SERVICES
Reliable Care You Can Trust for Your Dog
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Dog Daycare
Dog daycare is more than just minding dogs for the day. It is a calm environment where dogs are guided with clear boundaries and consistent expectations.
Throughout the day, I focus on reinforcing good behaviour, helping dogs settle, and ensuring they interact in a balanced and respectful way. Every dog is assessed and managed based on their individual temperament so they feel secure and know what is expected of them.
The goal is simple: a calmer, more balanced dog that is easier to live with at home.
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Dog Boarding
Dog boarding provides a secure environment where your dog is cared for as part of a calm, well-managed experience.
I maintain clear boundaries and consistency throughout their stay, helping dogs feel settled and comfortable while they are away from home. Each dog is monitored and guided according to their individual behaviour and needs, ensuring they remain balanced and relaxed in a new environment.
This is not just accommodation. It is care that supports better behaviour and a smoother return home.
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Dog Training
Dog training is focused on real-world behaviour, not just commands in isolation. I work with dogs using calm leadership, clear boundaries, and consistent expectations so they understand how to behave in everyday situations.
Every dog is different, so training is tailored to their temperament, habits, and challenges. The aim is to create lasting change by improving how dogs respond, settle, and interact at home and in public.
The result is a more balanced, confident dog that is easier to guide and live with.
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Dog Socialisation
These sessions provide a safe, controlled environment where people and dogs can learn how to interact properly. All sessions take place at my home and are guided to ensure calm, respectful behaviour at all times.
This service is suitable for children learning how to behave around dogs, as well as for dog owners who want their puppy or adult dog to improve social skills. It also provides a relaxed and enjoyable way for elderly people to spend time with dogs and enjoy their company.
Dogs are introduced and guided in a way that promotes balanced interaction, helping build confidence without overwhelm. It can also be useful for nervous dogs, dogs lacking social experience, or owners wanting to better understand how their dog behaves around others.
The focus is on quality interaction, not just exposure. Everything is done with clear boundaries so both people and dogs learn what appropriate behaviour looks like in real situations.
ABOUT
Joni and His Pack Lead the Way
I’m Joni, and I’ve spent the last 20+ years working with dogs of all shapes, sizes, and temperaments.
Over that time, I’ve seen firsthand that most issues come down to the same thing, a lack of clear boundaries, structure, and understanding.
These days, my focus is simple: helping dogs become calmer, better behaved, and easier to live with.
Based in Bateau Bay, I provide dog daycare, boarding, and training in a calm, structured environment.
Everything I do is built around consistency and clear expectations, so dogs can settle in, feel secure, and actually enjoy their time here.
Every dog is different, and I take the time to understand what each one needs to feel comfortable and improve their behaviour. Whether it’s a young dog learning the basics or a more challenging case that needs extra guidance, I approach each one with patience, clarity, and a steady hand.
This isn’t just about looking after dogs for the day or while you’re away. It’s about giving them the right environment and guidance so they can develop better behaviour, stay balanced, and fit more easily into everyday life at home.
If you’re looking for a place where your dog will be properly cared for, understood, and guided in the right direction, you’re in the right place.
Whether it’s training, daycare, or boarding, your dog’s in steady hands.
APPROACH
Calm Leadership, Better Behaviour
Good behaviour doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from clear guidance, consistent expectations, and the right environment.
At my dog school in Bateau Bay, dogs are placed in a setting that reinforces calm decision-making and respectful behaviour from the moment they arrive. The focus is on helping dogs understand how to respond properly in everyday situations, not just when they’re being trained one-on-one.
From daycare through to boarding and training, the aim is simple: improve how dogs behave in real life, not just in a session. That way, the results last well beyond their time here.
TESTIMONIALS
Happy Dogs, Happy Owners
"We left our girl Chilli with Joni so we could attend a family reunion for the day and we were impressed with Joni's knowledge of dogs and dog training and were very comfortable leaving her there for the day.
Joni updated with photos throughout the day and Chilli looked liked she was having a ball with the other dogs. Highly recommend his services."
Jenny - Mar 2026
"We were so happy with Joni’s care we booked Pennie for day care again during our holiday. I feel very comfortable putting Pennie in his care while mingling with other dogs, as Joni is an experienced dog trainer. Joni also shared his knowledge and tips with us. Highly recommended!"
Tracy - Dec 2025
"Joni was a great fit to look after our dog. He was very accommodating and caring. He sent photos of her during the stay and sent helpful information/training clips. Thanks again Joni."
Lily - Nov 2025
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