PAWSITIVE CONNECTION

HELPING YOUR PETS BE
THE VERY BEST THEY CAN BE

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THE PAWSITIVE EXPERIENCE

Our vision is to help you develop a harmonious and fulfilling relationship with your pets. We are committed to providing you with the skills and support to help your pets be the very best they can be.

Established in 2013, our team is qualified, highly skilled and cover a range of specialties including dealing with canine and feline behaviour problems, group dog training classes, dog sports and canine nutrition and wellness.

If you are struggling with your pet's behaviour we can help.

We only use force free training methods based on sound scientific principles. Our holistic approach will improve the relationship and connection with your dog and help your dog make better choices.

If you want to enrich your pets life, we are here to guide you. From puppy or kitten through their active years, and into their senior days, we have options and fun classes for all pets.

Parallel Walking

March 10th 2026If you want to introduce two dogs to each other, whether it’s a young dog to an adult dog, or two adult dogs, parallel walking is a great way to start. Parallel walking is moving together in the saRead more

Travelling With Dogs

December 2nd 2025With many of us taking our dogs away on holidays, there are some important tips and planning reminders, brought to you from our seasoned road trippers who travel around with dogs on a regular basis,Read more

Introducing Dogs to Swimming

November 4th 2025Not all dogs – even those bred to work in water, know how to swim. Some love the water and take to it easily, others may take some time or just not like it at all. So, how do you introduce dogs toRead more

Boundaries in Dog Training

October 7th 2025Have you ever heard positive reinforcement training means you are a push over? That it’s just allowing dogs to do whatever they want? This is most definitely not the case, and teaching boundaries Read more

Your Dog Decides What's Rewarding

September 2nd 2025Your dog truly decides what is rewarding in training, so it requires careful observation by you to find out what they really like. If your dog is food motivated, by what type of food? How is it givenRead more

Exercise and Arousal (and how it relates to behaviour)

August 12th 2025It’s normal for excitement levels to increase during exercise, particularly for activities like ball chasing. However, with the excitement comes increased arousal which increases heart rate andRead more

Feeding Based on Body Condition

June 23rd 2025Feeding your dog based on their body condition is adjusting the amount and type of food to ensure your dog stays in peak body condition. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲Read more

Nail Maintenance

April 10th 2025Overgrown nails are uncomfortable and painful. When the nail contacts hard ground, it is pushed up into the nail bed which can cause toes to twist and puts pressure on the toe joints. This can leadRead more

Ingredient Splitting

April 10th 2025If you feed kibble you need to know what ingredient splitting is. Pet food labels can be confusing at the best if times, and sometimes, manufacturers make it seem like their product is better than itRead more

Lead Reactivity

April 8th 2025The ‘going crazy’ often refers to pulling, lunging, whining, barking and/or growling at other dogs. Your dog may be quite happy to meet other dogs in their home, or off leash in a park, but when Read more

On Lead Greetings

February 4th 2025Do you let your dog greet other dogs on lead? Either one dog is on lead or both dogs. How does it go? Have you ever had any issues? For example, a little snark happens (growly/snappy behaviour), or oRead more

City Dogs

November 4th 2024With pet’s being in about 70% of Aussie households, and living density increasing, it makes sense that there are more pets in cities and apartments. If you already live in a a city apartment with aRead more

Our Services

Behaviour

Does your dog or cat have anxiety, show aggression to people or dogs, or more serious problems? We are experts at improving animal behaviours, by one on one training with your dog or cat, and teaching you the skills to apply easy, compassionate positive training techniques. We provide effective options that are convenient for you, in your home or at one of our training facilities.

More about Behaviour

Training

From cheeky puppies to rambunctious adolescent dogs or perhaps an older dog who needs to brush up on their manners, we have a group training class to suit you and your dog. This includes general manners, dog sports and even scent training. There is something for every dog.

Classes are small (max 6 dogs) so we can give you and your dog individual attention and coaching. Only positive methods are used so you can ensure that your dog enjoys every minute.

Dog Sports

Training Classes

Wellness

General wellness can affect your pets behaviour. Pawsitive Connection offera an holistic approach including canine nutrition advice, Tellington Touch (dog massage and healing) and strength and conditioning classes.

We can also run workshops so please check back regularly or call one of our experts to find out more.

More about Wellness

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Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Redlands and surrounding suburbs

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