“We brought Mel into our lives when our dog Jax was about 15 months old. Jax has always been a very anxious dog, she’s scared of people and other dogs, and that fear started to really shape how we lived as a family. We found ourselves avoiding having people over because she was so nervous and reactive.

From the very first session, Mel made such a difference. She gave us simple, practical strategies to help introduce people into our home in a way that made Jax feel safe and comfortable. With consistency and repetition, we’ve started to see real changes Jax is calmer, more confident.

Having a dog with anxiety can be really hard, but Mel has given us the tools to help Jax feel more at ease. We’re so grateful for her support and for the progress we’ve seen.”

“Mel’s online puppy program saved us!!! I knew getting a puppy was going to be a lot of work and I got overwhelmed really quickly with all the things I needed, puppy proofing, how the kids will handle the puppy… and along came Mel’s online program.
The kids had videos to watch to really help them prepare for a sleepy playful nippy puppy who needed a balance of attention and space. It meant while I focused on puppy proofing and buying all the things (which you can also find via the online program) the kids had so much information they could absorb and it gave them a real purpose.

I also had one child who was very nervous around dogs, and this really gave her the opportunity to understand “puppies” and how to integrate this new family member into her own nervous space at a pace that gave her confidence and safety.

If you don’t know where to start, have kids who need guidance or don’t want to jump straight into 1:1 sessions, THIS program is the perfect place to start. 5 stars, highly recommend!!!!!! “

“After completing Mel’s 6-week program, we felt confident and fully prepared to welcome our beautiful Groodle, Maggie, into our home. As puppies grow and enter their teenage stage, new behaviours naturally emerge, and Cooper and Kids’ Online Puppy Program was an absolute godsend. It allowed us to refresh the techniques we’d learned during the in-person sessions and access targeted strategies to help manage issues like barking right when we needed them most. We have recommended Mel to all our friends who have welcomed new puppies to their families.”

“I honestly don’t know how we would have managed those stressful early puppy days without Cooper and Kid’s Online Program! It made everything feel so much less overwhelming, and the ability to pause, rewatch and follow along at our own pace was fantastic. It’s perfect for busy families with young kids. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to start off on the right paw! 🐾”

“Mel presented a wonderful session to my Prep class, that had them fully engaged right from the start! Her PowerPoint presentation was very effective in demonstrating the different behaviours and mannerisms of dogs and how to be safe around them. Her use of a toy dog to display different behaviours, ensured children that may be wary of dogs, were able to participate and learn comfortably in a safe environment. Students came away from the session with confidence on how to safely approach dogs in the future, a lesson all young people should learn. Thank you Mel!”

“We loved working with Mel when Snoop was a brand-new puppy.
She gave us the knowledge and skills we needed to get us through those hectic first couple of months. We would’ve been lost without her!
Snoop responded really well to her training and she empowered every member of our family to feel confident around him and to be able to manage his puppy behaviour.”

“Mel is amazing. We have a busy household with two young boys that only ever knew an elderly dog. So when our new puppy arrived who got easily excited, it descended into chaos. Mel was fantastic in taking us (including the boys with short attention spans) through the steps and well on the path to a calmer puppy and household. Her support through not only the six weeks, but since has been amazing. I can’t recommend her highly enough.”

I would highly recommend Mel to anyone getting a puppy for the first time or needing help with their dog. As first time puppy parents with two young kids we felt very overwhelmed and having Mel come into the home and help prepare us for its arrival and teach us best ways to build a positive relationship ship with him over the last few weeks has been so so helpful. Am very thankful we found her. She is the best 👏

“Mel came highly recommended and I couldn’t be happier that we got in contact. Within a few hours of implementing her recommendations we had seen a massive improvement in our dog’s mood and behaviour. Mel is easy to communicate with, personable and genuinely cares about improving your family and your dog’s lives. The tips are straightforward and easy to implement and Mel provides you with a range of resources that you can look back on to make sure you are on track. Thanks so much Mel!”

“Mel from Cooper and Kids was our lifesaver when we brought our newborn home. After prepping our gorgeous dog Zali ahead of time, our integration didn’t go to plan. We contacted Mel and she was so patient, understanding and guided us through tricky weeks! We had a zoom session and stayed in touch after to guide us through Zali’s training! 5 weeks on and with Mel’s help we have integrated Zali and our baby! For anyone about to have a baby or with young kids at home, I can’t recommend Mel highly enough! We will remember the help and support forever during this crazy time! Don’t hesitate to book with her, her experience and support is worth every cent!”