Real-world training for real life with your dog.
Science-based methods, hands-on experience, and a programme built around you, your dog, and the life you actually live, across Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
5.0 from 34 Google reviews
1-2-1 Training
Every dog learns differently. Training is tailored to your dog’s temperament, age, and what you both need.
Hands-on, real settings
From farm stays to your own street, we train where real life happens, not just in a quiet room.
Support that lasts
Ongoing guidance, progress videos, and a trainer who’s genuinely in your corner long after day one.
How we can help
Discover the best way forward for you & your dog
Whether you’re starting fresh with a puppy or tackling complex behaviors, our programs are designed to meet you where you are.
Private Puppy Program
Bringing a puppy home can be overwhelming. Over four weeks we prepare you for every stage of development and build an unbreakable bond.
General Obedience
One-hour sessions covering everyday obedience – engagement around dogs and people, loose-leash walking, positions, and advanced work on request.
Behaviour Modification
Facing tougher challenges? We find the underlying cause and build a tailored regime for aggression, reactivity, anxiety, and over-arousal.
Day Train
Work long hours? We collect your dog in the morning for 4-5 hours of training, adventures, and pack socialisation – split with plenty of breaks.
Farm Stay & Train
Board your dog with us and let us do the training. Perfect for busy schedules, holidays, or when you just can’t seem to get results on your own.
Protection Dog Services
A range of protection dog services to suit what you’re after – drawing on Deanne’s competitive Mondioring and sport-dog background.
Meet your trainer
Deanne Janszen
Deanne is a Professional Dog Trainer certified through Australia’s National Dog Training Federation, with a Bachelor of Science double-majoring in Biology and Zoology. Her approach blends science-based methods with hands-on experience from veterinary clinics and animal rescues around the world.
It started close to home – rehabilitating her family’s reactive German Shepherd. Today she trains alongside her Belgian Malinois, Alika, competing at the highest levels of canine sport.
- National Dog Training Federation certified
- BSc - Biology & Zoology
- Australia's first female Mondioring Decoy
- Gold - Bikejoring & Canicross
- K9 Superwall record holder
Client stories
What dog owners are saying
Every journey is unique. These testimonials highlight the care, patience, and results that matter most to dog owners like you.
Posted on Google Penelope HoganTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I engaged Deanne’s help to get a second opinion on a complex behavioural problem I had been dealing with for several years. I appreciate how Deanne really took the time to listen, understand the history & diagnose the problem. We now have a clear path forward that addresses not just the symptom but the root cause of Pip’s anxiety. There is homework for us to do, but I am feeling very optimistic & confident that I have the right advice now to reach a resolution! Even doing one training exercise the following day, I’m already noticing big changes, it’s really exciting ☺️ Thanks Deanne 🙏Posted on Google Merna STrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Honestly I always had a good feeling about Deanne since our first phone call. She took the time to discuss everything and answer my 150 questions as I’m so attached to my boy Rome. I decided to send him to the 10 day farm and stay. I saw daily updates and was so amazed at how quickly his confidence grew. I’ve tried 4 different trainers and all have been a total waste of hope and money, but Deanne worked her magic clearly because he returned home today and I can already see the changes!! He is finally able to rest in the crate without getting distressed, and I took him for a 20 minute walk outside my house (could never do this previously due to his severe anxiety). Thank you Deanne, your passion shows.Posted on Google sarah HPTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our 6 mth old extremely bouncy Weimaraner puppy had the best experience we could have hoped for with Deanne on her Farm Stay. We are planning on sending her again later in the year. A blissful, structured holiday camp for dogs.Posted on Google Liz DuncanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our German wirehaired pointer Saxon just completed the 10 day stay and training programme with Deanne. She was very communicate, thorough. We loved the video updates and follow up after his stay. We will definitely be booking him in for further sessions to refine his progress. 10/10Posted on Google Nicole FoderTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Updated post. Deanne is very knowledgeable, patient & passionate dog trainer & Maverick is very happy to engage with her. I learnt so much in one training session. Regular days out training from 7-10 mths has improved Mavericks recall & obedience. Highly recommend Deanne & all her services. Next review about the farm stay.Posted on Google tyson franklinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My girl Misty just completed the 10 day farm stay. I loved that I got to watch videos of her coming out of her shell on the insta page each day. I could tell she was having a great time, and Deane was super easy to communicate with and helpful with arranging the whole process from pickup to drop off. Look forward to working on Misty’s training with Deane again soon.Posted on Google Emma TTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Deanne was recommend to us when we adopted our puppy at an age where he was too old for puppy school. We did her private training sessions that they were so helpful and beneficial in our journey with Rusty. She’s so passionate and knowledgeable. We did the training over a period of two months and found this really helpful for learning new things at different stages as Rusty grew. This was a true game changer for our training with Rusty- absolutely would recommend! 🐾Posted on Google Megan LewisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Deanne was amazing with our 3 year old German Shepherd. Highly recommend Dogs At Work. We were looking for loose leash help and Nala's reactive to cars. Deanne listened to our concerns and explained to us why she was like that and what to do. She then demonstrated it for us to see and it works. She totally understands dogs and their behaviour. Very knowledgeable. Thank you Deanne!Posted on Google AlvaroTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Deanne and Jordan have helped us bring up Chilli since she was a puppy, always aiming to make life as fulfilling as possible for her. When going away on a holiday we had no doubt that Chilli would love doing the Farm Stay with Deanne and left Chilli in her capable and trusted hands. We received Chilli updates every day showing that Chilli was having tonnes of fun as she started to build her play and engagement skills. Today we are seeing very positive results which allow us to spend more time with Chilli in various environments in a controlled manner. Thanks Deanne!Posted on Google Cassandra FarrugiaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our high-energy Kelpie, Billie, attended the Dogs At Work Farm Stay program, and we couldn’t recommend it highly enough. Deanne made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process, and we looked forward to the daily updates seeing what Billie and her crew were getting up to. From loose-lead walking and learning to swim, to managing her overexcitement, especially around the ball, the progress even in such a short time was amazing. Since returning home, we’ve already noticed a huge improvement in Billie’s behaviour and are continuing to build on her training using the tips provided. We already can’t wait to send Billie back to this beautiful property and would highly recommend the program to anyone considering it for their dog.