Welcome to SitDropStay Melbourne
Dog Training Melbourne | SitDropStay Dog Training
Sitdropstay Melbourne is a trusted and highly respected provider of professional dog training in Melbourne. We offer private in-home and private puppy training, dog training and dog behaviour transformation consults throughout the Melbourne metro area. Experience a genuine and lasting shift in your dog’s behaviour with your expert dog trainer Rod Sinclair.
Rod was AMAZING (which is an understatement). Super kind and friendly which made us feel relaxed instantly. He was professional and patient with a gentle approach. ★★★★★ Jessica Cupid – Melbourne
Rod was brilliant. His advice was spot on and the training tips he gave worked from the get go. ★★★★★ M. Wells -Melbourne
Welcome To SitDropStay Dog Training Melbourne!
Impressive Results. Better Behaviour. A Better Experience With Your Dog
At SitDropStay Dog Training Melbourne, we specialise in one- on-one, in-home and private dog training, behaviour transformation, and puppy training led by our expert Melbourne dog trainer, Rod Sinclair.
Rod is passionate about helping owners create the behaviour they expect from their dog -calmly, clearly and without conflict. With extensive experience in dog behaviour, Rod supports owners and their dogs through behavioural challenges such as anxiety, aggression, jumping, biting, and recall issues.
Our approach goes beyond obedience. We focus on relationship/psychology-based dog training methods that address the root cause of behaviour. Not just the symptoms.
Whether your raising a puppy or working with an older dog, Rod works with you at your pace, ensuring lasting results, without stress or frustration.
Why Choose SitDropStay For Dog Training In Melbourne .
Unlike group classes, SitDropStay Melbourne offers private, one-on-one dog training conducted in real life environments- your home, local park, beach or public places where issues naturally occur.
As an experienced dog trainer in Melbourne, Rod tailors every session to your:
Dog’s temperament and emotional state
Lifestyle and daily routines
Environment and real-world challenges
If you’ve tried other dog training methods without success or your ready to deepen your relationship with your dog – SitDropStay Melbourne offers a calm, effective and progressive approach that delivers real change.
Dog Behaviour And Training Issues We Can Help With
Rod can assist with a wide range of dog training and behaviour issues in Melbourne, including:
- Over excitement
- Anxiety
- Recall
- Destructive chewing.
- Dog aggression.
- People aggression.
- Lead pulling.
- Separation anxiety.
- Begging.
- Chasing.
- Jumping up on people.
- Mouthing, nipping and biting.
- Digging.
- Walking off leash
- Reactivity
- Excessive Barking
- General obedience and lifestyle training
How Our Dog Training Process Works In Melbourne
1. Initial contact
You can call or email SitDropStay Melbourne and we’ll connect you directly with local dog trainer Rod Sinclair. Rod will personally discuss your situation, answer questions, and explain how he can help. Bookings are made at a mutually convenient time — including evenings and weekends.
2. In home or private consultation
Rod will come to you for a 2–2.5 hour personalised, one-on-one dog training or behaviour consult. Each session is fully tailored to your needs and may include:
Behaviour modification
General obedience
Puppy training
Owner coaching (energy, leadership, communication)
3. Follow up training and advanced coaching
If required, we offer targeted one hour follow-up consultations to build on your progress and refine results.
Additional sessions can include:
polishing up existing issues
a general dog training refresher
addressing new problem dog behaviours as they arise
meet ups in public places (have your trainer go with you to the vet, cafe or beach)
more advanced owner coaching (emotion, energy, body language, leadership)
support with integration of another pet into your household
more advanced off lead training
calmcar or caravan travel
trainer attended playdates
You can progressas far as you like at your own pace.
A Smarter, More Effective Approach to Dog Training Melbourne
Our dog training approach is practical, easy to implement, and designed for real life. By prioritising your dog’s emotional state, mindset, and relationship with you, we create calm, reliable behaviour that lasts.
If you’re looking for a trusted, experienced dog trainer in Melbourne, SitDropStay is here to help.
Dog Training Across Melbourne
SitDropStay Melbourne provides private, in-home dog training and behaviour support across Melbourne, including the CBD, South Melbourne, Reservoir, Richmond, Hawthorn, Kew, Thomastown, Camberwell, Box Hill, Fawkner, Doncaster, Mill Park, Malvern, Bentleigh, Brighton, Brunswick, Coburg, Northcote, St Kilda, Ascot Vale, Preston, Lalor and surrounding suburbs.
Our Melbourne dog trainers work directly in your home and local environment, delivering personalised dog training, puppy training, and behaviour modification where it matters most — in real life. No matter where you’re located across Melbourne, we come to you to help create calm, well-balanced dogs and confident owners.
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SitDropStay also offers private dog training services in Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Central Coast, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast
Why We Believe We Offer The Best Dog Training Experience:
- All our specialists have been hand-picked and extensively trained by our head trainer and director George Lygidakis, ensuring consistent quality and results across our team.
- Our primary focus is on coaching YOU the owner. This ensures the skills, clarity, and confidence stay with you long after the session ends — empowering you to positively influence your dog for life.
- We use a Relationsgip/Psychology based approach – allowing you to achieve calm, willing cooperation from your dog eliminating the need for constant food rewards or manipulation.
- You will learn why the state of mind your dog is in when rewarding is more important than physical actions or commands.
- We don’t train in hightened drive or excessive energy as this often counter productive for family dogs and everyday life.
- Our dog training is based on your dog’s specific needs and your dog’s temperament. No generic programs.
- We avoid unnecessary training. You wont be asked to practice training drills you don’t need, wont use or that don’t support your day-to-day lifestyle.
- Your relationship and communication are emphasised as powerful tools that profoundly alter your dog’s perception of you and their resulting behaviour and attitude.
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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
The VALUE we uncovered in our session was incredible.
Every dog will be different no doubt, but in just one session we established the ground rules at home and did a walking on lead session. Our boy is a massive pain on the lead, and we have tried everything to correct this.
Literally in 10 minutes our boy Olly was walking next to us like he’d been doing it his whole life.
We are super excited for the future!
★★★★★ Joel Smith – Melbourne
SitDropStay Melbourne Testimonials
I really resonated with everything you said and feel that we have been put back on the right track with Ellie. I can’t speak highly enough of the work you do and the manner about yourself. Definitely be recommending you to other people! Thanks again. ★★★★★
Your Expert Dog Trainer In Melbourne
Rod Sinclair
My parents would never let me have a dog, despite me asking again and again. Then one day, at 10 years of age, I came home with a puppy, determined to care for him myself, and the rest is history.
In a strange twist of fate, my father became a senior officer of the Victorian Police Dog Squad; time spent with these animals nurtured what would become a lifelong passion and affinity for dogs.
Life has taken me on many adventures and career paths both in Australia and internationally, including several years working as a massage therapist in conjunction with a renowned doctor of natural therapies, when I found a natural ability for communicating with a wide variety of people on intellectual, emotional and spiritual levels.
I’ve always felt that you need to have faith in your journey. Fortunately, my journey bought me to George, who has given me the opportunity to do what I love everyday – help people and their dogs.
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