Training options
Puppy Preschool: five small-group classes for puppies aged 8 to 16 weeks. Your puppy learns the basics, and you learn to read their body language. Classes run at North Melbourne and Campbellfield. Learn about Puppy Preschool.
Dog training program: one-on-one training for dogs of any age, from pulling on the lead to reacting to other dogs. Three 1-hour sessions plus a follow-up call, at Campbellfield. Learn about the dog training program.
Behaviour consultations: for cats and dogs with serious behaviour concerns, such as severe anxiety or fear-related aggression. A 1-hour consult with our behaviour vet, at Campbellfield. Learn about behaviour consultations.
How we train
Every Lort Smith dog trainer is NDTF-accredited. We use positive, reward-based methods only. We never use fear, punishment or dominance-based approaches, so your dog learns in a way that’s safe and enjoyable.
Because we’re a not-for-profit, training profits help fund vet care for animals in our Adoption Centre while they wait for a new home.
Where we train
Our dog training program and behaviour consultations are at Lort Smith Campbellfield, 25–35 Berwick Road, with parking onsite. Puppy Preschool runs at Campbellfield and at Lort Smith North Melbourne, 24 Villiers Street.
To book, call our training team on [03 9287 6429] or email [email protected].