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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions we get about our services

Common Questions

Can you incorporate training into walks?

Work on tailored behavioural support (eg leash control and recall)

Are you insured?

Yes, we are fully insured.

Do you send photos?

Absolutely. We will send photos of our play time together.

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.

Do you do overnight stays?

Yes. We can do overnight in house stays at your home if you would prefer

Which areas of Sydney do you work in?

One to one training happens in your home, anywhere in Sydney within roughly a forty five minute drive of the Harbour Bridge. That covers the:

  • Inner City and City Centre
  • Eastern Suburbs
  • Inner West
  • Lower North Shore
  • Upper North Shore
  • Northern Beaches
  • Hills District
  • Western Sydney
  • South Sydney and St George

Group puppy school runs at six fixed venues within about eight kilometres of the Harbour Bridge: Paddington, Edgecliff, Neutral Bay, Zetland, Alexandria and Marrickville. All six are taking bookings. See the puppy school dates page for current dates.

Can I get more detail on your puppy school?

The puppy school is 4 consecutive weeks and sessions last up to 1 hour. You will be in a class with up to 10 puppies which gives a good balance between socialisation and session control. The puppy school covers 4 main areas: dog behaviourism, command training (sit, stay, down, walk, recall), socialisation and finally owner education. Your puppy needs to have had their second vaccination to attend. Most puppies start group school between 11 and 13 weeks old, though this can shift depending on your puppy's breed and size for the current class.

Week 1

  • Behaviourism: Introduction to Code
  • Command Training: Sit, Down, Stay and Structured Walking
  • Common Puppy Issues: Toileting, Barking and Chewing
  • Socialisation: Puppy Introductions
  • Adult Problem Behaviours: Barking For Attention
  • Q&A and Introduction Photo

Week 2

  • Behaviourism: Rule 1 and 2
  • Command Training: Down, Stay and Walking, Early Recall
  • Common Puppy Issues: Mouthing and Biting
  • Socialisation: Socialisation and Play Time
  • Adult Problem Behaviours: Jumping Up, Barking For Attention
  • Q&A

Week 3

  • Behaviourism: Rule 3 and 4
  • Command Training: Stay, Recall and More Walking
  • Common Puppy Issues: Stealing and Crying When Left
  • Socialisation: (continued from previous weeks)
  • Adult Problem Behaviours: Separation Anxiety
  • Q&A

Week 4

  • Behaviourism: Rule 5: The Walk
  • Command Training: Recall and Loose Leash Walking
  • Common Puppy Issues: Digging and Recall
  • Socialisation: Managing Playtime in the Park
  • Adult Problem Behaviours: Poor Recall, Leash Pulling
  • Q&A and Final Graduation Photos

What is included within the community?

We have an online community which you can join for free. On this we offer free support for common issues and host weekly webinars and Q&As about different dog training and pet topics. You will join other pet owners who are trying to do the best for their pet. Different sections include:

  • Breed specific behavioural guides
  • General behavioural guides
  • History of Dog Training and breakdown of modern dog training methods
  • Our puppy school programme
  • Community calls and weekly zooms to help owners suffering from different behavioural issues

How many dogs are on a group walk?

We will only take a maximum of 3 dogs on a single group dog walk.

Do you offer solo walks?

Yes, we do offer solo walks and can help to integrate training into the walk. This is common for clients that have worked with us on other dog training