Coogee Puppy Training
Puppy Training Coogee
Last month, a couple near Coogee Beach got a border collie puppy. Within a week they realised they were in over their heads. The puppy was biting, not sleeping, destroying everything. They called us exhausted and desperate. Does this sound like your life right now?
Puppy training Coogee comes with unique challenges. You've got beach access, tons of dog traffic, busy cafes, and an active community lifestyle. Your puppy needs to learn how to handle all of this without becoming reactive, anxious, or out of control.
The families who start early - before bad habits set in - end up with dogs who thrive in Coogee's busy environment.
Puppy Preparation (0-8 Weeks)
Before you bring your puppy home to Coogee, there's work to do. Most people skip preparation and then spend months fixing problems that could have been avoided.
Our pre-puppy program walks you through everything before the puppy arrives. You'll learn how to set up your home appropriately, what supplies you genuinely need, and how to create a realistic daily schedule.
We cover breed selection too. This matters enormously. A border collie needs completely different exercise and mental stimulation than a cavalier. Getting the wrong breed for your lifestyle creates problems for everyone.
You'll also learn about:
- The critical socialisation window (8-16 weeks)
- Toilet training strategies that actually work
- Setting boundaries from day one
- Understanding puppy development stages
- Beach safety considerations for Coogee puppies
One thing specific to Coogee - you need a plan for beach exposure. Coogee Beach has restricted dog hours during summer. Your puppy needs proper training and recall before they can safely enjoy off-lead time.
Starting puppy training Coogee with solid preparation means your first weeks are manageable instead of completely overwhelming.
Puppy Program including Puppy School (8-16 Weeks)
This is the most important period for puppy training in Coogee. Between 8-16 weeks, your puppy's brain is like a sponge. What they experience now shapes how they'll behave for their entire life.
Our puppy school runs with 8-10 puppies per class. This number provides excellent socialisation opportunities - your puppy learns to interact with different breeds, sizes, and play styles - while keeping the environment manageable and not overwhelming.
For Coogee puppies, training focuses on:
- Socialisation with other dogs (you'll see many at the beach)
- Meeting different types of people
- Basic obedience (sit, drop, come, loose lead walking)
- Appropriate play behaviour
- Confidence building around beach environments
- Learning to settle in busy areas like cafes
- Early recall foundations
Last spring, a family on Arden Street had a doodle puppy who was terrified of water. They were worried because they wanted a beach dog. Through gradual, positive exposure in our puppy training program, that pup went from scared of puddles to loving Coogee Beach within 8 weeks.
The 8-16 week socialisation window closes quickly. After that, new experiences can trigger fear instead of curiosity. Proper puppy training Coogee during this period is an investment in your dog's future confidence and happiness.
Post Puppy Program (16-52 Weeks)
Around 16 weeks, adolescence begins. Your cute, obedient puppy might suddenly become stubborn, distracted, and challenging. This phase is when many behavioural issues develop, especially in stimulating environments like Coogee.
Our post puppy program includes 2 group training sessions focused on behavioural issues, plus months of online support. We teach you to identify potential problems before they escalate, and provide training modules for everything that might come 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 and visitors
- Dealing with separation anxiety
- Biting and chewing issues
- Poor or no recall (dangerous near water and roads)
- Reducing unnecessary barking
- Managing hyperactive or fearful dogs
- Potty training problems
Someone near Dunningham Park had a labrador who became dog-reactive around 9 months old. Every walk turned into a struggle - lunging, barking, pulling. They followed our post puppy program modules and within a month, walks were peaceful again. That dog now plays happily at Coogee dog beach.
Adolescence in a busy suburb like Coogee requires proper management and training. Our post puppy program gives you the tools to navigate this challenging period successfully, so you end up with a well-adjusted adult dog who loves the Coogee lifestyle.
