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 also available and require an additional $20 travel fee per session ($40 for ALL Beenleigh/Eagleby 1:1 sessions). Extra dogs also incur a $20 fee per session. Sessions can be used in conjunction with all the mentioned locations and at-home consultations (plus travel fees). **PLEASE NOTE: 1:1 SESSIONS ARE ALMOST FULLY BOOKED FOR OCT AND ARE FILLING FAST FOR NOVEMBER** **SATURDAYS ARE FULLY BOOKED IN NOVEMBER** **TRAINERS WILL BE ON LEAVE FROM DECEMBER 15TH 2025 UNTIL JANUARY 11TH 2026. NO 1:1 SESSIONS WILL BE TAKEN DURING THIS TIME & ANY PACKAGES WILL RESUME TRAINING AFTER JAN 11TH IF 1:1 SESSIONS ARE YET TO BE REDEEMED BEFORE DEC 15TH 2025** Refunds will not be processed for a change of mind. **All invoices incur a non-refundable processing fee.
  - 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 also available and require an additional $20 travel fee per session ($40 for ALL Beenleigh/Eagleby 1:1 sessions). Extra dogs also incur a $20 fee per session. Sessions can be used in conjunction with all the mentioned locations and at-home consultations (plus travel fees). **PLEASE NOTE: 1:1 SESSIONS ARE ALMOST FULLY BOOKED FOR OCT AND ARE FILLING FAST FOR NOVEMBER** **SATURDAYS ARE FULLY BOOKED IN NOVEMBER** **TRAINERS WILL BE ON LEAVE FROM DECEMBER 15TH 2025 UNTIL JANUARY 11TH 2026. NO 1:1 SESSIONS WILL BE TAKEN DURING THIS TIME & ANY PACKAGES WILL RESUME TRAINING AFTER JAN 11TH IF 1:1 SESSIONS ARE YET TO BE REDEEMED BEFORE DEC 15TH 2025** **All invoices incur a non-refundable processing fee.
  - Good Canine Citizens - $499.00
 Good Canine Citizens x 8Good Canine Citizens - Next Start Dates/Locations: North Gold Coast (Arundel): -Wednesday 11th Feb 2026 @ 6.30pm South Gold Coast (Varsity Lakes): -Friday 13th Feb 2026 @ 5.00pm Weeks 1-4: 4 x Wednesdays or Fridays at the same location (depending on intake) Weeks 5-8 3 x Saturday AM classes 1 x Thursday PM class These classes will be sent to you once you begin your intake and will be spread across, parks, the beach, a cafe and shopping centre. If you can’t make one, let us know with 7 days notice and we’ll allow you to go to the next intakes environment session free of charge. 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. **All invoices incur a non-refundable processing fee.
  - Good Canine Citizens+ (Good Canine Citizens + 1 in Home Session) - $649.00
 One on One - 5 Session Pricing x 1
 Good Canine Citizens x 8Good Canine Citizens - Next Start Dates/Locations: North Gold Coast (Arundel): -Wednesday 11th Feb 2026 @ 6.30pm South Gold Coast (Varsity Lakes): -Friday 13th Feb 2026 @ 5.00pm Weeks 1-4: 4 x Wednesdays or Fridays at the same location (depending on intake) Weeks 5-8 3 x Saturday AM classes 1 x Thursday PM class These classes will be sent to you once you begin your intake and will be spread across, parks, the beach, a cafe and shopping centre. If you can’t make one, let us know with 7 days notice and we’ll allow you to go to the next intakes environment session free of charge. 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. **All invoices incur a non-refundable processing fee.
  - 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 - $499.00
 Pro Pups Academy x 10Next Start Dates/Locations: North Gold Coast (Helensvale): - Monday, Jan 12th 2026 @ 6.15pm South Gold Coast (Varsity Lakes): - Tuesday, Jan 13th 2026 @ 5.00pm Weeks 1-5: 5 x Wednesdays or Fridays at the same location (depending on intake) Weeks 6-10: 4 x Saturday AM classes 1 x Thursday PM class These classes will be sent to you once you begin your intake and will be spread across, parks, the beach, a cafe and shopping centre. If you can’t make one, let us know with 7 days notice and we’ll allow you to go to the next intakes environment session free of charge. Price: $440 per pup | Age: 8-20 weeks old | When: First 5 sessions are held Monday OR Tuesday (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 Helensvale or Varsity Lakes intakes, just let us know by email which location you'd like. **All invoices incur a non-refundable processing fee.
  - Pro Pups+ (Pro Pups Academy + 1 In Home Session) - $649.00
 Pro Pups Academy x 10
 One on One - 5 Session Pricing x 1Next Start Dates/Locations: North Gold Coast (Helensvale): - Monday, Jan 12th 2026 @ 6.15pm South Gold Coast (Varsity Lakes): - Tuesday, Jan 13th 2026 @ 5.00pm Weeks 1-5: 5 x Wednesdays or Fridays at the same location (depending on intake) Weeks 6-10: 4 x Saturday AM classes 1 x Thursday PM class These classes will be sent to you once you begin your intake and will be spread across, parks, the beach, a cafe and shopping centre. If you can’t make one, let us know with 7 days notice and we’ll allow you to go to the next intakes environment session free of charge. Price: $440 per pup | Age: 8-20 weeks old | When: First 5 sessions are held Monday OR Tuesday (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 Helensvale or Varsity Lakes 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. **All invoices incur a non-refundable processing fee.
  - Puberty Blues - 8 Session Program - $499.00
 Puberty Blues x 8Puberty Blues Next Start Dates/Locations: North Gold Coast (Arundel): - Wednesday 14th Jan 2026 @ 6:30pm South Gold Coast (Varsity Lakes): - Friday 16th Jan 2026 @ 5.00pm Weeks 1-4: 4 x Wednesdays or Fridays at the same location (depending on intake) Weeks 5-8 3 x Saturday AM classes 1 x Thursday PM class These classes will be sent to you once you begin your intake and will be spread across, parks, the beach, a cafe and shopping centre. If you can’t make one, let us know with 7 days notice and we’ll allow you to go to the next intakes environment session free of charge. 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! **All invoices incur a non-refundable processing fee.
  - Puberty Blues+ (8 group sessions, 1 private session) - $649.00
 One on One - 5 Session Pricing x 1
 Puberty Blues x 8Puberty Blues Next Start Dates/Locations: North Gold Coast (Arundel): - Wednesday 14th Jan 2026 @ 6:30pm South Gold Coast (Varsity Lakes): - Friday 16th Jan 2026 @ 5.00pm Weeks 1-4: 4 x Wednesdays or Fridays at the same location (depending on intake) Weeks 5-8 3 x Saturday AM classes 1 x Thursday PM class These classes will be sent to you once you begin your intake and will be spread across, parks, the beach, a cafe and shopping centre. If you can’t make one, let us know with 7 days notice and we’ll allow you to go to the next intakes environment session free of charge. Our 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 single private home consultation to deal with any home behaviour. **All invoices incur a non-refundable processing fee.
  - 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. **All invoices incur a non-refundable processing fee.
  - Trick Masters - 5 Week Program - $300.00
 Trick Masters Single Session x 55-week long course for those who have had previous training, but want to up the anti in the tricks department. Forget roll over and shake hands - we are stepping it up! These classes are designed to be a fun challenge and outlet for you and your dog! Location: Oxenford Coomera Community Youth Centre **All invoices incur a non-refundable processing fee.
  - Ultimate Obedience - Level 1 - $1,200.00
 Ultimate Obedience - Single Class Session x 5This program follows a three-tiered grading system, where each level must be passed through a training test before progressing to the next. It is designed exclusively for participants who have already completed one of our entry-level group classes, private training sessions, or an equivalent program elsewhere. The Level 1 program of Ultimate Obedience is 6 weeks long with the 6th week being exam week. Please note, purchase of this course does NOT guarantee passing of this course, and NO refunds are given on this course for any novel reason, unless in the case of extreme circumstances. Should you pass this course, your dog and you will receive a prize each valued at >$100 total. Should you pass, you will be granted access to purchasing the Level 2 program. Should you fail this course you have 2 options. First, you can resit just the exam week for $100. Second, you can pay to resit the entire course at 25% off the retail value. **All invoices incur a non-refundable processing fee.
- Walk & Train - 10 Pack - $750.00
 Walk & Train x 1010 weekly sessions with one of our trainers, where they will take your dog and do the training for you. This is for existing customers only, and we can work on anything you’re currently working on and may need some help with. **All invoices incur a non-refundable processing fee.
- Walk & Train - 5 Pack - $425.00
 Walk & Train x 55 weekly sessions with one of our trainers, where they will take your dog and do the training for you. This is for existing customers only, and we can work on anything you’re currently working on and may need some help with. **All invoices incur a non-refundable processing fee.