
Fear-free, positive reinforcement training grounded in the latest canine science. Private 1-to-1 sessions that empower you and bring out the best in your dog.
How we help
Pet parenting is one of the most rewarding (and sometimes overwhelming) roles there is. Hal is here to give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand your dog deeply and nurture a joyful life together. No punishment, no pressure. Just clear, kind, evidence-based guidance.
Set your dog up for success right from the start. We'll help you navigate the puppy stage with confidence — covering early socialisation, foundation skills, and reward-based learning that makes life easier for everyone.
For adult dogs who need help with the foundational skills that make everyday life smoother and more enjoyable — for you and for them.
Tailored support for dogs showing reactivity, aggression, resource guarding, separation anxiety, and more. We take a compassionate, science-informed approach to understand what's driving the behaviour and build lasting change.

Private 1-to-1 sessions, tailored to you
Kind, focused support for you and your dog
Your Pet Parent Ally

Fancy
Working Cocker Spaniel
Hal is the founder of All In Dog Training. She holds a Masters degree in Clinical Animal Behaviour from the University of Edinburgh, one of only four globally validated degrees of its kind, and brings a deep, science-informed understanding of how dogs learn and thrive.
Hal's approach is rooted in positive reinforcement and fear-free principles. As a fully qualified trainer with distinction through the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT), she stays at the cutting edge of canine behavioural science. Because pet parents and their dogs deserve the very best.
Hal is staff at Delta Institute, where she coaches emerging trainers in positive, reward-based methods. Her background spans Assistance Dog training and animal welfare work, giving her profound insight into the diverse needs of dogs and the families who love them.
From our pet parent community
"We had some issues with couple of things but Heulwen showed some tricks and games what we kept practising and now it's a huge difference, like we have a new dog. We are really happy! She is the best! Thank you!"
Judit Mikó
Aussie Shepherd X Greyhound
"Thanks Hal for the 2 lessons so far. Luna and the girls are having so much fun training and can see the results already. Looking forward to the next session in a few weeks. Cannot recommend highly enough."
Bobby Stewart
English Staffy
"As first time puppy parents we knew we were going to need some help especially as our puppy, Bertie, was joining us during lockdown so attending puppy classes in real life wasn't an option. Hal came highly recommended and for very good reason. She put together an online puppy course for us and Bertie's siblings and took us through everything we needed to start Bertie's life with us on the right paw! She included the children brilliantly, helping them bond with Bertie and gave us lots of fun ways to play and train. Hal has since helped us with more specific issues where she has been incredibly supportive and thorough and went the extra mile to help us. Getting a puppy during lockdown could have been a very different experience if we hadn't have had the positive and clear online support from Hal."
Clair Edwards
Cavoodle
"We started sessions with Hal when our Golden was 12 weeks. She explains everything really well and has given us some invaluable tips and training tools which have helped us so much. The sessions on Zoom are easy and fun, and we are so grateful that they have continued through lockdown! Would definitely recommend!! Thanks Hal!!"
Jo Birkett
Golden Retriever
"My Great Dane Kobe and I have had 3 zoom training sessions with Hal regarding his behaviour around a new baby in the family. In just 3 weeks there has been a huge improvement and I have some great tools moving forward to continue this positive training on my own! Thank you so much Hal, I won't hesitate to come back should I need you!"
Shelbe Coomber
Great Dane
"We came to Hal for some advice about our 6 month working cocker, Reggie, who was really pulling on the lead. After one zoom session and one week later, his loose lead walking is so much better! We also learnt some great training games to play with Reggie to keep his mind active and focused on us. We'll be able to apply these games and techniques to different situations. We'll definitely be back for some more lessons, even if it's just to teach Reggie some more tricks! Would 100% recommend. Hal's approach to training is so nice and made us feel completely at ease!"
Darcie Coco Doyle
Working Cocker
"We came to Hal for some help with our new cockerpoo puppy as we felt a bit overwhelmed with all the different advice out there and she has helped us enormously. We both have more confidence in training and understanding dog body language and Barkley is picking it up so well. The sessions were done over Zoom which I think helped us because Barkley was less distracted and able to focus more. Would really recommend Hal!"
Amy Cole
Cockerpoo
"We came to Hal to help us with our noise reactive rescue dog Norman. She gave us some great tips on how to calm him down and how to keep him less stressed, helping not only us but him too. I would highly recommend her. Thanks Hal."
Claire Lawson-Brown
Rescue dog
"We worked with Hal for a number of sessions working on improving our pup's confidence. She gave us lots of useful advice and we have been very happy with the results."
Michael Gibbs
"Our girl Chica is a settled, confident and happy 5 month old chihuahua pup and such a lot of this is down to the sessions we had with Hal when she first came to us at 9 weeks. Hal helped us immensely, teaching us how to understand Chica's behaviour so we could help her calm and settle, she's been a little live wire from the outset and I think without Hal's help things might have turned out very differently. Hal was kind, clear and always had Chica's interests at heart. I'm so touched that she's kept her in mind since by recommending potential puppy play mates."
Nicky Mandala
Chihuahua
"Heulwen is an absolutely phenomenal trainer for anything to do with owning and training a dog. She's been so amazing with helping me with my Toy Cavoodle Puppy from how to cope with all the issues that come with bringing a puppy into the house and our family, to helping puppy settle and feel confident and safe, teaching us how to be the best puppy parents, and now to taking the puppy out into the world. Hal helped us create an environment that felt safe for our gorgeous tiny girl to live her best life. So grateful to have found Heulwen. I was an overwhelmed stressed puppy mum when I met her, now I feel much better equipped to have my puppy with me in any situation. We will most definitely be checking in with Hal and having sessions throughout all the stages of our puppies growth and development."
Melinda Pell
Toy Cavoodle
"I had the most wonderful experience with Hal who helped train my Foxie x Maltese puppy, Nacho for the past few months. Hal used positive reinforcement techniques and came directly to my home, which made the sessions really convenient and comfortable for both of us. Hal was incredibly kind and formed an amazing connection with Nacho right from the start. I learned so much and feel far more confident now. I was able to share many of the tools I learnt with the dog community in Bokarina. I highly recommend Hal for anyone looking for a supportive and effective trainer!"
Natasha Poole
Foxie x Maltese
"After not having a puppy for many years, our vet told us about Hal when we needed help with a very active, bitey and jumpy puppy. As well as giving us strategies for dealing with this issue, the knowledge Hal passed on to us about puppy and dog behaviour, and consequently our behaviour, is invaluable. We are very grateful that she helped us ensure Billy is a happy, settled and well behaved puppy( most of the time) and more importantly will be a well adjusted and wonderful adult dog. Billy loved her and we all will miss her now our training is over.(well, for now) Thank you Hal!"
Beverley Smith
Irish Doodle
"With our rescue dog Mambo, Hal has and continues to provide light at the end of the tunnel by providing uniquely tailored techniques and strategies for us to help Mambo become a relaxed, engaged and optimistic dog so we can soon share our outdoor world with him. Hal provides clear and simple instructions, utilizes positive reinforcement to shape desired behaviour, tailors her training language to suit client knowledge, provides a clear path of progression as well as summaries of the session for review. If you are struggling with undesirable behaviour and reactivity or are just looking to give the best for your dog, look no further and reach out to All in dog training!"
Sarah Iwanoczko
Bull Arab x Doberman
"We've had an amazing experience working with Hal to address our dog Lennie's reactivity issues. From the start, Hal showed genuine care and dedication to helping Lennie, offering consistent support and guidance. She not only provided practical and effective training techniques but was also quick to respond to our questions and concerns through email, always getting back to us promptly. Hal's approach has been thoughtful, tailored, and compassionate, making us feel supported every step of the way. With her help, we've seen noticeable improvement in Lennie's behavior, and we feel much more confident managing his reactivity. I highly recommend Hal to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and responsive dog trainer who truly cares about her clients' success!"
Ryan Collins
Bull Arab X
"Highly recommend Hal, she spent a thorough amount of time getting to know our family and our beautiful dog Pippa! Her guidance and knowledge was incredibly valuable and would definitely recommend her skills to all doggos!"
Daisy Lodge
Dachshund
"Hal is amazing, I said to her from the start that a bulldog isn't easy to train!! Whilst he's a work in progress, she showed me cues from him that I never saw before and with that he's a lot more manageable, Hal is a great trainer and I highly recommend her. If she can help with a bulldog, she can help with any canine !!!"
RENAE CULLEN
English Bulldog
"Hal is just wonderful! She is so understanding of balancing the needs of dogs and humans and finding a pragmatic way to improve the quality of life and behaviour of a challenging dog, while ensuring it is feasible within the time and resources available to the owners. She is very calm but has a clear passion and incredible expertise. I would recommend Hal to anyone with a dog with behavioural issues - she feels like a real ally and reliable support in a challenging scenario. And as a review from our fear-aggressive dog - he warmed up to her in about 5 minutes, which I never would have believed could happen. By the end of 1.5hrs, he was seeking pats from her :)"
Clare McFadden
Australian Cattle Dog
"Hal has been amazing in sharing signs of anxiety and ways of managing it. We have learnt about options to reduce barking near the front door. She has also shared info from other experts in dog behaviour."
Ann Evans
Samoyed
"Very good. Hal is a wonderful trainer who is very knowledgeable and has years of experience"
Peter Mason
Cavoodle
"Hal is the best dog trainer my partner and I have encountered. We have had two sessions with her so far and she has helped us to significantly improve our dogs anxiety and overall wellbeing. Hal is a wealth of knowledge and I can't recommend her enough!"
Isabelle
Bull Arab X
"Hal explained why our dog's behaviour was happening — and that the way we were playing 'fetch' was causing him to be overstimulated, making it impossible for him to relax. After just one session, his first walk in the park was completely different. We've found that each session with Hal has built upon the last. I can't recommend her enough."
Gareth Kemp
Wheaten Terrier
"We came to Hal to help with our noise reactive rescue dog Norman. She gave us great tips on how to calm him down and keep him less stressed, helping not only us but him too. I would highly recommend her."
Emma L.
Rescue dog
"We came to Hal for help with our new cockerpoo puppy as we felt overwhelmed with all the different advice out there. She has helped us enormously — we both have more confidence in training and understanding dog body language. Would really recommend Hal!"
Rosie B.
Cockerpoo Puppy
"After one zoom session, our working cocker's loose lead walking is so much better! We also learnt some great training games to keep his mind active and focused on us. We'll definitely be back. Hal's approach to training is so nice and made us feel completely at ease!"
Tom & Lucy
Working Cocker
"Hal is a miracle worker! We adopted a Romanian rescue dog who was quite a handful. She closely observes your dog and explains what makes him tick. One of the things I most like about Hal is her calm reassurance and continuous praise for both you and your dog. Our dog is now so much easier to manage and even more loveable."
Vicki
Romanian Rescue
"Heulwen has been so amazing with helping me with my Toy Cavoodle Puppy. From how to cope with all the issues that come with bringing a puppy into the house, to helping the puppy settle and feel confident and safe. I was an overwhelmed stressed puppy mum when I met her — now I feel much better equipped."
Anna K.
Toy Cavoodle
Get in touch
Tell us a little about your dog and what you'd love to work towards together, and Hal will be in touch to help you find the perfect programme.
Call Hal directly
+61 433 857 703
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Location
Buderim, Sunshine Coast, QLD
In-person & Zoom sessions available