YoPaws Academy brings practical dog training to Canberra and nationwide, with programs and experiences designed to help dogs and their humans learn, communicate and grow together.
Learn together. Grow together.
YoPaws Academy brings learning into everyday life, helping you understand your dog, build practical skills and create a stronger partnership through every stage of the journey.
Can’t see the program you’re looking for?
Register your interest in Puppy Foundations, Adolescent Foundations, Assistance Dog Preparation or Community Training. We’ll let you know when suitable programs become available.
Practical, hands-on sessions that help you build real-life skills with your dog.
From loose-lead walking and calm greetings to confidence-building in public spaces, each workshop gives you clear guidance, gentle coaching, and take-home tools you can use right away.
Perfect for: puppies, pet dogs, therapy dog trainees, assistance dog owner-trainers
Learn from home, in your PJs, with your dog beside you.
Our webinars cover everything from choosing the right puppy to navigating assistance dog laws, understanding behaviour, and building confidence as a handler.
Perfect for: anyone wanting flexible learning or a safe, comfortable environment
A relaxed, friendly space to meet other dog owners, share the journey, and learn together.
We chat, walk, practise skills, troubleshoot challenges and celebrate the little wins that matter.
Perfect for: dog lovers, new puppy parents, owner-trainers wanting community
Format: In-person, casual
Clear, practical guidance for people exploring the assistance dog pathway.
We unpack training options, certification readiness, dog selection, public access preparation, and what life with an AD truly looks like.
Perfect for: people considering an assistance dog, NDIS participants, families & support coordinators
Sneak peeks, new programs, guest trainers, giveaways, and more.
These events celebrate milestones in the YoPaws journey — and bring our community together for something fun, warm, and memorable.
A gentle space for handlers to build confidence, clarity, and resilience.
We talk through real-life challenges, decision-making, emotional load, training mistakes, and how to grow alongside your dog with purpose and compassion.
Perfect for: owner-trainers, handlers with reactive or sensitive dogs, anyone wanting support
Format: Online coaching or small in-person groups
