Raise a Calm, Well-Behaved Dog -
Without the Stress or Guesswork
Feeling Overwhelmed? You're Not Alone
Bringing home a new puppy or living with a challenging dog can feel chaotic...
The biting, toileting accidents and constant supervision
The pulling on the lead, ignoring you, or over-excitement
The stress of wondering if you're getting it wrong
Training That Actually Makes Sense
At Think Canine Training & Behaviour, we focus on what actually works in real life!
Not just commands - but:
Clear communication your dog understands
Consistent structure and boundaries
Building calm behaviour at home and in public
Developing a relationship based on clarity, not confusion
Because a well-trained dog isn't just obedient - they're an enjoyable member of the family
Choose Your Starting Point
I Have a New Puppy
(8-16 weeks old)
Give your puppy the best possible start during the most important learning period of their life
Group Puppy Preschool Classes - Toowoomba
The Ultimate Puppy Start Program
I Have an Older Puppy or Dog
Whether your dog needs manners, foundational obedience
or help with frustrating behaviours - we will show you how
to create real change
The Family Dog Reset
The Loose Leash Walking Blueprint
Our Signature Puppy Programs
The Ultimate Puppy Start Program
Online course for new puppy owners
Survive puppyhood with our complete, step-by-step system to raise a calm, well-mannered puppy - without second-guessing what to do next.
Train at home, at your own pace, with professional training and advice delivered straight to you!
Toilet training
Crate training
Relationship, engagement & focus
Solutions for biting, jumping up and chewing
Introduction to the lead
Obedience skills
How to socialise correctly
Puppy Preschool Classes, Toowoomba
6 Week Group Course
Prefer hands-on support? Join our in-person classes. End the struggle - let us guide you through your puppy's most important learning and developmental period. See why our small group classes stand out above the rest!
Small class sizes
Nationally Accredited, professional trainers
Practical, real-life skills
Safe, structured socialisation
Meet Your Trainer
Katrina is the founder of Think Canine, and a trusted, Nationally Accredited dog trainer and behaviour specialist. With over 20 years of dog training experience, she has helped thousands of dogs and their owners achieve calmer behaviour, better obedience, and stronger relationships. Her training approach is practical, results-driven, and grounded in proven canine learning theory. Katrina specialises in puppy training, early development, and owner education — helping new dog owners build the right foundations from day one. She has also worked extensively with more complex behavioural issues, including fear, anxiety, reactivity, and aggression.
In addition to her Certificate III in Dog Training & Behaviour, Katrina is also a qualified Veterinary Nurse with over 18 years experience in Brisbane and Toowoomba, with a focus on general practice and emergency nursing. With this combined knowledge and experience in dog training, behaviour and healthcare, she offers you and your dog a unique training service.
What Our Clients Say....
"Our Dane x Mastiff puppy has become quite boisterous. We were so appreciative of Think Canine's thorough and common sense information and after working from this information for a week with our pup, we have already noticed a difference! We would highly recommend the team."
L.C.
"I can’t recommend Katrina enough for her help and knowledge with puppy training and obedience…. very hands on with small classes and really has a big focus on training the owner as well as your puppy.”
Alana S.
"Katrina is simply the BEST! At first, I thought I needed to go to Brisbane to a Vet Behaviourist. Little did I know, Think Canine & Katrina was better than anyone! The transformation I've seen in my dog is beyond. I will forever be thankful for Katrina. I could NOT recommend her & this business more."
Danielle G.
Not sure where to start?
Watch our FREE training:
The 5 Mistakes New Puppy Owners Make in the First 90 Days
The Family Dog Reset
Online program for dogs of all ages
Reset your dog's behaviour and finally enjoy calm, reliable manners and obedience at home and out in the real world.
Learn to understand your dog
Obedience skills for real life
Everyday manners
Solutions for not listening, jumping up, biting
Build engagement & focus
The Loose Leash Walking Blueprint
Online Program
Sick of being dragged down the street every time you pick up the lead? Discover the simple system that turns pulling into calm, focused walks you actually enjoy
Understand leash behaviour & how to fix it
Training for both ends of the lead (you and your dog)
The same step-by-step training we use with our in-person clients
Watch real-life training sessions with clients
Why Our Approach Works
Our programs are more than just obedience training
We've worked extensively in our 1 on 1 Private Lessons with dogs experiencing:
Aggression and reactivity
Anxiety and fear
Severe leash pulling and over-arousal
Poor manners and lack of control
Most training fails because it focuses only on
obedience and isolated commands
Our holistic approach focuses on the bigger picture:
Understanding & addressing why your dog is behaving the way they are
Building a relationship of respect and trust between you and your dog
Consistency and structure your dog can rely on
Boundaries that create calm behaviour
Skills that transfer to real life - both in and outside of the home