Welcome to Smart Choice Dog Training.
Tailored, humane, force free dog training and behaviour modification in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Our Focus
At Smart Choice Dog Training, our focus is on building effective communication between you and your dog and fostering a bond based on trust and mutual respect. From effectively training basic cues to solving complex behavioural challenges, we provide you with the tools to raise or rehabilitate a well-behaved, confident companion. Get in touch today to experience the benefits of our force-free, positive training!
See the Dog
Our training philosophy is centred around our mantra See the Dog. We focus on assessing and understanding each dog’s unique needs, personality and behaviour so we may teach you and your dog how to communicate effectively.
Our dog’s behaviour is influenced by many factors, including learning history, environment, genetics and health. By learning to read each dog’s body language, we can understand how they feel and why they behave the way they do. This facilitates us giving them the chance to make good choices, express themselves appropriately, and let their unique character shine through.
Service Areas
At Smart Choice Dog Training, we support dog owners across a wide range of locations.
For private training, sessions can take place in your home or at a mutually agreed location. We primarily work in and around Croydon, as well as Melbourne’s Eastern and Outer Eastern suburbs.
We also have clients in the Yarra Valley, Inner East, and Inner South-East, so if you’re located in these areas, feel free to get in touch, we may still be able to support you.
Our group training programs are currently held at three locations:
Croydon Pet Hospital, 5 Dorset Road, Croydon
Croydon Primary School, 29 Croydon Road, Croydon
Mooroolbark, details to be released soon
Wantirna Vet Clinic, 481 Boronia Road, Wantirna
Group Training Locations & Programs
CROYDON PET HOSPITAL
Ideal for early learning in a calm indoor space
Puppy Skills (8-16 weeks)
CROYDON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Great for real-life training with more space and distractions
Junior Foundation Skills
(3-6 months)Senior Puppy
Completion of Puppy Skills program
(3-6 months)Teen Foundation Skills
(7-12 months)Adult Foundation Skills
(1+ years)Foundation Plus
Completion of either Senior Puppy or Foundation Skills program
(Any age)Confidence Builder
(Any age)
MOOROOLBARK
Spacious indoor and outdoor environment, offering flexibility to work at your dog’s pace across different settings.
Assistance Dogs
(All ages)
WANTIRNA VET CLINIC
Supportive indoor environment for younger dogs
Puppy Skills (8-16 weeks)