Professional Training on a Premium 160-Acre Countryside Property
Looking for Dog Training Monto? The Mutts Nuts provides premium, results-oriented dog training on our private 160-acre countryside facility in Degilbo, QLD, helping dogs learn faster in a peaceful, distraction-free environment ideal for obedience, behaviour work, puppy skills, K9 foundations, dog therapy, and more.
At The Mutts Nuts, dog owners receive customised training, support from seasoned experts, and a safe rural environment worth the drive from Monto. For proven results and enduring behavioural improvements, we’re your dependable trainers.
Why Dog Owners in Monto Trust Our Team
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 obedience courses help reset your dog’s behaviour while strengthening the bond you share. If lead pulling, guest jumping, weak recall, or stubborn behaviour are an issue, our structured environment supports focused learning away from suburban bustle.At our Degilbo property, your dog has 160 acres of open, secure space to learn without unnecessary stress. Controlled distractions and structured routines reinforce good habits, while the rural atmosphere helps dogs progress faster. This kind of environment simply isn’t found in Monto suburbs, which is why Monto clients travel to us for premium outcomes.
Using contemporary positive-reinforcement practices supported by balanced training, we teach your dog to respond reliably. Your dog develops confident, consistent command responses, with programs shaped around their breed, character, and behaviour needs.We base our programs on the responsible dog ownership standards set out by the Queensland Government, fostering safe public behaviour and strong handler responsibility through recognised training practices.
Our puppy training programs set young pups up with the right habits from the start. Puppies learn quickly, and early support helps them grow into confident, well-mannered, and social dogs. We help with:
Toilet training
Socialisation foundations
Crate introduction
Leash manners
Basic commands
Early behaviour shaping (biting, chewing, barking)
Unlike typical city puppy schools, your pup benefits from a serene countryside space designed to reduce anxiety and encourage confidence. Many Monto clients share that city environments can feel hectic and overwhelming. At The Mutts Nuts, your puppy can learn calmly and comfortably, without the chaos.
Our trainers guide you with at-home routines, feeding structures, enrichment suggestions, and exercise advice. We set your puppy up for life.
Our dog therapy training focuses on emotional balance, confidence building, and behaviour stabilisation. Dogs experiencing stress, fear, uncertainty, reactivity, or trauma benefit greatly from a peaceful countryside-based training environment.
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
Overstimulation is common for many Monto dogs living in dense suburbs, but our rural property offers the soothing space and natural environment needed for better learning and relaxation.
Our training is conducted in accordance with Queensland Government regulations for pet safety, welfare and responsible dog management, ensuring an ethical and safe experience. You’ll likely see your dog’s behaviour start to improve from day one.
Clients can also choose our dog Bowen therapy service, a calming, hands-on technique that helps maintain muscle balance, improve joint mobility, support emotional grounding, and enhance recovery after physical strain. Bowen therapy is ideal for:
Holding Bowen sessions in Degilbo’s calm countryside allows dogs to stay relaxed and cooperative. Monto dog owners frequently visit, appreciating the deeper relaxation that occurs in a rural setting.

We use a wellbeing-centred training approach, making sure your dog’s physical and mental health are aligned to support their development. We consider:
Nutrition and feeding structure
Energy output vs. exercise
Enrichment needs
Mobility and joint function
Rest quality
Stress levels and triggers
This strategy ensures your dog’s behaviour training is backed by support for their body as well as their mind.
Your dog’s behaviour is tied to the habits they follow each day. Our guidance helps you establish a predictable routine at home. This includes:
Handling routines
Grooming acceptance
Feeding consistency
Mental stimulation
Safe play structures
Pack leadership principles
We guide you in understanding how to help your dog feel safe, settled, and receptive to training at our facility as well as at home.
Our K9 program supports working breeds and high-drive dogs through performance-based training, with our Degilbo rural location providing the perfect backdrop for agility, scent work, early protection training, and specialised behavioural conditioning.
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 benefit from wide, open landscapes, and your Monto environment may be a bit tight—our 160-acre countryside facility offers the ideal setting for their training.
At The Mutts Nuts, customised training is at the heart of what we do. Our trainers work closely with you to understand your goals, address concerns, and map out a practical, achievable plan. From obedience to therapy, puppy training to K9 foundations, our property-based environment accelerates learning.
If you’d like help improving your dog’s behaviour, contact us today and have a chat with our 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. Many of our clients from Monto come to our countryside property because dogs thrive and progress quicker in quiet rural areas.
Costs vary based on the type of program and its duration, with all fees provided upfront and clearly.
Many puppies get underway with their basic training foundations from roughly 8–10 weeks.
Yes, our expansive rural property offers a secure and well-controlled environment for behaviour sessions.
Different programs call for different session lengths, though most fall between 45 and 90 minutes.
Kindly bring treats, a lead, collar, harness, water, and any behaviour notes needed.
Yes, all clients are provided with continued follow-up assistance and training advice.
Yes, especially for working breeds or high-drive dogs who need structured challenges.
Certainly. Our regional environment naturally lowers anxiety and curbs overstimulation.
Yes, our training is fully aligned with responsible dog management standards across Queensland.
Treat your dog to the getaway they deserve at The Mutts Nuts. From boarding to training, we ensure they’re cared for, loved and treated like part of the family.