Are you looking for puppy training on the Gold Coast? Look no further than GC Dog Training; we come to your home for one-on-one puppy training on the Gold Coast. Our principal trainer, Matt, has completed Steve and Vicki Austin’s Puppy Class Instructor’s Course AND their Dog Training and Behaviour Certificate. Through the use of classical and operant conditioning, we apply training methods to achieve results based on you and your dog’s needs by creating a fun and friendly environment for you and your family to engage with your dog. | Book Now |
You may not be able to speak to your dog, but by establishing effective communication through effective dog training, right here on the Gold Coast, you can improve your dog’s ability to recognise favourable and unfavourable behaviour. At GC Dog Training, we work with dogs of all ages and breeds, to reduce expression of their problem behaviours, through a combination of classical conditioning and operant conditioning using reward-based training methods. | Book Now |
It is vital for both owner and pet that your dog is obedient and well-behaved; this will lead to a happier relationship and pleasant home environment. Many things can cause your dog to misbehave or appear out of character, such as separation anxiety/ household changes that result in less desirable behaviours from your dog/introduction of a new dog or pet to the home and complaints that have resulted from your dog. Our GC Dog Training trainer provides in-home behavioural sessions for your dog on the Gold Coast to identify and resolve these issues. Training sessions are for dogs above the age of 4 months (16 weeks), and we conduct them in the comfort of your own home, allowing us to observe them in their environment and create the best plan for your dog and your family. | Book Now |
With GC Dog Training, we can focus on advanced behavioural training for your dog, working towards the goal of a calmer dog and happier owner. We help you work towards strengthening the communication and bond you have with your life companion by establishing a strong foundation for good canine behaviour. No matter at what life stage your dog is in, we can address your concerns, transform undesirable/bad behaviour, and create a fun, exciting environment in which you can strengthen your relationship. | Book Now |
GC Dog Training's Cane Toad Recognition and Avoidance Training Program is now formally approved by the DPI Animal Ethics Committee (May 2026) and available for bookings.
The program is designed to help dogs learn to recognise and avoid cane toads in the environment — reducing the risk of poisoning incidents that send Gold Coast dogs to emergency vets every year.
The program is available for dogs 16 weeks and older and is individually designed based on each dog's assessment outcomes.
Program highlights:
• Welfare-focused — non-aversive methods used as the primary training pathway
• Individually designed following a suitability assessment
• Ethically approved — DPI AEC approved, May 2026
• Veterinary-endorsed program design
• Structured follow-up monitoring at 24 hours, 30 days and 3 months post-training
To book a suitability assessment or register your interest, contact us below or book online.
Book a pack of in-home training sessions and receive a discount on the normal hourly rate. Each session will be booked at the end of the previous session at a date and time that suits.
New clients are recommended to book a single session with Matt before purchasing the pack of training sessions. If, after the initial session, you decide to do the pack of training sessions, then the first session can then become the first of your pack of sessions if you choose.
If you are unsure how to proceed with getting some training for your puppy or dog, book this initial phone consultation to discuss your situation and if GC Dog Training can help.
If you would like to discuss whether the cane toad recognition and avoidance program may be suitable for your puppy or dog, please book this initial phone consultation.
This is the recommended first point of contact for owners seeking further information about the program, training suitability, expected outcomes, and enrolment options.
Cancellations/rescheduling is to be made more than 48 hours in advance of scheduled consults. Consults cancelled or rescheduled with less than 48 hours’ notice will incur the full fee, with any additional consults being charged at the nominated fee.
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