Do You Want to Create the Life You Want to Live With Your Dog?
Finding the Right Help
Have you just brought home a new puppy or rescue dog? Or maybe your dog is showing some unwanted behaviours? If so, you’re in the right place.
Many dog owners in Sydney feel confused about where to start. There’s so much advice online, but it often doesn’t match your dog’s unique needs. Some people try what they find on the internet, while others feel stuck and do nothing at all. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry — you’re not alone.
Why the Advice Online Doesn’t Always Work
The internet is full of “quick fixes” and one-size-fits-all advice. You might hear:
“Just teach obedience and your problems will go away.”
“You need to be a stronger leader — show your dog who’s boss.”
Or the opposite: “Let your dog do whatever they want. The walk is for them.”
The problem with this advice is that it doesn’t look at your dog as an individual. It often treats the symptoms, not the real cause of the behaviour. That’s why the problem either doesn’t go away or comes back worse.
What Dogs Really Need
The truth is, going to extremes doesn’t help. Dogs don’t need a strict boss, but they also don’t need total freedom with no guidance.
What they really need is balance. They need us to guide them when it matters, give them choices when it’s safe, and help them feel calm and secure.
When dogs feel safe, understood, and enriched, their behaviour improves naturally. They become resilient, confident, and joyful — and life at home gets easier and happier for everyone.
A Proven Dog Training Framework
At Bondi Behaviourist, we’ve worked with over 4,000 dogs in Sydney since 2015. Over the years, we’ve built a training framework that helps dogs and their families thrive.
Here’s how it works:
Assess – We learn about you, your dog, your routines, and your goals. We want to know why your dog is behaving the way they are.
Create a Tailored Plan – Every dog is different. We design a plan just for you and your dog.
Stress Relief & Recovery – A stressed dog can’t learn. We work on building calm and emotional balance first.
The Five Pillars of Emotional Stability
Communication & Handling Skills - Build more than recall, build trust connection and learn how to handle and communicate well with your dog
Enrichment - Learn when and how to provide appropriate stimulation but also when to prioritise sleep, rest & recovery - Enrichment isn’t always doing more with your dog. It’s so important to set the nervous system up for success and promote healthy emotional regulation.
Exercise - Physical exercise is essential, do it right without compromising mental and emotional health is the key
Predictability, Patterns and Stability - Create the a foundation of trust, optimism and security with consistency
Socialisation - Learn your dogs social preferences and how to meet them to help mould them into a happy and well adjusted member of society.
Growth & Progression – As your dog gets calmer and more resilient, you’ll be able to do more together.
Ongoing Support – Life changes, and so does your dog. We help you adjust and keep progressing.
The Results You Can Expect
When you follow this framework, life with your dog transforms:
You’ll know how to set your dog up for success.
You’ll understand their body language and needs.
You’ll prevent and manage unwanted behaviours with empathy.
You’ll feel more connected and confident.
Your dog will feel safe, enriched, and emotionally balanced.
The end result? A happier home, a stronger bond, and a dog you truly enjoy sharing life with.
Why Work With Us?
I’m Ian Shivers, a qualified behaviour consultant and founder of Bondi Behaviourist. I’ve studied applied behaviour analysis, applied ethology, and I’m a licensed Family Dog Mediator. I’ve been lucky to learn from some of the best trainers in the world — and now I teach both dog owners and other trainers.
But more importantly, I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed by advice that doesn’t work. That’s why I built this framework — to cut through the noise and give Sydney dog owners simple, effective, and compassionate solutions.
Programs That Can Help You
We offer a range of programs in Sydney to suit different needs:
Complete Care Program – Six months of full support, including 20 sessions and lifetime membership.
Starter Program – A simple two-session plan for smaller issues or a lighter start.
Reactive Dog Workshop – For dogs who struggle with reactivity.
Free Puppy School Sydney – For puppies under six months to build strong foundations.
Socialisation Classes – Helping dogs learn to feel comfortable around others.
Ready to Start?
If you want help creating the life you’ve always wanted with your dog, we’re here for you.
👉 Book your free 30-minute discovery call today and let’s talk about the best plan for you and your dog.
