In-Home Dog & Puppy Training in Cork City
In-Home Dog & Puppy Training in Cork City
Struggling with lead pulling in Fitzgerald’s Park? Is your dog ignoring recall on walks along the Marina, barking at every dog they see in Ballincollig Regional Park, or becoming reactive in busy areas like Douglas, Bishopstown or Blackrock?
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
Dog Training in Cork City
Planet Pup provides expert in-home dog training in Cork City, Cork. Our certified trainer Lauren Smith comes to your home to deliver puppy training, obedience training, and behaviour consultations in Cork City and surrounding areas. Training in your own environment means faster results xe2x80x94 your dog learns exactly where they need to behave.
Cork City dogs need Cork City 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.
Busy suburbs, busy lives
From Douglas and Rochestown to Bishopstown, Wilton and Ballincollig, Cork City is full of busy neighbourhoods, schools, shops and daily activity. We help your dog learn how to stay calm and focused, even when life is happening all around them.
Parks, walkways and distractions
Cork City offers fantastic places to walk your dog, including Fitzgerald’s Park, The Marina, Tramore Valley Park, Ballincollig Regional Park and the Blackrock Greenway. We train where you walk every day so your dog learns skills that work in the real world.
Growing, large estates
Suburbs such as Douglas, Grange, Frankfield, Togher, Ballyphehane, Mayfield, Glanmire and Ballincollig continue to grow every year. We help dogs develop reliable behaviours in the environments they experience every day.
Services in Cork City
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
For reactivity, separation anxiety, fear, aggression and resource guarding. Starts with a full assessment and a step-by-step plan tailored to your dog’s specific triggers.
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Feedback from dog owners in Cork City and surrounding areas.
“Hi. Lauren trained my Dad’s dog. His dog is a rescue and had a hard start. Lauren called to my Dad’s house for 6 sessions. She was always very prompt. Lauren was also very patient with both us and the dog and explained what she was doing and why. She really helped us to train Holly. She also gave us so many useful tips to carry on training Holly ourselves. On the last day of training, Lauren told us that we could contact her any time we needed to in the future. Myself, my Dad and of course, Holly, can’t recommend Lauren 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.”
“Lauren was great. Spend lots of time with each family member ensuring they all knew tricks and could control a very excitable labrador”
“When King, a young Staffy, joined the family, his biting, chewing and high energy quickly became overwhelming, especially with two young children in the home. Through weekly training sessions, Lauren helped transform him into a calm, gentle and well-mannered family dog. By teaching effective communication, positive routines, loose lead walking and practical management strategies, she made training enjoyable for both King and his owners. The results were noticeable from the very first session, and the family couldn’t be happier with the progress he has made.”
Dog Training in Cork City – FAQ
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
01 Do you train in Cork City?
Yes. Planet Pup provides in-home dog training throughout Cork City and the surrounding suburbs, including Douglas, Rochestown, Blackrock, Ballintemple, Ballinlough, Bishopstown, Wilton, Ballincollig, Togher, Ballyphehane, Grange, Frankfield, Blackpool, Sunday’s Well, Mayfield and Glanmire. Training takes place in your home and on your local walks.
02 How much does training in Cork City cost?
We offer classes from €69.99 per session and offer several courses and packages to suit all dogs and circumstances
03 My dog is fine at home but completely different in busy places like Douglas or the city centre — can you help?
Yes. This is one of the most common issues in Cork City dogs. Dogs often struggle to generalise behaviour in high-distraction environments like Douglas village, Patrick Street, Blackrock or busy parks. We train in real-life locations so your dog learns to listen even when things are busy and unpredictable.
04 My dog pulls hard on the lead the second we leave the house — especially in busy areas. Can this be fixed?
Yes. Lead pulling is extremely common in urban dogs due to constant stimulation. We teach structured loose lead walking so your dog learns to stay calm and connected to you whether you’re in a quiet estate or walking through busy streets like Bishopstown or Wilton.
05 My dog reacts to other dogs everywhere — parks, streets, even outside my house. What can I do?
This is a very common reactivity pattern in Cork City due to the number of dogs in close proximity. We work on reducing over-arousal, building focus on you, and teaching calm behaviour around dogs in places like The Marina, Ballincollig Regional Park and local neighbourhoods.
06 I live in an apartment or terraced house in the city — can training still work for us?
Yes. We regularly work with city dogs living in apartments, terraces and estates where space is limited and stimulation is constant. We focus on calm behaviour in shared hallways, door manners, barking control and settling routines that suit urban living.
07 My dog barks at noises, neighbours or people passing the house — is this normal in the city?
Yes, but it can be improved. City dogs are exposed to constant triggers such as traffic, footsteps, doorbells and neighbours. We help reduce noise sensitivity and teach your dog how to settle instead of reacting.
08 Do you train in places like Douglas, Blackrock, Bishopstown and Ballincollig?
Yes. We cover Cork City and surrounding suburbs including Douglas, Rochestown, Blackrock, Ballintemple, Ballinlough, Bishopstown, Wilton, Togher, Ballyphehane, Mayfield, Glanmire and Ballincollig. Training is done in your home and local walking routes.
09 My dog is overwhelmed in busy parks like Fitzgerald’s Park or The Marina — should I avoid them?
Not necessarily. Avoidance can make the problem worse long-term. We teach controlled exposure so your dog can gradually learn to stay calm and focused in high-distraction environments like parks, greenways and waterfront walks.
10 Can you help with puppies growing up in busy city environments?
Yes. City puppies benefit massively from early training because they’re exposed to constant stimulation. We focus on socialisation, calmness in public, lead skills and preventing over-excitement before it becomes a long-term issue.
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