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Neutral Bay Dog Training, Puppy School and Dog Daycare

Your dog barks at every ferry horn from your apartment on Ben Boyd Road. The constant harbour noise triggers meltdowns all day. When you walk to the village, your dog pulls past every cafe and lunges at other dogs on crowded footpaths.

About Neutral Bay

Neutral Bay sits on Sydney's Lower North Shore. Military Road and Ben Boyd Road form the main routes through this commercial and residential area.

The suburb features high-density apartment living with boutique shopping and dining. Harbour proximity creates noise and activity challenges.

Most properties are apartments and units with limited private outdoor space. The village atmosphere creates high pedestrian traffic and cafe culture distractions.

Anderson Park provides green space and off-leash area. Military Road village offers shopping and dining. Ben Boyd Road connects to surrounding suburbs. Ferry access links to the city.

Almost entirely apartments and units. Very few houses. High-density living creates toilet training challenges and noise sensitivity issues for neighbours.

Complete Puppy Program Neutral Bay

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.

Neutral Bay puppies need apartment toilet training from day one. Ferry horns and harbour noise require early desensitisation. Village cafe culture demands impulse control around food and people.

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 Neutral Bay

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

Common problems in Neutral Bay: Excessive barking in apartments at ferry horns and harbour activity. Dogs pulling through the village toward cafes. Reactivity on crowded footpaths. Jumping on people at outdoor dining areas.

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 Neutral Bay

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 Neutral Bay

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 Neutral Bay.

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 Neutral Bay

Noise reactivity leads all problems here. Ferry horns, harbour bridge traffic, and village activity create constant triggers. Without desensitisation, dogs bark at everything.

French Bulldogs dominate apartments. They struggle with separation anxiety, excessive barking at harbour noise, and overheating during walks. Their attachment creates neighbour complaints.

Cavoodles are everywhere and often over-excited around cafes and people. Small size doesn't prevent pulling, jumping, and barking issues in crowded areas.

Separation anxiety affects apartment dogs left alone during work hours. Without independence training, dogs bark constantly and create neighbour disputes.

We know Neutral Bay dogs navigate Military Road village, Ben Boyd Road apartments, Anderson Park, and crowded footpaths. 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 noise reactivity to ferry horns? Yes. Environmental noise desensitisation is part of our training. We teach dogs to ignore harbour sounds and remain calm.

How do you handle apartment toilet training? Apartment toilet training requires consistent scheduling and elevator management. We provide specific protocols for high-rise living.

Frequently asked questions

Do you work with cats?

Absolutely. Cat training is becoming far more common nowadays and we are happy to help with set up and behaviour.

How long are pet sitting bookings?

We can come from a minimum of 1 hour to an entire day

Do you offer meet and greets?

For group dog walking, a meet and greet is mandatory before any walking can take place to make sure that everyone is safe. We will under no circumstances accept a group dog walking booking without a meet and greet

What are the main services you offer?

The Toe Beans Co offers the following services: puppy school & programs, adolescent dog training, adult dog training, adult dog behaviourism, pet sitting, dog walking and doggy daycare services.

How do we match puppies for puppy school?

It is really important that your dog meets lots of other types of dog's when they are you. I do see some specific "cavoodle" schools cropping up but I cannot stress how bad an idea this is. Now, it is important that if you have a large breed (eg Bernese Mountain dog) who starts a course at 13 weeks old and a Pomeranian (who starts the course at 12 weeks old) this can make things unfeasible. We will match dogs based on their relative size and age, but we also want to maintain a good mix of breeds in all of our classes

How many dogs are in puppy school?

We aim for between 6 and 10 dogs in puppy school to balance quality and socialisation.

What are your puppy school locations?

Our puppy schools are run across multiple different venues to ensure that you have a convenient place location to attend during the puppy program. We currently offer: Paddington, Marrickville, Neutral Bay, Zetland and Alexandria.

How long is the puppy program?

The program 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.

Do you offer private adult dog training?

For adult dogs (1 year+) we offer a completely 1:1 service that includes either one or two training sessions. These last between 2 - 2.5 hours and come with full online, phone and community support as well as dedicated behavioural guides.

What does the entire adolescent program include?

Our puppy program includes the following:

2 x 1:1 home training sessions (2 - 2.5 hours each) covering behavioural rules and specific areas of focus. We can do these sessions in your home or in the park/other areas where you struggle.
Access Our Complete Puppy Program: Our full program contains 28 modules to give you the confidence that you can solve any problem with your puppy. From toileting issues, to breed specific challenges and week by week routines
Access Our Behavioural And Breed Specific Courses: We identify the most common issues with breeds and how to solve them as well as 20+ other behavioural issues
Lifetime Calming Code Access (Though Online Dog Trainer): Receive lifetime access to the Dog Calming Code as soon as you sign up for the course
Phone, Chat and Group Chat Support Through The Community: All our programs comes with ongoing support through our online community. You can also get one-to-one phone and text support on some of our advanced programs
Additional Support: Workshops: We offer additional support through access to our Video Tutorial Platform which includes 4 Puppy Specific Courses and tutorials on solving 10 specific behavioural challenges
Additional Video Support: For owners looking for more support we have a unique discount code to the Online Dog Trainer. We off over 300+ videos including 4 Puppy Specific Courses and tutorials on solving 10 specific behavioural challenges
During sessions, if required, we will also provide equipment such as front pull harnesses and long lines

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Whether you are saying hello to your first dog, or have recently said goodbye to your best friend, we are here. From puppy training to community events, come and join The Toe Beans Co

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Ethical First

Dog training is full of some mental people. It is always terrifying to see how many trainers use shock collars and pain to train pets. We don't do this. We NEVER use pain, fear, force or aggression and will never, under any circumstances, support, condone or recommend any practices that follow these schools of thought.

A Passion For Paws

I have pets. I love them. I know how special the bond is and that trusting somebody else with your pet is a huge leap.

My commitment to you is to love your pet like family and give you complete peace of mind when they are with us.

Ultimately, my goal is to give you and your pet the relationship you have always wanted.

In Australia, over 40,000 dogs & cats go to shelters every year and many for very fixable behaviours or inconvenience. I think it would be great to get this number down.

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Our Mission

To ensure you always have someone you trust that you can turn to when you need help with your pet. Whether it is: big or small, last minute or weeks in advance, you can be stress free in knowing your pet is in safe hands.
To raise as much money for Teenage Cancer Research as we can. The better a service we provide, the more people will want to work with us and the more we can donate. Simple as that.