Your New Puppy Starts Here.
Your New Puppy Starts Here.
Bringing home a puppy is exciting. It can also be exhausting, confusing and occasionally frustrating.
Getting the early weeks right can make a considerable difference to the dog you will live with for years to come.
We've put together some straightforward advice and a free Puppy Starter Guide to help you get off to a sensible start.
Start As You Mean To Go On.
Puppies don't arrive knowing the rules of your home. They learn from what happens around them every day.
Unfortunately, that's also how unwanted habits develop.
Many of the problems I see later in training could have been avoided through better planning, management and consistency during those first few weeks.
The aim isn't to have a perfectly trained puppy immediately. It's to prevent avoidable problems while giving your puppy a sensible start.
And, of course, you should enjoy your new puppy.
Three Things That Matter From Day One.
Manage The Environment.
Puppies need freedom to explore, but giving them the full run of the house too early can create unnecessary problems.
A sensible environment makes it easier to supervise your puppy and prevent unwanted habits developing.
Think About Tomorrow.
Something that seems harmless with a small puppy may become a problem when that puppy grows up.
Decide what behaviour you want from your adult dog and start setting those expectations early.
Quality Over Quantity.
Socialisation isn't about meeting every dog or person your puppy sees.
It's about developing confidence through safe, positive and manageable experiences.
Your puppy doesn't need to interact with everything to learn about it.
Your Free Puppy Starter Guide.
Preparing for a new puppy? I've put together a practical, easy-to-follow guide covering the essentials you'll need and some of the advice I regularly give new puppy owners.
Inside you'll find a useful equipment checklist, advice on managing your puppy's environment, crate use, daily routines and avoiding common early mistakes.
No complicated training programme or information overload. Just practical advice to help you get started.
Get Your Free Copy
Complete the short form below and we'll email your Puppy Starter Guide directly to you.
Your guide will be sent by email. You can choose separately whether you'd like to receive future training advice and class updates.
Ready To Start Puppy Training?
Reading advice is useful. Learning how to apply it correctly with your own puppy is where structured training makes a difference.
Our small-group puppy classes give owners practical, hands-on guidance while puppies experience carefully managed socialisation opportunities.
Suitable for puppies from 12 weeks up to 5 months of age. Maximum six puppies per class.
Choose the day that suits you. Each course consists of three one-hour classes.
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Three one-hour classes. Practical puppy training and owner guidance.
Maximum 6 puppies.
VIEW TUESDAY CLASSES9:45am – 10:45am
Three one-hour classes. Practical puppy training and owner guidance.
Maximum 6 puppies.
VIEW SATURDAY CLASSESCourse dates, prices and availability are displayed on the booking pages.
Can't Make It To Midleton?
If you can't attend our puppy training classes in person, we also offer an online puppy training programme.
Get started immediately and work through structured training at home, at your own pace.
EXPLORE ONLINE PUPPY TRAININGNot Sure Where To Start?
If you're experiencing difficulties with your puppy or aren't sure which training option is suitable, an individual assessment can help establish the right approach.
BOOK A TRAINING ASSESSMENTStart Early. Build Good Habits.
Training takes time and patience. Your puppy is learning every day. Make those early experiences count.
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Professional Dog Training | Midleton, Co. Cork