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Dog Behavioural Modification / Puppy Classes / Dog Training Sydney
Dog Behavioural Modification / Puppy Classes / Dog Training Sydney

About Us – Cause For Paws

About Cause For Paws

Meet Ron – Your Expert Dog Behaviourist and Trainer

Ron, our experienced Dog Behaviourist and Trainer, brings over 39 years of dedicated research, study, and hands-on work with Canids—a group that includes wolves, jackals, coyotes, foxes, and, of course, domestic dogs.

At Cause For Paws, our mission is fueled by passion, experience, and a deep commitment to educating pet owners. We focus on building a deeper understanding of your dog’s behavior by using scientific, evidence-based, and respect-driven training methods. Our approach ensures the highest success rates and gives both you and your dog—whether a playful puppy or an adult—a strong foundation for a healthy, lasting relationship.

Why Early Training Matters

Your dog will hopefully be a part of your family for 9 to 16 years or more. Therefore, it’s essential to give them the best start possible. By conditioning them to their environment, teaching them how to respond to everyday stimuli, and offering consistent guidance early on, you’re setting them up for long-term success.

Moreover, by understanding and addressing even the smallest behavioral needs, you can create a lasting positive impact. It’s a small investment that leads to a lifetime of happiness, trust, and balance between you and your dog.

The Result?

You gain your dog’s trust and respect, and in return, enjoy the companionship of a well-behaved, socially adjusted, and emotionally balanced dog. As for your dog, they’ll thrive in a loving, secure, and forever home, just as nature intended.

Get Expert Dog Training in Sydney, Canberra and Snowy Monaro region with Cause For Paws – where science, compassion, and understanding meet.

Testimonials

I had dogs all my life but I learned a think or two from Ron..maybe more😊
And the think that I can call him anytime to ask for advice is a big plus for us
We adopted a 2.5 years old American stuffy that wasn’t socialised correctly and as we did not know his past made me really nervous and did not know how to treat him
Ron eased my fears and help me train the dog the right way
Now we have a lovely boy that stole our hearts
Thank you Ron

Adriana Leventis

Wow, where do I start? Ron has an incredible wealth of knowledge about dogs and their psychology. He also has a “presence” that right away my very cute but naughty puppy responded to. This is the FOURTH trainer we’ve seen since we’ve had the pup and he is the first to make total sense and apply proper dog psychology to explain the methods he uses. I’ve been given such conflicting information by the other trainers, and wasted so much time (and money!), I wish I knew about Cause for Paws Dog Training 5 months ago. If you’re a fan of Cesar Millan, this is basically the Cesar Millan of Australia. I almost felt like I was in a “Dog Whisperer” episode! Such an eye opener. Thank you Ron, I am very confident that with your advice and my persistence we will turn this troublesome puppy into a good dog at last

Laetitia Rodrigues

Highly Qualified, Extremely Knowledgeable Above and Beyond Customer Service and after service .
My wife and I adopted to beautiful recue dogs, after a month of unchartered waters and two dogs in much need of training we decided to search for a Highly specialised dog behaviourist/trainer. I was extremely sceptical of dog trainers as my daughter had previously invested time and money with various other dog trainers for her dog with little or no result.
Due to my scepticism, my wife called Ron and spoke with him at length for half an hour as well as explained my apprehension due to my daughters experience with her past dog trainers. I then called Ron and spoke with him for an hour. Based on his past experience and wealth of knowledge and qualifications I decided to get Ron to come to our house and meet our dogs and teach us the correct method on handling certain situations.
To our amazement, our dogs bonded immediately with Ron and we spent another couple of hours going through the correct procedures and training of not only the dogs but training us as well.
We discussed all aspects of having a pet, from feeding and diet through to walking, exercises and best practice to ensure we would have many years of wonderful experiences with our dogs.
Ron guaranteed he would provide an after service if required, I can honestly say that he has stuck to his promises and we have contacted him on occasions when we have had some issues, he has always been there to help us. Due to his passion for animals and dogs he has always gone “above and beyond” to ensure we have a very happy relationship with our dogs.
We have been extremely happy with our choice to use Ron as our dog behaviourist, are dogs are much better trained, much more healthier and happy, we would not hesitate to recommend Ron and his services to anyone wishing to employ his expert knowledge and advice.
On behalf of my wife, myself, Marley and Patchy we cant thank you enough.

Derek Magid
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🐾 About Us – Cause For Paws

Meet Ron – Dog Behaviourist, Trainer, and Founder

My lifelong connection with dogs started when I was just a young boy. My father trained police and army dogs, preparing them for complex tasks like substance detection, search and rescue missions, criminal tracking, and perimeter protection. From him, I inherited not only knowledge, but a deep respect for dogs and their remarkable abilities.

Growing up surrounded by dogs—both professionally and at home—I quickly became fascinated by their intelligence, emotional connection with humans, and unwavering loyalty. They brought joy, stability, and a sense of purpose to my life. Even as a child, I understood why dogs are called man’s best friend.

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A Life Devoted to Dogs

After several years of service in the army—where I continued working with dogs—I migrated to Australia. Not long after arriving, I adopted a rescue puppy. Then another. They quickly became central to my life, offering companionship and purpose. Their eventual passing, however, brought immense grief. For two years, I couldn’t bring myself to adopt again.

That changed when two beautiful dogs entered my life. In their presence, the emotional pain began to fade. My heart healed. I reconnected not just with dogs, but also with memories of my childhood, my father, and the caring training environment that shaped me.

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The Birth of Cause For Paws

This emotional shift inspired me to create Cause For Paws. My mission is clear: to offer natural, breed-specific dog training based on respect, understanding, and results. I want to help others experience the same love and loyalty that dogs have given me throughout my life.

Real-World Knowledge and Field Experience

Over the years, I’ve dedicated myself to studying animal behavior and social structures—especially in wild canids like wolves. I spent nearly six years in the U.S. researching grey wolves in their natural environment. That experience, combined with over 39 years of hands-on dog training, helps me understand how dogs communicate, think, and respond.

This depth of knowledge lets me create powerful training strategies that actually work. I don’t just train dogs—I teach owners how to build lasting, respectful relationships with their pets.

📜 Qualifications

  • Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services

  • BACH BBeSt – U.S. (Companion Animal Science, Behaviour, Reproduction Technology, Wildlife Science)

  • MSc in Animal Science and Behaviour

  • MSc in Applied Ethology and Animal Biology

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🐶 Ready to Begin?

Whether you’re raising a new puppy or addressing challenging behaviour in an adult dog, I’m here to help.

👉 Explore Our Puppy Training programmes in Canberra and Snowy Monaro Region
👉 Contact Us Today to get started with respectful, results-driven dog training.

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