Expert Puppy & Dog Training
in Ballincollig, Cork
Pulling on the lead along the Greenway?
Barking at other dogs in Ballincollig Regional Park?
Whatever the problem, Planet Pup comes to you – and we fix it where it happens.
- Reward-based, science-led training approach
- Structured training plans
- Real-world in-home training systems
- 47 + Reviews on Google
- In-Home classes available from €69.99 per session
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Dog Training in Ballincollig
Planet Pup provides expert in-home dog training in Ballincollig, Cork. Our certified trainer Lauren Smith comes to your home to deliver puppy training, obedience training, and behaviour consultations in Ballincollig and West Cork. Training in your own environment means faster results and your dog learns exactly where they need to behave.
Ballincollig dogs need Ballincollig training
Most dog problems don’t happen in a training hall. They happen on your specific street, your specific walk, with your specific dog. That’s why Planet Pup trains where the problems are.
The Greenway & Regional Park
Ballincollig’s greenway and 220-acre Regional Park are brilliant for dogs, but only if they walk calmly on the lead, ignore other dogs, and come back when called. We train recall, lead manners and reactivity in these exact environments.
Busy Family Suburbs
Ballincollig is a large, busy suburb with plenty of passing traffic, cyclists, children and other dogs. If yours is barking at every distraction or lunging at the gate, we tackle it in your garden and on your road.
New Puppies in New Homes
Lots of families in Ballincollig get their first puppy without knowing where to start. We come to you in the first weeks, before bad habits set in, and give you a clear, simple plan to follow at home.
No Travel Stress
Dogs learn best in familiar environments. Coming to you means your dog is relaxed, focused, and the skills we work on are immediately relevant to the exact spaces and situations you share every day.
Services in Ballincollig
What we offer
All training is delivered in your home and on your local walks. Every session is one-to-one – just you, your dog and Lauren.
Puppy Training
2-6 months old
For puppies aged 8 weeks to 6 months. We cover biting, toilet training, crate settling, basic recall and lead introduction — all in your home, at your pace.
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Obedience Training
Dogs older than 6 months.
For adolescent and adult dogs. Loose lead walking, reliable recall, impulse control, jumping up, door manners and everyday behaviour that makes life easier.
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Behaviour Consults
In-depth delve into dogs with severe issues like reactivity, separation anxiety, contant barking, fear and aggression. Starts with a full assessment and a step-by-step plan tailored to your dog’s specific triggers.
What Local Clients Say…
Feedback from dog owners in Ballincollig and surrounding areas.
“I cannot recommend Lauren highly enough. She is absolutely amazing. The difference I have seen in my dogs in such a short period is just unbelievable. Lauren was so patient, kind, understanding and so easy to work with. Definitely worth every penny.”
“Lauren has been absolutely amazing with my Jack Russell Mix. We were struggling with food guarding, aggression and barking — she helped me understand him, build his confidence and gave me the support and knowledge to feel confident as an owner too. I can’t recommend her enough.”
“We really enjoyed the 6 weeks of training we did with Lauren. It’s very handy being able to do it 1:1 at home & you can tell she has great experience with all dogs & understands their behaviour so well. Our dog loved her & we learnt lots. Each session comes with notes so all the family can practise afterwards! Definitely would recommend.”
Dog Training in Ballincollig – FAQ
Need more information? Call us, and we would be happy to help!
01 Do you travel to Ballincollig?
Yes. Planet Pup covers Ballincollig and all surrounding areas including Bishopstown, Carrigaline, Douglas, Cork City, Blarney, Mallow, Midleton and Fermoy. All training takes place in your home and on your local walks.
02 My dog is fine at home but completely different on walks in Ballincollig — can you help?
Yes. This is very common in Ballincollig due to the mix of busy housing estates, parks and high footfall areas. Dogs often struggle to generalise behaviour from the home to outdoor environments. We train in real-life locations so your dog learns to listen everywhere, not just indoors.
03 My dog pulls hard on the lead, especially around Ballincollig Regional Park — can this be fixed?
Yes. The Regional Park is a high-distraction environment with dogs, runners, cyclists and wildlife. We teach structured loose lead walking so your dog learns to stay calm and connected to you instead of reacting to everything around them.
04 My dog reacts to other dogs constantly in Ballincollig — why is this happening?
Ballincollig has a very high dog population, especially around popular walking routes and parks. This leads to frequent on-lead encounters, which can cause frustration or reactive behaviour. We work on calm exposure, focus and impulse control so your dog can pass others without stress.
05 My dog is great in the house but ignores me outside — is that normal?
Yes. Dogs do not automatically transfer obedience from the home to outdoor environments. We build reliable behaviour in your actual walking routes so your dog understands that cues apply everywhere, even with distractions present.
06 My dog gets overwhelmed in busy estates like Classes Lake or Coolroe — can you help?
Yes. Many dogs in Ballincollig struggle with busy residential estates where there is constant movement, neighbours, children and traffic. We help your dog build calmness and confidence so they can cope better in everyday suburban environments.
07 Do you cover surrounding areas like Bishopstown, Wilton and Ovens?
Yes. We regularly work across Ballincollig and surrounding West Cork City areas including, Bishopstown, Wilton, Model Farm Road, Kerry Pike, Blarney, Tower and nearby suburbs. Training takes place in your home and local walking routes.
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