In-Home Dog Training in Midleton, Cork
In-Home Dog Training in Midleton, Cork
Pulling on the lead around Midleton town? Struggling with recall near the Greenway or the Owenacurra?
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
- Rated 5 Star over 50+ Reviews on Google
- In-Home classes available from €69.99 per session
Dog Training in Midleton
Planet Pup provides expert in-home dog training in Midleton, Cork. Our certified trainer Lauren Smith comes to your home to deliver puppy training, obedience training, and behaviour consultations in Midleton and East Cork. Training in your own environment means faster results – your dog learns exactly where they need to behave.
Midleton dogs need Midleton 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 & Owenacurra walks
Midleton’s riverside walks and the East Cork Greenway are beautiful, but not if your dog is pulling, barking at cyclists or refusing to come back when called. We work on recall, lead manners and reactivity in these exact environments.
A growing town with busy streets
Midleton has grown rapidly and there’s plenty going on & traffic, market days, children, other dogs. If yours is reactive to the bustle or hard to manage in town, we tackle it on your street, not in a sterile hall miles away.
East Cork families & new puppies
Lots of families around Midleton are getting their first dog. We come to you early – before habits set in – and give you a clear, practical plan that works in your actual home and garden.
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 Midleton
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 Midleton and surrounding areas.
“Lauren is a very good trainer and knows her stuff! Got my Staffie Bruno to do all sort of tricks and is a lot more calmer and easier to handle! Lauren knows what shes doing and is excellent with dogs and her training routines are not only interesting for the dogs but for there owners too! I highly recommend Lauren and thank her for all her help with myself and Bruno!
Thanks Lauren”
“After our baby was born I struggled to manage our 6 month golden retriever puppy. I couldn’t walk her with the buggy due to pulling and realised that she was not as obedient as I needed her to be when at home. I loved our pup so much but it was beginning to feel impossible and I regretted the decision to get a puppy.
I reached out to Lauren and honestly it was the best decision we ever made!
Following completion of the 6 week course, our pup is so much calmer and much quicker to follow direction. I am delighted to say I can now walk her with the buggy with much less pulling!
We have still a way to go but Lauren provided us with the advice and tools needed to continue to progress her training.
I can now see just how amazing our pup will be for our daughter as they grow together and the regret is a thing of the past!
The difference the training has made for my little family is priceless”
“Working with lauren for my two dachshunds Elvis and Mabel and she is so lovely
And fantasic i would highly recommend working with Lauren from planet pups”
Dog Training in Midleton – FAQ
Need more information? Call us, and we would be happy to help!
01 Do you travel to Midleton?
Yes. Planet Pup covers Midleton and surrounding areas like Carrigtwohill, Cobh, Glouthane, Lisgoold, Leamlara and Little Island. All training takes place in your home and on your local walks.
02 My dog is fine at home but pulls, ignores me or gets overexcited on walks in Midleton — can you help?
Yes. This is very common in Midleton due to the mix of busy town streets, residential estates and nearby walking routes. Dogs often struggle to switch from calm home behaviour to high-distraction outdoor environments. We train in real-life settings so your dog learns to listen everywhere.
03 My dog pulls hard on the lead, especially around Midleton town or local parks — can this be fixed?
Yes. Lead pulling is one of the most common issues we work with. In Midleton, dogs are often stimulated by people, traffic, other dogs and open green spaces. We teach structured loose lead walking so your dog learns to stay calm and connected to you.
04 My dog reacts to other dogs constantly on walks — why is this happening so often in Midleton?
Midleton has a high number of dog owners in a relatively compact area, meaning frequent on-lead encounters. This can lead to frustration, over-arousal or reactive behaviour. We work on calm exposure and focus so your dog can pass other dogs without stress.
05 My dog struggles in busy areas like the town centre or around schools — can you help?
Yes. Many Midleton dogs become overwhelmed or overexcited in busy pedestrian areas, especially around school runs, shops and Main Street traffic. We help your dog build calmness and focus so they can cope better in these everyday environments.
06 My dog is very distracted on coastal or countryside walks nearby — is that something you can work on?
Yes. East Cork offers a mix of beaches, open spaces and rural walking routes, which can be very stimulating for dogs. We work on recall, impulse control and focus so your dog stays responsive even in exciting outdoor environments.
07 Do you cover areas around Midleton like Carrigtwohill, Cobh and Leamlara?
Yes. We regularly work in areas between Midleton and Cork City, including Carrigtwohill, Cobh, Fota, Glounthane, Little Island, Lisgoold and Leamlara. Training takes place in your home and local walks.
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