EXCITING NEWS Underdog Training will now be running Level One group obedience classes at Diggiddy Doggy Day Care in South Melbourne. See our Services page for more details.


Underdog Training and Behaviour Consulting is a Melbourne based business, developed and run by qualified dog trainers Stuart Mulholland and Tamara Jackman. The services offered by Underdog aim to not just rehabilitate existing dogs, but to prevent problems in dogs through proper socialisation and training- of the owners as well as the dogs! We are the first dog training organisation to offer consultations aimed specifically at preventing problems between dogs and babies/ children AND to prevent problems experienced when owners simply choose the wrong dog for them. See our services page for details.

We possess the only Nationally Recognised dog behaviour and training qualifications in Australia as listed below.

• National Dog Trainers Federation- Dog Trainer Certification Course
• National Dog Trainers Federation- Canine Behaviour Specialist Course

We have also completed additional units in the following specialised areas of training

• Assistance Dogs Training
• Substance Detection Training
• Complex Skills and Tricks
• Class Instruction
• Animal Husbandry

We welcome all breeds to train with us, regardless of size, stature or reputation. Training can and will benefit a dog of any age, from an 8 week old puppy to an older dog who has no prior training. You really can teach an old dog new tricks!

Obedience training and behaviour problem solving doesn’t mean your dog’s personality will change. In fact, having a well behaved and obedient dog can make them welcome in social situations with family, friends or the community where an unruly dog may have to be left at home or isolated, away from the party! Underdog works around your requirements, so you can have the dog you’ve always wanted!

We also offer consultations for dogs that have serious behaviour problems such as aggression to people, aggression to other dogs and/ or anxiety issues. Whether the problem is through fear or dominance, as a result of inadequate socialisation or a bad experience, Underdog will work with you to help you and your dog to manage or completely solve these problems. We train with your goals in mind, while giving you realistic expectations regarding your dog’s progress and results.

We consult in all areas of Melbourne as well as regularly conducting regional and interstate workshops, seminars and lessons.

Gift Vouchers Available for all Classes and Private Training. Contact us for more details.

Underdog Training is very proud to announce that we have been named the Master Dog Breeders & Associates dog trainer of the year for 2007. www.mdba.net.au We would like to thank the Master Dog Breeders & Associates and everyone that nominated us for this fantastic award.

Underdog Training & Behaviour Consulting
0402 112 105
underdogtraining@hotmail.com