Diona The Trainer

For Dog Owners

Let's find the right starting point for your dog.

There are two ways to work with me as a dog owner. Which one fits depends on how old your dog is, and what you need. Pick the one that sounds like you.

Dogs 12 weeks and older

My dog has a behaviour problem

Reactivity, anxiety, pulling on lead, a dog who can't settle, adolescent dogs who have stopped listening. Private one-on-one training, in person in Newport and Docklands, or online worldwide. Most clients see real change within the first one to two sessions.

  • 90-minute initial consultation, $400
  • Full behavioural assessment and a plan
  • WhatsApp support between sessions
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Puppies under 12 weeks

I have a new puppy

The Good Puppy Blueprint is a 9-week self-paced online program. It is built to start from 8 weeks of age, ideally before your puppy comes home. Puppies under 12 weeks are welcome to enrol. Get the foundations right before the chaos starts.

  • 9-week online program, $440
  • 2 personal video check-ins with Diona
  • Available worldwide, at your own pace
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Not sure which fits? Email me and I'll point you to what makes sense for your dog.

Free assessment · 2 minutes

Not ready to book? Start here.

Five questions. Find out where things actually stand with your dog.

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What owners come to me for

Most of my private clients have been to two or three trainers before me. The dog knows the commands. Something underneath still isn't right.

Leash reactivity, barking and lunging at dogs, people, bikes, cars
Anxiety and fear-based behaviour
Resource guarding and household tension
Dogs who can't settle at home or in cafes
Adolescent dogs who suddenly stop listening
Multiple dogs in one household not getting along

235+ five-star Google reviews

★★★★★

"For four years we'd tried personal trainers and facilities for our reactive dog Franklin. The reactivity came back every time. That all changed with Diona. To say Franklin is a completely different dog isn't an exaggeration. It's our reality now, and it's actually sticking."

Rachael Khoo

Franklin · Reactive dog client

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Diona with Murphy and two client dogs in a Melbourne park

Ready to start?

Fill in the form and I'll get back to you to discuss which program fits your dog and your goals.

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