Command Dog Training School

My husband and I have been taking our rescue dog to Command Dog School from when we first got him as a pup, starting with basic obedience and now progressing to intermediate. Basil and his team are fantastic and I would highly recommend to anyone! We have tried other trainers as well but this has been the only school where we have felt comfortable with their methods, seen results and have thoroughly enjoyed. Not only has it helped with training our dog, but we ourselves have learnt a lot about being effective and responsible dog owners. We really look forward to these classes every week.

We have taken both our labradors to Basil & Command. The first 12 years ago who we now realise was fairly easy to train. The second, Connor, who is now 11 months old, has been a very different personality, confident, with boundless energy & a mind of his own! Basil and the team have helped us greatly & given us loads of tips. Connor is calming & gradually becoming a lovely dog thanks to the care & attention from Basil. He is still a work in progress but thanks to Basil we feel we are on the right track.

We have been sending our dogs to Command for ten years, from puppy to mature dog. They have a great time socialising and learning and the instructors are always very helpful. We have had dogs in the past who have suffered with anxiety issues and have received a lot of help and guidance from Basil and Command. They take dog care very seriously and are always ready to hear feedback. I confidently recommend them to anyone who needs dog training.

We had one on one training with Command a few years ago. The training was so rough our dog suffered anxiety afterwards. I didn’t leave a review at the time. Later I discovered a frenchie puppy Bailey had been held down until it died by one of the trainers. I regretted not leaving my review. I am leaving this review now as a friend has informed me she is signing up with Command and when i told her about our experience she said i should have left a review. This is a terrible experience for your dog to have.

Before training my dog was shy around other dogs, now he is confident and calmly greeting other dogs when walking, I have also found he has become less anxious overall.The class had different dogs and owners, all with their own questions and Basil was able to answer them all and gave everyone great tips and tricks to help with the training.

When we decided we wanted a Blue Heeler to join our household, we knew he was going to need ongoing, consistent training…Actually, make that WE were going to need ongoing, consistent training!Jeffrey attended puppy school, basic obedience and is now trying his best to pass his intermediate levels.I have learnt so much through this process with thanks to the trainers at Command.We have a character on our hands, he has a tiny aggressive streak that rears it’s head ever so slightly every now and then. Amongst all the great obedience lessons, Basil has taught me the skills to identify and lesson the opportunity for these known triggers to upset Jeffrey and the little guy is improving week on week on week.I confidently walk Jeffrey off lead through dog parks, let him run with his mates, all the while confident that his training will mean that when I call him, he’ll be back by my side quickly.The consistent approach to training, the support Command provide to us as owners & the friendships my dog, and I have made in the year we have been attending have been invaluable.Looking forward to many more years of training with Basil & Command!!

Had some issues with my puppy that were made worse due to all the lockdowns. The course we did with Command dog training was perfect, exactly what we needed. I now have a dog who is much better behaved than before! Thanks Basil and team, couldn't be more happy with the progress.

We have taken our Aussiedoodle (Bubble) to Command classes in basic obedience and intermediate levels for about 9 months. It has been a wonderful way to socialise Bubble with heaps of lovely and diverse dogs. The sessions have taught her (and us!) some great skills and behaviours which have been reinforced and retained with practice and consistency over the weeks. Thanks to Basil for his inclusive and effective sessions - we have met some lovely new friends (furry and human) and all look forward to our time at school, followed by a lovely walk and coffee in Albert Park :) The sessions are quite full every week lately (popular!) and I reckon Basil could do with a hand from another trainer now and again ...

Just a shout out for Basil and his team at Command Dog Training School. The consistency of care and skill they have shown to Raffy our Wheaten Terrier from 3 months to 1 year has been excellent. Basil also trained our first Wheaten 30 years ago, so it's great to see such ongoing passion for the dogs and owners he trains. Raffy is thriving with his training and is loving agility. He loves going to training every Saturday and we come home very happy. Thanks to all.

I just wanted to say thank you SO MUCH for all thewonderful training and tips you have given me and my dogNitro• You Basil and your trainer's all deserve so muchpraise for the love and compassion you have for all of thedogs who come through your classes. Thanks again toCommand Dog Training School for such a positive andrewarding experience. I will highly recommend this schoolto anyone who is Seeking to raise a happy and wellbehaved fur baby