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Meet & Greet | Puppy Program

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Meet & Greet | Puppy Program

Are meet and greets in person?

We are able to do some meet and greets in person but are default is to do them via facetime. This gives us a chance to speak at a convenient time. If you are more than 30 minutes from the centre of Sydney we are unable to drive for a meet and greet.

How long are meet and greets?

Meet and greets are usually between 15 and 30 minutes

What happens at a meet and greet?

Think of this as an opportunity to ask any questions you have. We will do the same and especially for group dog walking, will ask a number of questions about your dog's history. If you are looking for group dog walking services then please have any information about their behaviour, behaviour incidents or anything else prepared.

What is included in the Complete Puppy Program?

The Toe Beans Co offers our Complete Puppy Program which includes: a 4 week group puppy school, 1:1 sessions, access to our online training course covering every element of puppy development, from Day 1 routines through to adolescent workshops, with breed specific support up to 8 months old and 6 months community and phone support. We offer 3 levels of service: silver, gold and platinum that help you tailor the amount of one-to-one sessions and support to your needs. For puppies too old to attend puppy school (>15 weeks) at enrolment we offer a dedicated adolescent program that provides more 1:1 training in lieu of the puppy school.

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.

Are there age limits for puppy school?

You can start our puppy program at any age. We recommend starting as early as possible and have online and one to one support to help you through the early weeks at home. Your puppy needs to have had their second vaccination to join group Puppy School — we're able to take puppies from around 11 weeks once this has happened.

What age should I start puppy training?

We recommend that your puppy starts training as early as possible. Our program runs from day 1 at home with your puppy up until they are 8 months. We recommend taking your 1:1 session early into their time at home to get you set up, and we have plenty of support in the weeks that follow. For the group puppy school element, your puppy needs to have had their second vaccination — we're able to take puppies from around 11 weeks once this has happened.

What should I bring to puppy school?

To puppy training classes, you should bring a collar and leash, your puppy's favourite treats, a couple of their favourite toys, a water bowl, and any necessary vaccination documents.

Are there any dog breeds you do not work with?

No. Whether you have: a Chihuahua or a Mastiff, an unhinged lunatic of a Spaniel or a goofball of a Rottie. Big, small, angry, lazy, cute, ugly, cuddly or just straight up weird, we love them all.

Many dogs are stereotyped against because some idiot decided to treat them badly and make them into something they are not.

I have worked with Groodles that were dangerous to the point I couldn't enter the room and a 90kg Rottweiler who had to have his cuddly "Lilo and Stitch" toy whenever we went for a walk.

Does your training use pain, fear, force or aggression?

ABSOLUTELY NOT. If you want a method like that I suggest you call the 1980's, go back there and never get a dog. We teach The 5 Golden Rules through The Online Dog Trainer, a method based on positive action that reinforces your role as the leader in your dog's eyes.

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"Luke is amazing. We couldn't have raised our pup without him. This is so much better than other dog schools that I researched."

Matt (Harold, Golden Retrivever)

Golden Retriever, First Time Owner, Professional couple

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"He took the time to understand our concerns and gave us practical, easy-to-follow tools that made a real difference. We saw positive improvements straight away, and the training felt tailored to our dog's individual needs."

Susanna (Winnie,Pomeranian)

Lifetime Owner, Pomeranian, Young Family

"Luke is very well educated in puppy training and provides an ethical and tailored plan for your dog. He understands the unique needs of different dog personalities to keep each one interested and calm."

Floria (Hopper, Jackapoo)

Multi-pet Household, Young Family, Lifetime Owner, Jackapoo

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"The group sessions were so valuable in terms of socialising my puppy in a safe environment while also testing out our training with a lot of distractions — this part was extremely helpful. Luke provided personal support and was always there to answer my questions outside of the group sessions. Mac is a better dog because of them."

Jack (Mac, Mini Dachshund)

Dachshund, First Time Owner, Single owner

"Luke is very well educated in puppy training and provides an ethical and tailored plan for your dog. He understands the unique needs of different dog personalities to keep each one interested and calm."

Paul (Eddie AKA Baby Eddie, Cavoodle)

Cavoodle, First Time Owner, Professional couple

Marlu

First Time Owner, Cocker Spaniel, Professional couple

"Luke is very well educated in puppy training and provides an ethical and tailored plan for your dog. He understands the unique needs of different dog personalities to keep each one interested and calm."

Phoebe (Bruno, Bordoodle)

Bordoodle, First Time Owner, Single owner

"Luke is very well educated in puppy training and provides an ethical and tailored plan for your dog. He understands the unique needs of different dog personalities to keep each one interested and calm."

Kim (Bruno, Bernese Mountain Dog)

Bernese Mountain Dog, Lifetime Owner, Professional couple

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Penny

Multi-pet houseold, Dachshund, Lifetime owner, Professional couple

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"Luke came to help us on day 3 of having our puppy and was simply amazing. We learnt so much in our first session and now feel more confident with training and establishing a routine. A great service and would highly recommend!

Andrew & Jodie (Henri, Cobberdog)

First Time Owner, Australian Cobberdog, Professional couple

"As a first-time dog owner, I was honestly overwhelmed at the start. Luke gave me the confidence to believe that I could do this. His constant guidance and support have been such a huge contributor to my dog now being calm, collected, and truly living her best life.."

Reeti (Sidney, King Charles Cavalier)

King Charles Cavalier, First Time Owner, Single owner

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Cavoodle, Lifetime owner, Professional couple

Why Owners Choose To Work With Us

"One of the best things about Luke is that he is incredibly responsive and available, whenever we needed him"
- Jodie & Andrew (Henrietta, Australian Cobberdog)

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