In-Home Dog Training in Fermoy, Cork
In-Home Dog Training in Fermoy, Cork
Struggling with lead pulling along the River Blackwater? Is your dog ignoring recall in open fields around Castlelyons or becoming reactive on busy walks through Fermoy town?
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 Fermoy
Planet Pup provides expert in-home dog training in Fermoy, Cork. Our certified trainer Lauren Smith comes to your home to deliver puppy training, obedience training, and behaviour consultations in Fermoy and North Cork. Training in your own environment means faster results – your dog learns exactly where they need to behave.
Fermoy dogs need Fermoy 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.
Parks, walkways,and distractions
Fermoy offers beautiful walking routes along the River Blackwater and plenty of nearby countryside. We train in the exact locations where you walk every day so your dog learns reliable behaviours where they matter most.
Busy roads and growing communities
Areas like Watergrasshill and Rathcormac have become increasingly busy, with more traffic, people and daily activity than ever before. We help dogs build confidence and focus in real-life situations.
Rural homes and larger properties
Many dogs in Castlelyons, Castleblagh and the surrounding countryside have access to large gardens, fields and open spaces. We help your dog learn how to stay engaged with you, even when freedom and distractions are available.
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.
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 Fermoy and surrounding areas.
“Highly recommend Lauren as a dog trainer she’s amazing at what she does she has helped us so much with our little dog loki….the improvements we have made so far with her help is amazing.im enjoying learning from her to help loki be a calm and secure dog as opposed to the very anxious little dog he was.”
“Before working with Lauren, Bodie barked at everything, pulled so hard on the lead that walks were difficult, and couldn’t reliably follow basic commands like sit, down, mat, or recall. Our biggest issue was keeping him safely inside the gate, and bringing him anywhere was stressful because of the barking and overexcitement.
Since Lauren helped us, the change in him has been incredible. He now walks so well with the head collar that even my young children can walk him confidently. He is calm around other dogs, no longer reacts to cars or birds on walks, and has settled beautifully into family life.
Bodie is such a handsome, gentle boy now, and we honestly couldn’t imagine life without him. We’re so grateful to Lauren for all her help and support ❤️”
“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”
Dog Training in Fermoy – FAQ
Need more information? Call us, and we would be happy to help!
01 Do you travel to Northcork areas like Fermoy and Rathcormac?
Yes. Planet Pup covers Fermoy and the surrounding areas including Watergrasshill, Rathcormac, Castlelyons, Castleblagh, and nearby parts of North and East Cork. Training takes place in your home and on your local walks.
02 My dog is fine at home but becomes impossible on walks around Fermoy — can you help?
Yes. This is very common in Fermoy and surrounding North Cork areas. Dogs often behave well at home but become distracted on river walks, town routes or countryside paths. We train in real-life environments so your dog learns to listen consistently, not just indoors.
03 My dog pulls hard on the lead, especially along the River Blackwater or open countryside walks — can this be fixed?
Yes. Fermoy has a mix of scenic river walks and open rural areas, both of which can create strong pulling behaviour due to stimulation and space. We teach structured loose lead walking so your dog learns to stay calm and connected to you regardless of environment.
04 My dog chases wildlife or livestock — is this something you can work on?
Yes. This is one of the most common issues in North Cork due to sheep, cattle, wildlife and open farmland. We focus on impulse control and recall so your dog learns to disengage from moving animals and stay responsive to you.
05 My dog ignores recall in fields or open spaces — why is this happening?
Open countryside is highly stimulating for dogs, especially when they have freedom and space to run. Without structured training, recall breaks down quickly. We build a reliable recall system so your dog responds even in high-distraction rural environments.
06 Do you travel to areas like Watergrasshill, Rathcormac and Castlelyons?
Yes. We cover Fermoy and surrounding North Cork areas including Watergrasshill, Rathcormac, Castlelyons, Castleblagh and nearby rural communities. Training takes place in your home and local walking routes.
07 Is puppy training important if we live in the countryside?
Yes — and arguably even more important. Rural puppies are exposed early to wildlife, livestock and open spaces, which can lead to chasing and recall problems if not managed properly. Early training prevents these behaviours from developing.
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