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Clare Dog Training
Ireland

5★ Rated Dog Trainer

& Advanced Dog Behaviourist Practitioner

K9 Specialist | Nationwide In-Home Training

Across All of Ireland

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Behaviour, Puppy Training & Our Services

Honest, professional advice on common problems, behaviour concerns, and how to raise your puppy the right way.

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Built to provide expert answers to the most frequent behaviour concerns and dog & puppy training questions we receive throughout the week.

How do I stop my dog pulling on the lead?
We don’t just clip on a leash and head out the door.
Before any walk, we make sure both you and your dog — or puppy — are primed through daily focus work and real engagement, both inside the home and outside. Training begins before the walk ever starts. The leash is merely a control tool — the real connection is built through clear communication, daily structure, and purposeful training.
 
Simply sticking a leash on a dog and heading into a public space, without that connection, puts no value on you. In that state, other dogs, people, and surrounding stimuli become far more rewarding than you — and that’s where things begin to fall apart. Through meaningful engagement and consistent training, we help you change your entire relationship with leash walking.
 
It’s not just about getting from A to B — the walk is the training. It becomes a time to have fun, to connect, and to work together. A dog can walk 50 kilometres and still come home full of energy — but with the right training, even 30 minutes of focused mental engagement can create a fulfilled, balanced dog.
 
We show you how to train with your dog, so they become a dog that listens, focuses, and enjoys working with you — not one that just pulls you up the road. That’s when problems start — when dogs see other dogs and become overexcited, wanting to drag you over to them. But when the leash prevents them, frustration kicks in.
 
If that frustration is met with a negative response from the other dog — a snarl, a growl, or a warning — your dog is likely to escalate. Barking begins, tension builds on both leashes, and now both dogs are locked in a reactive state. They can’t reach one another, body language is misunderstood, and what began as overstimulation becomes a learned behaviour.
 
Before long, your daily walk becomes a source of stress. But we change that. We turn the experience into a positive one — a chance to grow, to train, and to enjoy real progress every single day. We show you how to lead with clarity and presence so your dog chooses to follow — not because of the leash, but because of the relationship
 
 
Yes, we come to you. Clare Dog Training Ireland travels nationwide, bringing expert training straight to your door.
We work with your dog or puppy in the comfort of your own home — where they live, learn, and feel most secure.
 
Our personalised, non-hurried service is tailored to suit your dog’s needs, environment, and pace. Everything begins at home — after all, isn’t that where your dog truly lives?
 
 
From Galway to Dublin, Kerry to Louth, and everywhere in between — we make the effort, so you don’t have to. We bring the training to you
 
 

Absolutely. Rescue dogs often carry deep trauma, emotional scars, or confusion from a life of neglect, isolation, or abuse. Many have never known what it’s like to feel safe or loved.

 

At Clare Dog Training Ireland, we help them gently settle into their new environment, allowing them to rest, feel secure, and begin to trust again — at their own pace, with no pressure.

 

Through connection, calm guidance, and understanding, we help your rescue dog take their first steps forward.

 

From that place of safety, they can finally begin to come out of the darkness and into the light — with patience, respect, and the space to truly heal

 
 
 
 
 
 

The earlier, the better. Yes, we start training puppies from as young as eight weeks old. This is the most important stage of their life — a critical window where everything begins.

 

We help ensure the right boundaries are applied from day one, guiding your puppy with calm structure to build focus, understanding, and good habits.

 

We prevent early problems like play biting, toilet training issues, scaring the kids, and signs of separation anxiety — all through calm handling and proper direction. That’s why we recommend that you must start immediately.

 

We focus on socialising your puppy inside the home first — helping them settle, understand their environment, and learn how to live calmly within the household.

 

From there, we guide their first steps outside — the most important introduction to the world beyond the home. Every part of the process is tailored to your life: your home setup, family dynamics, professional routine, and how your puppy receives guests.

 

We make sure your puppy fits into your world the right way — with confidence, balance, and security

 
We use a balanced, real-world training approach that is fair, respectful, and rooted in genuine connection.
We don’t rely on commands alone — we work through connection first.
 
By understanding how dogs process information and respond to the world around them, we work with their instincts, not against them. Through clear leadership — especially in moments of uncertainty — we earn their trust.
 
That presence, when they are unsure, is what allows them to follow us willingly and with confidence. Rather than pushing dogs through confusion or pressure, we guide them.
 
We allow them to come through uncertainty by making better decisions for themselves — with our support beside them every step of the way. With the right relationship and structure, they find positive outcomes naturally, as they would if given proper guidance in any unfamiliar environment.
 
We don’t follow rigid methods or one-sided ideologies. Instead, we recognise the individual dog, their instincts, their understanding, and we build from there — with clarity, connection, and leadership at the core
 

From Families, Couples, and Dog Owners Across Ireland

Trusted by families, respected by professionals, and available nationwide with services tailored to every home across Ireland.

We Bring Professional Training Directly to Your Doorstep

How much does it cost?
Prices vary depending on location and how many dogs you have. Our service is all-inclusive — no hidden fees — and includes a full written lifetime training plan, personalised to your dog. We also offer payment plans. Contact us for a quote
 
We provide professional dog training, puppy development, and behavioural support nationwide across Ireland.
From Galway to Dublin, Kerry to Louth, and everywhere in between — we come directly to your home, in every town, village, city, and rural area across the country. Whether you’re raising a new puppy, need help with behaviour issues, or want expert guidance with your dog — we bring the training to you
 
That’s okay. Many clients come to us after trying everything. We offer a fresh approach that’s focused on connection, boundaries, rest, and results. You’ll get a written step-by-step plan — and lifetime support
 
Yes — support is for life. Clients can message, call, or video chat any time after our visit for continued help, adjustments, and progress tracking. You’re never on your own
 

Whether you're dealing with a rescue dog, puppy, or behaviour issues — we've got the answers.

Still have questions? Message us directly here or call — we're happy to help.

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