Our Story

As I enter my 40th year as an Animal Behaviourist, I have worked with more than 45,000 dogs and their owners both here in Melbourne and internationally. I have become an author and I am currently completing another book. I have been blessed to prevent dogs from being euthanised and continue to work with rescue organisations helping dogs to be re homed.

I fall in love with every dog I work with and giving them a safe and happy life while helping owners with their own anxieties become the best carers for their dogs that they can be.

Basically I am here to help. I’m generally contacted by owners who have already spent significant amounts of money on trainers and those professing to be Behaviourists and getting no results. My techniques have always been successful where others have failed and as long as owners are willing to work with me and put the time in then we will always be successful.s con

“Testimonials”

  • "Brutus is like a completely new Dog!"

    Thanks to Matt and the Four Legs Team for turning my baby from a nightmare into a dream.

    Great work and highly recommended.

  • “Tyson looks mean but a big softy"

    Tyson is an American Pitbull and looks scary but he is gentle but had no obedience at all. Four Legs Academy turned him into such a good boy and a pleasure to take anywhere in confidence.

    Josh and Emily.

  • " We now have a perfect Dog!"

    Rufus is a big boy who had no recall at all. After 1 course with Matt from Four Legs Training, he now comes back every time.

    Thanks for all you help. Dianne and Andrew.

  • Pongo the Great Dane

    Matt was very patient and caring with our sensitive Great Dane and worked lovingly to build his confidence. Was fantastic to have someone who had confidence and experience working with large breeds.

    Thanks for everything Matt.

    Daisy Smith.

  • Now a confident boy.

    Matt is literally a miracle worker! He turned my beautiful naughty puppy Finn, into an angel.

    Our 5 sessions with Matt were invaluable because, not only did he train Finn, but me as well.

    I learnt so much about what caused his behaviours and what I needed to do to fix them. Fascinating!

    If anyone is looking for help with their fur baby, I cannot recommend Matt highly enough!

    Claudia Hofmeister

  • ANXIOUS GROODLE

    My anxious Groodle Alfie had a variety of issues.

    Matt was recommended to me, and he was very confident he could help Alfie.

    I was hopeful, and pleased he was confident, but dared not to expect too much.

    Alfie is a new dog, and so much calmer!

    He loved his sessions with Matt, and Alfie seems pretty chuffed with what he can do.

    I am thrilled and very grateful to Matt.

    Thanks so much Matt, you are a miracle worker!

    Moira Mullumby