INFORMATION FOR VETerinary surgeons

Padfoot Canine Behaviour is the leading specialist animal behaviour practice based on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. We run group dog training classes and private lessons, conduct formal behavioural assessments and develop behaviour management plans for issues such as barking, separation anxiety, digging, jumping, destructive behaviour (including chewing), reactivity, insecurity, obsessive behaviour and aggression of any kind, and we run specialist clinics including Canine Snake Avoidance, Conservation Detection Dog Training, Preparing To Rescue, relationship games and more.

Our Foundation level course starts from when puppies are permitted to go out in public (~12 weeks of age +), and runs in 6-week blocks in Buderim on Sunday mornings, and Monday / Wednesday evenings. Foundation is followed by our Intermediate, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum level programs which also run at Buderim Mountain State School Oval on Sunday mornings. There is no upper age limit for dogs. Our overall education program across all levels comprises a progression plan towards the following, 100% reliable, safety-and-welfare-related behaviours:

  1. Recall - the dog recalls immediately and at pace when instructed, and ‘Downs’ in front of the handler, regardless of distractions.

  2. Stop - the dog immediately stops what they’re doing, ‘Downs’ and gives the handler their undivided attention when instructed, regardless of distractions.

  3. Loose Lead - the dog walks reliably at liberty, heel and middle on a loose lead. No pulling, regardless of distractions.

  4. Quiet Confidence - the dog is quietly confident in all aspects of life.

Why refer YOUR clients to Padfoot?

  • To our knowledge, we are the only professional animal behaviourists on the Sunshine Coast holding postgraduate qualifications in animal science and behaviour.

  • We have over 25' years’ experience working with both dogs and horses to overcome significant behavioural issues.

  • We have direct experience with both working and companion dogs of all breeds, sizes, shapes and temperaments.

  • We offer a wide range of services at a variety of price points (starting at just $99 for foundation group classes or private lessons at our premises in Landsborough) allowing us to help as many dogs as possible, regardless of their owner’s financial circumstances.

  • We work closely with veterinary surgeons to combine medical and behavioural treatments for issues, particularly those based in fear.

  • We are members of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) and The Australasian Society For The Study Of Animal Behaviour (ASSAB). We are also in the process of applying for Associate membership of the Australian Veterinary Association, enabling us to contribute to the AVA’s behaviour interest group.

  • We are happy to consult and discuss cases with you at any time, without obligation. Just call us on 0478 790480.

  • Your clients can book group training, private lessons or behaviour assessments directly at padfoot.com.au

  • FYI, we also offer behaviour modification training for horses, professional farriery, low stress livestock capture incl, chemical immobilisation and more.