Complete Puppy Program

The Toe Beans Co offers our Complete Puppy Program which includes: a 4 week group puppy school, 1:1 sessions, access to our 26 module online training course covering every element of puppy development with breed specific support up to 8 months old and 6 months community and phone support. We offer 3 levels of service: silver, gold and platinum that help you tailor the amount of one-to-one sessions and support to your needs. For puppies too old to attend puppy school (>15 weeks) at enrolment we offer a dedicated adolescent program that provides more 1:1 training in lieu of the puppy school.

You can start our puppy program at any age. We recommend starting as early as possible and have online and one to one support to help you through 8 - 12 weeks old. Your puppy must be 11 - 13 weeks old to start puppy school and have received their second vaccination.

All of our puppy programs come with at least 1 x at home one to one session included. You can choose to increase this to how every many sessions you need. Some clients do not want to participate in group classes for several reasons. Socialisation is a critical point of puppy development. We are able to offer a full one to one experience for clients that are able to prove they can fully socialise their dog outside of our training.

The group class element of our puppy programs are 4 weeks long. They are 45 - 60 minutes once per week. This gives a good balance of learning before your puppy runs out of energy (which happens quickly.). The group element of the class is between 12 and 16 weeks old. The overall course lasts 6 months.

To puppy training classes, you should bring a collar and leash, your puppy's favourite treats, a couple of their favourite toys, a water bowl, and any necessary vaccination documents.

The group class element of our puppy programs are 4 weeks long. They are 45 - 60 minutes once per week. This gives a good balance of learning before your puppy runs out of energy (which happens quickly.). The group element of the class is between 12 and 16 weeks old. The overall course lasts 6 months.

Getting enrolled in the program is simple. Go to our puppy page and decide your level of support. Once you have decided this choose your puppy school date, and then you will be asked to book in for your 1:1 sessions (the number based on your level of support). Everything will be sent automatically to your calendar

We recommend that your puppy starts training as early as possible. Our program runs from day 1 at home with your puppy up until they are 8 months. We recommend taking your 1:1 session early into their time at home to get you set up. we have a plenty of support through 8 - 12 weeks old. For the group puppy school element you puppy must be 11 - 13 weeks old to start puppy school and have received their second vaccination.

You then receive ongoing online, phone and community support including our 26 module course up until they are 8 months (if you have chosen more support there will also be more 1:1s). If your dog is older than 16 weeks we do offer an adolescent program where we replace puppy school for additional 1:1 sessions whilst still providing the same support as the puppy program

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 action that reinforces your role as the leader in your dog's eyes.

The puppy school is 4 consecutive weeks and sessions last up to 1 hour. You will be in a class with up to 10 puppies which gives a good balance between socialisation and session control. The puppy school covers 4 main areas: dog behaviourism, command training (sit, stay, down, walk, recall), socialisation and finally owner education. Your puppy must be between 12 - 16 weeks to attend the course. For bigger breeds your dog must be between 12 - 13 weeks.

Week 1

• Behaviourism: Introduction to Code
• Command Training: Sit, Down, Stay and Structured Walking
• Common Puppy Issues: Toileting, Barking and Chewing
• Socialisation: Puppy Introductions
• Adult Problem Behaviours: Barking For Attention
• Q&A and Introduction Photo

Week 2

• Behaviourism: Rule 1 and 2
• Command Training: Down, Stay and Walking, Early Recall
• Common Puppy Issues: Mouthing and Biting
• Socialisation: Socialisation and Play Time
• Adult Problem Behaviours: Jumping Up, Barking For Attention
• Q&A

Week 3

• Behaviourism: Rule 3 and 4
• Command Training: Stay, Recall and More Walking
• Common Puppy Issues: Stealing and Crying When Left
• Socialisation: (continued from previous weeks)
• Adult Problem Behaviours: Separation Anxiety
• Q&A

Week 4

• Behaviourism: Rule 5: The Walk
• Command Training: Recall and Loose Leash Walking
• Common Puppy Issues: Digging and Recall
• Socialisation: Managing Playtime in the Park
• Adult Problem Behaviours: Poor Recall, Leash Pulling
• Q&A and  Final Graduation Photos

1. Welcome & Getting Started
   Before module one even begins, you'll get a full course orientation so you know exactly how to use the program and get the most out of it.
2. Module 1: Am I Ready For A Puppy?
   An honest look at lifestyle, finances, and the four common mistakes people make before bringing a puppy home.
3. Module 2: Choosing The Right Puppy
   Breed profiles, rescue vs. breeder considerations, understanding breed groups, and how to find a responsible source.
4. Module 3: Preparing Your Home & Family
   Equipment, setup, dangerous and poisonous hazards, and how to prepare every member of your household — including kids.
5. Module 4: 8–24 Week Quick Reference Guide
   A at-a-glance summary of socialisation fundamentals, common myths, and the complete 8–24 week schedule so you always know what to focus on.
6. Module 5: Gotcha Day & The First 24 Hours
   Surviving the first night, the first day routine, introducing your puppy to your home and family, and a daily routine planner.
7. Module 6: Raising a Calm, Confident Puppy (The 5 Golden Rules)
   The core philosophy of the program. The 5 Golden Rules, key techniques including the Calm Freeze, Figure 8, Timeout, Gesture Eating, and correct use of short and long lines.
8. Module 7: Working With Your Vet
   Vet visits, vaccinations, preventative care, insurance, and how to think about common puppy health concerns from a vet's perspective.
9. Module 8: Weeks 8–11 (The First Month)
   Week-by-week training focus, building foundations, expanding comfort zones, pre-puppy school prep, and a socialisation recap.
10. Module 9: Husbandry & Cooperative Care
    Why husbandry training matters, handling exercises, teeth cleaning, nail trimming, ear and eye care, grooming acceptance, medication administration, and restraint handling.
11. Module 10: Command Training Foundations
    Core commands overview — Sit, Down, Stay, Wait, Walk (structured), Release Command, Recall, and an updated "This Way" technique.
12. Module 11: Common Puppy Problems
    Destructive chewing, excessive greeting, excessive barking, attention-seeking, food stealing and counter surfing, digging, crying when left alone, and more.
13. Modules 12–15: Week 12–15 Puppy School
    Week-by-week puppy school routines aligned to developmental milestones, with age-specific routines for 12, 13, 14, and 15-week-old puppies.
14. Module 16: The 16-Week Critical Transition
    The 16-week milestone, the mouthing transition, and how to maintain puppy training M through this important developmental window.
15. Module 17: 17–24 Weeks — Early Adolescence
    Managing the shift into early adolescence and maintaining training gains through this commonly misunderstood phase.
16. Module 18: Months 6–9 (Middle Adolescence)
    What to expect and how to stay consistent through the hardest behavioural period most puppy owners face.
17. Module 19: Months 9–12 (in development)
    Rounding out the first year — coming soon.
18. Module 20: Breed-Specific Behaviour
    In-depth behavioural profiles across breeds so you understand what's normal for your dog and how to work with their instincts, not against them.
19. Module 21: Common Dog Problems
    Separation anxiety, calm walking, poor recall, resource guarding, excessive barking, jumping on people, destructive behaviour, aggression handling, and issues between dogs in the home.
20. Module 22: Adolescent Workshops
    Targeted deep-dives into the most common adolescent challenges owners encounter between 6–18 months.
21. Module 23: Recall Training Mastery
    Why recall is so difficult, and a step-by-step system to build a reliable recall in any environment.
22. Module 24: Practical Life Living With Your Dog
    Real-world skills for life beyond the training session — manners, reliability, and raising a dog you can take anywhere.
23. Module 25: Health & First Aid
    First aid basics, recognising illness, breed-specific health concerns, emergency preparedness, common injuries, and preventative care planning.
24. Congratulations — You Made It
    A wrap-up and celebration of everything you and your dog have built together

Some owners want to get support through our online video tutorial platform. There are a range of courses contained in there covering:

• Solve Reactivity & Aggression
• Master The Walk
• Quit Jumping Up
• Stop Separation Anxiety
• Biting, Nipping & Chewing
• Won't Come Or listen
• Excessive Barking Be Gone
• Fearful or Hyperactive Dogs
• Potty Training Troubles
• New Puppy Nightmares

Absolutely. You can join the course at any time. There may be elements that you are unable to do but plenty of owners join later on and really value having us there to help.

Our course is divided up in to different age brackets to help you get the most out of what you are looking for

There are a few ages where certain things happen but other than that there are no limitations:

• Puppy School: Your dog must be 12/13 weeks old in order to start the puppy school. This is for safety

You can still view the online puppy school videos if you would like to see what we do.

This was based on feedback from our clients in both our puppy school and adult dog behavioural programs. We would work with plenty of clients who had received a "gold star" during puppy school but 4 months later couldn't walk their dog without barking. That isn't right. Helping your puppy to develop is far more than puppy school. Is it important for helping with commands and socialisation, absolutely but it is just a piece of the puzzle.

The Toe Beans Co offers the following services: puppy school & programs, adolescent dog training, adult dog training, adult dog behaviourism, pet sitting, dog walking and doggy daycare services.

Developing a well behaved dog has 2 parts: dog psychology & dog training. We focus first on understanding your 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.

It is really important that your dog meets lots of other types of dog's when they are you. I do see some specific "cavoodle" schools cropping up but I cannot stress how bad an idea this is. Now, it is important that if you have a large breed (eg Bernese Mountain dog) who starts a course at 13 weeks old and a Pomeranian (who starts the course at 12 weeks old) this can make things unfeasible. We will match dogs based on their relative size and age, but we also want to maintain a good mix of breeds in all of our classes

We offer 3 levels of support for our puppy program:

• Silver: Our most popular program, this comes as standard with all programs and includes a one to one home sessions and support
• Gold: Comes with everything in Silver plus 2 additional home training sessions to support with any other behavioural issues you are facing
• Platinum: Only 2 - 5 clients accepted at any time. This is are most extensive program and is built for owners looking to take full control of their puppy's development. We provide additional one to one sessions, dedicated phone support and lifetime access to our programs.

Our puppy schools are run across multiple different venues to ensure that you have a convenient place location to attend during the puppy program. We currently offer: Paddington, Marrickville, Neutral Bay, Zetland and Alexandria.