Planet Pup
In-Home Puppy
& Dog Training
In-Home Puppy & Dog Training in Cork
Calm, Confident Dogs Start In Your Own Home
Pulling on the lead? Barking at dogs? Puppy chaos taking over your house?
We help overwhelmed owners build calm, reliable dogs through structured in-home training across Cork.
Get things right from the start
Calm, focused, loose lead walking
A dog who wants to come to you, every time you ask
Confident, happy dogs -both in the home and in the outside world.
★★★★★ Vet-recommended in Cork
We work with dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments, offering 1-to-1, in-home training sessions in and around Cork City, and surrounding areas including Mallow, Ballincollig, Midleton, Fermoy, Cobh, Glanmire, Douglas, Blarney and Carrigaline. Most owners see real improvement within 2–3 sessions.
✔ Reward-based, science-led training approach
✔ Structured training plans
✔ Real-world in-home training systems
✔ In-Home classes available from €69.99 per session
Feel free to give us a call to discuss how we can help you, or feel free to browse our Training Services below.
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“Lola was very dog reactive, snapping and snarling on walks, but after just a few sessions with Lauren she was well on the road to a model dog. She even learned tricks and now walks beautifully on the lead. Amazing transformation.”
- Sorcha & Lola
“We had a great experience with Lauren who helped get our cockapoo Copper, who had resource guarding and territorial issues, to a much better place in a short space of time. I would highly recommend her.”
- Brian and Copper
Meet your Trainer
Hi, I'm Lauren — and dogs have been my life since I was 12 years old.
By 14, I was competing in obedience and agility with my Miniature Dachshund. By 17, I was teaching classes at my local training school. Over 25 years later, helping Cork families build calmer, happier lives with their dogs is still the most rewarding work I can imagine.
At Planet Pup, I work 1-to-1 with owners across Cork. Classes take place in your home, in your environment, with your dog. Whether you have a chaos-filled new puppy or a dog with deep-rooted behaviour challenges, my approach is the same: understand the dog first, then build a training plan that actually fits your life.
I believe there's no such thing as a bad dog. Every behaviour has a reason — and a solution.
✔ 20+ years working with dogs and animals
✔ Reward-based, science-led methods
✔ Recommended by Cork vets
✔ 5★ rated across 46 Google and 12 Facebook Reviews
Training Services
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What Our Clients Say...
✔ 20+ years working with dogs and animals
✔ 1:1 in-home dog training in Cork with real, noticeable behaviour improvement
✔ Specialist in puppy training, obedience, and first-time dog owner support
✔ Clear step-by-step guidance
✔ Reward-based, positive training methods
✔ Trusted by local dog owners for calm, well-behaved family dogs
✔ Recommended by Cork vets
✔ 5★ rated across 46 reviews on Google and 12 on Facebook
“Super service, very accommodating and amazing communication!
If we were to have another dog we would come back to Lauren ❤️❤️”
- Isabelle and Butler
Mallow
"Lauren was excellent at her job. I contacted Lauren after reading her reviews. I enrolled our Labrador pup in the 7 week course. I would highly recommend Lauren as I saw a vast improvement in our dog. She teaches you how to manage your dog.”
- June and Sam
Castlelyons
"Great experience.
Lauren is great to deal with and explains everything in terms I understand easily.
She has a fantastic rapport with dogs. Mine was almost sulking when she left.
I've a bunch of homework to do before we drop back for next steps.
Looking forward to the next session"
- Jimmy and Murphy
Mallow
"We are so pleased to say our little puppy successfully completed the Smarty Pup Obedience Course (3-6) months. Coco Bear really developed positive traits over the seven week course. Liam & I learned so much from our trainer Lauren, with her expert guidance and effective training techniques. Lauren’s instructions were easy to follow. She demonstrated each technique before getting us to practice on our own. She always brought along printed session notes for us to practice with our puppy after each class. We found these notes really useful. We are so grateful to Lauren for the diligence, care and kindness she showed to Coco Bear each week. Our puppy was smitten with her. We would highly recommend Lauren from Planet Pup to train your pet."
- Eileen, Liam and Coco Bear
Watergrasshill
Puppy Training
Preventing problems before they start
X Puppy chewing?
X Pulling on the lead?
X Not coming when called?
X Toileting in the house?
X Stealing your socks/kitchen towels
These common behaviours often start in the first year — and are much easier to prevent now than fix later.
Learn practical, real-life skills, including:
✔ Recall, loose lead walking, and obedience cues
✔ Potty training, crate training, and biting prevention
✔ Polite behaviour at home and in public
✔ Confidence-building and early problem prevention
✔ Calm, clear communication from day one, so your dog grows into a confident, well-mannered adult
Suitable for:
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Early Puppy (8–11 weeks old)
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Puppy training (3–6 months old)
7-Week in-Home course From €469.99
Start Puppy Training today and set your dog up for lifelong success!
X Pulling on the lead?
X Not coming when called?
X Barking/lunging around distractions?
X Barking & jumping on guests?
X Won't settle in the house?
Our obedience training helps you to build a calm, responsive dog you can trust at home and in public.
Training is reward-based, structured, and focused on real-life results, not just classroom behaviour.
Learn practical, real-life skills, including:
✔ Reliable recall, even around distractions
✔ Loose lead walking without pulling
✔ Sit, stay, and impulse control
✔ Focus and engagement with you
✔ Calm behaviour around dogs and people
✔ Everyday manners at home and in public
Suitable for:
Adolescent and adult dogs (6 months+), who need better focus, structure, or a training reset.
6-Week in-Home course From €399.99
Join our Obedience Classes in Cork and enjoy calmer walks, better control, and a more responsive dog.
Dog Behaviour Consults
Professional Help for Serious Issues
X Separation Anxiety?
X Fear, phobias, or noise sensitivity?
X Reactivity to people or other dogs?
X Incessant barking all day?
X Won't settle in the house?
X Resource Guarding?
Our one-to-one behaviour consults provide tailored, professional support to help you understand why your dog is behaving this way and how to change it using structured, evidence-based training.
Every case begins with a full behavioural assessment so we can identify the root cause — not just manage the symptoms.
We can help with:
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Calm, enjoyable walks
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Peace, calm, and quiet in your home
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Less stress when meeting other people and dogs
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More confident, happy dogs - in the home and outside
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Increased trust between you and your dog
You’ll receive a clear, step-by-step behaviour plan designed specifically for your dog, your home, and your daily routine.
Our approach is reward-based, evidence-led, and focused on long-term behavioural change — not quick fixes.
Initial consult and follow-up from €219.99
Book a behaviour consultation in Cork and build a calmer, more confident dog.
Where We Train:
Looking for puppy training or dog training in Cork?
Planet Pup offers in-home puppy training and dog behaviour support across Cork City, Ballincollig, Glanmire, Carrigaline, Midleton, Blarney, Mallow, Fermoy, Cobh, Douglas, Carrigtwohill and Little Island.
If you're searching for a dog trainer in Ballincollig, puppy classes in Midleton, or behaviour support in Carrigaline, we come directly to your home — no travel stress for you or your dog.
We also cover some wider East Cork and North Cork areas.
Not sure if you're in range?
Call or Whatsapp us and we would be happy to discuss how we can help you.
Need more information? Call us, and we would be happy to help!
Ready to see real change in your dog?
✔ Fully reward-based methods
✔ 5-Star rated locally
✔ Clear step-by-step guidance
✔ Support between sessions
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Contact Us
083 858 4097
No spam. No mailing lists. Just a callback regarding your dog.
We respect your privacy and never share your details.
You should hear back from us within 24 hours.
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Classes available in Cork City, Blackpool, Glanmire, Douglas, Midleton, Ballincollig, Carrigaline, Cobh, Blarney, Fermoy, Carrigtwohill, Little Island and Mallow