Dog Training St Kilda 3182

Welcome to SitDropStay

Dog Training St Kilda: Your Local Solution for All Your Dog Training Needs

Are you a dog owner in the suburbs of Melbourne looking for an effective dog training service? Look no further than SitDropStay Dog Training in St Kilda 3182! Our personalised and psychology-based approach is designed to provide you and your furry friend with the best possible experience. Here’s why we believe we can deliver:

Expertise You Can Count On: All of our specialists have been hand-picked and personally trained to offer great dog training services. Our focus is on coaching you, the owner, to educate and empower you to be in the best position to influence your dog’s behaviour for the better.

Understanding the Psychology of Your Dog: We take a psychology-based approach to dog training, so you can achieve willing cooperation and a dog who actively seeks your approval. Our training eliminates the need to rely on food rewards to get your dog to listen to you, and you will learn why your dog’s state of mind is more important than its physical actions.

Personalised Training for Your Unique Dog: We understand that no two dogs are alike, which is why we offer personalised training based on your dog’s specific needs and temperament. Our approach is not one size fits all, and we do not train in “drive” or “high energy” as this is usually counterproductive for a family dog in most situations. There is no unnecessary training that you don’t want, need, or will never use in your day-to-day life.

Emphasis on Leadership and Healthy Relationships: Our training focuses on the principles of leadership, creating healthy relationships, and connection as powerful tools. Together, they will profoundly alter your dog’s perception of you and their resulting behaviour and attitude.

The SitDropStay Melbourne Experience

Our dog training is lifestyle-based, in-home, and private. We are privileged to have both Rod Sinclair and Dimitri  Hondroudakis as our specialist dog trainers> They are both experienced and passionate dog behaviour training experts and are available for both in-home and private dog training consults.

We offer an initial, 2-2.5-hour consult valued at $380. After your initial consultation, we offer 1-hour follow-up consultations valued at $150. We can polish up and refine whatever is still needing attention and offer more advanced dog training as required.

Try Our Dog Training St Kilda 3182 Services

After an initial phone or email conversation, your local trainer will come to your home or any other location where you require help. We will conduct a 2-hour, hands-on personalised consultation based on your specific needs. We will assess your dog’s temperament and behaviour and then work with you to identify and address any issues. You will be surprised and impressed at the changes in your dog’s behaviour, and our dog training approach is easy to implement and highly effective. No treats or clickers are necessary – just you and your dog communicating naturally.

Experience the SitDropStay Difference Today!

At SitDropStay dog and puppy training in Reservoir, we believe that establishing true leadership with your dog is the key to a fulfilling and happy relationship. We understand that while other training approaches may focus solely on “training”, it is important to have a deeper emotional bond with your dog. That is why we teach our clients how to build trust and connection with their dogs, enabling them to form meaningful and lasting relationships based on mutual respect and understanding. Our holistic approach to dog training focuses not just on the physical actions of the dog, but also on their state of mind so that you can achieve a calm and happy dog. With our unique psychology-based approach, you will learn how to communicate with your dog in a natural and effective way, without the need for treats or clickers. Join us at SitDropStay Dog Training Melbourne and discover the joy and fulfilment of a truly connected relationship with your furry companion.

Don’t wait any longer to provide your dog with the best possible training experience. Contact SitDropStay today and take the first step towards a better relationship with your furry friend.

Our Dog Training Process

We start out with an introductory phone consultation with our Cairns-based dog trainers, who will ask you some preliminary questions to find out what your individual needs are.

Our trainer will come out to your home, or other place of your choosing, to conduct an initial one on one session with you and your dog that is tailored to your specific needs. Taking into consideration your current lifestyle, who else is in the family, your dog’s temperament and the outcome that you want to achieve they will put together a formula that’s right just for you.

If further consultations are required we will come back and address any continuing issues and ensure that you have all the tools you need for a rewarding relationship with your dog based on loving leadership and true connection.

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Your Dog Trainer

Your Local Sitdropstay Dog Trainer in St Kilda is Dimitri Hondoudakis

Dimitri Hondroudakis.

Hi, I’m Dimitri and I am stoked to represent SitDropStay in Melbourne’s Southern Suburbs. 

How I ended up here is a little different from the rest of the Sit Drop Stay team. I had always felt an affinity for dogs, however, when I was growing up, our family dogs lived outside. Whenever my parents couldn’t find me and whenever possible, I was usually outside with the dogs. But, I certainly never pictured myself working with dogs. 

Find out more about Dimitri


Dimitri is amazing! He was so calm, and non judgmental! The tools he taught us to train our stubborn dachshunds are life changing! His approach was gentle yet firm and fair, and he took the time to get to know us, and made sure we understood more about why dogs behave certain ways and how we can overcome that! We did two sessions with him, and I now have dogs who don’t react and bark at everything, they listen to me my house is so calm and the boys are generally more enjoyable! Best decision we made, he certainly made a difference in the best way to our little family and filled me with confidence to be the leader the dogs need! Thank you Dimitri ☺️
Ellie Williams
reviewed Dimitri Hondroudakis


We had the absolute pleasure of working with Dimitri for over two hours of incredible dog training for our new puppy, Paddington, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Dimitri’s expertise, patience, and passion for dog training shone through as he guided my daughters, Chloe and Emma, and me through strategies to help Paddington settle into our family. He provided personalised, clear, and practical advice tailored to Paddington’s needs, leaving us feeling confident and equipped to continue training at home. On top of that, Dimitri followed up with comprehensive resources, including a detailed cheat sheet and access to a treasure trove of helpful articles on his blog. Dimitri’s dedication to his craft and his genuine care for both dogs and their owners is unmatched. I cannot recommend him highly enough to anyone seeking support in training their dog. Thank you, Dimitri, for setting us up for success with Paddington—we look forward to our next session!
Joel Anderson
reviewed Dimitri Hondoudakis
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