Lane Cove Dog Training, Puppy School and Dog Daycare

Your dog pulls you down Longueville Road every morning, dragging you toward the park. When you reach Lane Cove River, your dog ignores your recall and runs straight for other dogs. Every walk becomes stressful when you encounter other owners whose dogs are just as out of control.

About Lane Cove

Lane Cove sits on Sydney's Lower North Shore. Longueville Road runs through the suburb connecting to the Lane Cove River and surrounding areas.

The area features family homes with gardens and some apartment developments. Lane Cove National Park and the river provide extensive green space.

Most properties are houses with gardens, though apartments exist near the village and main roads. The abundance of parkland creates excellent dog exercise options but also training challenges.

Lane Cove National Park and the river offer extensive off-leash areas. Blackman Park and other reserves provide local options. Longueville Road is the main thoroughfare.

Predominantly houses with gardens. Some apartments near the village. Family-oriented suburb with high dog ownership and excellent park access creates training challenges.

Complete Puppy Program Lane Cove

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.

Lane Cove puppies need early recall training before park access. River and bushland distractions test impulse control. High dog density at parks requires solid socialisation and calm greeting skills.

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 Lane Cove

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

Common problems in Lane Cove: Dogs pulling toward parks and the river. Poor recall at off-leash areas. Reactivity when encountering other dogs on popular walking routes. Excessive barking at home in quiet residential streets.

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 Lane Cove

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 families in Lane Cove. Garden access doesn't guarantee socialisation or structured exercise. High-energy breeds need more than solo backyard 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 Lane Cove

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 Lane Cove.

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 Lane Cove

Recall failures at parks and the river create daily frustration. Dogs ignore commands when distracted by other dogs, bushland smells, and water. This ruins off-leash freedom.

Labradoodles are everywhere in Lane Cove. Friendly but over-excited, they pull on lead and struggle with impulse control around other dogs at popular parks.

Border Collies appear frequently in family homes. Without proper mental stimulation, they develop obsessive behaviours and reactivity. Park access isn't enough without structured training.

Separation anxiety affects working families' dogs. Left alone during the day, dogs bark and become destructive. Garden access doesn't prevent loneliness issues.

We know Lane Cove dogs navigate Longueville Road, Lane Cove River parkland, Blackman Park, and popular bushland tracks. Training must work around high dog density areas.

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 at busy parks? Yes. We use long-line training to build reliable recall before allowing off-leash freedom around high dog density areas.

Do you work with Border Collies and high-energy breeds? Yes. High-energy breeds need breed-specific approaches combining mental stimulation with physical exercise. This is core to our programme.