The Paw Professor
Previous trainer failures are a recurring starting point for clients — Mitch resolves them in one session more often than not.
Mitch is the sole operator, so every session is with him directly; there is no inconsistency from rotating staff. He uses balanced training methods including e-collars, which he explains and demonstrates in-session — reviewers who were initially uncertain about these tools consistently report being won over by the results. If you're considering this for a dog with reactivity, separation anxiety, or recall problems that haven't responded to reward-only methods, the review evidence across 13 years points firmly in one direction.
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What it's like working with them
Based on a sample of Google reviews (107 total)
“after trying many training methods with various trainers, we couldn't fix him”
“he taught us how to understand and work with him which was most important”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
How they stack up
Context from 21 dog trainings in Brisbane
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About The Paw Professor
Mitch — the sole operator behind The Paw Professor — runs a balanced training practice out of Brookfield that specialises in the hardest problems most trainers turn away: dog and leash reactivity, severe separation anxiety, fence aggression, and multi-dog household chaos. What separates his approach from group-class obedience programs is the format: nearly all work happens in one-on-one sessions of 90 minutes to two hours, plus optional week-long boarding (boot camp) for dogs that need immersive work. Reviewers across 13 years consistently describe the same pattern — issues that defeated two or three previous trainers were resolved, or dramatically reduced, within a single session. Mitch is known for teaching owners the mechanics behind every technique rather than just commanding compliance from the dog, which means the training transfers to daily life at home without him present. He works with a wide range of breeds including high-drive working dogs (GSDs, Kelpies, Malinois), giant breeds, and rescues with complex histories, and he also offers an online course for owners who can't attend in person. His communication style is consistently described as direct and no-nonsense — several reviewers specifically flag that this straight-shooter approach is what made the difference after gentler methods had stalled.
Best for: dogs with reactivity or aggression that hasn't responded to previous training, owners who need off-leash reliability with high-drive or working breeds, and households dealing with multi-dog tension or severe separation anxiety.
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What kinds of behaviour problems does The Paw Professor specialise in?+
Mitch's caseload skews heavily toward problems other trainers have already attempted and failed to fix: leash reactivity, dog-on-dog aggression, fence aggression, severe separation anxiety, and uncontrollable off-leash recall. He also works with puppies as young as 12 weeks for foundation training. Reviewers bringing Irish Wolfhounds, German Shepherds, Kelpies, Dobermanns, Huskies, and Malinois all report results, so breed difficulty doesn't appear to be a barrier. If your dog's issue is more than basic manners, that's specifically who this service is designed for.
How does the session format work — is it group classes or one-on-one?+
All training is one-on-one with Mitch directly — there are no group classes. Standard sessions run 90 minutes to two hours, either at his Brookfield property or as a home visit depending on the situation. For dogs that need more intensive work, he also offers week-long boarding boot camps where the dog lives and trains with him. There is also an online course for owners who can't travel, which at least one reviewer used to resolve severe separation anxiety entirely remotely.
What do customers say about pricing?+
Reviewers don't consistently publish exact prices, though one review mentions $250 for a session as a reference point. The recurring sentiment across many reviews is that the cost felt low relative to the outcome — phrases like 'best money I've ever spent' and comparisons to wasted money on previous trainers appear repeatedly. Mitch is described as not charging 'an arm and a leg' in at least one review. Contact him directly for current pricing, but value-for-money concern appears to be rare among his customers.
How far will Mitch travel, and does he do home visits?+
Mitch is based in Brookfield, QLD, and primarily works from his property there. He does conduct home visits — at least one reviewer specifically mentions a home visit for introducing a new dog into an existing household. One reviewer travelled 130km each way to see him, suggesting the pull from outside the immediate area is real. If you're unsure whether he covers your suburb, it's worth calling — he appears willing to discuss the situation over the phone before any commitment.
Does Mitch use e-collars, and is that something to be concerned about?+
Yes — Mitch uses balanced training methods that include e-collars as one of the tools he recommends and teaches owners to use. Several reviewers note they were hesitant about this approach beforehand but found it effective and humane in practice. He demonstrates proper use during sessions and explains the reasoning, which multiple owners say was the key to them feeling confident using it at home. If you have strong objections to this method, it's worth discussing directly with him before booking, as his approach is not purely reward-based.