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At Relaxed Obedience, we believe that every dog deserves a happy life, and we're proud to have helped so many dogs and their owners achieve just that. Our clients' stories inspire us every day, from overcoming behavioural challenges to building stronger relationships. Read about how our expert trainers have helped transform the lives of dogs and their owners for the better.
OUR CLIENTS' FEEDBACK
​I didn’t know what to expect regarding to how effective online training would be. I thought it was going to be simple obedience training that one goes through with a new puppy. But I was surprised to find that it was a different type of training that what I expected. This training was more on how to make your dog confident in public along with other type of fun and games to build your confidence on your puppy. It was a lot of training and good information packed in my 5 days that I need to continue with to make my puppy become a confident dog in society. It was fun doing these exercises with with my puppy (6 months) and it made her so much more attentive to me.
Maree was my trainer and she is such a joy to work with. She always followed up with notes from classes along with reading material and videos to follow through with. Whenever I had questions, I could easily text Maree and she would respond so quickly.
A shout out to Sharon from Australian Cobberdogs at Sharchum for her generosity in giving away 5 free sessions with Relaxed Obedience
- Adele
We had a fantastic experience with Relaxed Obedience with Maree.
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We have just finished our five lessons with Maree for our 4 month old Cobberdog, Jessie. We found the lessons with Maree to be invaluable. Her knowledge of dog / puppy behaviour was very helpful in training Jessie. The training is practical and easy to apply.
We greatly appreciated Maree's guidance and support and found the resources and training notes useful to reinforce training.
- Arthur
Fantastic experience with our new pup Oscar.
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10 weeks of enjoyable training with great results. Really enjoyed meeting Louise and having her steady and calm approach to guide us. I highly recommend both RO and Louise!
- Rob
A black dog sitting and looking out of a window
A black dog sitting and looking out of a window
We have just finished our Puppy Foundations sessions with Carey.
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Both Archie and I really enjoyed the sessions. Carey is terrific to work with, training games are fun and Archie is so into them. Thanks also for the resources that I can refer back to and for the conversations about dealing with puppy issues that arise!
- Warren
"We loved our Relaxed Obedience online training and Jennifer our trainer was fantastic.
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Relaxed Obedience was an amazing resource for a new border collie owner who was not 100% aware of what I got myself into. The weekly online sessions built a strong foundation for Mollie and I both for our relationship and her skill development. The sessions built on top of themselves and expanded her skills each week and included fun and enrichment activities. Now a resource that I can call upon if I need help but can refer back to the notes Jennifer provided after every session. Mollie and I have built a solid relationship and skill base thanks to Jennifer and Relaxed Obedience."
- Jodie
"Maree at Relaxed Obedience has been fantastic to work with for training our new puppy.
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We starting working with Maree during our first few weeks of having our border collie puppy home. The sessions made a huge difference to her behaviour, helped us build a strong bond, and were a positive/fun experience for the pup.
Our sessions were via online video calls, which made it convenient to do from our home during the week. Maree is knowledgeable and supportive, we highly recommend her if you are looking for a dog trainer!"
- Amanda
"We are so thankful for finding Louise and Relaxed Obedience.
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Not only did they take the time to understand our family, but their acute understanding of dog behaviour, breed specifics and puppy normalcy meant we had expert guides through the whole journey of settling out pup and acclimatising to having a puppy in a busy, noisy household. Always available with advice, resources and training specific for our puppy we are so thankful for their support. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend! We are well on our way to having a puppy that is well behaved and more importantly, happy!"
- Maria
We've been training with Jenn from Relaxed Obedience for almost a year now.
We were able to start training from the first week we brought our puppy home and really liked the one on one sessions online.
It was great to be able to tailor the sessions to our puppy's needs and the individual challenges we faced.
We're now doing group sessions with Jenn and recommend her and the Relaxed Obedience team to everyone.
- Chris
Absolutely loved working with Carey and Maree.
Miles and I thoroughly enjoyed the course and the “relaxed” style of training which saw major improvements and results. Miles is a very well behaved pup and I believe it is due to the training he received as a young dog! I will no doubt return in future… thank you again!
- Evi
Cannot recommend Relaxed Obedience enough.
Jenn, our trainer has helped us navigate and problem solve puppy life with 1:1 training and solutions specific to our pup. With particular knowledge of his breed she has helped us survive adolescent dog life so far. Looking forward to continuing training to end up with a happy well-rounded dog.
- Tegan
We’ve been working with Maree from Relexed Obedience for the past five weeks to train our two Border Collie pups, Willow and Zephyr and honestly, she’s been nothing short of amazing.
From day one, Maree brought a calm, confident energy that immediately made both dogs (and me!) feel at ease. Her knowledge, patience, and intuitive understanding of dog behaviour have been a game-changer for us.
Willow and Zephyr are high-energy, clever little pups with very different personalities, and Maree has tailored her approach beautifully to suit each of them. She’s helped us build structure, correct unwanted behaviours, and most importantly, strengthen the bond we have with our dogs.
Every session has been practical, educational, and empowering with clear guidance and real results. The progress we’ve seen in just five weeks has been fabulous.
If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares, knows her stuff, and wants the best for both you and your dog, I can’t recommend Maree highly enough.
- Sharon
Our trainer Maree was so awesome!
Everything was so well explained and after each lesson we received a review sent to us so we could continue practicing without the stress of forgetting, it made it so easy to practice with Sunni.
Very grateful 🌟🌟
- Tylah
Thanks Maree for all the help and guidance for my cobberdog.
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Your understanding and support in training has been very helpful in our everyday routine.
Highly recommended 💥💥💥
- Paras
We had a great experience working with our instructor Maree and our Cobber Dog puppy Digby.
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We learnt some great games/exercises that were fun, dynamic and impactful for our puppy. It was also great to get Maree's support with some of our questions around general behavior, toileting, walking and more. Having the classes online was convenient and I was presently surprised how smooth and effective the sessions were. We're considering touching base and doing more lessons in the future. Thanks Relaxed Obedience + Maree for a great experience.
- JF
Maree is very knowledgeable and breaks down training sessions in easy to follow steps (with her dog there to demonstrate!).
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Highly recommend.
- Lis
We really enjoyed the experience training with Louise at Relaxed Obedience.
She was able to tailor training to our needs, and always had great advice on different issues and concerns we had. Our border collie is now one year old and (mostly) very well behaved. As a first time puppy parent, I highly recommend Louise!
- Shannon
A border collie sitting on the grass
A border collie sitting on the grass
"We met Louise and Relaxed Obedience when we bought our puppy Missy . We could not be happier and are so thankful for Louise’s expert advice and mentoring .
She helped us in the early days to bond with our new puppy and we started on building obedience foundations. 7 months later we have the most amazing relationship with our dog and she has become the most well behaved, and confident dog.
We all have learnt so much and Louise has gone above and beyond helping us along the way. She is always ready to answer our many questions and is available even outside lesson times . We look forward to our lessons together and have the ability to even choose areas of obedience that we would like to work on . Huge thanks go to Louise."
- Liz
Border Collie pup at the beach
Border Collie pup at the beach
"I can honestly say if it wasn’t for the guidance and amazing training given by Jennifer at Relaxed obedience I don’t know where I’d be!
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I was skeptical at first about online training and wanted to get out and socialize my pup, but after the first few sessions I saw how beneficial it was to be in my own environment without distractions to really get the fundamentals down and to learn each command in the comfort of my own home was actually so much better than I thought it would be! Also not having to get in the car and go somewhere after work or on the weekends when it’s busy enough was bliss too 😊
I love how all the training with Relaxed Obedience is taught by building a relationship with your pup to really grow that bond rather than just learning to obey commands.
Jennifer has taught me so many valuable lessons so far and is always there when questions pop up, even in between sessions. I can see how much Cleo has learned and I think I’ve learned even more! Thank you Jennifer 🤗 Can’t recommend online training and Jennifer/Relaxed Obedience highly enough."
- Loretta
Thank you very much to Maree and the team for the training you’ve provided.
As a first time dog owner I had no idea what to expect bringing up a puppy, but with the guidance and advice of the relaxed obedience curriculum Beau has become a wonderful companion. The freedom of doing the classes in my own home was great as he was in his own environment with minimal distractions. Learning about him as a not just a dog but a living character and the thoughts and feelings they have was the best thing I could have done for him. Not only does he learn to respond to me and commands but I learn about him too and what he needs. And let’s not forget the tricks ! It’s so cute and I’m so proud. Thanks again Maree could not have survived the puppy blues without you !
- Kimberley
In June, we welcomed a little sister for Remi, a beautiful Spring Hill’s Australian Cobberdog whom we lovingly named “Boo.”
When she first arrived, Boo was a shy, timid, and anxious little girl, hesitant to venture indoors or seek cuddles. Thankfully, with the support of Spring Hill’s, we connected with the wonderful team at Relaxed Obedience. Together, we embarked on a transformative five-session online training course with the remarkable Maree, who helped Boo adjust to our family life.
Each session was thoughtfully tailored to address Boo's unique needs, guiding her through the adjustment to her new environment. As a result, Boo blossomed into the happy and confident dog she was meant to be.
The training was exceptional, and the detailed support documentation provided after each session was incredibly helpful, reinforcing everything we had learned and more. I can’t recommend Maree and the Relaxed Obedience team highly enough. Their ongoing support means I always have someone to turn to for additional guidance or when we’re ready to take our training to the next level.
- Dolly
Maree and Maple were wonderful - it was refreshing to have a trainer who adapted to Winston’s breed and skill level. Sessions were educational and engaging -
Thank you 🤩
- Nat
A huge thank you to Maree and Relaxed Obedience for our online training sessions.
They were very informative, tailored to skills I want to develop and fun for both Whiskey and myself. The games have also helped develop a lovely bond between us.
It is also great to know I can always touch base and sign up for further developmental training if we need it.
- Wendy