Dog Training in Hervey Bay
Reward-based Stay & Train for Hervey Bay dogs, set on a quiet 160-acre farm a short drive inland. Calmer, more confident results, without fear or force.
- Reward-based, always
- 5 years on the farm
- Anxious & rescue dogs welcome
- Pick-up & drop-off
Enquire about your dog training
Tell us a little about your dog and we will be in touch about the next available stay.
Dog training that fits a Hervey Bay lifestyle
Between beach walks along the Esplanade, work, school runs and the odd trip away, a weekly obedience class can be hard to keep up with. Our Stay & Train dog training program takes a different path. Your dog comes to stay with us on the farm and lives the training every day, so the good habits are built into real routines rather than squeezed into an hour once a week.
You drop a stressed, over-excited or unsure dog with us, and collect a calmer companion who understands what you are asking. It suits busy Hervey Bay families, retirees who want an easier dog to walk, and owners heading away who would rather their dog come home better than when they left.
Good for
- Dogs that pull, jump or ignore recall at the beach and park
- Anxious, nervous or reactive dogs that struggle in busy spots
- Rescue dogs settling into a new Hervey Bay home
- Owners who want lasting habits, not a quick fix
Everyday dog obedience and real behaviour help
Hervey Bay dog owners come to us for two things: manners that hold up in the real world, and help with the behaviour that makes daily life hard. Every stay is shaped around your dog rather than a fixed class syllabus.
Everyday obedience
Reliable recall, loose-lead walking, sit, settle and impulse control, so walks around Urangan and the Esplanade are relaxed instead of hard work.
Reactivity on lead
Practical, reward-based work for dogs that bark or lunge at other dogs, bikes or people, building calmer responses step by step.
Anxiety and confidence
Gentle confidence building for nervous and anxious dogs, using routine, decompression and connection before we ask for anything.
Rescue and rehoming
Support for rescue dogs finding their feet, so a new adoption settles into family life with clear, kind boundaries.
Four steps from drop-off to a calmer dog
Assessment
We start by getting to know your dog's temperament and triggers, so the plan fits the dog in front of us.
Settle & decompress
Your dog eases into calm farm routines first. A settled dog learns far more than an anxious one.
Daily training
Structured daily sessions cover obedience, recall, impulse control and loose-lead walking, with pack walks and enrichment.
Handover
Before your dog comes home we show you how to keep the new habits going, so the results last in Hervey Bay.
Getting your dog to the farm from Hervey Bay
The farm sits a short, easy drive inland from the bay, so your dog is never far from home while they train. Many local owners drop off and collect themselves and make a morning of it, and pick-up and drop-off can be arranged across Hervey Bay when that is easier for you.
Stay lengths depend on your goals, from a shorter stay for foundation manners to a longer stay for deeper behaviour work. You will find current stay options and pricing on our rates page, and we are always happy to talk it through first.
Handy to know
- Drop-off 8 to 10am, pick-up 3 to 5pm, most days
- Pick-up and drop-off across Hervey Bay by arrangement
- Stay length matched to your dog's goals
- A quick chat first, so you know what to expect
More than commands, a calmer dog in body and mind
We train from connection first. That means reward-based methods with no fear and no force, room to decompress, and real farm life with pack walks and enrichment rather than a concrete kennel. Bowen therapy and a calm environment help settle the nervous system so the training actually sticks.
If your dog simply needs a relaxed country holiday rather than a training stay, our farm dog boarding offers the same peaceful setting.
- Reward-based, no fear and no punishment
- Daily pack walks and enrichment on 160 acres
- Bowen therapy to help anxious dogs settle
- A family homestay feel, not a kennel block
Trained by someone who lives with dogs every day
The Mutts Nuts was founded by Julia Powell, who has spent five years helping Queensland dogs become calmer, happier family members. Julia works alongside her own dogs every day, including working Kelpies, and brings a practical, reward-based approach built on reading each dog rather than forcing them.
That hands-on background is why nervous, reactive and rescue dogs do so well here. You can read more about The Mutts Nuts and the way we work.
Why owners trust the farm
- Five years training Queensland dogs
- Reward-based specialist in anxious and rescue dogs
- A genuine 160-acre working farm at Degilbo
- Honest advice about whether we are the right fit
Dog training across Hervey Bay and the Fraser Coast
We welcome dogs from right across Hervey Bay, the Burrum district and the wider Fraser Coast. If your suburb is nearby and not listed, just ask.
Hervey Bay
Pialba, Scarness, Torquay, Urangan, Point Vernon, Kawungan, Urraween, Wondunna, Eli Waters, Nikenbah, Sunshine Acres, Dundowran, Dundowran Beach, Craignish, Booral, River Heads, Susan River, Walligan, Takura and Bunya Creek.
Burrum & northern beaches
Toogoom, Beelbi Creek, Burrum Heads, Pacific Haven, Burrum River, Burrum Town, Burgowan, Howard, Torbanlea, Aldershot and the Great Sandy Strait coast.
Maryborough & surrounds
Maryborough, Granville, Tinana, Maryborough West, Dundathu and Oakhurst.
Looking after a dog further afield? Explore our dog training across the Fraser Coast.
Questions Hervey Bay Owners Ask About Local Dog Trainers
How far is the training farm from Hervey Bay?
The farm is at Degilbo, a short and easy drive inland from Hervey Bay. Your dog stays close to home throughout their program, and many local owners simply drop off and collect during our morning and afternoon windows.
Do you pick up and drop off in Hervey Bay?
Yes. Pick-up and drop-off can be arranged across Hervey Bay suburbs including Pialba, Scarness, Torquay, Urangan and Point Vernon. Let us know your suburb when you enquire and we will sort out the easiest option for you.
Is board and train suitable for an anxious or reactive dog?
It often suits these dogs especially well. Living in a calm farm routine gives an anxious or reactive dog time to settle before we build new habits, and everything is reward-based with no fear or force. We are happy to talk through your dog first to make sure it is the right fit.
How long will my dog need to stay?
It depends on your goals. Foundation manners can come together in a shorter stay, while deeper behaviour work takes longer. We will recommend a stay length after we understand your dog, and you can see current options on our rates page.
Do you run weekly obedience classes in Hervey Bay?
Our focus is residential Stay & Train rather than weekly classes. Instead of one lesson a week, your dog practises calm, obedient behaviour every day on the farm, and we hand those skills over to you at pick-up so they carry on at home.
What does the training cover?
Day to day we work on obedience essentials like recall, loose-lead walking, sit, settle and impulse control, alongside real behaviour help for reactivity, anxiety and rescue dogs. Every plan is tailored to your dog rather than a fixed syllabus.
Ready for a calmer dog in Hervey Bay?
Tell us about your dog and we will help you plan the right stay. You only need to be sure of one thing: your dog comes home calmer and happier than they left.