About the Team

Good Dog is a professional dog training and behaviour consultancy, born and based in Melbourne. Our mission is simple – to make dog training accessible and fun and easy to understand so that Melbourne’s dogs get to go more places, more often.

We love what we do – every day, we are given the opportunity to be invited into the homes of Melbourne’s dogs and their people to see firsthand the results of goals realised through improved communication, a little understanding of how dogs learn and better relationships, making living together easier.

We work with all kinds of dogs and their families, and our focus on private training ensures that even the busiest professionals with the tightest schedules can make the most of our services, and all in the comfort of their own homes.

We can’t wait to work with you.

Tim Watson

Tim Watson

Certified Dog Trainer & Behaviourist

A love of dogs and helping people, and a desire to leave behind his corporate day job led Tim to form Good Dog in 2013. As owner of Good Dog, Tim uses his combined people management background with his studies in canine psychology and behaviour to help people understand how to better communicate and work with their dogs.

From puppy development to dealing with highly problematic behavioural issues, and everything between, Tim’s relationship-centered approach to training and compassionate and personalised teaching style has made him one of Melbourne’s most popular and sought-after dog trainers.

Tim’s fervour for helping people understand their dogs is matched only by his love for his own dog, Elliott, his wife Eve and two young daughters and a good cup of black coffee.

Elliott

Elliott

Elliott was born on February 21st, 2013 in Pearcedale, Victoria. He is the Co-Owner of Good Dog, and often assists Tim with our puppy socialisation and the training and rehabilitation of reactive, shy and fearful dogs.

Much of Elliott’s training and socialisation began from the very moment he came home and we are often complimented on how well-behaved he is, but also on his unique brindle markings, sometimes referred to as a genetic “throwback”.

In his downtime, you’ll find Elliott curled up on the couch, learning new tricks or trying to hustle a hot chip from the bar staff at The Great Northern Hotel. He is available for film & TV work as well as photoshoots.