Welcome to SitDropStay
Dog Behaviour, Puppy Training And Dog Training Adelaide. Unrivaled Results.
Adelaide’s most experienced and successful dog trainer, George Lygidakis, offers private Dog Behaviour, Dog Training and Puppy Training consultations that provide profound insights and effective strategies tailored to individual needs. His holistic approach ensures that both dogs and their owners achieve harmony and mutual respect in their relationship.
“Wow, what a revelation! George is the real deal and provides immediate results.” – Meta L
The most amazing experience, such kind people with great knowledge and patience. – Sida
No words can describe how amazing the 2 hrs of training George provided for our 7 months German Shepherd was. – K. Mousa
Transform Your Dog’s Behaviour with George Lygidakis – Adelaide’s Leading Dog Behaviour Expert
Is your dog’s behaviour driving you crazy? Love them to bits but struggling with certain issues? George Lygidakis, Adelaide’s most sought-after dog behaviour expert, offers a proven, effective, and transformative approach to dog training and behaviour modification.
Imagine having a dog that listens to you calmly and reliably—a dog you can take anywhere with confidence. With George’s expert guidance, you’ll develop a deeper connection with your dog, creating a more rewarding and balanced relationship.
Why Work with George?
With over 30 years of experience as a dog trainer and dog behaviour specialist, former Federal Police dog handler, and founder of SitDropStay, George has an exceptional ability to understand and influence dogs. His unique, holistic approach goes beyond obedience training—he addresses the underlying reasons behind behaviour problems, creating lasting change without relying on treats, clickers, or forceful methods.
Personalised Private Training That Works
Unlike generic group classes, George’s private, one-on-one training is designed to work in real-life situations, right where issues occur—at home, the park, the beach, or in public. Every dog is different, and George tailors his training to suit your lifestyle, environment, and your dog’s unique personality.
Whether you’ve tried other methods without success or want to take your relationship with your dog to the next level, George can help you with:
- Hyperactivity
- Anxiety & Reactivity
- Recall & Off-Leash Walking
- Destructive Chewing
- Aggression Towards Dogs or People
- Excessive Barking
- Separation Anxiety
- Jumping Up on People
- Mouthing, Nipping & Biting
- Chasing & Digging
- Lead Pulling
- Puppy Training Issues
More Than Just Training – A True Transformation
Having George personally work with your dog is an experience like no other. His intuitive ability to read and influence dogs creates almost immediate shifts in behaviour, often in dogs that have been deemed “untrainable” by others. But beyond training, George helps YOU understand how to be the calm, confident leader your dog needs.
At SitDropStay, we believe that control and leadership don’t mean losing the joy of having a dog—instead, they create a harmonious, stress-free relationship where your dog looks to you for guidance and security.
Available Throughout Adelaide & Beyond
George provides private, in-home training and behavioural consultations across Adelaide, including:
- Glenelg, Semaphore, Henley Beach, Brighton, Burnside, West Beach, Seacliff, Norwood
- Northern Adelaide, including Gawler & Two Wells
- Southern Adelaide, including Aldinga & Port Noarlunga
- Adelaide Hills, including Mount Barker, Bridgewater, Stirling & Aldgate
- The entire Barossa Valley
Ready for a calmer, happier, and more connected relationship with your dog? Book a private consultation with George today and experience the transformation firsthand.
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Why In-home And Private Dog Training.?
At SitDropStay Dog Training Adelaide, we believe that private, lifestyle based dog training is the most effective and easiest way to establish a solid foundation of training and create the dog you want.
- Faster results – our clients are amazed at how quickly their dogs change their behaviour compared to other forms of dog training being offered
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- Lifestyle based dog training – no more unnecessary training that you will never use in the real world
- Practice in real life situations not just in the class
- Sessions are tailored to you – we develop the right formula for your individual lifestyle
- YOU are coached and educated, not just your dog
- The whole family can be involved.
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Testimonial
SitDropStay is by far the best. We were concerned about her behaviour becoming more aggressive. She just about had full run of the house and we didn’t realise. No other trainers seemed to hit the mark for what we needed with our husky. Once George enlightened us to our behaviour, our little husky dramatically changed her behaviour right in front of our eyes. No pulling on a walk, bouncing all over the house and furniture, fights to leave the kitchen, pushing through the doors to go first.
George was very present, calm and reassuring with all of us. Rare to have such a high calibre specialist come to your home where a much more realistic assessment of environment, people and dog behaviour can occur. He also knew which tools were best for our situation and taught us how to apply them correctly and consistently.
We are still in awe of the changes in our puppy. Don’t waste your money on ‘classes’ that are generic for dog behaviour. SitDropStay is by far the best place for dog and people behaviour.
Thank you so much George for making such a major impact to our home environment with our unique little husky. Heather F – Adelaide
Introducing
How We Work
We offer a free introductory phone consultation with one of our specialists, or we can do this via email. Here we will discuss your individual needs and explain how we can help you.
One of our experienced SitDropStay Dog Training Adelaide dog behaviour training specialists will arrange to come out to your home or other location that you choose for a two hour personalised, one on one consult. This consult is tailored to your individual needs and focused on anything you'd like to work on - general obedience, behavioural issues or owner coaching. Our goal is to empower and educate you to quickly and effectively address your concerns and get on with enjoying your dog.
We then offer and encourage our targeted one hour follow-up consultations to help advance your training and get you even better results. This way, you can go as far as you like with your training, and at your own pace. Again, these consults can be in any environment or situation you prefer, and for any issue.
Your Expert Dog Trainer In Adelaide
George Lygidakis
George Lygidakis, the Head Trainer and Founder of SitDropStay Dog Behaviour & Training, has over 35 years. His extensive experience includes serving as a Police Dog Handler and Trainer with the Australian Protective Service (Federal Police), and helping train and advise other Government Departments like the State Police, Correctional Services and the RAAF Dog sections. In 2005, George established SitDropStay to offer more effective, holistic, and alternative approaches to dog behaviour training. Throughout his career, George has travelled across Australia, training dogs and mentoring other trainers. He has appeared as a specialist in a series of training episodes on the TV show All About Animals, conducted workshops, and consulted for rescue organizations, foster groups, and veterinary staff. His expertise extends to breeding; he has successfully bred and shown Rottweilers and is currently breeding working-line German Shepherds from his 30-acre property in the Barossa Valley, South Australia.
George’s unique approach focuses on understanding dog psychology and behaviour, emphasizing the spiritual nature of human-dog relationships and communication. He believes in empowering and coaching owners to develop a calm, confident presence, enabling a deeper connection and more effective communication with their dogs. His methods do not rely on treats, force, or medication but instead foster mutual respect and understanding.
Under George’s leadership, SitDropStay has grown into a national organization with a team of hand-picked behaviour specialists across Gold Coast, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Central Coast, and Cairns. His dedication to improving the quality of dog training and broadening the understanding of dog behaviour has transformed the lives of countless dogs and their owners throughout Australia.
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