Kirribilli Dog Training, Puppy School and Dog Daycare

Your dog pulls you down Broughton Street every morning, desperate to reach Milsons Point. The ferry horns trigger barking fits. When you reach Bradfield Park, your dog refuses to settle and lunges at every dog near the harbour foreshore.

About Kirribilli

Kirribilli sits on Sydney's Lower North Shore directly across from the CBD. The suburb features harbour views and proximity to Milsons Point station.

Broughton Street and Fitzroy Street form the main routes. The area combines apartment buildings with some terrace houses.

Most properties are apartments with harbour or garden views. High density living means limited private outdoor space and reliance on public areas.

Bradfield Park and Milsons Point provide harbour foreshore access and off-leash areas. Milsons Point station connects to the city. The harbour bridge creates noise and shadow effects.

Almost entirely apartments and units. Very few houses with gardens. High density living creates toilet training challenges and neighbour proximity means barking becomes serious issue.

Complete Puppy Program Kirribilli

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.

Kirribilli puppies face extreme urban challenges. Apartment living requires perfect toilet training. Ferry horns and traffic noise need desensitisation. High pedestrian traffic demands impulse control from day one.

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 Kirribilli

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

Common problems in Kirribilli: Dogs pulling along Broughton Street toward the foreshore. Excessive barking in apartments at ferry horns and traffic. Reactivity at Bradfield Park. Poor recall near the harbour.

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 Kirribilli

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 apartment dwellers working in the CBD. No private outdoor space means no daytime toilet access. High-energy breeds stuck in apartments need proper outlets.

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 Kirribilli

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 Kirribilli.

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 Kirribilli

Separation anxiety leads all problems here. CBD proximity means long work hours. Dogs left alone in apartments bark constantly and destroy property.

French Bulldogs fill Kirribilli apartments. They struggle with separation issues, excessive barking at traffic noise, and overheating during summer harbour walks.

Cavoodles are common and often over-excited. Small size doesn't prevent pulling, jumping, and barking problems. Their energy needs outlets beyond apartment living.

Noise reactivity is significant here. Ferry horns, train noise, traffic, and bridge sounds create constant triggers. Without desensitisation training, dogs bark at everything.

We know Kirribilli dogs navigate Broughton Street, Milsons Point station area, Bradfield Park, and harbour foreshore paths. Training must work in dense urban conditions.

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 apartment barking and noise reactivity? Yes. We address both separation anxiety and environmental triggers through desensitisation and independence training protocols.

How do you handle toilet training in apartments? Apartment toilet training requires consistent scheduling and reward systems. We provide step-by-step guidance for high-rise living.