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Dover Heights Dog Training, Puppy School and Dog Daycare

Your dog pulls you down Military Road every morning, desperate to reach the coastal cliffs. The wind whips around and your dog ignores every command. When you finally reach Rodney Reserve, your dog takes off and you spend 15 minutes calling them back while other owners watch.

About Dover Heights

Dover Heights sits in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs between Rose Bay and Bondi. The area features cliff-top streets with ocean and harbour views.

Military Road runs through the area connecting to surrounding suburbs. The location provides access to coastal walks and reserves.

Most properties are family homes with gardens on elevated streets. Some apartments exist along main roads. The exposed clifftop location creates windy conditions year-round.

Rodney Reserve and Dudley Page Reserve offer off-leash areas and coastal views. Military Road is the main thoroughfare. The area connects to Bondi and Rose Bay via Old South Head Road.

Mostly houses with gardens on elevated streets. Some apartments along main roads. Exposed cliff-top location creates unique environmental conditions.

Complete Puppy Program Dover Heights

Most puppy schools teach sit and paw. We focus on behaviour that actually matters.

What's included:

Initial home 1:1 consultation
4-week Puppy School (12-16 weeks old)
Online course access (200 sections, 27 modules)
Breed-specific guides (50+ breeds)
6 months ongoing support
Training equipment provided

The programme covers your puppy's first 6 months, from before arrival through to 6-8 months old. You get week-by-week guidance through critical development periods, not just basic commands.

Dover Heights puppies need early recall training before cliff access. Windy conditions test loose-lead skills. Coastal walk distractions require solid impulse control.

This programme exists because our adult dog clients always say the same thing: "I wish I'd known this when my dog was a puppy." Prevention is easier than correction.

Results vary. Most people see improvements if they stick with the programme consistently. Some see changes in weeks, others need months depending on the issue. The 5 Golden Rules framework works, but only if you actually follow it.

The online portal gives you everything. Puppy school teaches your dog to learn around distractions. The home visit catches problems before they start. Six months support means you're not abandoned after week four.

Half-hearted effort gets half-hearted results. Consistency is critical. You must commit to doing the work for at least 30 days.

Adult Dog Training Dover Heights

Single 2-hour session at your home. We assess what's actually happening and show you what to do about it.

Common problems in Dover Heights: Dogs pulling on coastal walks. Poor recall near cliff edges and reserves. Reactivity to sounds. Excessive barking at home with harbour and ocean views.

Our method focuses on understanding why your dog behaves this way, then changing it. No pain, no fear, no force. We teach relational leadership based on calm, consistent boundaries.

You get ongoing support after the session. Text questions, video check-ins, and access to our online resources.

Results depend on your consistency. You must commit to doing the work for at least 30 days. We show you what to do. You have to actually do it.

Dog Day Care Dover Heights

Full day care service for dogs who need exercise and mental stimulation while you work.

Home pick-up or drop-off available. Your dog spends the day with other dogs, getting proper socialisation and supervised play.

Perfect for working professionals in Dover Heights. Garden access doesn't guarantee exercised dogs. High-energy breeds need structured activity and socialisation beyond solo garden time.

We provide structured play, training integration, and activities that tire dogs mentally and physically. Your dog comes home exercised and ready to settle for the evening.

Photos and updates throughout the day. You know your dog is safe, engaged, and properly supervised.

Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Dover Heights

Solo walks work best for reactive dogs or those needing focused training. Group walks suit social dogs who enjoy playing with others.

We integrate training into every walk. Your dog practices loose-lead walking, recall, and impulse control in real-world situations around Dover Heights.

Pet sitting includes day visits and overnight stays. Your dog stays in their familiar environment, maintaining regular routines. This reduces stress compared to unfamiliar boarding facilities.

Dogs prefer staying home. Their bed, their smells, their space. We handle feeding, medication, exercise, and company.

You get photos and updates. Your dog gets consistency and care.

Common Challenges and Breeds in Dover Heights

Recall failures near cliff edges create serious safety concerns. Dogs chase birds and scents without awareness of danger. Reliable recall is non-negotiable in this area.

Border Collies are common and need serious mental stimulation beyond physical exercise. Without proper outlets, they develop obsessive behaviours and reactivity to movement.

Australian Shepherds appear frequently in family homes. High-energy herding breeds struggle without structured training. They pull on lead and develop anxiety without mental work.

Reactivity to environmental triggers increases here. Wind, birds, coastal sounds create constant distractions. Dogs become overstimulated without proper desensitisation.

We know Dover Heights dogs navigate Military Road, cliff-top reserves, coastal walks, and windy exposed areas. Training must account for environmental challenges.

FAQ

How long does the puppy programme take? The programme covers your puppy's first 6 months, from before arrival through to 6-8 months old. The 4-week in-person Puppy School runs when your puppy is 12-16 weeks old, with 6 months of dedicated support throughout.

What's included in the adult dog training session? One 2-hour session at your home, assessment of current issues, practical solutions you can implement immediately, and ongoing support via text and video.

Can you help with recall near cliff edges? Yes. We use long-line training to build reliable recall before allowing off-leash freedom near dangerous areas. Safety is the priority.

Do you work with herding breeds? Yes. Border Collies and Australian Shepherds need breed-specific approaches. We provide mental stimulation guidance as part of the programme.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the puppy program?

The program covers your puppy's first 6 months, from before arrival through to 6-8 months old. The 4-week in-person Puppy School runs when your puppy is 12-16 weeks old, with 6 months of dedicated support throughout.

How long are pet sitting bookings?

We can come from a minimum of 1 hour to an entire day

Does your training use pain, 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 action that reinforces your role as the leader in your dog's eyes.

How is your method different to other trainers?

You've tried everything with your dog. The endless treats, brain games and a range of random youtube videos with trainers saying they have some magic bullet but Nothing sticks. You're not doing it wrong, you are just trying to fix the wrong thing. Your dog isn't broken.

Whether you’ve got a barking dog or a dog who pulls on the leash or a dog who jumps up or is becoming a little bit aggressive, the chances are they are getting far too excited, reactive and far too emotional at that point in time. The real trick I found is to get those dogs to turn to you, to listen to you when it really matters. Because if you get that bit in place and they’re not all scattered-brain and over excited and over emotional you’re halfway there. If they’re calm and they turn and look to you, then you have the opportunity to show them how you want them to behave.

So in a nutshell, before you start to “train the dog” you need to know how to “win their mind” The problem is that most trainers jump straight into commands and training your dog when they are overstimulated. The problem isn’t that you dog doesn’t know what to do, it’s that they are choosing not to listen.

Think of it like having a terrible fear of flying and being dragged towards of plane. Someone telling you how safe planes are isn’t going to make you calm down

At The Toe Beans Co, we don't start by training your dog. We start by understanding the why — through the dog's eyes. Once your dog actually chooses to come alongside you, everything else becomes easy.

We come to your home in Sydney. We spend two and a half hours with you and your dog — in your space, with your specific issues. No generic advice. We look at the cause, we show you exactly how to change it, and you leave with a plan you can start that same day.

This is completely force-free. No shouting, no punishment, no pain. We work with your dog's natural instincts — not against them.

What is the ethos behind your dog training?

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.
In short: before you train the dog, you need to win their mind.

Do you work with herding breeds?

Yes, we work with plenty of working breeds and are used to supporting owners in urban environments with these highly intelligent dogs

Is separation anxiety curable?

Of all the issues we cover this is by far the most common in Sydney. Unfortunately, there is no one fix for this and usually it takes a combination of elements to get results. There is no guarantee of fixing separation anxiety

What is included in the puppy program (long version)

Our puppy program includes the following:

Initial Home Puppy Consult: We come and meet you and your puppy in your own home. We can help with how to set up your puppy area's and with issues such as toileting and teething.
Access a 4 Week Puppy School (puppy age 12 - 16 weeks): Our 4 week puppy school covers socialisation, behaviourism, command training and owner education. 4 x 50 minute puppy classes between 12 and 16 weeks covering everything that you need to know
Choose Your Support Level: Choose between our different levels of support to access more 1:1 training, individual phone support and lifetime access. Choose between Silver, Gold and Platinum. Common issues we support on are recall, calm walking, toilet training, separation anxiety, barking and how to teach your children good habits around your dog
Access Our Complete Puppy Program: Our full program contains 28 modules to give you the confidence that you can solve any problem with your puppy. From toileting issues, to breed specific challenges and week by week routines
Access Our Behavioural And Breed Specific Courses: We identify the most common issues with breeds and how to solve them as well as 20+ other behavioural issues
Your Puppy Team Cohort: Everyone who joins the program, joins in one of our cohorts. You can ask people how they solved problems or just vent that yor puppy won't stop crying at night.
Lifetime Calming Code Access (Though Online Dog Trainer): Receive lifetime access to the Dog Calming Code as soon as you sign up for the course
Phone, Chat and Group Chat Support Through The Community: All our programs comes with ongoing support through our online community. You can also get one-to-one phone and text support on some of our advanced programs
Additional Support: Workshops: We offer additional support through access to our Video Tutorial Platform which includes 4 Puppy Specific Courses and tutorials on solving 10 specific behavioural challenges
Additional Video Support: Owners that select our "Platinum" program receive 6 months free access to our video tutorial database with over 300+ videos including 4 Puppy Specific Courses and tutorials on solving 10 specific behavioural challenges
During sessions, if required, we will also provide equipment such as front pull harnesses and long lines

Do I need to book a meet and greet for dog walking?

For solo dog walking you do not need to book a meet and greet. For group dog walking a meet and greet is mandatory.

Do you offer puppy walks?

Yes, we offer puppy walks to help young puppies socialise with their surroundings. There are strict requirements on vaccines for these services.

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Whether you are saying hello to your first dog, or have recently said goodbye to your best friend, we are here. From puppy training to community events, come and join The Toe Beans Co

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Ethical First

Dog training is full of some mental people. It is always terrifying to see how many trainers use shock collars and pain to train pets. We don't do this. We NEVER use pain, fear, force or aggression and will never, under any circumstances, support, condone or recommend any practices that follow these schools of thought.

A Passion For Paws

I have pets. I love them. I know how special the bond is and that trusting somebody else with your pet is a huge leap.

My commitment to you is to love your pet like family and give you complete peace of mind when they are with us.

Ultimately, my goal is to give you and your pet the relationship you have always wanted.

In Australia, over 40,000 dogs & cats go to shelters every year and many for very fixable behaviours or inconvenience. I think it would be great to get this number down.

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Our Mission

To ensure you always have someone you trust that you can turn to when you need help with your pet. Whether it is: big or small, last minute or weeks in advance, you can be stress free in knowing your pet is in safe hands.
To raise as much money for Teenage Cancer Research as we can. The better a service we provide, the more people will want to work with us and the more we can donate. Simple as that.