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 Andrea Jones 
 
19 September 2026
 
 
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Booked our 9 month standard schnauzer Zuzu in to the adolescents course. On date of first session Zuzu came into her first season, as we are complete novices with this, we cancelled the first training session expecting we could just miss the first one. Three weeks later Zuzu is still in season, a quick message to Max explaining, no fuss, no extra cost, just arranging Zuzu to attend the following course. Looking forward to taking Zuzu as the service is exceptional before we even start. Thank you.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Andrea Jones 
 
19 September 2026
 
 
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Booked for adolescent course for our standard schnauzer,  she has been unable to attend as she is now into the 3rd week of her first season. Advised Max no fuss, no extra cost just transfer to the following month. Cant waot to take her as service is already first class, thank you.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Jasmine Pruss 
 
17 September 2026
 
 
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Max has been fantastic so far. I am looking forward to our future sessions.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 lacey corradi 
 
15 September 2026
 
 
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Max and his team are absolutely amazing. Communication, knowledge and guidance. I have a year and a half old german shepherd with horrible anxiety and reactivity; couldn’t even take him for a walk without being embarrassed. After only 2 1:1 sessions, I am now able to walk Vader (my dog obvi) and feel amazing after. The online training is required first and helps you understand why your dog is the way he is and how to fix it. Then going into the 1:1 sessions, you’re able to learn appropriate corrections. Sessions with Max are significantly effective and always a great laugh. Vader who usually doesn’t like men that are strangers now loves Max. Dog training isn’t easy but with the Reactivity Rewire program it has made my life so much easier. Also to add, Max provided outstanding gear for the training (slip lead, long lead and a treat pack) I can understand pondering on a commitment with dog training but i can’t stress enough that Down Under do it the best. Max was also helpful before even starting about guiding me through what program Vader would need. So far i’ve done 3 1:1 sessions and are keen for what more is to come!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Mitchell Mulgrew 
 
14 September 2026
 
 
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I had a solo session with Max with my 6 year old am staff and really wasn’t sure how much I would gain off just one hour with my stubborn set in his ways boy. After just the one hour session I couldn’t believe the change in my dog through the many training techniques and guidance Max showed me. I have since then also put my dog through the good canine citizen 8 week group training classes and seen even more great results I really didn’t think was possible with my dog to begin with. I couldn’t recommend Max and his team at down under high enough.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Sandra Milena Trigos Ardila 
 
7 September 2026
 
 
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I recommend Down Under Dog Training. Max has been amazing in helping us with our puppy, Tabita. When we first started, she had some challenging behaviours. She would growl at us when she found a new toy or something exciting, and she had also developed the rather disgusting habit of eating cat poo! Max provided us with practical strategies and guidance that helped us overcome these issues, and we have seen such positive changes in her behaviour. We are currently attending the Puberty Blues program, and it has been excellent. The training is informative, supportive, and tailored to the real challenges that come with raising an adolescent dog. The entire team is wonderful to work with. The staff are always kind, welcoming, and flexible. A special thank you to Jordan, who is incredibly efficient with requests and always responds promptly to emails. Her communication and support have made the whole experience even better. Thank you, Max and the Down Under Dog Training team, for helping us raise a happier, better-behaved puppy/teen. We are so grateful for your expertise and ongoing support!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Taylah Noonan 
 
5 September 2026
 
 
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We reached out to Seb for help with our Maltese shitzu Harper who was suffering separation anxiety that had heightened since moving into our new apartment. Seb was fantastic !! After 3 in home sessions we have already noticed an improvement in Harpers anxiety and he has given us some great tips and advice to continue working with her ! We will definitely be reaching back out to Seb when we get Harper a little brother in the future. The whole process from booking to finish was seamless. Jordan promptly replied to my first enquiry which made organising the training schedule to work in with our busy lives effortless! Thank you guys for everything we are feeling very confident in continuing our work with Harpers separation anxiety ☺️🐶
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Samantha Booth 
 
3 September 2026
 
 
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Doing the Good Canine Citizens group classes has been the best thing we’ve done for our American Bulldog, Knox. 🐾 Thanks to our trainer, Seb, we’ve seen such a positive improvement in his obedience and confidence. More importantly, we now have a much better understanding of his reactivity towards dogs and people how we can support him through those situations. We couldn’t recommend Good Canine Citizens highly enough! ❤️
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Hayley Curran 
 
3 September 2026
 
 
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Where do I even start... DUDT has been the greatest resource for Winston and I. We have had 3 years of reactivity, stress, anxiety, tears and have finally come out the other side. I'm excited to say that I will never need to use the 20m long line again!! I cannot thank Max, Seb and Jordan enough for their invaluable knowledge, care and compassion. Winston and I now have a fun and enjoyable life of beach and off-lead adventures. The reactivity rewire program is absolutely worth the investment, full of wisdom and practical support. Will be shouting DUDT from the rooftops for the rest of my days!!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 lucy john 
 
2 September 2026
 
 
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Max is the absolute best in the business! I would travel far and wide just for his advice
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Madi Glenn 
 
1 September 2026
 
 
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I booked my dog 2 year old Labrador x German Shepherd Pippa in for the Good Canine Citizens class in June along with weekly walk and trains. The difference in only 3 months since working with Down Under Dog Trainer is insane! Pippa went from being reactive, excessive pulling on walks and not listening to me at all to becoming almost the dream dog (still room for improvement but I know I’m with DUDT we will get there!) She walks loose leash, is more okay around other dogs and responds to commands when we are out and now even listens when her name is called- all things I started thinking wouldn’t happen. I’d admit I was nervous about starting the group training with Pippas reactivity- lunging, pulling, barking and growling at other others on the leash but Max was amazing, prepared us well before entering the group training and helped so much throughout! Our weekly walk and trains with Michelle have been amazing to work on the things we were learning in class and now since after class to continue the skills and build on them. I always get helpful feedback after them, Michelle is so helpful. Walking Pippa was once a stressful event, something I wasn’t looking forward to and now it’s my favourite part of my day. We are both so happy because of this!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Samuel Clark 
 
29 August 2026
 
 
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My dog Lenny and I just finished our first four sessions of Good Canine Citezens with Seb in tweed, and I couldn’t be happier with how it has been. Seb has been incredible, with such a wealth of knowledge and excellent advice. Thank you Seb!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Jodie-Anne Hayward 
 
17 August 2026
 
 
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Just an update on how Butcher is going, after doing puppy classes, puberty blues, a one-on-one with yourself + walk and trains with Michelle. He's very enthusiastic and STRONG and walking him on a loose lead seemed almost impossible. Butcher wanted to say hello to every dog and person along the way, lunging towards them and I was struggling to control him on walks. Well! He has turned a corner! At 18 months old and using the techniques you've taught us, I am finally able to take him on walks, even in busy high-traffic areas like Burleigh. I have changed him over to a head halter which has also helped, but wow, the difference in Butcher has just been amazing. A really big contributing factor I feel has been working with what Butcher values the most, which in his case is the sacred tugtoy. He will do pretty much anything for that thing. And under your advice we have a session with that prior to a walk, which he loves and then he's such a gentleman. We are able to walk past people and dogs, occasionally I pick out someone I'm ok with him to meet but it's like he no longer has this expectation that he's going to meet everyone. It's been a combination of all the things; the early exposure to real life scenarios as a puppy in your puppy classes, the one on one session we did with yourself where you taught me about his zones, and how to gradually work through these. The puberty blues course which was perfect as he was driving me crazy at that stage. And then a 5 week walk and train with Michelle who helped with his impulse control + this is when the tug toy became his ultimate holy grail. After listening to one of your podcasts I tried out Barnsearch with Butchie and he LOVES IT. One of his favourite things to do now and we go on a regular basis. We even tried Mantrailing last week. Thanks to you I'm now really leaning into what Butcher's breed needs to keep him eager to learn, well-rounded and satisfied. But yeah, we have gone from those people with an out of control dog dragging them down the street that you look at with pity, to the dog passersby would maybe think ‘wow look at how well-mannered that dog is’ Thank you Max
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Candice Sneyd 
 
3 August 2026
 
 
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Before starting training with Max at Down Under Dog Trainer, our two dogs were extremely reactive together, and to be honest, I was feeling completely overwhelmed. I even had anxiety about taking them to class because I didn’t think we’d ever get them under control. From day one, Max has been patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. He doesn’t just train your dog, he teaches you how to understand your dog’s behaviour and gives you practical, easy to follow techniques that actually work. His calm approach and genuine passion for what he does gave me confidence when I really needed it. The improvements we’ve already seen have been amazing. Walks are becoming more enjoyable, our dogs are learning to make better choices, and we’re finally starting to feel like we can enjoy life with them instead of constantly stressing. If you’re struggling with reactivity or any behavioural issues, I honestly can’t recommend Max and his team  highly enough. Their experience, dedication, and the genuine care they have  for both dogs and their owners are second to none. Thank you, Max and the down under crew for giving us the tools and confidence to build a better relationship with our dogs. You’ve truly made a huge difference to our family. 🐾❤️
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Adam Lock 
 
29 July 2026
 
 
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Booking in with Max was by far the BEST decision I ever made for myself and Kaia. Not only has Max been able to help with absolutely everything I’ve thrown at him but he has also created endless resources to help with every scenario/issue a dog owner could encounter. The relationship I’ve been able to build with Kaia is everything I wanted and so much more and there is no way I would’ve been able to do this without Max’s guidance and support. It’s extremely rare to find anyone as dedicated, driven and passionate in their profession as Max and he constantly shows how much he wants to help anyone and everyone create the best possible life for them and their dog. I couldn’t recommend Down Under Dog Trainer enough to anyone looking to create the life every dog deserves to have.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Georgina Colette 
 
8 June 2026
 
 
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We started off in the puberty blues class with my adolescent GSP and loved the support and community in those classes! We then moved on to 1:1 sessions to help us condition an ecollar and support our journey with touch aversion and fear based reactivity. We can’t recommend Max enough for not just helping our dog but teaching us how to help him so we can go on and apply the training skills in all sorts of different contexts!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Sanja Stankovic 
 
2 June 2026
 
 
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Max is a very experienced trainer and provides simple and easy to follow instructions. I left the one on one training relieved that my dog excitement when meeting other dogs is fixable and we look forward to our group class next week!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Brock Afford 
 
4 March 2026
 
 
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We had a great experience with Max. He’s extremely knowledgeable, and throughout the session we felt a real sense of calm and compassion while he remained completely professional. The training itself was straight to the point, no bull and everything was explained in a way that was easy to understand and apply.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Ash Evanna 
 
6 January 2026
 
 
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Before stumbling across Max and Down Under Dog Training taking our dog anywhere was the things nightmares are made of. Our boy, while the most loving angel inside, is so reactive we can’t leave him in the yard unsupervised. After being attacked at 2 years old, everything became a threat. There is no safety out of the confines of his home. Even a visit to the vet had us both crippled with anxiety - clearing of the waiting room, and walking straight into a room to keep everyone safe. A casual afternoon stroll was just a pipe dream. If we didn’t need to take our pup out, we simply wouldn’t. At 45kg+, the slightest bit of reaction has him labeled. “The dangerous dog” and to be fair, that’s how it looked. The what ifs of a dog that size, council pop ins due to complaints and fear. Understanding from an outsiders perspective was easy. We know we have a long way to go, but for the first time in 2 years we CAN take that afternoon stroll. Our family will forever be grateful for Max’s knowledge, honesty and care for the sweet boy we know. Max took the time to find the history, the connections of behaviours and traumas and where we went wrong trying to protect him from the harsh views of the world. There’s never been any judgement, just understanding and teachable moments. - Ash & Bullet (who is very sleepy from our afternoon walk!)
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bobbie Cheetham 
 
4 November 2025
 
 
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First lesson for our German shepherd Elma today and I was so impressed with the training . Unfortunately we used another trainer on her some time ago that used a shock collar and basically frightened her into submission Down Under Dog Trainer is the exact opposite their approach is through knowledge and kindness and I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking help with their fur babies
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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