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6 Best Dog Trainers in Sydney (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 9 min read

A puppy that bites everything and an adult dog that lunges at other dogs on the footpath need very different help, and that is the real split among dog trainers in Sydney right now. Between them, the trainers on this page have logged 1,069 Google reviews, every single one rated 4.8 or higher, so the gap here is not about quality. It is about which trainer actually specialises in your dog's stage of life and your specific problem.

Short answer: Nooch's Pooches leads on sheer track record, 5.0 stars across 319 Google reviews, with a strong focus on aggressive and reactive dog behaviour. K9 Trainer (4.8 from 306 reviews) and Eazy Dog Training (4.9 from 228 reviews) are close behind, the latter known for positive-reinforcement reactive-dog classes. The Toe Beans Co (5.0 from 52 reviews) is our featured pick for puppy owners, with a force-free program that runs from eight weeks through adolescence at thirty-two weeks across five Sydney venues. Most trainers here run private sessions and group classes, with pricing set per trainer rather than a fixed citywide rate.
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Sydney's Dog Trainers, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 The Toe Beans Co 5.0 52 Puppy school from 8 to 32 weeks, force-free training View ›
2 Nooch's Pooches- Dog Training Sydney 5.0 319 Reactive and aggressive dog behaviour View ›
3 K9 Trainer - Puppy School & Dog Training Sydney 4.8 306 Long-running puppy school View ›
4 Eazy Dog Training 4.9 228 Reactive dog group classes View ›
5 dogLOGIC 5.0 102 Individualised behaviour plans View ›
6 Paws And Think Dog Training 5.0 62 Fear-free puppy classes View ›
6 Best Dog Trainers in Sydney (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

The Toe Beans Co logo
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The Toe Beans Co

5.052 Google reviews

The Toe Beans Co runs puppy school and dog training across five Sydney venues, Paddington, Neutral Bay, the Inner West, Marrickville and Zetland, plus one-to-one sessions in the client's own home. Its puppy school and program covers eight to thirty-two weeks: support and week-by-week guides from the day the puppy arrives, a two-hour home visit at eight to eleven weeks for crate, toileting and biting, four weeks of group class once the second vaccination is done, then an online course that keeps going through the boundary-testing stage at sixteen to twenty-four weeks and adolescence at twenty-five to thirty-two weeks, where the business notes most schools have already finished. Adult dog training picks up beyond thirty-two weeks, and it also offers dog walking and pet sitting. Trainer Luke works with everything from nervous sighthounds to reactive adolescent dogs using a force-free approach.

What people praise

  • Force-free method that works well with nervous or anxious dogs
  • Sessions tailored to the individual dog rather than a one-size-fits-all program
  • Trainer is responsive between sessions by phone and text
  • Puppy program runs from eight weeks right through adolescence at thirty-two weeks, not just the four-week group class
  • Covers puppy school through adult behaviour issues like resource guarding and leash reactivity
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating5 / 5
Review volume52 · 71st
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
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Our take: A strong pick for puppy owners who want a structured, age-staged program and hands-on support between sessions, especially for nervous or first-time-owner situations.

Unit 5/25a Roscoe St, Bondi Beach NSW 2026

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Nooch's Pooches- Dog Training Sydney

5.0319 Google reviews

Nooch's Pooches is a Sydney dog behaviour and training practice run by Panos, specialising in aggressive and reactive dog training alongside general obedience and puppy development. The business works with dogs of any age or breed, including dangerous-dog handling, and runs both home visits and consulting sessions. Its site cites over a decade of experience and describes helping thousands of Sydney dogs and their owners manage serious behavioural issues.

What people praise

  • Specialist experience with reactive and aggressive dogs, including on-leash reactivity
  • Clear, practical explanations that owners can keep reinforcing after sessions end
  • Visible, consistent results reported across multiple home-visit sessions
  • Deep review base built over years of client work

Worth knowing

  • Focused on behaviour work rather than puppy socialisation classes
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating5 / 5
Review volume319 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The deepest track record on this page and the strongest specialist for genuine reactivity or aggression cases, where a general puppy class is not the right fit.

Monterey NSW 2217

K9 Trainer - Puppy School & Dog Training Sydney logo
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K9 Trainer - Puppy School & Dog Training Sydney

4.8306 Google reviews

K9 Trainer is a Sydney puppy school and dog trainer that has operated since 1990, run by trainer Liarne, with experience across puppies, adult dogs, rescues and street dogs. The business focuses on private sessions and puppy school courses, teaching owners the underlying method rather than just running the dog through drills. Its site describes over thirty years of experience working with dogs of all breeds and conditions.

What people praise

  • Long operating history with a large, established review base
  • Explains the reasoning behind each technique, not just the technique itself
  • Ongoing support and follow-up advice well after a course ends
  • Works well with anxious dogs and nervous new owners

Worth knowing

  • A handful of reviews mention rougher edges compared with the bulk of five-star feedback
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume306 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: One of the most established names on this page, a solid choice for owners who want a course grounded in a method the trainer has refined over decades.

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Eazy Dog Training

4.9228 Google reviews

Eazy Dog Training is a Mascot-based dog trainer offering group classes, private in-home sessions and online courses, with puppy schools running across several Inner West and Eastern suburbs locations. The business, led by trainer Anniina, uses positive reinforcement only and runs dedicated reactive-dog and separation-anxiety programs alongside standard obedience classes. It also offers a train-and-transfer program and phone consultations for owners weighing up their options.

What people praise

  • Positive-reinforcement-only method, confirmed across many reviews
  • Dedicated reactive-dog classes with reported behaviour improvements in weeks
  • Group classes double as socialisation for the dogs involved
  • Clear structure with beginner and advanced obedience levels

Worth knowing

  • A small number of reviews sit below five stars
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume228 · 87th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-reviewed specialist for reactive and anxious dogs who also runs solid group obedience classes, worth a look if you want positive-reinforcement-only training specifically.

79 High St, Mascot NSW 2020

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dogLOGIC

5.0102 Google reviews

dogLOGIC is a Lewisham-based Sydney dog trainer offering puppy preschool and adult dog classes built around individual behaviour strategies rather than a fixed curriculum. The business, which cites over 25 years working across the Sydney metro area, comes to the client's home and builds a program tailored to that dog's specific issues. Its trainers include Trudi and Julie, who work through private sessions on everything from leash pulling to reactivity.

What people praise

  • Comes to the client's home rather than requiring travel to a venue
  • Programs built around one dog's specific issue, not a generic template
  • Fast, visible results reported after a single private session
  • Available seven days a week

Worth knowing

  • Group classes are not offered for every type of dog, since some cases are steered toward private training instead
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating5 / 5
Review volume102 · 82nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong option for owners who want a genuinely individualised, in-home plan rather than a set group-class format.

23 Jubilee St, Lewisham NSW 2049

Paws And Think Dog Training logo
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Paws And Think Dog Training

5.062 Google reviews

Paws And Think Dog Training runs puppy school, group classes, one-on-one training and Hoopers sessions from several Inner West and Eastern Suburbs locations, including St Peters, Alexandria, Marrickville and Edgecliff. Led by trainer Shelley, the business teaches fear-free, engagement-based methods that emphasise connection over control, and provides written resources for owners to keep using after a course ends. It also runs a program aimed at helping foster and newly adopted dogs settle in.

What people praise

  • Fear-free method built on engagement and connection rather than control
  • Written resources provided so owners can keep practising after class
  • No hard-sell on follow-up courses, with genuine breaks encouraged
  • Well suited to foster dogs and newly adopted dogs settling into a home

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the more established names on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating5 / 5
Review volume62 · 76th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good fit for new puppy owners or foster carers who want a gentle, connection-first approach with resources to fall back on at home.

Shop 3/81 Princes Highway, St. Peters 266 Mitchell Road, Alexandria 55 Addison Road, Marrickville 1/138-142 Botany Rd, Alexandria 500 Glenmore Rd, Edgecliff, Newtown NSW 2042

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the trainer’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against the other dog trainers on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from hundreds of reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does dog training cost in Sydney? (2026)

Pricing for dog trainers in Sydney varies widely by format. A single private session generally costs more per hour than a spot in a group puppy class, and specialist reactive-dog or behaviour-modification work often runs as a multi-session package rather than a one-off fee. The clearest way to compare is to ask each trainer directly for their current rate card, since none of the businesses on this page publish a single citywide price.

Serving all of Sydney

The trainers above cover Sydney broadly, with venues and home-visit coverage across Bondi Beach, Monterey, the Eastern Suburbs, the North Shore, the Inner West, Marrickville, Mascot, Lewisham and Zetland. Searching for a dog trainer near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and website so you can check which suburbs and time slots a trainer covers before you book.

What to ask before you hire a dog trainer

  • What training method do you use, and is it force-free or positive-reinforcement based?
  • Do you specialise in my dog’s specific issue, such as reactivity, resource guarding or puppy socialisation?
  • Do you offer private sessions, group classes, or both, and which suits my dog better?
  • What does a typical package cost, and is follow-up support included after the course ends?
  • Which suburbs or venues do you cover, and do you offer in-home sessions?
  • How soon can I get a first session or meet-and-greet booked in?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these dog trainers?

We started from dog trainers in Sydney with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Should I choose a puppy class or a private trainer?

Group puppy classes are useful for socialisation and basic obedience alongside other puppies. Private, in-home sessions tend to suit dogs with a specific issue, such as reactivity or resource guarding, where one-on-one attention gets faster results.

Do any of these trainers handle reactive or aggressive dogs specifically?

Yes. Nooch’s Pooches and Eazy Dog Training both run dedicated reactive-dog programs, and several others address leash reactivity and anxiety within their standard sessions. Ask directly about your dog’s specific triggers before booking.

The bottom line

If your dog is a puppy or you want a structured, force-free program across multiple Sydney venues, The Toe Beans Co is a strong starting point. If you are dealing with genuine reactivity or aggression, Nooch’s Pooches and Eazy Dog Training have the deepest specialist track records here. Whoever you call, ask what method they use and what a full package costs before you book.

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