Puppy Training Mosman
Someone on Raglan Street messaged us in autumn, their 10-week-old cocker spaniel wouldn't stop jumping on people. Every visitor, every walk, constant jumping. They were embarrassed and frustrated. Does your puppy think every person is there specifically to play with them?
Puppy training Mosman means preparing your pup for a leafy, community-focused lifestyle with lots of dog-friendly spaces. Your dog will encounter other dogs constantly at Clifton Gardens, Reid Park, and along harbour walks. They need proper socialisation and manners from the beginning.
The ones who start puppy training early have dogs who fit seamlessly into Mosman's dog-friendly community.
Puppy Preparation (0-8 Weeks)
Before your puppy arrives at your Mosman home, there's important preparation work. Most people jump into puppy ownership without proper planning, then spend months fixing problems that could have been prevented.
Our pre-puppy program covers everything before the puppy arrives. You'll learn how to set up your home for a new puppy, what supplies you actually need, and how to create a realistic daily schedule that fits your lifestyle.
We discuss breed selection too. Some breeds thrive in Mosman's active, social environment. Others might find the constant dog interactions overwhelming. A friendly, social breed like a retriever or spaniel usually does great here. A more reserved or protective breed might need extra socialisation work.
You'll also learn about:
- The critical socialisation window (8-16 weeks)
- Toilet training strategies that work
- Setting boundaries from day one
- Puppy development stages
- Preparing for Mosman's dog-friendly culture
For Mosman specifically, think about exercise options. There's Reid Park, Clifton Gardens, Balmoral Beach, harbour walks - amazing spaces for dogs. But your puppy needs training first, especially recall and lead manners, before they can safely enjoy these areas off-lead.
Starting puppy training Mosman with proper preparation means your not making avoidable mistakes in those first critical weeks.
Puppy Program including Puppy School (8-16 Weeks)
The 8-16 week period is the golden window for puppy training in Mosman. This is when your puppy needs to experience everything they'll encounter living here - other dogs, various people, harbour environments, beaches, parks, and busy community spaces.
Our puppy school runs with 8-10 puppies per class. This size provides excellent socialisation opportunities - your puppy learns to interact with different breeds, sizes, and play styles - while keeping the environment manageable for focused learning.
The program focuses on:
- Socialisation with other dogs (you'll see many in Mosman)
- Meeting different types of people
- Basic obedience (sit, drop, come, loose lead walking)
- Appropriate play behaviour
- Building confidence around new environments
- Learning to settle despite distractions
- Early recall training
For Mosman puppies, we emphasise community socialisation. Your pup needs positive experiences with other dogs, busy parks, harbour areas, and the social environment here. A puppy who only knows your house and street will struggle with Mosman's active dog culture.
Last winter, a family near Balmoral had a doodle puppy who was scared of other dogs. Made park visits stressful because there are dogs everywhere in Mosman. Through our puppy training program, that pup learned other dogs weren't scary. Now plays happily at Reid Park with neighbourhood dogs.
Don't waste the 8-16 week socialisation window. Proper puppy training Mosman during this period creates a confident, well-socialised dog who loves this community-focused suburb.
Post Puppy Program (16-52 Weeks)
Around 16 weeks, adolescence begins. Your obedient puppy might suddenly become stubborn, distracted, and challenging. This is when behavioural issues often develop, especially in social suburbs where dog behaviour really matters.
Our post puppy program includes 2 group training sessions focused on behavioural problems, plus months of online support. We help you spot potential issues before they become serious habits and provide training for everything that might come up.
Online modules cover:
- Reactivity and aggressive behaviour towards dogs/people
- Off lead walking and better walking practise
- Stopping jumping up on people (big issue in friendly suburbs)
- Dealing with separation anxiety
- Biting and chewing problems
- Poor or no recall (important for safe park visits)
- Reducing unnecessary barking
- Managing hyperactive or fearful dogs
- Potty training issues
A family on Muston Street had a terrier who became dog-reactive around 8 months old. Made walks through Mosman impossible - too many dogs, too much barking and lunging. They used our post puppy program modules on reactivity and within a month, walks were peaceful again. That dog now plays calmly at Clifton Gardens.
Living in Mosman with a dog is wonderful, but adolescence requires proper management. Our post puppy program gives you the knowledge and support to navigate this phase, so you end up with a well-behaved dog who fits perfectly into Mosman's dog-loving community.
