Puppy Training Randwick
A family on Alison Road called us last summer, their 11-week-old border collie was destroying their house. Chewed furniture, dug up the garden, wouldn't settle, constant energy. They were exhausted and overwhelmed. Does your puppy seem like they have endless energy?
Puppy training Randwick means preparing your pup for suburban living with access to parks and beaches. Your dog will encounter other dogs at Centennial Park, beach-goers at Coogee, and plenty of community activity. They need proper training and exercise from the start.
The families who start early end up with dogs who are well-exercised, well-behaved, and happy.
Puppy Preparation (0-8 Weeks)
Before your puppy arrives at your Randwick home, there's essential preparation work. Most people underestimate what a new puppy requires, especially high-energy breeds that need serious mental and physical 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 you actually need, and how to create a schedule that includes proper exercise and training.
We discuss breed selection carefully. Randwick's location near Centennial Park and beaches suits active breeds perfectly. But getting a high-energy working breed without understanding their needs leads to destruction and behavioural problems.
You'll also learn about:
- The socialisation window (8-16 weeks - critical period)
- Toilet training approaches
- Setting boundaries from day one
- Puppy development stages
- Exercise planning for your breed
For Randwick specifically, think about exercise options. There's Centennial Park, Coogee Beach nearby, plus local parks. Your puppy needs training before they can safely enjoy off-lead time in these spaces.
Starting puppy training Randwick with proper preparation means your not making avoidable mistakes in those first crucial weeks.
Puppy Program including Puppy School (8-16 Weeks)
This period is absolutely critical for puppy training in Randwick. Between 8-16 weeks, your puppy's brain is wide open to new experiences. What they learn now will shape their entire adult personality and behaviour.
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 energy levels - while keeping things manageable for individual attention.
The program emphasises:
- Socialisation with other dogs (you'll see many at Centennial Park)
- Meeting various people and kids
- Basic obedience (sit, drop, come, loose lead walking)
- Appropriate play behaviour
- Building confidence around new environments
- Early recall foundations (important for park safety)
- Learning to settle after exercise
For Randwick puppies, we focus on suburban socialisation. Your pup needs positive experiences with parks, other dogs, beach environments, and community spaces. A puppy who only knows your house and yard will struggle with Randwick's active lifestyle.
Last spring, a couple near Randwick Racecourse had a kelpie puppy who was scared of other dogs. Made park visits impossible. Through our puppy training program, that pup learned other dogs were fun, not scary. Now plays confidently at Centennial Park.
The 8-16 week window closes fast. Proper puppy training Randwick during this period creates a confident, well-socialised dog for life.
Post Puppy Program (16-52 Weeks)
Around 16 weeks, adolescence hits. Your cute puppy might suddenly become stubborn, distracted, and challenging. This is when many behavioural issues develop, especially in active suburbs where there's lots of 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
- Stopping jumping up on people
- Dealing with separation anxiety
- Biting and chewing problems
- Poor or no recall (dangerous in parks)
- Reducing unnecessary barking
- Managing hyperactive or fearful dogs
- Potty training issues
Someone near The Spot had a labrador who started bolting after other dogs at Centennial Park 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 without chasing other dogs.
Adolescence in an active suburb like Randwick 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 dog who safely enjoys everything Randwick offers.
