require to be booked on the same day and can be used across 6 months.