Online And Community Support

Free Online Support and Online Dog Training In Our Community

Our goal at The Toe Beans Co is to spread dog owner education far and wide. Most owners either struggle, or have struggled, with behavioural problems in the past.

We provide free online dog training support for 20+ different breeds of dog as well as a complete puppy prep program for new owners. You can access weekly Q&As with our dog training team, meet other owners in your area and learn more about online support.

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Why Sydney Locals Choose A Professional Service

We offer a professional dog training & pet care service that works to give you confidence that your pet is always in safe hands. Our clients recommend us because:

  • We are fully insured
  • We use positive, pain free dog training that enables you to have a rewarding, lifelong relationship with your dog
  • Walkers are CPPS accredited
  • We offer free meet & greets or telephone consults for all services
  • Petcare portal to get track all sessions

Professional training isn't a luxury - it's an investment in your relationship with your dog and your enjoyment of life together. Well-trained dogs can accompany you to dog-friendly cafés in Paddo, enjoy off-leash time at designated beaches, and travel calmly on public transport when needed.

How We Support Our Clients in Sydney

As well as access to our online training portal and community we offer:

  • Free online dog training support through our community
  • At home dog training
  • Online dog training
  • In-person group puppy school
  • Adolescent dog behavioural workshops
  • Dog Walking, Pet Sitting and Dog Day Care.

We put safety at the core of everything we do: for you, your pet and our team.

The transformation that happens when dogs and their families learn to communicate effectively is remarkable. Stress levels drop, enjoyment increases, and the bond between dog and owner deepens. Whether you're dealing with specific behavioural challenges or simply want to maximise your dog's potential, professional training makes everyday life better for everyone involved.

Every dog deserves the chance to be their best self, and every family deserves to enjoy life with a well-trained, happy companion.

How We Support Non-Sydney Based Clients

Don't worry, I could feel you panicking. We have supported clients all across the world with their pets. Between some feral felines that didn't want their nails cut to a howling Huskey, we have seen it all.

We offer a range of FREE and paid services to everyone:

  • Free online dog training support through our community
  • Online 1:1 dog training
  • Online pre-puppy, puppy and adolescent programs
  • Online behavioural courses
  • Community support including puppy cohorts and breed specific Q&A's

Recent clients have worked on everything from resource guarding around food bowls to stopping their dog’s barking at every movement outside the window. Our dog training gives you the tools to build the perfect companion.

What our clients think

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  • Lenny

    “After trying three different walking services, we finally found one where Lenny actually comes home tired! When we are all out of the house, The Toe Beans Co is a life saver for getting Lenny some exercise. Love the tug of war videos as well!”

    Lynda ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • Bonnie

    “I felt at ease leaving my rescue Bonnie (who also receives daily medication) with the Toe Beans Co while we traveled overseas. I know she got the care and daily pats she needs and even received regular videos and updates.”

    Julia and Ollie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • Dorothy

    “As shift workers, we were so worried about leaving our new golden retriever puppy, Dorothy, home alone for long hours. The Toe Beans Co was a game changer. Knowing she’s in safe, caring hands brings us such peace of mind. Dorothy loves the walks, and we love the updates and happy photos!”

    Meg & Em ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  • Dog Trainer Academy

    "In achieving the standard set by Dog Trainer Academy to reach certification, I am confident that Luke absolutely has the knowledge to help you with your dog"  

    Doggy Dan (Creator of the Dog Trainer Academy, International Dog Trainer and Author)

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  • Pet Sitters International

    The Toe Beans Co (Luke Buchanan) is registered as a Certified Professional Pet Sitter after completing their assessment.

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FAQs

Which Areas of Sydney Do You Work In?

We offer in home dog training to owners all across Sydney. Our puppy school (within our in person programs)is usually held towards the Eastern Suburbs or central Sydney and we encourage any owner to come and join us.

I Am Not In Sydney, Can You Still Help With My Dog?

We help support clients all over the world through our online training. We even have clients in Sydney who prefer to learn online only. Please join our community to see what is available.

How Does Your Dog Training Work?

Developing a well behaved dog has 2 parts: dog psychology & dog training. We focus first on understanding the dog and getting them to choose to follow and listen to us. When dogs aren't making all the decisions, they calm down and relax, making them far more receptive to training. To do this, we don’t need to use force, fear or aggression. In fact the opposite. Whether dealing with barking, leash pulling, jumping, or aggression, these behaviours typically stem from dogs being too excited, reactive, and emotional. The key is getting them to turn to you and listen when it matters. Once they're calm and looking to you for guidance, you can effectively show them how to behave.
In short: before you train the dog, you need to win their mind.

What Qualifications to You Have?

All our team members are required to pass AFP background checks before working with us as well as sitting and passing the Red Cross Pet First Aid Australia course. I trained under Dan Adbelnoor and graduate from the Dog Trainer Academy whilst also being a Certified Professional Pet Sitter (CPPS) from Pet Sitters International.

Can You Guarantee Results?

No dog trainer or behaviourist can guarantee a given result in a given time. We always tell our clients that if you follow our training, are patient and diligent you should see the 1/1/1 rule. That is improvement in 1 day, 1 week and 1 month.

The methods we used have helped over 100,000 other dog owners to solve their dog's behavioural issues.

How Will My Dog Respond To Training?

Like people, all dogs are different. What really matter's is not your dog, but you. Some dog's can be more stubborn but ultimately if you engagement in calm and consistent action your Dog will get better. A better question, is how will you respond?

What Are The Main Services You Offer?

We help pet owners with everything from buying the right no pull harness through to fixing dog aggression. The most common areas that people work with us on include:

  • 1:1 At Home Dog Behaviour Training
  • Pre Puppy Programs (<8 weeks)
  • Puppy School & Program (8 weeks - 8 months)
  • Adolescent Group Program (8 months+)
  • Online Dog Training Support
  • Dog Walking & Pet Sitting
  • Dog Day Care

Does Your Training Use Fear, Force Or Aggression?

ABSOLUTELY NOT. If you want a method like that I suggest you call the 1980's, go back there and never get a dog. We teach the dog calming code, a method based on positive reinforcement that reinforces your role as the leader in your dog's eyes.

What Are Some Of The Most Common Challenges You Have Helped Clients With?

We have covered a range of issues including:

  • Leash and walking issues - pulling, reactivity, and aggression during walks
  • Jumping up on people - inappropriate greeting behaviour and attention-seeking
  • Excessive barking - at doors, for attention, when left alone, in cars, and around property
  • Aggression problems - toward people, other animals, or objects
  • Separation anxiety - destructive behaviour and distress when left alone
  • Biting, nipping, and destructive chewing - especially common in puppies
  • Recall issues - not coming when called or running away
  • Potty training problems - house-breaking difficulties
  • Fearfulness and anxiety - phobias, scared behaviour, and hyperactivity
  • Puppy behavioural issues - general new puppy adjustment problems
  • Inappropriate elimination - including eating faeces
  • Furniture and boundary issues - jumping on furniture, accessing restricted areas
  • Multi-dog household problems - dogs not getting along with each other
  • Muzzle training - teaching dogs to accept and wear muzzles properly

What Is The Best Way to Get In Touch

You can always give us a ring if you have questions or book a complimentary meet and greet by following this link: Book Now

What Is In Your Community?

We have an online community which you can join for free. On this we offer free support for common issues and host weekly webinars/ Q&As about different dog training and pet topics. You will join other pet owners who are trying to do the best for their pet. Courses include:

  • Calm, Stress Free Nail Trimming
  • Calm Walking Blueprint
  • Am I Ready for A Puppy
  • Choosing The Right Puppy
  • The First Week and Beyond

How Can I Join The Community?

You can join our community by following this link

  • Step 1: Create Your Account
  • Step 2: Open up our community and head to "Classroom" and then follow the intro course

How Long Does The Training Take Every Day?

The first 4 rules we teach you involve not doing things, rather than the opposite. There are no time consuming brain games or 40 point plans. You don't do them and they don't work. Sorry. All in all, this should take no more than 10 extra minutes a day for the first week and then 5 minutes a day.

Local community Involvement

We want to improve the communities we work in and over the course of the year will try and support causes that align with our ethics and vision. If you know a cause that you think we should know about, then please get in touch.

Do You Help Owners Not Based in Sydney?

Absolutely. We help owners all across the world with their dog's and cats. Best thing to do is join our community and get involved. There is plenty of free training support and advice, as well as further online training if you want to use that.

FAQs (Online Community)

Is the Community Really Free?

Yes, absolutely. You can access all of them through our free community where we also host weekly dog training zoom calls. You can stay as long as you like.

Does Your Training Involve Fear, Force or Aggression?

ABSOLUTELY NOT. At the Toe Beans Co we are completely against any methods, behaviourism or tools that support pain fear, force or aggression. If you are looking for this, we are not the company for you. Please leave.

What Is The Purpose Of The Community?

Our community exists to help improve owner education across the world. We believe that the better owners can be educated, the more likely they are to have the relationship with their pet they have always dreamed of. Additionally, Pat Miller once said that 98% of dog's given into resuces /shelters/abandoned had received zero behavioural training. We hope that, if you are considering this, these guides might give you the information you need to stop that.

What Breeds Are Covered?

We have produced breed specific guides on the 25 most common breeds in Australia, the UK and the USA. If you don't find your breed, please ask. This updates all the time:

Sighthounds (Greyhound, Iggy etc)
Golden Retriever
Labrador Retriever
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Border Collie
German Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
French Bulldog
Poodle (Standard)
Jack Russell Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler)
Beagle
Boxer
Rottweiler
Australian Shepherd
Pug
Chihuahua
English Bulldog
Maltese
Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie)
Groodle (Golden Retriever x Poodle)
Miniature Dachshund
Australian Kelpie
Pomeranian
King Charles Spaniel (English Toy Spaniel)

What If I Cannot Find My Breed?

Don't panic. We have worked with a long tail of rarer breeds (eg Wolfhounds, Deerhounds, Dalmatians, Neopolitan Mastiffs etc) and are happy to write guides if you need help. (We only have so much time)

Join the community and ask. We will write one for you, and in the meantime you can join a zoom call.

What Is The Best Dog Training Method For Me?

Aaaah, now that's a great question. There are 4 major schools of dog training and you will suit one better than all the rest. We have a quick course and selection tool on these schools.

  • Pragmatic Positive Trainers
  • Relational Leadership (Us)
  • Scientific Conditioners
  • Empathetic Trainers

All these methods have successful (and sometimes famous) trainers that have helped hundreds of thousands of people.

Although you may want to work with us. If you join our community and then decide you like a different method and that works for you, we are happy!

Who Are Homeward Bound Hounds?

Homeward Bound Hounds are a New South Wales based Greyhound rescue. The Toe Beans Co provides free services for recent adopters. These are in person and on-line.

I am Struggling With My Puppy, Can You Help?

We have a lot of support for new puppy owners through our Puppy Preparation Program. We have a huge range of different modules

  1. Am I ready for a puppy?
  2. Choosing the right puppy?
  3. Preparing your home and family
  4. Socialisation and communication
  5. Gotcha day and first 24 hours
  6. The first week and beyond
  7. What next

I Don't Have a Dog Yet, Can I Join?

Absolutely, 100%. Choosing the right dog and getting prepared is one of the most under valued time periods in dog ownership. Prepared owners set themselves up for success.

We have plenty of breed guides, lifestyle quizzes and financial readiness assessments. You can also hear from real owners about what ownership is really like (it isn't just cute cuddles and perfect recall lol)

What If We Need More Help?

This depends on where you are based. Some people choose to get more dedicated online support where as others want in person help (Sydney based, sometimes New York, London as well).

There is no requirement for this at all.

How Do I Get Into The Community

Just follow these instructions:

What Different Dog Behaviours Do You Cover?

We have worked with dogs that have all sorts of challenges. We add guides every week but (as of writing) some of the current guides and questions we cover include:

  • "How do I stop my dog from pulling on the leash or being aggressive on walks?"
  • "How can I stop my dog from jumping on people when greeting them?"
  • "Why does my dog bark so much and how can I stop it?"
  • "What should I do if my dog is aggressive toward people, other dogs, or objects?"
  • "How can I help my dog with separation anxiety when left alone?"
  • "How do I stop my puppy from biting, nipping, or chewing everything?"
  • "How can I teach my dog to come when called and stop running away?"
  • "How do I house-train my puppy or stop my dog from peeing inside?"
  • "How can I help my dog if it’s fearful, anxious, or easily scared?"
  • "Why is my dog eating poop or going to the toilet in the house?"
  • "How do I stop my dog from jumping on furniture or going into restricted areas?"
  • "How can I manage conflicts between dogs in a multi-dog household?"
  • "How do I teach my dog to wear a muzzle comfortably?"

Are There Any Dog Breeds You Do Not Work With?

No. Whether you have: a Chihuahua or a Mastiff, an unhinged lunatic of a Spaniel or a goofball of a Rottie. Big, small, angry, lazy, cute, ugly, cuddly or just straight up weird, we love them all.

Many dogs are stereotyped against because some idiot decided to treat them badly and make them into something they are not.

I have worked with Groodles that were dangerous to the point I couldn't enter the room and a 90kg Rottweiler who had to have his cuddly "Lilo and Stitch" toy whenever we went for a walk.

Do You Work With Cats?

Yes, we can help with cats. Cats are as diverse as dogs and can do a lot more than we give them credit for.

With the exception of the beloved Ragdoll (of which I have had 2) which are essentially walking clouds and love to cuddle and have a belly rub. 100% would recommend.

How Often Are Support Calls?

We run free support calls every week for anyone that is struggling with a behavioural issue. If we need more, we run more and as we get bigger we will break these down into more topics.

I Am Not Based In Sydney, Can You Help Me?

Absolutely. We have helped online clients all around the world with their adult dogs and puppies. Obviously, we aren't going to be flying in for dog walking but anything behaviourism based we can help with.

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