Sydney Puppy School. Turning Cute Puppies Into Great Dogs.

The Puppy You Raise Well Today, Is The Dog Everyone Loves Tomorrow

See Why Owners All Over Sydney Choose Us
No pain. No fear. No force. · Five venues across Sydney · Free meet and greet, no obligation
No pain. No fear. No force. · Five venues across Sydney · Free meet and greet, no obligation

Sound Familiar?

From your first dog to fifth, from families to solo parents and XL's to teacups. We have seen it all.

Feeling Overwhelmed?

You brought your puppy home and within a week you were completely overwhelmed and wondering whether you had made a mistake.

Confused What To Do?

You have been using ChatGPT for support. It worked at the beginning and now you are getting conflicting advice.

Don't Know Where To Start?

Your feed is full of magic solutions that will sort your dog out in 48 hours or less, all of them attached to something for sale.

Second Guessing Yourself?

The first week at home went well and you were wondering what the fuss was about. Now your puppy has started doing what puppies do.

Recent Puppy School Graduates

Big and small, sassy and shy. We help your puppy learn about the world around them and you have fun with them whilst they learn.

Eddie, Cavoodle (Paul)

Henri, Cobberdog (Jodie & Andrew)

Sidney, King Charles Cavalier (Reeti)

Penelope/Penny, Dachshund (Stephanie)

Where is your dog up to

Pick the stage your dog is at now. Each one goes to a page that explains what actually happens, who runs it and how to book. If your dog is sitting between two stages, pick the younger one and we will move you if it turns out to be wrong.

Puppies Aged 8 - 16 Weeks

Biting, toileting, crying at night, and a puppy who has not yet worked out that you are worth listening to. Classes of six to ten puppies matched by size and age at five Sydney venues, a session in your own home, and a course that runs week by week so you are only ever reading the bit that matches the puppy in front of you.

Learn More About Our Puppy School & Program

Puppies Aged 16 - 32 Weeks

Your puppy is now too old for classes and has started testing every rule you set. Pulling, barking at the door, ignoring you the second there is anything more interesting around. Same program and the same week by week guides as puppy school, with the class hours swapped for extra one to one sessions in your home and on your street, right through to eight months.

Learn More About Our Teenage Puppy Program

Dog Training and Behaviourism, 32 Weeks and Over

Before you train the dog, you need to win their mind. 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.

Learn More About Our 1:1 Training

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer free meet and greets?

Yes, we offer complimentary meet and greets for all of our services. You can schedule them using the booking links and we will be in touch. If you cannot find a time please call on +61431622887

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.

How do I pick a service?

For all of our services you will find an in built calendar to allow you to pick the time you want. It is very simple but if you run into difficulties please get in touch

What are your puppy school locations?

Group puppy school runs at six venues, and all six take bookings: Dogs in Town at 308 Oxford Street, Paddington; Dogs in Town at 44 Epsom Road, Zetland; Dogs in Town at 500 Glenmore Road, Edgecliff; Dogs in Town at 266 Mitchell Road, Alexandria; Dogs in Town at 55 Addison Road, Marrickville; and DoggieLove at 71 Military Road, Neutral Bay.

Anyone in Sydney can attend any of them. Start dates vary by venue, so check the booking page for what is running next or ask us and we will tell you.

Your one to one sessions happen at your own address wherever you are in Sydney, so only the group class brings you to a venue.

What are the different levels of support you offer for puppy school?

We offer four levels of support. Every level includes four weeks of group puppy school at your chosen venue, lifetime community access and Ask Luke, our digital mind, available 24/7 with no message limits.

  • Bronze: the group puppy school on its own. No one to one sessions and no online course. For owners who want the class and are happy running the rest at home themselves.
  • Silver: the full program. One session in your own home before school starts, six months of the online course, and direct support whenever you need it.
  • Gold: everything in Silver, with three home sessions instead of one, a full year of course access, and phone support as well as messaging. Most families choose Gold.
  • Platinum: ten home sessions through to adolescence, lifetime course access, the video tutorial library, your training equipment, and priority phone and text. We take five Platinum clients at a time.
What is your cancellation policy?

We understand that changes happen but in order to maintain the quality of our service we have a clear cancellation policy. You can find that on our cancellation policy page.

Can I book last minute?

If you need to book in last minute you absolutely can. Ideally please book more than 48 hours in advance to make sure that we are free.

Are you insured?

Yes, we are fully insured.

Can you help with feeding and medication?

Yes we can help with feeding and basic medication support for your pet.

What is included in puppy school?

Puppy school starts with a four week group class, which every level gets. From Silver up you add one to one sessions in your own home, an online course that runs week by week from eight weeks to twenty four weeks and covers everything from day one routines through to the adolescent workshops, breed specific support, and direct support alongside it.

There are four levels of support, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum, so you can choose how involved you want us to be.

For puppies too old for the group class at enrolment, seventeen weeks and over, Puppy Training replaces the group school with an extra one to one session at every level.