Puppy Preschool & Foundations
A positive start for growing pups. Ask Eleanor about puppy preschool, early socialisation, confidence, basic manners and individual puppy training at home.
Ask About Puppy PreschoolPersonalised at-home dog training, behaviour support and group classes with Eleanor — a qualified trainer and veterinary nurse based in Pine Mountain, QLD. Helping dogs and their people across Somerset, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley and around Mount Crosby.
Meet Eleanor & a Very Good Pup Good training starts with understanding what is happening in your dog's everyday world. Eleanor comes to you for one-hour sessions, usually weekly or fortnightly, with a practical plan tailored to your dog and family.
From behaviour and routines to body language and enrichment, you'll learn how to keep making progress between visits.
What Happens in a SessionOne-on-One dog training, behaviour guidance and group socialisation options, with an encouraging, personalised and reward-based approach.
A positive start for growing pups. Ask Eleanor about puppy preschool, early socialisation, confidence, basic manners and individual puppy training at home.
Ask About Puppy PreschoolBuild everyday skills together: recall, loose-lead walking, focus around distractions, “leave it”, sit, drop and stay, at a pace that suits your dog.
Talk About Your Training GoalsExplore your dog's behaviour, body language and routines, and learn practical ways to support positive change.
Tell Eleanor What's HappeningTraining isn't just about commands. Eleanor can help you work towards safer, calmer and more enjoyable everyday moments through reward-based dog training.
Explore Dog Training Life SkillsPrefer learning with other dogs and their people? Eleanor offers puppy preschool, group dog training and socialisation classes with a positive reinforcement focus. Ask about available class dates, venues and suitability for your dog.
Home visits on weekdays and weekends by arrangement, with sessions usually weekly or fortnightly. Follow-up notes and between-session homework included.

Qualified dog trainer. Qualified veterinary nurse. Big believer in kindness.
I'm a Delta Institute-qualified dog trainer and qualified veterinary nurse, with more than 16 years' experience working with a wide variety of dogs.
I'm passionate about giving owners clear, realistic tools to help their dogs learn and thrive through positive reinforcement. My base is Pine Mountain, near Ipswich.
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“We are beyond happy with our experience!”
From day 1, Eleanor has been supportive, friendly, and really knows her stuff. Our bulldog Missy has come such a long way — as have we as owners! We were struggling with socialisation, listening, and helping her stay calm around our kids and visitors. Thanks to Eleanor, Missy is now much more relaxed and responsive, and we feel way more confident as owners.
What we love most is how Eleanor took the time to really get to know us and Missy. Nothing felt rushed or “one size fits all”. You can tell she genuinely cares about the dogs and the families she works with!
“Eleanor was amazing!”
“We used to have a dog who was triggered by having his fur grabbed, so we constantly told our little grandson not to touch Bobby for fear of being bitten. Sadly, our grandson was frightened of Bobby, who doesn't have a mean bone in his body.
Eleanor had our grandson throwing treats and toys, gradually working up to hand-feeding treats. Now they run and play together!”
Eleanor offers at-home dog training throughout Somerset, Ipswich and the Lockyer Valley, including communities around Mount Crosby. Group training and socialisation classes are available by enquiry; locations and dates may vary.
Common enquiry areas include Pine Mountain, Fernvale, Lowood, Esk, Ipswich, Mount Crosby, Karalee, Regency Downs, Brightview, Summerholm and nearby suburbs. Please confirm availability for your address.
See Where Eleanor TravelsLOCAL TRAINING, AT YOUR PLACE
We'll make the first step easy. Here's what to expect from at-home training.
Ask Eleanor DirectlyTell Eleanor about your dog and your suburb using the private enquiry form. She can discuss availability and arrangements for a home visit.
Eleanor has some weekday appointments as well as weekend sessions. Availability is by arrangement, with regular home visits often weekly or fortnightly.
Eleanor emails detailed information from your session and homework to practise between visits.
Yes, enquiries are welcome from Ipswich, Esk, Fernvale, Pine Mountain, Mount Crosby, Karana Downs, Karalee, Anstead, Regency Downs, Brightview, Summerholm and surrounding communities. Please confirm your address and availability through the enquiry form.
Tell Eleanor where you're based and what you'd love help with.