Dog Trainer
Sunshine Coast
Professional, Personalised Dog Training With Charlotte Bryan
Sunshine Coast Dog Training
Need help with your dog’s behaviour, obedience or everyday training?
Paws, Claws & Tails provides professional dog training across the Sunshine Coast, helping owners build calmer, more confident and better-behaved dogs.
Led by experienced Dog Trainer and Behaviourist Charlotte Bryan, our training is practical, personalised and focused on the things that matter in everyday life. Whether your dog pulls on the lead, ignores you when called, barks excessively, struggles around other dogs or simply needs better basic obedience, Charlotte can develop a training approach around your dog, your lifestyle and your goals.
Private, one-to-one and in-home dog training is available across the Sunshine Coast, with real-world training also available where appropriate.
Need help? call now: 07 5478 2586
General Dog & Puppy Training Consults
Charlotte helps build stronger relationships between dogs and their people — through practical training, emotional balance, and clear communication.
Professional and Experienced Dog Trainer on the Sunshine Coast
What Can We Help You With?
Every dog is different. Some need basic obedience dog training, while others need help with a particular behaviour that is making everyday life difficult.
Charlotte can help with:
Lead pulling and loose-leash walking
Recall and coming when called
Barking
Jumping up
Difficulty settling or switching off
Reactivity around dogs or people
Nervousness and fear
Dog anxiety
Socialisation and confidence
Focus around distractions
Basic dog obedience
Impulse control
General dog behaviour training
Building better communication between you and your dog
Dog training isn’t simply about teaching your dog commands. Good canine training helps your dog understand what is expected, gives you a clearer way to communicate and builds skills that can be used at home, on walks and out in the real world.
Practical, real-world training tailored to the individual dog and owner — perfect for dogs needing a reset or owners wanting guidance without the overwhelm.
Private Dog Trainer Sunshine Coast
Sometimes a group class isn't what you and your dog need.
Private dog training gives Charlotte the opportunity to focus specifically on your dog, the behaviours you’re experiencing and what you would like to achieve.
One-to-one training can be particularly useful when:
You have one or two specific problems you’d like to solve
Your dog struggles to concentrate around other dogs
Behaviour is different at home than it is elsewhere
You need help with walking or leash behaviour
Your dog is nervous or easily overwhelmed
You want personalised dog obedience training
You would simply prefer individual support from a professional dog trainer
Rather than following a one-size-fits-all training program, Charlotte can adapt the session to your dog’s temperament, current level of training and the situations you encounter in everyday life.
If you’ve been looking for a private dog trainer on the Sunshine Coast, get in touch and tell us what’s happening with your dog.
What we must remember when we’re training Jack Russells is that they are terriers. And terriers require a leader and consistency with their training. Do you need help training your Jack Russell? Charlotte can help! Get in touch with us today.
In-Home Dog Training Sunshine Coast
Some dog behaviour is best addressed where it actually happens — at home.
Our in-home dog training allows Charlotte to see your dog’s normal environment and work with you on the issues you experience every day.
At-home dog training can be particularly useful for barking, settling, household manners, visitors arriving, jumping, puppy behaviour, nervousness and other behaviours connected with your dog’s home environment.
It can also make training easier for dogs that become distracted, stressed or overwhelmed in unfamiliar environments.
For younger dogs, in-home puppy training can help owners establish good habits early and deal with common puppy challenges before they become established behaviours.
If your problem happens at home, it often makes sense to start the training there.
Charlotte Bryan uses her own Cynetics® techniques in her work. Cynetics® is a new, modern dog and animal training methodology & philosophy.
Read more about his philosophy and methodology on Medium.
Dog Behaviour Training Sunshine Coast
Behaviour and obedience aren’t always the same thing. A dog may know how to sit, stay or come when called at home but still struggle when excited, frightened, distracted or overwhelmed.
Dog behaviour training looks at what is driving the behaviour as well as what the dog is doing.
Charlotte works with owners to better understand their dog’s behaviour and develop practical strategies to create positive change.
If you’re looking for a dog behaviour trainer on the Sunshine Coast, we can help with everyday behaviour problems as well as more complex issues that may require a more specialised training approach.
Reactive Dog Training Sunshine Coast
Does your dog bark, lunge, growl, panic or become overwhelmed around other dogs, people or particular environments?
Reactivity can turn something as simple as taking your dog for a walk into an exhausting experience. Charlotte provides specialised help with reactive dogs on the Sunshine Coast and has developed the Reactivity Reset Program for reactive, nervous and fearful dogs.
The program is designed for dogs whose behaviour goes beyond ordinary obedience training and requires a more intensive, individual approach.
Depending on your dog’s behaviour, this may include Charlotte working directly with your dog before guiding you through how to maintain their progress
If you’ve been searching for a reactive dog trainer on the Sunshine Coast, reactive dog training near me or simply need help with a reactive dog, start by telling Charlotte what has been happening.
Dog behaviour training looks at what is driving the behaviour as well as what the dog is doing.
Charlotte works with owners to better understand their dog’s behaviour and develop practical strategies to create positive change.
If you’re looking for a dog behaviour trainer on the Sunshine Coast, we can help with everyday behaviour problems as well as more complex issues that may require a more specialised training approach.
Dog Leash & Walking Training
Would you like to enjoy walking your dog rather than spending the entire walk being pulled around?
Dog leash training can help develop calmer, more enjoyable walks and better communication between you and your dog.
Charlotte can help with:
Pulling on the lead
Constant stopping or changing direction
Lack of focus
Overexcitement on walks
Distraction around people or dogs
Building loose-leash walking skills
Calm behaviour before and during walks
Our dog walking training on the Sunshine Coast focuses on skills that work in the real world — not simply behaviours demonstrated in a quiet training environment.
For some dogs requiring more intensive support, Charlotte’s Reactivity Reset also incorporates a direct walk and train component.
Dog Recall Training Sunshine Coast
A reliable recall is one of the most useful skills you can teach your dog.
Your dog may come perfectly when you’re standing in the kitchen with treats, but things can be very different when there are dogs, smells, people and other distractions nearby.
Recall training gradually develops your dog’s ability to disengage from distractions and respond reliably when called.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or your dog’s recall seems to have disappeared as they’ve grown older, Charlotte can help you work towards a more reliable response.
Dog Barking Training Sunshine Coast
Barking is normal dog behaviour, but excessive or inappropriate barking can become stressful for both the owner and the dog.
The first step is understanding why your dog is barking. Excitement, fear, frustration, boredom, environmental triggers and learned behaviour can all contribute.
Rather than simply trying to stop the noise, Charlotte looks at what is causing the barking and develops an appropriate training plan around your individual dog.
Dog Anxiety & Confidence Training
Nervous and anxious dogs often need a different approach from dogs that are simply overexcited or lacking training.
Forcing an anxious dog into difficult situations can make matters worse.
Charlotte can help owners recognise signs of stress and anxiety, better understand their dog’s responses and build confidence gradually.
If you’re looking for dog anxiety training on the Sunshine Coast, get in touch and tell us about your dog’s behaviour so Charlotte can recommend the most appropriate type of support.
Dog Socialisation Training Sunshine Coast
Socialisation isn’t about making your dog meet as many dogs and people as possible.
Good socialisation is about helping your dog learn to remain calm and confident around the sights, sounds, people, animals and environments they will encounter throughout life.
For many dogs, the goal isn’t to play with every dog they see. It’s being able to notice another dog and continue calmly with you.
Charlotte can help with socialisation, focus around distractions and developing better real-world behaviour.
Dog Obedience Training Sunshine Coast
Basic dog obedience gives you and your dog a common language.
Depending on your needs, training may include skills such as:
Sit
Stay
Recall
Leave it
Loose-leash walking
Focus
Settling
Waiting calmly
Impulse control
Responding around distractions
But our goal isn’t simply a dog that performs commands during a training session. We want those skills to become useful in everyday life — at home, on walks and when you’re out enjoying the Sunshine Coast with your dog.
Why Work With Charlotte and Paws, Claws & Tails?
Charlotte Bryan is an internationally qualified Dog Trainer and Behaviourist and the owner of Paws, Claws & Tails on the Sunshine Coast.
Her approach is personalised because no two dogs — or owners — are exactly alike.
Rather than simply running through a list of commands, Charlotte looks at the dog in front of her, what the owner wants to achieve and what is happening in the dog’s everyday environment.
Training is designed to be practical, understandable and useful once Charlotte has gone home.
Whether you need basic dog obedience, behaviour training, leash and walking help or specialised reactive dog training, the aim is the same:
A calmer, more confident dog and an owner who understands how to continue the training.
Dog Training Sunshine Coast FAQs
Do you offer in-home dog training?
Yes. In-home dog training can be particularly helpful where the problem occurs primarily around the house or where the dog will benefit from training in a familiar environment. Training can also take place in suitable real-world environments depending on your goals.
Do you provide private dog training?
Yes. Private training provides one-to-one assistance tailored to your dog and the particular skills or behaviours you want to work on.
Can you help with dog obedience?
Yes. Dog obedience training can cover everyday skills such as recall, loose-leash walking, leave it, settling, focus and impulse control.
Can you help with a reactive dog?
Yes. Charlotte offers specialised reactive dog training through her Reactivity Reset Program for suitable reactive, fearful and nervous dogs.
Can you help my dog stop pulling on the lead?
Yes. Lead and walking skills can be addressed through private training. The aim is to develop calmer walking, better focus and clearer communication between you and your dog.
Can you help with excessive barking?
Yes. Because dogs bark for different reasons, Charlotte first looks at what is triggering or maintaining the barking before deciding on the appropriate training approach.
Do you offer puppy training?
Yes. Paws, Claws & Tails offers Puppy School as well as private puppy training and other puppy services. Visit our Puppy School page for puppy-specific training.
Do you provide therapy dog training?
Yes. Paws, Claws & Tails offers therapy dog training and certification pathways for suitable dogs and handlers on the Sunshine Coast.
Where do you provide dog training?
Paws, Claws & Tails is based on the Sunshine Coast and provides dog training for owners across the Sunshine Coast region. Contact us with your suburb and training needs and we can advise you on the most suitable option.
Ready to Get Started?
If you need professional dog training on the Sunshine Coast, get in touch with Charlotte.
Whether you’re dealing with pulling, barking, poor recall, basic obedience, anxiety, reactivity or another behaviour that’s making life with your dog more difficult, tell us what’s happening.
We’ll help you work out the best way forward.