Helping You Find the confident dog within
Victoria's Only Fear Free Herding & Working Breed Specialist
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Is your Border Collie herding you round the bend? Cattle dog nipping at your last nerve? Kelpie just can't seem to cool it?
Herdy Nerdy Dog Training was founded in 2019 on the belief that
our Herding Dogs need their own unique approach to their amazing abilities and brains! They each have their own unique traits and mannerisms, and therefore require their own unique and specialised training. That’s where we come in!
Whether it’s for Life Skills, General Manners or more complex behavioural issues, our trainers are focused on not only training your pet, but teaching you how to effectively communicate with them. This method of training is full of fun techniques that will give you and your pet a happier life together.
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WHY CHOOSE US?
Rather than focusing on the behaviours happening on the surface, we look deeper. It's about more than just stopping or fixing a behaviour- it's about finding the Why behind the behaviour so that we can make lasting changes that help your dog feel better, communicate better and handle their world better. Each dog is assessed thoroughly to determine the underlying causes of their behaviour before a plan is made that is not just tailored to your dogs needs, but works with your lifestyle.
By utilising Rewards Based, Force Free Training in conjunction with Vets, Vet Behaviourists, Animal Physiotherapists and more we can help you with....
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Loose Lead Walking & Recall
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Aggression and Reactivity
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Chasing Birds, Ducks and Other Wildlife
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Herding Breed Specific Issues including Car and Bike Chasing, Herding Dogs & People
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Compulsive Behaviours like lap running, shadow & light chasing
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Snake & Kangaroo Avoidance Courses
Fear Free, Humane, Ethical Training. No FORCE, No FEAR, ALL FUN!
Experienced in Aggression and Behaviour Modification Training to assist you and your dog to live a calmer, more fulfilling life.
In-Person services in Pakenham, Cranbourne & Drouin
Online Remote Services Worldwide
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What does Working with Us look like?
Once your Discovery Session has been completed, a training plan will be created just for you that will take into account your dogs needs, your needs, your lifestyle and your training goals. We will work together as little or as often as you need or want, however initially Weekly or Fortnightly contact will be recommended.
Do you offer Group Training?
At this time, no. We are looking into venue options to host Group Reactivity Training and some other Workshops in 2024. Watch this space!
AFTERPAY IS AVAILABLE ON ALL TRAINING PACKAGES OVER $150
If you are looking for a service not listed below, or for More information or to discuss which training package is right for you, please email woof@herdynerdy.com.au
Discovery Session
Discovery Session is all about Education, Assessment and Planning. This session is mandatory before participating in any Private, Jump Start or Virtual Sessions (Except some Puppy Sessions). This session runs for up to 90 minutes and is completed virtually. Prior to the session you will need to complete an online form that looks at your dogs day, their behaviours, and medical conditions and your goals. From here, we will spend the session helping you understand your dog better, create realistic goals and set you on the path to success with your training goals.
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Included in this Session:
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Personalised, Tailored Training Plan with easy to read instructions and explanations for everything in your plan ​​​
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Herdy Nerdy Handbook full of tips, tricks and reminders
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Action Plan to help set goals
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Weekly Training Planner to keep everyone on track
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Cue Tracker to keep everyone consistent
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Rewards Cheat Sheet to help build Food and Toy drive
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Private Training
Each session lasts for up to 45 minutes with the options of In-Home Sessions or sessions at any of our locations in Pakenham, Cranbourne, Drouin & Warragul.
Available For:
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Aggression & Reactivity
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Recall
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Loose Lead Walking
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Life Skills & Manners
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Puppy Problems
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Adolescent Behaviour
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Car & Vehicle Chasing
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Resource Guarding
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Cooperative Handling
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Consent Training
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Herding Outlets & Games
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Once you have completed at least 1 session, you may be eligible for Jump Start Training. ​​​
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Jump Start Training
Low on time? Worried about handling your reactive dog? Jump Starts are for you !
Previously called Walk & Train,these sessions run during the day on weekdays- You don't even need to be home! Each session lasts for up to 45 minutes and can be a combination of Walks or In-Home Training. Suitable for Multi-Dog Households.
Available in select suburbs.
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Available For:
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Aggression & Reactivity
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Recall
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Loose Lead Walking
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Life Skills & Manners
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Puppy Problems
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Adolescent Behaviours
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Car & Bike Chasing
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Resource Guarding*
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Herding Outlets & Games
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Puppy Check In
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We also offer a "Just a Walk" option for those who have Graduated from Jump Starts or Private Training.
Virtual Training
Not in any of our locations? Thats ok! We offer Virtual Training anywhere in Australia and to many overseas countries including Canada, England, Ireland & New Zealand.
All International services are offered in English only.
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Available For:
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Aggression & Reactivity
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Recall
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Loose Lead Walking
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Life Skills
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Puppy Problems
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Adolescent Behaviour
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Car & Vehicle Chasing
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Resource Guarding
Puppy & Teens
Struggling with your Puppy or Teen? Getting ready to welcome a new puppy home? With Both In-Person and Virtual options available, we can help you before your Puppy even arrives. Everything from setting up your space, settling that first night at home and witching hour through to the terrible teens! Suitable for Puppies and Teens under 2 years of age with no major behavioural concerns.​
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Available For:
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Toilet Training
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Sleep Routines
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Biting & Nipping
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Teething
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Fear Periods
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Fear & Anxiety
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Socialisation
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