(02) 4733 3456
reception@wellpet.com.au
(02) 4733 3456
reception@wellpet.com.au
(02) 4733 3456
reception@wellpet.com.au
Behaviour Services
At WellPet Vets, we understand that a well-behaved pet is a happier, more confident member of your family. Our Behaviour Services are designed to support pets and their owners through every stage — from playful puppies to mature dogs needing a little extra guidance.
Behaviour Consultations
Behavioural issues can affect your pet’s quality of life — and your relationship with them. Our comprehensive Behaviour Consultations are designed to identify the underlying causes of problem behaviours and create a tailored treatment plan to support lasting change.
During a Behaviour Consultation, our experienced veterinarians and qualified trainers will work closely with you to understand your pet’s full history, environment, and daily routine. We assess factors such as anxiety, fear responses, aggression, excessive barking, destructive behaviour, inappropriate toileting, and more.
Depending on your pet’s needs, your treatment plan may include:
Desensitisation and Counter-Conditioning Training
A gradual and positive approach to help your pet become less sensitive to triggers like loud noises, strangers, other animals, or handling. Over time, we help shift their emotional response from fear or anxiety to calmness and confidence.
Management Strategies and Environmental Changes
Sometimes small adjustments at home — like structured routines, safe spaces, enrichment activities, and controlled exposure — can significantly reduce stress and problem behaviours.
Training Programs
Tailored training exercises to build your pet’s trust, focus, and social skills, using only positive reinforcement methods.
Medication Support (if needed)
In some cases, we may recommend short-term medication to assist with anxiety or fear during high-stress periods (such as storms or fireworks). For pets with more persistent or severe behavioural challenges, long-term medication combined with behaviour modification may provide the best outcomes.
Our vets will discuss all options carefully with you, ensuring any medication is safe, appropriate, and regularly monitored.
At WellPet Vets, we believe every pet deserves to feel safe, secure, and understood. With the right support, even complex behaviours can improve, helping your pet enjoy a calmer, happier life.
Puppy Pre-School & Dog Training Classes
At WellPet Vets, we know that early learning and positive experiences are the key to raising a happy, well-behaved dog. Our structured dog training classes cater for every stage — from playful puppies to mature dogs — using positive reinforcement methods in a safe and supportive environment.
Whether you’re setting the foundation for good manners or refining important life skills, our classes help build confidence, trust, and a strong bond between you and your pet.
Junior Puppy Preschool
For puppies aged 8–14 weeks
Set your puppy up for life with early socialisation, basic cues, house management, enrichment, cooperative handling, nutrition advice, and more.
Cues taught: settle on mat, sit, stay, come, down, paw, leave it, and more.
Senior Puppy School
For puppies aged 15 weeks–6 months
Perfect for older puppies who missed Junior classes. Focus on behaviour management, enrichment, mat training, lead walking, recall, and socialisation.
Cues taught: settle on mat, sit, stay, recall, down, give, and handling cues.
Adolescent Dog School
For dogs aged 6 months–1 year
Support your adolescent dog with focus training, polite greetings, impulse control, lead walking, and reliable recall.
Cues taught: sit, stay, down, loose lead walking, recall, wait, leave it, and more.
Adult Dog School
For dogs aged 1 year and older
It’s never too late to learn! Adult Dog School refreshes everyday life skills, polite behaviour, lead manners, and cooperative handling.
Cues taught: sit, stay, recall, loose lead walking, look, down, leave it, stand, and follow me.
One-on-One Training Sessions
Sometimes your dog’s needs go beyond group classes — and that’s where our One-on-One Training Sessions can make all the difference.
At WellPet Vets, we offer personalised, private training sessions tailored specifically to your dog’s behaviour, learning style, and your individual goals. Whether you’re addressing a particular challenge or simply want to fast-track your dog’s learning, one-on-one training provides targeted support in a focused environment.
What We Can Help With
- Building foundation skills (sit, stay, recall, walking on lead)
- Problem behaviours such as jumping, barking, pulling on the lead
- Fearful or anxious behaviour management
- Improving focus and calmness around distractions
- Cooperative care and handling training (for grooming and vet visits)
- Puppy-specific support for owners who want extra guidance
- Advanced obedience for confident, well-mannered pets
Why Choose Private Training?
- Tailored Approach: Sessions are designed to meet your dog's unique needs.
- Flexible Pace: Progress at your dog’s natural learning speed.
- Focus on Specific Goals: Address particular challenges or behaviours you want to improve.
- Convenient and Supportive: Perfect for dogs who may feel overwhelmed in a group environment.
All training is based on positive reinforcement techniques, creating a calm and encouraging learning experience for your dog.
At WellPet Vets, we are passionate about helping pets and their owners build strong, lasting bonds through positive, supportive training. Whether your pet needs a comprehensive behaviour consultation, early socialisation through our Puppy Preschool and group classes, or personalised one-on-one training sessions, our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Contact us today to learn more or to book your dog’s place in our next class — and start your journey towards a happier, more confident pet!
Meet the Behaviour Services Team!
Our behaviour team is dedicated to helping pets and their families live together in a calm, stress-free environment. Leading the team is Dr Miks, a veterinarian with a special interest in animal behaviour. Her medical background allows her to assess whether behavioural issues may be linked to underlying health conditions. She can also run diagnostic tests and trial medications where appropriate to support behaviour management. Working alongside her is Kayla Cooper, a qualified veterinary nurse who holds Delta accreditation—the only nationally recognised qualification in animal behaviour. Together, they offer a compassionate, science-based approach to improving the wellbeing of pets and their people.
Dr Miks
Behaviour Consultations
Kayla
Puppy Preschool & Group Classes | One-on-One Training
