Professional Training on a Premium 160-Acre Countryside Property
If Dog Training The Dawn is your focus, The Mutts Nuts provides quality, results-driven programs on our peaceful 160-acre Degilbo, QLD property, where dogs benefit from a distraction-free environment ideal for behaviour work, K9 development, therapy, and more.
At The Mutts Nuts, you’ll benefit from tailored training, a skilled team, and a peaceful rural environment that The Dawn dog owners are more than willing to visit. For dependable outcomes and long-term behavioural change, we’re the trainers you can trust.
Why The Dawn Locals Choose Us for Their Dogs
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 tailored training is developed to improve everyday behaviour and reinforce trust between you and your dog. Whether struggling with lead pulling, jumping on visitors, poor recall, or general stubbornness, your dog can learn effectively in our calm, distraction-free setting.At our 160-acre Degilbo property, dogs enjoy safe open spaces, structured routines, and controlled distractions that support effective learning. Being in a rural environment helps dogs progress faster as they feel calmer and more secure. This type of setting simply isn’t available in The Dawn suburbs, motivating many The Dawn clients to come to us for high-quality outcomes.
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 align with responsible dog ownership guidelines outlined under the Queensland Government pet standards, which support safe public behaviour and handler responsibility through recognised training methods.
Our dog therapy sessions target emotional stability, confidence growth, and behaviour regulation. The gentle, country-based setting is highly beneficial for dogs dealing with reactivity, fear, or past trauma.
Therapeutic dog training available on our 160-acre property includes:
Calm exposure training
Confidence-building exercises
Structured routine development
Behaviour reset sessions
Emotional stabilisation through predictable patterns
Dogs from The Dawn frequently show signs of overstimulation in tightly packed suburbs. Our rural environment counterbalances this with open spaces, quiet, and natural calm.
Our training aligns with Queensland Government guidelines on pet safety, welfare and responsible dog management, so you can feel assured that our approach is ethical, safe and fully compliant. From day one, you’ll notice your dog responding positively.
Our services include dog Bowen therapy, a gentle manual technique that helps enhance muscle balance, joint flexibility, emotional settling, and recovery following strain. Bowen therapy is ideal for:
The stillness of Degilbo’s countryside provides an ideal backdrop for Bowen sessions, helping dogs stay composed and responsive. Many The Dawn dog owners come to us for the enhanced relaxation a rural environment offers.

Our methods are designed with your dog’s total wellbeing in mind, supporting mental and physical health to enhance training performance. We consider:
Nutrition and feeding structure
Energy output vs. exercise
Enrichment needs
Mobility and joint function
Rest quality
Stress levels and triggers
This method enhances your dog’s behaviour training by giving attention to their body and their mind.
Your dog’s everyday routine directly affects their behaviour, and our dog care guidance supports you in creating 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 emphasise performance learning for working and high-drive breeds, with our Degilbo rural property offering the ideal setting for agility, scent work, foundation protection training, and specialised behavioural development.
Long-distance recall practice
High-drive outlet through structured drills
Obstacle-based confidence building
Controlled distraction environments
Real-world conditioning across varied terrain
Because K9 dogs flourish with plenty of room, your The Dawn area may be too restrictive, so our training takes place on a dedicated 160-acre rural site.
At The Mutts Nuts, your dog’s individual needs guide every part of the training process. Our trainers take the time to understand your priorities, set clear goals, and craft a manageable step-by-step plan. From therapy to K9 foundations, our property setup helps speed up learning.
If you feel your dog needs behavioural support, reach out to us today to speak with one of our trusted 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.
Definitely. A significant number of The Dawn clients choose our rural property since dogs often respond faster in a peaceful country atmosphere.
The price is determined by the program you choose and how long it runs, with full transparency from the start.
Indeed. Our extensive rural property delivers a secure, controlled environment for behaviour-focused activities.
Session lengths vary based on the training program, but most run between 45–90 minutes.
Have treats, a lead, collar, harness, water, and any behaviour notes ready to bring.
Yes, every client is supported with follow-up assistance and comprehensive training guidance.
Yes, especially for working breeds or high-drive dogs who need structured challenges.
Absolutely. Our rural environment naturally reduces anxiety and overstimulation.
Absolutely. Our training follows the responsible dog management standards recognised throughout Queensland.
Make your dog’s next holiday one to remember at The Mutts Nuts. From training to boarding, we treat every dog with love and a true family touch.