I'm Matt, and I help Werribee families raise calm, confident German Shepherds. Whether you're working through pulling on lead, reactivity, or you've just brought home a new puppy, we'll build a plan that actually fits your dog and your life.
Every dog and every household is different, so here's how we can help — whichever stage you and your German Shepherd are at.
The everyday skills that make life easier — solid recall, loose-lead walking and focus around distractions, taught in a way your Werribee dog actually understands.
Learn moreWorking through jumping, resource guarding, excessive barking or other frustrating habits with clear, consistent structure.
Learn moreStarting your German Shepherd puppy off on the right foot with socialisation, foundational manners and confidence building.
Learn moreA structured approach for dogs that bark, lunge or over-react to other dogs or people, helping them feel calmer and more in control.
Learn moreAn immersive residential program for Werribee owners who want accelerated results, with a full handover so training carries over at home.
Learn moreReal feedback from local families we've worked with around Werribee and the surrounding suburbs.
"Matt helped us turn our reactive German Shepherd into a dog we can actually take out in public again. We drive from Werribee for every session and it's been worth every trip."
Sarah M.
Werribee
"Our puppy was a nightmare on the lead until we started with Matt. A few weeks in and walks around the neighbourhood are actually enjoyable now."
James T.
Werribee South
"The board and train program made a real difference. Matt walked us through everything on handover day so we knew exactly how to keep it going at home."
Priya K.
Werribee
"I'd tried a couple of other trainers before and nothing stuck. Matt's approach with our GSD finally clicked — calmer, more focused, and so much easier to live with."
Daniel R.
Wyndham Vale (near Werribee)
I run German Shepherd-focused training sessions across Werribee and neighbouring suburbs in Melbourne's west. Whether you'd prefer to meet locally, work from home, or bring your dog to a board and train program, we'll find a setup that suits you.
Let's have a chat about your German Shepherd and what's going on day to day. On a quick call with Matt, we'll talk through your dog's history, temperament and goals, then map out a customised training plan for your Werribee household.
Straight answers on pricing, payments and policy for Werribee owners. Got something else on your mind? The discovery call covers it.
Yes. Every dog starts with a full evaluation of temperament, drive, triggers and everyday behaviour — it's a mandatory first step, and I don't book 1:1 sessions or accept dogs into Board & Train without one. It's $250 and it's where I get to see your dog in person and build a plan around them, not a generic template.