Expert Training for Every Stage of Your Dog’s Life — Puppy to Senior
Comprehensive Behaviour Modification for Dogs: From Puppies to Seniors, Resolving Psychological Challenges
The Struggles of the Modern Dog
From puppies to seniors, we travel anywhere in Ireland to work with you and your dog at home, resolving behavioural challenges with a professional, licensed, and insured service. There is no time limit; we work until all key areas are addressed, demonstrate the training in full, provide a tailored plan, and guarantee lifetime support.We use modern, science-based methods supported by ongoing research to help dogs adapt to the demands of today’s home life. Whether it’s separation anxiety, reactivity, aggression, nervousness, or destructive habits, we work with your dog’s breed instinct and temperament to create lasting change. Our balanced, humane approach gives your dog clear boundaries, calm structure, and the confidence to make better choices.
On the day, you’ll see progress happening in front of you. From window barking to snapping when disturbed, from fear of strangers to leash frustration, we help your dog step out of old patterns and into a calmer, more focused way of living — with positive outcomes that last a lifetime.
Helping Dogs Adapt and Succeed in Today’s Home Environment
- Separation Anxiety / Attachment Distress: Barking, destructive chewing, soiling, pacing, escaping when alone.
- Aggression (Fear‑ or Defensive‑Based, Barrier Aggression): Growling, snapping, lunging, snarling toward people, other dogs, or through windows/fences
- Reactivity on Walks or at Home: Barking, lunging, or overreacting at dogs, people, bikes, doorbell sounds.
- Noise Anxiety / Noise Phobia: Stress or fearful responses to fireworks, thunder, vacuum cleaners, sirens, etc.
- Excessive Barking: At unfamiliar visitors, household noises, for attention, or territorial reasons
- Pica / Eating Inappropriate Objects or Faeces: Scavenging non-food items or faeces, often dangerous and difficult to interrupt.
- Inappropriate Elimination (House Soiling): Not always due to medical reasons; linked to stress, anxiety, or poor training.
- Fearfulness / Anxiety in New Environments or Around People: Shyness, hiding, reluctance to approach strangers or novel spaces
- Over‑Excitability (Poor Self‑Control / Hyperarousal): Overstimulation at playtime, walks, or social interaction, difficult to calm.
- Lack of Obedience / Ignoring Commands: Inconsistent responses to basic commands, poor focus especially around distractions.
- Resource Guarding (Food, Toys, People, Space): Growling or snapping when approached during possession of valued items or places.
- Compulsive Behaviours (Tail Chasing, Spinning, Licking): Repetitive, obsessive actions that may cause physical harm over time
- Redirected / Displaced Aggression: Aggression triggered by frustration or inability to reach stimulus, redirected at caretaker or someone nearby.
- Socialization Deficits (Poor Behaviour Around Dogs or People): Including fear, overreaction, lack of polite greetings or inappropriate play.
- Boredom‑Driven Destructive Behaviour: Chewing, digging, barking or destructiveness due to lack of mental and physical stimulation.
- Escape or Fence‑Jumping: Attempting to flee confinement due to stress, curiosity, or fear.
- Hyper‑Attachment / Shadowing Behaviour: Excessive owner-following, separation distress, inability to relax without guardian present.
- Inappropriate Greeting Behaviour (Jumping, Barking): Over-excitement when meeting people or dogs, often mistaken for friendliness
- Poor Sleep / Rest Patterns: Lack of sufficient rest linked to irritability, aggression, or anxiety.
- Food-Related Anxiety or Fussiness: Guarding, refusal, or stress around mealtime due to past neglect or trauma.
- Jealousy Around Other Pets or People: Aggressive or attention-seeking behaviours when stimulus is near owner.
- Fear-Based Avoidance / Freezing or Cowering: Defensive posture, retreat, trembling in stressful situations
- Clinginess / Inability to Be Alone: Similar but distinct from separation anxiety; constant presence of owner required.
- Excessive Vocalization (Whining, Howling): Persistent sounds used to communicate stress, frustration, or discomfort.
- On-Leash Reactivity (Barking, Lunging): Reacts aggressively or fearfully while restrained on walks.
- Aggression Towards Other Dogs: Resource or fear-based aggression during interactions with unfamiliar dogs
- Poor Impulse Control (Snatching, Barking, Mouthing Without Warning): Sudden, unregulated outbursts linked to lack of behavioural foundation.
- Guarding Territory / Space (People or Areas): Aggressive stance over couches, doors, or people, especially in rescue dogs.
- Fear of Handling / Grooming / Vet Visits: Resistance, panic, or avoidance behaviour during touch or medical procedures.
- Changes After Rescue / Rehoming Trauma: Emotional shocks like fear, hypervigilance, distrust, or depression post-adoption/
Why Choose Us?
With a strong focus on canine well-being and behaviour, we offer personalised dog training that delivers real, lasting results. From early puppy development to more complex behavioural challenges, we provide calm, practical solutions tailored to suit your lifestyle—ensuring both you and your dog thrive together.
Tailored Training for Life
Your dog’s needs change as they grow—and our training evolves with them. From puppyhood to adulthood, we provide structured, personalised training that adapts to each stage of your dog’s development, ensuring lasting success.
Expert Behaviour Support, Ongoing
We don’t just train and leave. You’ll have access to a professional behaviour specialist for the lifetime of your dog. Whether you face new challenges or need reassurance, expert advice is always just a call away.
Results That Last Beyond the Session
Our approach is designed for real-life success. We equip you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to maintain progress at home—and offer continued guidance to keep your dog balanced and well-behaved long after the visit.
Lifetime Partnership, Not a One-Off Visit
We build relationships—not quick fixes. Every client receives lifetime support because we believe dog training is a journey. As your dog grows and life changes, we’ll be right there with you, every step of the way.