Where Dogs
want to Learn
Happy owners, happy dog:
CLEAR clients Adrian, Cath and puppy Archie.
Training With CLEAR
Good dog training should make life easier, calmer and more enjoyable — for dogs and their owners.
Since 2001, CLEAR Dog Training has helped thousands of Brisbane owners understand their dogs, solve problems and build good habits that last. We work with puppies and family pets, from the everyday challenges of manners, walking and recall to more difficult behaviour.
Head trainer Caroline Strainig brings years of hands-on experience to every session. She trains and competes with her own dogs too, so training isn’t just something she teaches — it’s part of everyday life.
At CLEAR, we’re not interested in turning every dog into a robot. We want dogs that listen because they understand what’s being asked, owners who know how to communicate with them, and relationships that are better because of it.
Clear communication. Better habits. Happier lives together.
Caroline with her Border Collie, Lockie, as a puppy at Pups in the Park in Wynnum.
CLEAR clients come in all shapes and sizes.
Our most popular option
The CLEAR Foundation Package
A great place to start — whether you have a new puppy, need help with everyday manners or have a problem you’d like to sort out.
Two personalised one-to-one sessions give you practical strategies for your dog, your home and your lifestyle — and the skills to keep making progress long after the sessions are over.
From $250 ($225 on special until the end of September)
Looking For Something Else?
- Single-session assessments
- Follow-up training
- Walk & Train
- Dog sports training
What Our Clients Say
Training Tips
Practical training advice for real dogs, real people and everyday life.
Walking your dog alone early or late? Our top tips for staying safe
For many dog owners, early mornings and evenings are the best times to walk. It’s cooler, quieter and often much…
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Lunging on lead: why dogs do it — and what to do about it
Your dog spots another dog coming towards you. The sniffing stops, his eyes lock on and his body becomes still.…
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Is your dog a master manipulator?
Check out our list of accidental behaviour chains, give yourself a point for each one that sounds familiar, and see…
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When dog-park play gets too rough
Dog play can involve chasing, growling, wrestling and body contact that would look alarming in almost any other context. The…
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Should I return my puppy or dog? What to consider when the going gets tough
Some of the hardest calls CLEAR Dog Training receives come from owners who have reached the “beam me up, Scotty”…
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Bringing home a new dog: How to get it right from the start
You did your homework. You met the dog, asked all the right questions and pictured how they would fit into…
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