Dog Training Potts Point - Professional Dog Trainer & Behaviour Expert

Your dog barks at every sound in your apartment building. Lifts dinging. Neighbours walking past. Deliveries at the door. Living in high-density Potts Point means constant noise. Your dog reacts to all of it. Neighbours complain. You're stressed every time you leave.

I'm a dog trainer and behaviourist working throughout Potts Point and surrounding areas. Training happens in one 2-hour session at your home, teaching you how to manage apartment living challenges - noise sensitivity, separation anxiety, walking through Darlinghurst Road crowds.

Dog Training & Behaviour Potts Point

I run single 2-hour sessions at your place. Training where your dog lives produces results. Working elsewhere doesn't transfer to Potts Point's high-density urban environment.

My approach helps you understand your dog's perspective. Once you see why they behave certain ways, you respond appropriately. No harsh methods. I work with natural learning processes.

You get ongoing support through the Online Dog Trainer platform. Extensive video library. When questions come up, you have resources available.

Work at it for a month and you'll see changes. Some owners notice progress in two weeks. But that means daily practice, not trying it occasionally.

Apartment barking creates immediate problems. Your dog barks at hallway sounds, lifts, neighbours. Complaints pile up fast in high-density buildings. We teach your dog to settle despite constant building noise.

Pulling on Darlinghurst Road exhausts you. Your dog drags you through crowds, pulls toward outdoor dining, reacts to foot traffic. We teach loose-leash walking that works in busy urban environments.

Reactivity toward other dogs happens constantly. Limited footpath space means unavoidable close encounters. Your dog lunges or barks when passing others. We address the anxiety driving this.

Jumping on people creates problems in crowded areas. Your friendly dog greets strangers inappropriately. We teach proper greetings without jumping.

Separation anxiety shows as destructive behaviour or excessive barking when you leave. Small apartments amplify this. We help you teach independence.

Begging near outdoor cafes develops fast. Potts Point has outdoor dining everywhere. Your dog learns people eating means potential food. We teach impulse control.

Puppy Training Potts Point

Raising puppies in Potts Point apartments requires specific preparation. Small spaces. Building noise. Urban stimulation. Preparing before your puppy arrives prevents problems.

Pre-puppy work covers whether you're ready for a dog in an apartment, which breeds suit small spaces and urban environments, and how to prepare your home. You receive video guides and breed information.

From 8-16 weeks, puppies form their worldview. Early weeks focus on apartment toilet training, managing building noise exposure, and basic manners in small spaces. At 12 weeks, weekly puppy school begins with small groups.

Potts Point puppies need conditioning to specific things. Lift sounds. Hallway traffic. Darlinghurst Road crowds. Royal Botanic Gardens activity. Outdoor dining areas. We expose puppies early so these become normal.

Puppy school covers behaviourism, training, socialisation, and owner education. We're building dogs who function in urban apartments without anxiety. You access our online portal with 300+ video tutorials.

After 16 weeks, adolescence hits. Your cooperative puppy tests boundaries and shows increased reactivity. We address these before they become permanent.

Dog Walking Potts Point

Walking dogs here means navigating urban density. Darlinghurst Road with restaurants and foot traffic. Tree-lined residential streets. Royal Botanic Gardens borders. Your dog encounters varied environments.

Solo walks suit dogs building skills or managing reactivity. We practice on quieter residential streets first, away from Darlinghurst Road intensity.

Group walks work for social, well-adjusted dogs. We're selective about combinations, matching temperaments carefully.

Routes depend on what your dog handles. Darlinghurst Road provides intense stimulation with pedestrians, outdoor dining, and nightlife activity. We use this only when dogs demonstrate readiness.

Royal Botanic Gardens borders offer relief from urban intensity. More space, less crowding. We use these areas for dogs needing breaks from apartment environment.

Quiet residential streets around Macleay Street provide ideal training environments. Less stimulation, manageable distractions, space to work on fundamentals.

Each walk runs 60 minutes with clear goals. Loose-leash work. Impulse control. Confidence building. Always purposeful.

Pet Sitting Potts Point

Travel creates stress around pet care. We provide in-home sitting so your dog maintains routines in familiar surroundings.

Day visits work for shorter absences. We handle feeding, provide fresh water, spend time with your dog, walk them through the neighbourhood. We collect mail, check your property. You get photo updates.

Overnight care means we stay at your place. Your dog keeps their exact routine - same sleeping spot, same meal times, same walking routes. Nothing changes. For anxious dogs or those needing medication, this consistency prevents problems.

Cats receive the same attention. We maintain feeding schedules, clean litter boxes, provide interaction based on personality.

Board and Train Starting 2026

Next year we're launching board and train. Five intensive days with your dog at our facility. Very limited spots.

Why Potts Point Creates Unique Challenges

Potts Point's character creates specific training needs. High-density apartment living means constant building noise. Lifts, hallways, neighbours - your dog hears everything. Without training, this creates chronic barking and anxiety.

Darlinghurst Road brings intense urban activity. Restaurants, bars, outdoor dining, foot traffic. Dogs without impulse control become overwhelmed.

Limited footpath space on many streets creates unavoidable close encounters with other dogs. Your dog needs calm behaviour when space is tight.

Royal Botanic Gardens proximity means most walks lead there. Managing excitement about the destination requires training.

We know Darlinghurst Road is busiest evenings and weekends. We know which residential streets offer quieter training routes. Local knowledge matters.

Training Locations

Most work happens at your apartment. That's where your dog lives and where issues occur. We address settling despite building noise, door behaviour, appropriate conduct in small spaces.

Outside training uses actual Potts Point locations. Quiet residential streets for foundational work. Gradual introduction to Darlinghurst Road intensity. Royal Botanic Gardens borders for distraction training.

Reactive dogs start on quieter streets. We build skills before introducing busy areas. Each dog progresses individually.

How Training Works

Dog training follows learning principles. I help you read your dog's behaviour so you respond effectively. We address root causes.

You participate actively. I'm teaching you how to work with your dog. Sessions are practical - you practice while I coach.

After the session, the Online Dog Trainer platform provides resources. Video tutorials for various scenarios. When questions arise, answers are available.

Daily practice for 30 days typically produces changes. Some owners see progress sooner. But that means structured work every day.

Serious issues need more time. Deep anxiety doesn't resolve quickly. Established aggression requires months. I'm honest about timelines.

About Potts Point

Potts Point sits east of Sydney's CBD, known for high-density apartment living, Art Deco architecture, and vibrant urban lifestyle. Darlinghurst Road runs through as the main commercial strip with restaurants, bars, and cafes.

Apartment buildings dominate. Most dogs live in small spaces with shared hallways, lifts, and thin walls. Dogs rely entirely on walks for exercise.

Macleay Street and surrounding residential streets feature Art Deco buildings and tree-lined footpaths. These streets provide quieter alternatives to Darlinghurst Road intensity.

Llankelly Place and Kellett Street contain clusters of restaurants and bars creating dining precincts. Outdoor seating is common. Food smells and diners create constant temptation for dogs.

Restaurants include Métisse, Chaco Bar, and Fratelli Paradiso. Cafes like Room Ten and Flour and Stone attract breakfast and brunch crowds. Bars like The Roosevelt and Chula create evening activity.

Royal Botanic Gardens borders Potts Point's eastern edge. This provides green space relief from urban density. Most Potts Point dog walks eventually reach garden borders.

Elizabeth Bay House sits nearby offering historic mansion and gardens. The area attracts tourists and visitors adding to foot traffic.

Laneways and alleys between main streets create navigation challenges. Narrow passages with limited space. Dogs encountering others here need calm behaviour.

Transport uses trains (Kings Cross Station) and buses. Limited street parking. High pedestrian traffic on streets and footpaths.

The community mixes long-term residents, young professionals, and short-term renters. High turnover means unpredictable dog encounters. Social expectations include quiet dogs in apartments and proper behaviour on crowded streets.

Noise levels are high. Darlinghurst Road has constant traffic and nightlife activity. Even residential buildings have lift sounds, hallway traffic, and neighbour activity. Dogs need training to settle despite this.

Weather follows Sydney patterns. Apartments often lack outdoor space creating reliance on walks regardless of weather.

The suburb's compact nature means limited route variety. You use the same streets repeatedly. Dogs can become bored or over-anticipate specific destinations.

Starting Training

We begin discussing your dog's specific issues. What behaviours cause problems? Apartment or house? What's your typical day? Where do you walk?

Then we schedule one 2-hour session at your home. Working where your dog needs to behave. You'll see progress and understand what to do next.

Afterwards, you have online support through the Online Dog Trainer platform. Questions arise during implementation - you're not alone.

Puppies should start before bad habits form. Prevention beats fixing problems.

Give it 30 days of genuine effort. Most owners see changes within that time. Some notice progress sooner.

Common Questions

My dog barks at every sound in our apartment building. Can you help?

Apartment barking needs desensitisation training. Your dog must learn building sounds don't require reactions. Takes consistent practice but resolves the issue.

Can you stop my dog pulling on Darlinghurst Road?

Yes. Pulling through crowds needs specific loose-leash training. Your dog learns pulling stops progress and calm walking advances them. Requires consistency from you.

How do I manage close encounters on narrow footpaths?

Limited space creates unavoidable encounters. We teach management techniques and train your dog to stay calm when space is tight. Takes practice but prevents reactivity.

How long before I see changes?

Most owners practicing daily see progress within a month. Some notice changes within two weeks. But you must practice daily with proper technique.

What happens in the training session?

Two hours at your home addressing your dog's specific issues. I teach you how to handle them. You practice with my coaching. Then you have online support afterwards.

Do you walk dogs alone or in groups?

Both. Solo walks suit dogs needing focused work. Group walks work for social dogs. I match approach to each dog's needs.

My dog begs at outdoor cafes constantly. Can you fix this?

Begging needs impulse control training. Your dog must learn approaching diners gets no reward. Requires consistent practice in actual cafe environments.

When does board and train start?

Launches in 2026. Five intensive days with your dog at our facility. Very limited availability.