Behaviour Consults in Cork
Expert Reactivity & Anxiety Support | Planet Pup
Is Your Dog’s Behaviour Out of Control?
Planet Pup offers expert dog behaviour consults that Cork families rely on — from reactivity and separation anxiety to aggression, fear, and barking. One-to-one, in your home, with clear, structured plans.
Transform Your Dog’s Behaviour – Expert One-to-One Consults in Cork
Clear, expert guidance to solve fear, anxiety, aggression, reactivity, barking & separation issues.
- 5⭐ Rated over 50+ Google Reviews
- Professional, Reward-Based Methods
- Over 25 Years Experience
- Veterinarian Recommended
- Support Between Sessions
Is Your Dog’s Behaviour Taking Over?
You love your dog — but you’re exhausted. These behaviours are stressful, and without the right support, they often intensify over time.
- Walks feel tense instead of enjoyable.
- You’re constantly scanning for triggers.
- Barking, lunging, growling, or panic episodes are escalating.
- Maybe visitors cause stress.
- Maybe your dog can’t cope when left alone.
- Maybe you’re worried about safety.
- Maybe the constant barking at home is driving you crazy.
Why Book a Behaviour Consult?
- Identify the Root Cause: Reactivity and aggression aren’t random. We assess what’s driving the behaviour — fear, frustration, anxiety, guarding — so we can address the source, not just the symptoms.
- A Personalised Behaviour Plan: No generic advice. Your dog receives a structured plan tailored to their triggers, temperament, and environment.
- Safe, Science-Based Methods: We use modern, reward-based behaviour modification that reduces stress and builds long-term change.
- Practical Management Strategies: You’ll learn exactly what to do in real-world situations — on walks, at home, around visitors, and when facing known triggers.
- Ongoing Professional Guidance: Behaviour change is a process. Follow-ups ensure steady progress and adjustments as your dog improves.
Results
- Fewer explosive reactions to dogs, people, or traffic
- A dog who can stay under threshold when stressed
- A clear plan for managing separation anxiety safely
- Less fear around noises, visitors, handling, or new environments
- Practical strategies for resource guarding and aggression
- Confidence handling situations that used to feel unpredictable
No more guessing. No more hoping it improves on its own. After your behaviour consult, you’ll have a structured behaviour plan designed to reduce risk, lower stress, and create steady, measurable progress.
Behaviour Consult Options
Initial Behaviour Consult
Expert assessment of fear, anxiety, aggression, reactivity and separation issues.
A comprehensive 60-minute in-home assessment with a personalised behaviour modification plan and one follow-up session included.
We Focus on:
- History call before your appointment
- Detailed behaviour assessment
- Personalised behaviour modification plan
- Practical management strategies
- Written follow-up guidance
- One follow-up session
€219.99
Ongoing Follow-Up Support
For continued progress, plan adjustments and ongoing support after your initial behaviour consult.
Behaviour change takes time. Book additional sessions as needed, with email and WhatsApp support between each one.
We Focus on:
- 1 Session — €99.99
- 3 Sessions — €279.99
- 5 Sessions — €425.99
- Email & WhatsApp support between sessions
- Flexibility that works for you and your dog
€99.99
What Happens After You Book?
Once you book your initial behaviour consult, you will receive access to my booking calendar and can book the time and date that best suit you.
Once the booking is confirmed, I will call you and arrange a suitable time for a history call. This gives me the background information I need so we can make the most of our time together, including your dog’s schedule, routine, bite history, and other relevant information. In some cases, I may assign some homework to complete before our first meeting, or list some equipment to make sure is available.
After that, we will meet at the time and date you chose at booking. I will meet your dog, evaluate your space, and we will practice some exercises that I believe will help you to achieve your dog’s specific goals. Depending on how well your dog picks up on the training, I usually suggest the follow-up session are scheduled within 1-2 weeks of the initial session.
In this session, we will further our training from the previous session, track our progress, and shift gears if necessary. We can then chat further about your progress and whether any further sessions would be beneficial.
Real Dogs, Real Progress – What our Clients Say
“We were in a very difficult situation with our fearful and anxious Border Collie, when our Vet highly recommended Lauren. From the first phone call with her, to all the Behavior Training sessions — Lauren is patient, professional, and so knowledgeable. We have a much calmer dog now and learnt from Lauren also about his body language and breed. I would absolutely recommend Lauren!”
“We had a great experience with Lauren our trainer who helped get Copper our cockapoo who had a lot of resource guarding and territorial issues to much better place in a short space of time. I would highly recommend her.”
“Lauren has been brilliant and very approachable. Our 14 month golden retriever was a bit excitable and had no boundaries. 2 sessions with Lauren made a huge difference.”
“In 3 short weeks, Lauren has helped transform our rescue collie, Mack, from an anxious pooch into an engaged and active companion. It’s clear that Lauren has a real passion for dogs and delivers a programme that is fun for both dog and owner.”
“We were so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Lauren, who helped us achieve a very hyper overactive puppy to this calm obedient dog.”
“From the first session, Lauren helped us make sense of everything. She connected the dots between his behaviour and what we were doing (or not doing!) and gave us clear, easy-to-follow guidance.”
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What happens during the initial behaviour consult?
We take a detailed behavioural history in a call before the session. When we meet, we will assess triggers and patterns and observe your dog and their reactions. You’ll leave with a clear explanation of what’s driving the behaviour and a structured, step-by-step plan tailored to your dog.
02 What’s your safety protocol if a dog becomes distressed, has an accident, or bites during a session?
Safety comes first in every consult. We use careful management techniques (leads, barriers, distance) to reduce risk throughout, and for known bite cases we agree a specific safety plan with you before the session begins.
03 Do you work with rescue dogs, and is your approach different?
Yes. Rescue dogs often carry an unknown history, so we adapt the assessment and pace accordingly, with extra focus on building trust and confidence early on.
04 My dog has bitten before. Can you still help?
Yes. Cases involving bites require careful assessment and management planning. Safety protocols are put in place immediately, and we work methodically to reduce risk and prevent further incidents.
05 Is this different from obedience training?
Yes. Behaviour consults address emotional drivers such as fear, anxiety, frustration and guarding. This is behaviour modification work — not basic commands or general manners training.
06 Will my dog need medication?
Some severe anxiety or aggression cases benefit from collaboration with a veterinary behaviourist. If appropriate, I will discuss this with you. Behaviour modification and medical support should work together for optimal results.
07 Do you offer support between sessions?
Yes. Behaviour change requires consistency. Follow-ups and guidance ensure you’re supported as situations arise and progress develops.
08 How long does behaviour change take?
There is no instant fix for complex behaviour. Some improvements (like management strategies) can happen quickly. Long-term change depends on severity, consistency and environment.
09 Can behaviour problems be completely “fixed”?
Some cases resolve fully. Others are managed long-term. Where necessary, we may work with a veterinary behaviourist to ensure that your dog is getting the right level of care that they require. The goal is always increased safety, reduced stress, and greater predictability — not unrealistic guarantees.
10 Is my dog “too old” to change?
No. Dogs of all ages can improve with structured behaviour work. Progress depends more on consistency than age.
Not sure if your dog needs a behaviour consult or normal training?
Read about our Puppy Training Courses and Adult Obedience Course, or Call Us to talk it over.
Get in Touch
Not sure what’s going on with your dog’s behaviour? Tell me a little about your dog and I’ll get back to you.
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