For puppies,

growing dogs & new dog owners

1:1 puppy training for everyday life at home. We’ll focus on potty training, building confidence, and practical skills that help your puppy settle, learn, and decompress.

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  • “Nina has such a thorough understanding of not only dogs but also each individual breed and what makes them tick. The fact that she comes directly to your house to film and takes in everything in the environment is highly professional. I highly recommend anyone wanting to work on anything with their dog, from basic to advanced, book a session with her!”

    —Owner with Dalmatian Taco

  • Nina’s understanding of dogs meant that Molly and we were relaxed with her from the very start. Nina’s great strength is her ability to communicate and train both dog and owner to achieve a relaxed and confident relationship at home and in the community.”

    —Owner Maree & Deb with Molly

  • Nina helped me with Dax's (Husky-4yrs) recall in all environments, whether it be at home in a calm setting or at the dog park, whilst he is highly stimulated. I have never been as confident in letting Dax off lead as I am now, and Nina's involvement in that has been monumental. I do highly recommend employing Nina's skills should you wish to begin, progress, or enhance your dog’s training at any stage of their journey.”

    —Owner with Husky Dax

  • “This training doesn’t address the symptoms but the root cause of the problem. Which once established makes so much sense and does require commitment and work from the owner but is so worth it when you start to see the results. Would highly recommend her for her constructive, empathetic and positive approach.”

    —Owner with Rescue Carlos

  • “Nina is a very positive trainer, committed to achieving goals that you outline for your dog. She is insightful and professional with a caring focus on her furry clients. I have experienced this first hand with her training of my dog, Peps and her training with friends' dogs. ”

    —Michelle with Labradoodle Pepper

Best for

  • New puppy owners with pups
    between 8 weeks and 2 years

  • Puppies learning home routines

  • Families wanting guidance
    from the start

  • Welcome home, dog foundation

Work on

  • Bite inhibition and gentle mouthing

  • Potty training

  • Self-regulation and impulse control routines

  • Lead basics

  • Basic crate training

  • Confidence and focus

Pricing

  • Rates start from $120 per hour.

  • Foundation Introduction
    ~20-30min assessment /$40 (recommended)

  • If you decide not to go ahead, the foundation conversation will be free of charge

  • Card payment available

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Training T&C’s

    • Sessions are confirmed at the time of booking.

    • Payment (or a deposit, where applicable) is required to secure your Session.

  • I kindly ask for as much notice as possible if you need to change a booking. Industry best practice is a minimum of 48 hours’ notice so the session can be offered to another client.

    • More than 48 hours’ notice → no fee applies.

    • 24 to 48 hours notice → up to 50% of the session fee may be charged.

    • Less than 24 hours’ notice → the full session fee may be charged.

  • If a client does not attend their booked session and no contact has been made before the session start time, this is considered a no-show, and the full session fee will be charged.

    • Rates start from $95 per day

    • Minimum booking 1 full day

    • Save 12% on stays of 4+ days

    • Book up to 30 consecutive days

    • One dog per stay for focused, high-quality care. If you do request care for two, please contact me directly via email.

  • If you are running late, please send a quick message or text. Out of fairness to other bookings, the session will still finish at the originally scheduled end time.

  • For outdoor sessions, your dog’s welfare comes first. In cases of extreme heat, storms, or unsafe conditions, I may suggest rescheduling. In these cases, no cancellation fee will apply, and we will find the next suitable time.

  • I understand that genuine emergencies happen. In the case of illness, accidents, or other unforeseen events, fees may be reduced or waived at my discretion. Please let me know as soon as you can. Communication helps keep things fair for everyone. 

  • If I ever need to reschedule, you will be offered the next available appointment or a full refund for any sessions already paid.

  • You may discontinue training at any time. To avoid being charged for upcoming sessions, please provide notice before the next scheduled appointment. Any prepaid sessions not yet delivered will be refunded, minus any applicable cancellation fees already incurred. 

  • By engaging TallPuppy, you acknowledge that I may take photos or short videos of your dog during training sessions or homestays. These may be used to:

    • Demonstrate training techniques and progress

    • Create educational resources for clients

    • Share positive reinforcement training in a respectful, professional way (including on social media and my website)

    I do not share clients' surnames, home addresses, or other identifying personal details with this content. If you do not want your dog to appear in any photos or videos for these purposes, you can:

    • Tick the photo/video opt-out box on the client form, or

    • Contact me at any time to withdraw consent.

    If you opt out or withdraw consent, I will not use any new photos/videos of
    your dog going forward.

last updated 21/06/26