Westside Paws

Westside Paws, located in Altona North, is the Inner West’s only dedicated dog training facility — offering expert, force-free training for puppies, adolescents and family dogs. Whether you want to build confidence in a new puppy, improve manners, or work through tricky behaviours, we have a program designed just for you.

Our services include:

Puppy School (rolling entry & set-date options)
“Too Old for Puppy School” teenage classes
Group Training next-level manners training
Private one-on-one sessions for personalised support
Baby puppy social sessions for safe early socialisation
Healthy Australian natural treats & safe training gear available in-store

At Westside Paws, we use modern, positive reinforcement training backed by over 10 years of professional experience. Our goal is simple: to help your dog thrive in the real world — with calmness, confidence, and great manners.

Training takes place in our fully enclosed, secure indoor facility on Butler Road, ensuring a controlled, safe environment for every dog and every family.

Our classes are family-friendly and practical, so everyone learns how to support their dog’s development. And if life gets busy, we offer pretty flexible options, alternatives or make-up sessions where possible.

Whether you’re joining a group class or booking private training, Westside Paws is here to support you every step of the way.
Come and see why we graduate 25–30 puppies every month — and why Melbourne’s Inner West trusts Westside Paws for all things puppy and behaviour.

Take your dog’s training (and your relationship) to the next level with Westside Paws. 🐾