Tartan Whistle Dog Training

Helping you build a better relationship with your dog through clear, practical training that delivers real results.

Based in Pakenham, Melbourne, Tartan Whistle Dog Training provides one-on-one obedience, puppy and specialised dog training, using reward, motivation and clear communication to develop each dog’s natural ability and build reliable, practical skills.

Helping you build a better relationship with your dog through clear, practical training.

Former Military & Police
Dog Handler

Obedience &
Puppy Training

One-on-One Training

Gundog &
Scent Training

Meet Your Trainer

Michael Emans

Michael is a former military and police dog handler with extensive experience working with detection, protection and search dogs in operational environments.

Today, Michael brings that experience to Tartan Whistle Dog Training, providing practical one-on-one training for pet and working dogs.

His approach focuses on understanding the dog in front of him and tapping into their natural ability through reward, motivation and clear communication. Training is tailored to each dog and handler, building reliable obedience, confidence and purposeful skills that can be applied in the real world.

Obedience • Puppy Development • Gundog Training • Scent Detection • Tracking & Mantrailing

Service List

Servicing Pakenham and surrounding areas.

What Would You Like to Achieve With Your Dog?

Want better communication and more reliable obedience?

Looking to improve:

  • Loose lead walking

  • Recall

  • Engagement and focus

  • General obedience and control

  • Puppy foundations

  • Retrieving and gundog skills

  • Scent detection

  • Tracking or mantrailing

At Tartan Whistle Dog Training, every session is tailored to the individual dog, the handler and what you want to achieve together.

From everyday obedience through to specialised working skills, we use reward, motivation and clear communication to tap into your dog’s natural ability, developing practical, reliable skills that carry over into the real world.

Ready to Start Training?

Whether you're starting with the basics or looking to take your dog's skills further, get in touch with Michael to discuss the right training option for you.