Holistic Dog Training for Real Life in Gippsland and Online
Formerly Whispering Peaks Dog Training
Who this method is for
THDM is especially suited to dogs and owners who need more than generic advice.
More than training.
A whole-dog approach.
The Holistic Dog Method looks at behaviour through a wider lens. We do not just ask how to stop a behaviour. We ask why it is happening, what the dog is missing, what stress or lifestyle factors might be adding to it, what the owner needs, and what changes will actually hold up in daily life.
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Behaviour and training support
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Lifestyle and routine guidance
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Breed-specific understanding
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Fulfilment and outlet planning
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Owner education and calm leadership
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Practical strategies for real homes and real schedules
Balanced dogs. Happier lives. Built through clarity, connection, and practical support.
Meet Kirsty
I’m Kirsty, the trainer behind THDM.
I work with dogs that are often bright, busy, sensitive, intense, misunderstood, or all of the above. My special interest is in herding breeds, high-drive dogs, rescue dogs, and behaviour cases where there is more going on beneath the surface than people first realise.
My approach is balanced, practical, and grounded in the real world. I care about behaviour, but I also care about the dog’s quality of life, the owner’s capacity, and whether the plan actually works once normal life kicks back in.
THDM grew from a belief that dogs and owners both deserve better than generic advice, guilt, and constant guesswork.
Training Guides
Blogs
Join our webinars for insights from professional trainers on various topics.
Videos
Read insightful articles that delve into dog behavior and training techniques.
FAQs
Watch videos demonstrating effective training methods and tips.
Community
Find answers to common training questions from our community.
What Our Clients Say
"Before training with Kirsty, Shadow was full-on—pulling on walks, overexcited, and I felt totally out of my depth. But Kirsty changed everything. She gave me the confidence to lead, and helped us build trust and structure.
Now, Shadow is calm, focused, and loves her Walk & Train sessions. She’s got great recall, knows sit, stay, left, right, middle, and is learning ‘find it’ with my daughter Chloe—it’s become a family journey.
If you’re on the fence about working with Kirsty—just do it. She sees both the dog and the human, and the difference she’s made in our lives is incredible."
Sheree - With Shadow - German Shepherd
“I was really unsure if I was doing the right thing for Hetty when it came to training. I didn’t want to mess it up or make things worse.
Working with Kirsty gave me the guidance and confidence I needed—not just for Hetty, but for myself as well.
She has this amazing ability to read both dogs and people, which makes her training feel so personal and spot-on.
Everything was explained in a way that actually made sense, and she worked with us at our own pace.
It felt more like building a partnership than just following a set of rules.
I’m so glad we found her."
Carmel - With Hetty - Labrador
Dog training and behaviour support in Gippsland and online
The Holistic Dog Method offers holistic dog training and behaviour support for clients in Gippsland, including Heyfield, Sale, Maffra, Traralgon, and surrounding areas, as well as online dog training support for owners across Australia.
We work with working breeds, herding breeds, rescue dogs, and everyday family dogs needing practical help with behaviour, lifestyle, regulation, and real-world training, of all ages.