Professional Training on a Premium 160-Acre Countryside Property
If you require Dog Training Highworth, The Mutts Nuts is a trusted provider of results-focused training conducted on our private 160-acre countryside facility in Degilbo, QLD, giving dogs a serene, distraction-free space for obedience, behaviour improvements, dog milestones, K9 foundations, therapy, and more.
At The Mutts Nuts, you’ll find bespoke training programs, experienced trainers, and a quiet rural backdrop that Highworth dog owners don’t mind travelling to. If long-lasting results are your goal, we’re ready to help.
Why Pet Owners Across Highworth,-26.61741,152.93438,4560,highworth Rely on Our Services
40+ Years Combined Training Experience
Premium 160-Acre Rural Training Property (Degilbo, QLD)
Over 4,800+ Dogs Successfully Trained
Affordable, Upfront, No-Surprise Pricing
5-Star Rated by QLD Clients
Safe, Secure, Controlled Environment
Flexible Availability — Bookings Open Now
Our comprehensive obedience training is structured to improve your dog’s everyday conduct and support lasting confidence between you and your pet. If lead pulling, jumping on guests, weak recall, or persistent stubbornness is a challenge, our training offers a focused space far from suburban distractions.Training on our spacious 160-acre Degilbo property gives dogs the safety, structure, and calm environment they need to develop strong habits. Rural settings naturally speed up learning by helping dogs feel relaxed and confident. It’s a level of space and calm Highworth suburbs can’t provide, attracting many clients from Highworth for outstanding results.
Our training blends up-to-date positive-reinforcement strategies with balanced methods to help your dog learn. Your dog gains clarity, confidence, and consistency when following commands, with every program customised to suit their breed and unique personality.Our programs are designed to reflect the responsible dog ownership requirements under the Queensland Government pet standards, supporting public safety and handler responsibility through trusted training practices.
We specialise in dog therapy training that supports emotional balance, confidence, and behavioural steadiness. A relaxed countryside environment helps stressed or uncertain dogs progress comfortably.
On our expansive 160-acre property, therapeutic dog training includes:
Calm exposure training
Confidence-building exercises
Structured routine development
Behaviour reset sessions
Emotional stabilisation through predictable patterns
Many Highworth dogs show overstimulation from high-density suburbia. Our rural setting provides the opposite—space, peace, and nature. This helps dogs relax, reset, and learn more effectively.
We adhere to the relevant pet safety, welfare and responsible dog management requirements outlined on the Queensland Government website, allowing you peace of mind that our training practices are ethical, safe, and compliant. You’ll notice improvements in your dog’s behaviour from day one. If your goal is a well-behaved family dog, this is where it begins.
We offer dog Bowen therapy as well, using a gentle touch technique that supports muscle balance, joint ease, emotional calm, and recovery after physical strain. Bowen therapy is ideal for:
Bowen sessions take place in the quiet countryside of Degilbo, allowing dogs to remain calm and responsive during treatment. Highworth dog owners regularly travel to us because rural Bowen therapy provides a noticeably deeper relaxation response.

We incorporate a comprehensive view of canine health into our training, ensuring both body and mind contribute to your dog’s success. We consider:
Nutrition and feeding structure
Energy output vs. exercise
Enrichment needs
Mobility and joint function
Rest quality
Stress levels and triggers
This strategy boosts your dog’s behaviour training by engaging both their physical and mental needs.
Daily routines have a strong impact on your dog’s behaviour. Our dog care guidance helps you create consistent habits at home. This includes:
Handling routines
Grooming acceptance
Feeding consistency
Mental stimulation
Safe play structures
Pack leadership principles
We support you in recognising the conditions your dog needs to feel secure, relaxed, and ready to learn, whether they’re with us or in your home environment.
Our K9 programs prioritise working breeds and high-drive dogs, using performance-focused methods in our Degilbo rural environment to prepare dogs for agility, scent work, foundation protection skills, and specialised behaviour training.
Long-distance recall practice
High-drive outlet through structured drills
Obstacle-based confidence building
Controlled distraction environments
Real-world conditioning across varied terrain
K9 dogs require generous open space to reach their full potential, and your Highworth environment may not provide that, which is why we utilise our 160-acre country property for training.
At The Mutts Nuts, training plans are customised to suit your dog’s needs and your long-term goals. Our trainers listen carefully, outline a practical path forward, and support you through each stage. Whether it’s obedience, therapy, dog development, or K9 foundations, our property grounds help boost learning outcomes.
If you want help understanding your dog’s behaviour, get in touch with us today and talk to our qualified trainers.
We also service these surrounding suburbs:
Your training journey includes:
Behaviour assessment
Training plan creation
Rural on-property training sessions
Handler coaching
Home-routine integration
Follow-up guidance and progress reviews
This ensures lasting behavioural changes, not temporary fixes.
Yes. Quite a few Highworth clients choose to travel to our country location because dogs respond more effectively in serene rural environments.
Fees change depending on the program’s nature and duration, with all pricing made clear from the beginning.
Definitely. Our rural property’s large, open layout is ideal for safe and controlled behaviour sessions.
The duration of each session varies by program, though most take around 45–90 minutes.
Have treats, a lead, collar, harness, water, and any behaviour notes ready to bring.
Yes, we provide all clients with dependable follow-up support and helpful training guidance.
Yes, especially for working breeds or high-drive dogs who need structured challenges.
Definitely. Our peaceful rural environment naturally supports reduced anxiety and less overstimulation.
Absolutely. Our training follows the responsible dog management standards recognised throughout Queensland.
Give your dog the holiday they deserve at The Mutts Nuts. Whether it’s boarding, training or both, we’ll make sure they’re cared for, loved and treated like family.