Make room to settle
Keep the early days manageable, with a comfortable resting place and predictable routines. Follow the rehoming organisation’s guidance and notice how your dog responds.
Rescue dog support · Sunshine Coast
A new start with your rescue dog
Congratulations on welcoming your rescue dog.
Our Sunshine Coast rescue dog training support helps you build trust, establish routines and start everyday skills through private help and suitable Buderim group classes. We take the time to understand the dog in front of you.
Start where your dog is
Familiarity takes time. You do not have to rush.
Learn about each other
Your dog may already know useful skills, while some situations are unfamiliar. We help you recognise what is working and build from there.
Ask for help early
Support is not a sign that adoption has gone wrong. A little guidance can make the next step clearer and everyday life easier for both of you.
Your next step
Choose the support that fits.
Private coaching
A practical place to start if you want help with home routines, walking, attention or learning how to work together.
Explore private training optionsGroup classes
For dogs ready to learn around others: five weeks of owner-and-dog coaching in Buderim, $175 for the course.
Explore class suitability & detailsAfterpay available for eligible bookings.Behaviour assessment
If you are seeing significant fear, aggression, anxiety, distress or a safety concern, start with a behaviour assessment.
Explore behaviour supportNew Start Rescue Dog Pack
A little help. A confident new beginning.
$349 / dog
Combine individual guidance with group learning when your dog is ready.
Your pack includes
- One private appointment at home.
- One five-week Foundation group course in Buderim.
- A Padfoot learning lead and long line.
Finding the right starting point
For everyday learning and adjustment. Significant fear, aggression or distress should begin with an individual behaviour assessment.
Home visits include travel up to 30 minutes from Landsborough. Confirm eligibility and any additional travel charge before purchasing from further away.
You schedule the private appointment first. We will then provide instructions on how to enrol in group classes without being charged again.
Buy Rescue Dog PackBooking opens in a new tab. Return here when you’re finished.Afterpay available for eligible bookings.
A few reassuring answers.
Do all rescue dogs have behaviour problems?
No. Each dog is an individual. A new home brings change; support can help with ordinary learning and adjustment without assuming a dog has a problem.
How soon should we join classes?
Read the class suitability guidance and consider how comfortable your dog is around people and other dogs. Private coaching can help you establish a starting point if you are unsure. There is no single settling-in timetable that fits every dog.
Real people. Their own words.
A little encouragement from other dog owners.
Useful reading
Understand a little more.
How do I know if my dog has separation anxiety?
Learn which signs may suggest separation-related distress, why they need context and when to seek individual support for your dog.
Read articleWhen To Choose A Trainer And When To Choose An Animal Behaviourist
Compare everyday skills coaching with formal behaviour assessment and find the right starting point for your dog’s needs.
Read articleChoosing trustworthy dog training advice
Consider how to evaluate dog training advice, understand professional boundaries and choose useful support for you and your dog.
Read articleStart at your dog’s pace.
Find individual guidance or a suitable group setting for your next step together.