Puppy Training Maroubra
A family on Marine Parade called us last month, their 11-week-old kelpie was going absolutely mental. The puppy was destructive, bitey, wouldn't settle, and they were at breaking point. Does your high-energy puppy have you completely exhausted?
Puppy training Maroubra means preparing your pup for beach life and an active outdoor lifestyle. Your dog will encounter surf, sand, seagulls, and plenty of other beach dogs. They need proper training from the start to enjoy Maroubra's beaches safely and calmly.
We've been doing puppy training across Sydney's eastern suburbs since 2018. The families who start early end up with dogs who love the beach lifestyle instead of being overwhelmed by it.
Puppy Preparation (0-8 Weeks)
Before your puppy arrives at your Maroubra home, there's essential prep work. Most people underestimate what a new puppy involves, especially high-energy breeds that need serious exercise and mental stimulation.
Our pre-puppy program covers everything before the puppy arrives. You'll learn how to set up your home for a puppy, what supplies are genuinely necessary, and how to create a schedule that works with your lifestyle.
Breed selection is critical. Maroubra's beach lifestyle suits active, water-loving breeds perfectly. Labradors, retrievers, kelpies - all great here. But getting a high-energy working breed without understanding their needs is asking for destruction and behavioural problems.
You'll also learn about:
- The socialisation window (8-16 weeks - don't miss it)
- Toilet training approaches
- Setting boundaries from day one
- Puppy development stages
- Beach safety and exposure planning
For Maroubra specifically, think about beach access and exercise. Dogs have restricted hours on Maroubra Beach during summer, but there's South Maroubra dog beach year-round. Your puppy needs training and recall before they can safely enjoy off-lead beach time.
Starting puppy training Maroubra with solid preparation means your not making avoidable mistakes during those critical first weeks.
Puppy Program including Puppy School (8-16 Weeks)
This period is absolutely critical for puppy training in Maroubra. Between 8-16 weeks, your puppy's brain is wide open to new experiences. What they learn now about beaches, other dogs, and coastal environments will shape their entire life.
Our puppy school runs with 8-10 puppies per class. This number provides excellent socialisation - your puppy learns to play appropriately with different breeds and sizes - while keeping things manageable for focused training.
The program emphasises:
- Socialisation with other dogs (you'll see many at the beach)
- Meeting various people and kids
- Basic obedience (sit, drop, come, loose lead walking)
- Appropriate play behaviour
- Confidence building around water, sand, and waves
- Early recall foundations (critical for beach safety)
- Learning to stay calm around wildlife like seagulls
For Maroubra puppies, we focus heavily on beach socialisation. Your pup needs positive experiences with sand, water, waves, seagulls, and beach crowds. A puppy who's never experienced these will either be terrified or completely over-excited at the beach.
Last spring, a couple near Arthur Byrne Reserve had a retriever puppy who hated getting wet. They wanted a beach dog. Through gradual water exposure in our puppy training program, that pup went from avoiding puddles to swimming at South Maroubra within 8 weeks.
The 8-16 week window doesn't last long. Proper puppy training Maroubra during this period creates a confident beach dog who'll enjoy this lifestyle for 10-15 years.
Post Puppy Program (16-52 Weeks)
Around 16 weeks, adolescence hits. Your cute puppy might suddenly become stubborn, easily distracted, and challenging. This is when many behavioural issues develop, especially in active beach suburbs where there's constant stimulation.
Our post puppy program includes 2 group training sessions with behavioural deep dives, plus months of online support. We teach you to identify potential issues before they escalate and provide training for everything that might crop up.
The program covers:
- Reactivity and aggressive behaviour towards dogs/people
- Off lead walking and better walking practise (essential for beaches)
- Stopping jumping up on beach-goers
- Dealing with separation anxiety
- Biting and chewing problems
- Poor or no recall (dangerous at beaches)
- Reducing unnecessary barking
- Managing hyperactive or fearful dogs
- Potty training issues
Someone near Maroubra Beach had a labrador who started chasing every dog at the beach around 9 months old. Made off-lead time impossible. They followed our post puppy program modules on recall and impulse control. Within a month, that dog could be off-lead at South Maroubra without chasing other dogs.
Adolescence in an active suburb like Maroubra requires proper management and training. Our post puppy program gives you the tools to navigate this challenging phase, so you end up with a well-trained beach dog who safely enjoys everything Maroubra offers.
