At K9 Inspired Dog Training, we’re passionate about helping you build a calm, connected, and cooperative relationship with your dog. Based in Perth, Western Australia, we use gentle, science-backed positive reinforcement methods to create real-life results—without fear or force.

Whether you're welcoming a new puppy, navigating behavioural challenges, or simply wanting a better bond, we focus on strengthening the partnership between you and your dog so life together feels easier and more enjoyable.

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Building Confidence Through Connection

About Us

Our Story

I’m an accredited IMDT Dog Trainer and former veterinary nurse with a lifelong love of dogs. I specialise in one-on-one training, and occasionally offer small group classes when the opportunity arises. My goal is to help people and their dogs build strong, trusting, and joyful partnerships using only positive, fear-free, evidence-based methods.

I’ve shared my life with many breeds over the years and currently have a little French Bulldog named Aspen, who brings equal parts sass and sunshine to my days. She was thoughtfully bred with health as the top priority, and you might notice in some of her photos—she has a tail! This small feature is actually a big deal; it means she doesn’t suffer from the common structural and breathing issues often seen in the breed. Aspen carries only one copy of the DVL2 gene, which gives her a longer snout, open nostrils, and stronger, healthier spinal vertebrae. If you want to follow Aspen's adventures and chaos, just click the button below!

Supporting breeders with health in mind is something I’m deeply passionate about.

Ongoing learning is a non-negotiable part of my work. I’m committed to staying current with modern training methods and regularly attend professional development courses, webinars, conferences, and collaborate with other force-free trainers. As an accredited IMDT trainer, I adhere to a strict code of ethics and have undergone comprehensive assessments to earn my credentials.

While I love to work with all breeds, I have a soft spot—and a special interest in French Bulldogs (obviously!)

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Our Services

1:1 Consultations

$150/ hour

Receive one-on-one training tailored to your dog's needs. Our certified trainers will work with you and your pet to address specific behavioural challenges, improve obedience, and strengthen your bond.

The Right Start

$500 for 4 sessions

Get your new puppy or dog off to the right start with our comprehensive package. Includes obedience training, socialization, and guidance for new dog owners. This series of 4 weekly one on one sessions allows your new addition to learn how to be in their new home with you.

Enrichment Consultations

$300 for 3 sessions

This package includes three sessions with a professional dog trainer focused on learning and creating enrichment activities your dog will love. Sessions are tailored to you and your dog, helping you build practical skills and expand your enrichment knowledge together. Multi-dog households are welcome to participate.

Walk and Train

$120/ 30 minutes

Our Walk & Train sessions are designed to build real-life skills like loose-lead walking, focus, confidence and calm behaviour around distractions. You can choose the format that suits you: Trainer & Owner Walk Together- Get hands-on coaching and feedback in real time as you walk with your trainer. Trainer Walks Your Dog Solo-Perfect for busy owners—your trainer takes your dog out and works on their training goals directly.

Why Breeding Healthier French Bulldogs Matters — and What It Actually Means

Over the past few years, I’ve noticed more conversations around breeding healthier French Bulldogs — and as someone who lives and works closely with this breed, that shift feels hopeful. French Bulldogs are deeply loved companions, but they also face well-known health challenges linked to generations of selective breeding for certain physical traits. As our understanding of canine genetics grows, we’re learning more about how early breeding decisions influence not only physic

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Why Health and Behaviour Are More Connected Than People Think

One of the most common things I see in my work is owners feeling confused when behaviour suddenly changes. A dog who used to be relaxed becomes reactive. A confident learner starts avoiding training. A social dog begins withdrawing or seeming anxious. It’s very easy to assume this is purely a training issue — but often, the picture is more complex. The truth is, health and behaviour are deeply connected. What happens inside a dog’s body can strongly influence how they feel, h

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Choose Positive Reinforcement for Effective Dog Training

Training your dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences. It strengthens the bond between you and your furry friend. However, the method you choose for training can make a significant difference. Positive reinforcement is a powerful tool that can lead to effective and lasting results. In this post, we will explore the benefits of positive reinforcement, how to implement it, and why it is the best choice for dog training.

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Testimonials

Our clients love the transformation they see in their dogs after training with us. Read what some of them have to say about our dog training services.

Bella K.

I had the most amazing experience having Sarah train both my cat, Leia, and my dog, Ozzi. Her ability to connect with them was truly special. Sarah’s approach was warm, calming, and incredibly patient, which made the entire process feel natural and easy. She used hand signals and positive reinforcement techniques that my pets quickly responded to. Sarah’s knowledge was invaluable—she broke everything down so I could continue training at home and helped me better understand the human-pet relationship, making daily life with Leia and Ozzi much smoother.

If you’re looking for someone who is gentle, professional, and effective, I can't recommend Sarah enough. She is absolutely the person to trust with your pets.

Meg F.

Sarah has been amazing with my dachshund! She uses such a positive and calming approach to training that improved my dog's behaviour but also helped reduce my own stress around training. Sarah takes the time to explain my dog's body language and how each training method is benefiting him, ensuring I fully understood how to continue practicing the training at home. She was able to quickly adapt to any situation and address any issues that came up during training. Sarah is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and truly caring. I'm so grateful for her and the positive impact she's had on the bond between my dog and myself.

Maddie H.

Sarah has been training my two anxious Spoodles for the past three years. She has helped us with walking on the lead, name recall, barking, crate exposure, excessive licking and finding activities to keep our dogs busy when we attend to our baby. Their behaviour is still a work in progress but has improved significantly and it’s great having Sarah by our side problem solving strategies, educating and coaching us on how to meet their needs in a positive way. Sarah is very knowledgeable when it comes to positive behaviour training. She is approachable, very supportive and fun for the dogs she works with and their humans. 5/5 star rating. Well actually 1000000/ 5!!

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Not sure where to start?

That’s completely okay. Many people reach out feeling unsure about what they need — and that’s exactly what I’m here for. If you’re curious about how I might be able to support you and your dog, send me a message and we can start with a conversation.