In-Home & Real-World 1:1 Dog Training in Perth’s Northern Suburbs

Turning Stressful Walks into Calm Connections

You love your dog, but that doesn’t mean life with them is always easy.

Maybe walks have become stressful because your dog pulls, barks, lunges or reacts to everything around them. Maybe they ignore you when it matters most, struggle to settle at home, or make everyday situations feel harder than they should.

You’re not a bad dog owner — and your dog isn’t a bad dog.

You might just need the right support, a clear plan and practical training that works in real life.

Imagine if things could feel different...

  • Enjoying calm, stress-free walks without constantly worrying about what you might encounter.

  • Having a dog who actually listens to you, even when there are distractions around.

  • Feeling confident handling your dog instead of avoiding places, people or situations.

  • Building a stronger connection with your dog so they learn to look to you for guidance.

  • Having more freedom to enjoy the beach, parks, walks and everyday life together.

Training for real life

At Paws Play & Train, we believe dog training should fit into your everyday life.

Every dog is different, which is why our training is tailored to your dog, your lifestyle and the challenges you’re actually facing.

Whether you’re bringing home a new puppy and want to get things right from the beginning, or you’re struggling with an older dog who is reactive, anxious, over-excited or difficult to manage, we’ll give you the tools and support to understand your dog and make meaningful progress.

Our approach combines balanced training, real-world experiences and owner coaching — because training doesn’t stop when the session ends.

We want to help you build a dog who is calm, confident, responsive and able to enjoy more of the world with you.

Stop feeling like you’re just managing your dog’s behaviour.

Start building the relationship, confidence and skills that give you both more freedom.

Let’s make life with your dog easier.

  • "We have absolutely loved working with Shenae and cannot recommend her highly enough. "

    Our one-year-old pup is reactive, and from day one Sheane has been incredibly informative, supportive, and understanding. She put together a detailed, personalised training document for us that has been so helpful, and everything she teaches is practical, realistic, and easy to implement in real life.

    One of the things we appreciate most is how real she is! Never once has she judged us for things we may have done “wrong” in our training. Instead, she guides us with compassion, clear explanations, and achievable strategies. She’s also built such a beautiful relationship with our dog, which has made a huge difference.

    We’ve already seen real improvements. Even though our pup is still young and we have good and bad days, I now feel so much more confident handling tricky or reactive situations.

    Sheane is truly the best!! Knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely passionate about what she does. We are so grateful for her help and would recommend her to absolutely anyone.

    — Alex White

  • "Thank you for your amazing training techniques and guidance Shenae"

    My partner and I got our very first puppy together, a little chocolate lab. Along with puppyhood came many new corners that we didn't know how to tackle (along with some puppy blues). Shenae was recommended to us by a friend. She was professional, always gave us so much of her time, very patient and reassured us that we were doing great.

    Shenae helped us with crate and play pen training (life saving!!), how to handle teething/biting, barking for attention, jumping and so much more of the cheeky puppy behaviours. She also guided us with teaching our puppy recall, how to walk close to us on the leash, focusing on us in distracting environments and lots more!

    Life with our little puppy has become much easier and joyful with Shenae's guidance and we couldn't imagine where we would be without her!! I recommend starting training with your puppy once you bring them home, it makes the journey easier, they learn good habits from the beginning and your bond grows much stronger.

    — Allison Gumina

  • "Shenae was an absolute pleasure to work with and I would recommend her to anyone needing a little extra help!"

    We adopted a 4 month old rescue pup who is absolutely beautiful but was terrified of going out the front door. I reached out to Shenae to get some help so Badger could happily live his best life. I’m so glad I did! Shenae was not short of amazing and with her help Badger is on his way to being a condiment little pup. I now feel confident that we have all the support, necessary training tools and a personalized plan to move forward.

    — Natasha Clune

  • " I noticed a huge change in my dogs behaviour after just one session with Shenae and it keeps on getting better. "

    She has equipped me with the tools I need to teach my dog good habits and continue to build our bond. Very happy with her training and couldn’t recommend her enough!

    — Rebecca Mason

Helping You Build a Calmer, More Confident Dog

Our personalised training programs are designed around you, your dog and the challenges you’re facing — giving you practical support that works in everyday life.

  • The Calm Canine Blueprint

    A Dog You Can Confidently Walk Again

    A personalised 1:1 program for dogs struggling with reactivity, anxiety, over-excitement, pulling or listening around distractions. Together, we work on the underlying challenges and build the skills your dog needs to feel calmer and more responsive in everyday life.

    Perfect for: Owners who feel like they’re constantly managing their dog’s behaviour and want the confidence to enjoy walks and life together again.

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  • The Puppy Starter Program

    Build the right foundations from the beginning.

    A personalised 1:1 program designed to help you navigate the early stages of puppyhood — from toilet training and puppy biting to settling, lead skills, confidence and focus around distractions.

    Perfect for: New puppy owners who want to set their dog up for a calm, confident future.

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