Puppy Training Woollahra
A couple on Queen Street called us in winter, their 9-week-old cavoodle was biting everyone constantly. The kids were scared, visitors wouldn't come over, and they were at their wit's end. Does your puppy's biting have you covered in scratches?
Puppy training Woollahra means preparing your pup for a sophisticated village lifestyle with boutique shopping streets, dog-friendly cafes, and a tight-knit community. Your dog will encounter other well-trained dogs, busy footpaths, and high expectations for behaviour. They need proper training from the beginning.
The ones who begin puppy training early have dogs who can walk calmly down Queen Street and settle at cafes without drama.
Puppy Preparation (0-8 Weeks)
Before your puppy arrives at your Woollahra home, there's important preparation work. Most people underestimate what puppy ownership involves, especially in village suburbs where your dog's behaviour is visible to the community.
Our pre-puppy program covers everything before the puppy arrives. You'll learn how to set up your home for a puppy, what supplies are genuinely necessary, and how to create a realistic daily schedule.
We discuss breed selection carefully. Woollahra's village lifestyle suits social, confident breeds that can handle cafe culture and busy streets. Some breeds thrive in this environment, others might find it too stimulating.
You'll also learn about:
- The socialisation window (8-16 weeks - don't miss it)
- Toilet training strategies
- Setting boundaries from day one
- Puppy development stages
- Preparing for Woollahra's lifestyle
For Woollahra specifically, think about exercise options. There's Cooper Park, Lough Park, and nearby Centennial Park. Your puppy will eventually enjoy these spaces, but they need training first - especially recall and lead manners for busy village streets.
Starting puppy training Woollahra with proper preparation means your not making avoidable mistakes in those first crucial weeks.
Puppy Program including Puppy School (8-16 Weeks)
The 8-16 week period is the golden window for puppy training in Woollahra. This is when your puppy needs to experience everything they'll encounter living here - other dogs, various people, busy village streets, cafe environments, community spaces.
Our puppy school runs with 8-10 puppies per class. This size provides excellent socialisation - your puppy learns to interact with different breeds and temperaments - while keeping the environment manageable for focused learning.
The program focuses on:
- Socialisation with other dogs and various people
- Basic obedience (sit, drop, come, loose lead walking)
- Appropriate play behaviour
- Building confidence around village environments
- Learning to settle in busy areas like cafes
- Lead manners for crowded footpaths
- Early recall training
For Woollahra puppies, we emphasise village socialisation. Your pup needs to be comfortable with shopping streets, cafe culture, other dogs, and community interaction. A puppy who only knows your house and backyard will be overwhelmed by Woollahra's village energy.
Last year, a family near Centennial Park had a french bulldog puppy who barked at everyone. Made walks down Queen Street embarrassing. Through our puppy training program, that dog learned to stay calm around people and dogs. Now happily sits outside cafes watching village life.
Don't waste the 8-16 week socialisation window. Proper puppy training Woollahra during this period creates a confident, well-mannered village dog for life.
Post Puppy Program (16-52 Weeks)
Around 16 weeks, adolescence begins. Your well-behaved puppy might suddenly become stubborn, distracted, and challenging. This is when behavioural issues often develop, especially in community-focused suburbs where behaviour really matters.
Our post puppy program includes 2 group training sessions focused on behavioural problem-solving, plus months of online support. We help you spot potential issues before they become ingrained habits and provide training for everything that might come up.
Online modules cover:
- Reactivity and aggressive behaviour
- Off lead walking and better walking practise
- Stopping jumping up on cafe patrons and neighbours
- Dealing with separation anxiety
- Biting and chewing problems
- Poor or no recall (important for park safety)
- Reducing unnecessary barking
- Managing hyperactive or fearful dogs
- Potty training issues
Someone near Cooper Park had a schnauzer who became leash-reactive around 8 months old. Made walking through Woollahra village stressful. They followed our post puppy program modules on reactivity and within a month, walks were peaceful again. That dog now walks calmly past other dogs on busy Queen Street.
Living in Woollahra 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 Woollahra's sophisticated village lifestyle.
