“Our vision is to create a judgement free environment and safe space for pets and their owners. We aim to provide nurturing and fulfilling programs to our community in helping them to accomplish courageous goals in abundance through passion and perseverance.”

Shelby Thorn Animal Behaviour is a Melbourne based, fear-free behaviour & training consultancy. We prioritise personal development to ensure we are always guiding our clients to the most up to date, evidence based techniques and endeavour to always practice the most positive approach known to science. We are able to support clients through the journey of rehabilitating animals who experience anxiety, lack of impulse control, aggression use, and other complex disorders.

- Our Commitment -

Provide our passionate community with a wholesome, personalised and gratifying experience.

Practice a holistic, positive and evidence based approach to animal behaviour and welfare.

Encourage balance, ongoing personal growth and professional improvement.

Engage in sustainable practices to help minimise our ecological footprint for our planet and its animals.

Diane, Bruce's owner

Puppy coaching session was a huge success. Clicker training, so impressed and Bruce caught on very quickly! Thank you so much Shelby Thorn Dog Training!
James, Hunter's owner

Shelby is absolutely amazing! Caring and passionate, so helpful and supportive. So excited to do some more sessions with her and get our doggies under control.
Candice, Sadie's owner

I can’t recommend Shelby enough! Shelby is so patient and caring, she is amazing at what she does and puts everyone at ease when coming up with a training plan.
Roxanne, Hunter's owner

I had tried other dog training and got no where. This training helped us both so much and taught us a lot. It was great to have someone that listened and understood me and my boy.
Bec, Benji's owner

Shelby has been absolutely fantastic. We started off with a Zoom chat and since then she has been nothing but helpful and willing to answer our questions and concerns.
Lee, Ziggy's owner

Shelby has gone above and beyond to support my family. She is bright, knowledgeable and incredibly helpful, we love Shelby and have got so much out of every learning opportunity.
Sherryn, Pebbles' owner

I feel so incredibly comfortable leaving her in your capable hands. It makes a huge difference to know how well cared for she is! She’s very content & happy tonight! With many thanks.
Noah, Indie's owner

She gives her time and knowledge to make sure you get the best out of your dog. I can’t recommend her highly enough so if your looking for a dog trainer, look no further she’s the one!
Maree, Sesame's owner

She was knowledgeable, helpful and a joy to chat to. She has also provided a comprehensive training plan which will allow Sesame and I to continue training together to reach our goals. Thanks for your hard work!
Yvette, Olive's owner

Thank you so much for the comprehensive plan and consult! Since our consult Olive has been a super star with the loose leash walking training and I’m enjoying are walks more!
Valentina, Buddy's owner

Her (Shelby's) positive and knowledgeable filled lessons have not only made Buddy and I enjoy our training sessions but also has allowed for our confidence to grow when going on walks.
Laura, Bruce's owner

Shelby was incredibly helpful and demonstrated plenty of practical tips and games to assist with training our dog. It has made a huge difference in our lives.
Natalie, Lucky's owner

Shelby is one of the most reliable and empathetic trainers I've met. She has a strong passion for animals, behaviour, development and their care. You couldn't ask for a better behaviourist.