Specialising in pre-puppy arrival support and early puppy training.

Get it right from day one. I help families prepare before their puppy arrives, then provide structured one-on-one sessions to build calm behaviour, good manners, and a strong relationship as your puppy grows.

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Puppy Training Services

My training focuses on preparing families before their puppy arrives and providing structured, one-on-one support during the crucial early months. Each session is tailored to your home, lifestyle, and goals, helping you build confidence, clear communication, and a strong foundation from the start.

Sessions are offered either in your home (within approximately a 50 minute radius) or at my location, depending on your training goals and the needs of your dog.

Training sessions are available Monday to Friday only. Weekend appointments are not usually available due to competition and other commitments.

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Pre-Puppy Arrival Session

A one-on-one session for families preparing to bring a puppy home. We cover family rules and expectations, daily routines, feeding, sleep, toileting, equipment you actually need (and what not to waste money on), and how to set your puppy up for success from day one.

Best for: First-time puppy owners or anyone wanting to start right.

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Puppy Training Program (4–5 Private Sessions)

Personalised one-on-one training once your puppy comes home. Sessions are structured to build calm behaviour, confidence, focus, and good manners as your puppy grows, with guidance tailored to your household and lifestyle.

Best for: Puppies settling into their new home and owners wanting ongoing support.

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Obedience & Behaviour Training

Tailored training for everyday life, focusing on clear communication, confidence, and practical skills that work in real-world situations.

Includes:

  • Loose lead walking

  • Recall & focus

  • Reactivity and fear-based behaviours

  • Confidence building

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Performance & Competitive Foundations

Training foundations for owners interested in structured performance pathways, including:

  • Obedience

  • Show training

  • Earthdog foundations

  • Bale Hunt foundations

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Sample Price Guide

Every dog and family is different. The prices below are a guide to help you understand the investment for one-on-one, in-home training.

Pre-Puppy Arrival Session

$130 | 60–90 minutes

Guidance before your puppy comes home, including family rules, routines, feeding, setup, and what to buy (and what not to).

Puppy Training Program

$540 | 4 in-home sessions

Ongoing one-on-one support once your puppy arrives, tailored to each stage of development.

In-Home Training Session

$150 | 1–2 hours

A personalised session for training, behaviour support, or general guidance.

In-Home Training – Two Dogs (Same Household)

$220 | Up to 2 hours

Designed for households with two dogs, focusing on both individual needs and household dynamics.

Not sure what option is right for you? Get in touch and we can discuss the best approach for your dog.

Prices shown are a guide and may vary depending on individual needs.

Pricing reflects personalised, one-on-one training tailored to you and your dog.

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About Kim’s K9’s Dog Training

Kim’s K9s is built on decades of hands-on experience with dogs across companionship, sport, and newly breeding.

I have been actively involved in showing dogs since 2004 in both New Zealand and Australia, with every dog I have owned achieving champion status. My background spans conformation, obedience, working disciplines, and structured performance training — giving me a well-rounded, practical understanding of how dogs learn, develop, and thrive in real homes.

I hold a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dog Behaviour and Training (22214VIC) and am an Earthdog Judge, as well as an active competitor. My approach is grounded in clarity, structure, and building strong foundations rather than quick fixes.

One of my proudest achievements is gaining a Register of Merit on one of my Dobermann — a rare distinction recognising excellence across conformation, obedience, and temperament testing. Achieving all three titles in a single dog is uncommon and reflects sound breeding, training, and temperament.

My first bred English Toy Terrier litter went on, within its first year, to win Puppy of the Year (2024/2025) and gain a working title, reinforcing my focus on producing and developing dogs that are not only successful in the ring, but capable, stable, and functional.

Today, Kim’s K9s specialises in one-on-one puppy training and early foundations, helping owners set clear expectations, household structure, and lifelong skills from the very beginning. I work exclusively with private clients, offering sessions either in your home (within approximately a 50 minute radius) or at my location, depending on your goals and your dog’s needs.

I intentionally focus on proactive training and early education, and do not take on aggression, reactivity, or separation-related cases. This allows me to provide thoughtful, dedicated support to families who want to do things right from the start.

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What Puppy Owners Say

Families trust Kim’s K9’s Dog Training to guide them through the early stages of puppy ownership. Here’s what clients have to say about their experience.

As first-time dog owners, we were overwhelmed with our 10-week-old puppy. Kim’s knowledge and calm approach made such a difference. She guided us through training using clear, practical advice that was easy to follow at home. We feel confident, in control, and our puppy is thriving. Highly recommend for anyone wanting the best start for their puppy.

Thea H

First time puppy owners

Kim is one of the most skilled dog trainers I have witnessed. Her ability to understand dogs and communicate clearly with owners is exceptional. She has achieved outstanding results with her own dogs and is always generous with her knowledge. I have no hesitation in recommending Kim to anyone seeking professional training support.

Marilyn Ive- Smith

Experienced dog person

Kim helped me understand how to support my nervous dogs after a traumatic experience. Her clear explanations and practical guidance made a huge difference, and we saw improvements within weeks. I finally feel back in control and confident moving forward.

Sara C

Problem → Improvement story

We had a great session with Kim yesterday to help us work through some training strategies with our new foster dog. Kim was very knowledgeable and helpful and our dog responded very well to her.

Her sessions are excellent value for money and we hope to have some further lessons with her in the future. I would highly recommend her. Thanks Kim!

Stacy F

Foster dog owner

Kim's Puppy Training is absolutely amazing! We started with the pre-puppy setup and followed it up with her 6-week puppy course. Thanks to Kim, we now have a confident, well-mannered 4-month-old puppy who brings joy to everyone she meets because of her impeccable behavior.

The training was a fantastic way to educate our entire family and establish consistent rules for our home. Kim's knowledge and passion are unmatched, and her guidance has been invaluable. I would never consider getting a new dog without working with her first. Highly Recommend!

Malissa K

Had puppies before.

We have a rescue dog who we thought had some alpha aggressive-type issues, but after Kim coming to visit we now know her behaviours are fear-related. It’s only been just over a week but already we are seeing improvements in her behaviour now that we know how to help her be brave. We look forward to seeing how far she can go! We highly recommend Kim. She is reasonably priced, super knowledgable and replies quickly to any questions you have. Wish we had called her Sooner.

Lisa M

Dog Owner

I have had the pleasure of knowing Kim and watching her and her beloved Dobermans in both the show ring and the working arenas for over 10 years. Watching

Kim work with her dogs, it is very apparent that she has a good understanding of what is required to develop a close working relationship between human and

canine and I have been in awe of some of the results and awards that she has achieved over the years. It is evident in her results that Kim is truly dedicated in

getting the best from each individual dog by applying different training techniques and approaches to elicit the best partnership.

Whilst I consider Kim a person of the utmost integrity and passionate about what she does in working with dogs, I have also been extremely impressed with her continual thirst for knowledge of the canine world and having a very open mindset and learning attitude, striving to continually improve Kim has a fantastic people and communication skills whilst

being empathetic and understanding (Lets face it, the bigger the challenge sometimes is in the training people not the dog) and combining this with her experience and knowledge, Kim will certainly be a great assistance for those seeking help in rectifying behavioral issues and challenges right through to providing training for owners and their dogs wanting to compete in the working arenas. I have no hesitation in recommending Kim to anyone seeking assistance, and in fact I already have, and the owner has reported immediate improvements, so a huge thank you from me.

I wish Kim all the best in her endeavours and it is great to see her applying her experience and training to help others.

Nichole W

Respected Dog Breeder

Amazing service provided by Kim. The crate, pen and snuffle mat provided were a godsend in the first few weeks of having our puppy home. Kim provides excellent information in a friendly and easy to understand manner. We would 100% recommend her service to anyone bringing home a new puppy or someone looking for any training for themselves and their furry friend.

Lauren R

New Puppy Owner

Give Your Puppy the Best Start

Book a pre-puppy arrival session or personalised one-on-one training to set clear foundations, build confidence, and start your puppy journey the right way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

These answers will help you understand how my one-on-one puppy training works and whether it’s the right fit for you and your family.

A pre-puppy arrival session is held before your puppy comes home. We cover family rules, feeding routines, sleep and toilet training foundations, what equipment you truly need, and what not to waste money on — so you start prepared and confident.

Training can begin before your puppy arrives home and continues from around 8 weeks of age. Early guidance helps prevent common behaviour issues from developing.

Yes. All training is private and tailored to your puppy, your household, and your goals. I do not offer group classes.

Most families choose a pre-puppy arrival session followed by 4–5 personalised sessions once the puppy is home. This provides the best foundation for calm behaviour and confidence.

Yes. Training the family is essential. Clear, consistent guidance ensures your puppy understands expectations and settles into your home successfully.

Sessions are conducted in your home or appropriate real-life environments where your puppy needs to learn.

Who my training is best suited for

  • Puppy owners wanting to start right from day one

  • Families wanting structure, confidence, and clear guidance

  • Owners looking for one-on-one, personalised training

At this time, I do not take on

  • Aggressive behaviour cases

  • Reactive dog cases

  • Separation anxiety cases

  • Weekend appointments

This allows me to provide the highest level of support to clients I am best suited to help.

Yes — within a 50- minute radius, or sessions may be held at my location depending on the training goals.

No. Kim’s K9’s Dog Training focuses on foundational training, puppies, and owners wanting structure and clarity from the start.

I hold a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dog Behaviour and Training (22214VIC) and have been actively involved in dogs since 2004 in both New Zealand and Australia.

All dogs I have owned have achieved champion status, and my experience spans conformation, obedience, working disciplines, breeding, and judging.

Yes. I actively compete with my own dogs and am also an Earthdog Judge. My training approach is influenced by real-world competition standards, clear criteria, and long-term development rather than quick fixes.

Yes. I have bred and trained dogs that have achieved both show and working success.

One of my past dogs holds Register of Merit status — recognising achievement in conformation, obedience, and temperament testing — a combination that is not common.

My first bred litter of English Toy Terriers went on to win Puppy of the Year (2024/2025) and gain a working title within his first year.

Yes. I’ve been involved in dog showing and performance sports since 2004 across Australia and New Zealand, with multiple champion dogs and titled working dogs. This experience informs my foundation training approach, even for pet dogs.

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Training in Practice

Professional Qualification

Professional Qualification

Nationally recognised training qualifications supporting evidence-based, ethical dog training.

One-on-One Puppy Training

Individual sessions focused on foundations, confidence, and real-life skills.

Foundation Obedience Training

Clear communication and engagement-based obedience for everyday life and sport foundations.

Show & Performance Foundations

Early foundations for show, obedience, and working disciplines.