Puppy Raising & Development Ireland
The Complete Puppy Raising & Development Programme: Professional Support from 8 Weeks to Adolescence
Premium one-to-one in-home puppy raising, early development and puppy training support across Ireland, designed around your puppy, your home, your family, your lifestyle and the foundations needed to raise a calm, confident and well-mannered dog.
Set Your Puppy Up for Life
We come to you anywhere in Ireland to give your puppy the very best start in life, with no fixed time limit on the visit.
Fully licensed and insured, we work through the complete A–Z of puppy raising, early development and puppy training in your home, demonstrate every step clearly, provide a realistic plan, and include lifetime support from day one.
This is not a generic puppy class, a rushed appointment, or a one-size-fits-all training plan. It is a professional, one-to-one, in-home puppy raising and development service designed around your puppy, your home, your lifestyle and the behaviour you want to prevent or improve.
Raising, Developing and Training Properly from the Beginning
The programme is built around modern, balanced puppy raising principles that respect your puppy’s instinctive needs, natural development, temperament, breed type and the realities of living in today’s home environment.
We look at how your puppy fits into your home, how the home routine is affecting behaviour, how boundaries are being created, how the puppy is being managed, and how early training foundations should be introduced correctly.
From working breeds to modern companion dogs, from shy puppies to high-energy personalities, every programme is tailored to your puppy’s age, temperament, confidence, drive, household routine and the owner’s capability.
A Complete Puppy Development Programme with Lifetime Support
You will be coached directly so you understand how to raise, develop and train your puppy in a way that fits your home, your family and your long-term goals.
The visit includes education, live demonstration, practical handling, structure, boundaries, rest routine, toilet training, engagement, recall foundations, lead introduction, calm behaviour, family involvement, children and puppy safety, supervised interaction and early behaviour prevention.
You will see practical progress before we leave, and with ongoing guidance and lifetime support, you will have the structure, knowledge and confidence needed to raise a calm, balanced, well-mannered dog for life.
How the Service Works
From First Enquiry to Lifetime Puppy Support
This is not a quick session or a standard puppy class. This is a complete in-home education, demonstration, coaching and puppy development programme.Free Phone Consultation
The process begins with a free phone consultation so your puppy, your home, your concerns and your goals can be understood properly before the visit is arranged.
Booking & Date Secured
Once booked, your date is locked in. This is a premium in-home puppy raising and development visit, not a rushed appointment or a generic puppy class.
On Arrival
I arrive to your home and begin by observing your puppy in their current state, including excitement, confidence, biting, toileting, settling, movement, handling and home routine.
Home & Lifestyle Assessment
The home setup is assessed properly, including where your puppy sleeps, rests, eats, toilets, plays, moves around the house and interacts with family members.
Breed, Temperament & Development
Your puppy’s breed type, confidence, sensitivity, drive, energy level, age, temperament and stage of development are all considered before the programme is built.
The Explanation
You are educated on why the behaviour is happening, what needs to change, and how early structure helps prevent future behavioural problems before they become established.
Boundaries & Management
We look at realistic boundaries, rest routine, household movement, furniture access, family interaction, visitor routines and how your puppy should fit into your home.
Connection & Engagement
You are shown how to build engagement, focus and connection from the beginning, so your puppy learns that working with you is valuable, clear and rewarding.
Live Demonstration
I demonstrate the training and handling directly with your puppy, showing how to guide, manage, reward, interrupt and redirect behaviour fairly and clearly.
Owner & Family Coaching
The skills are passed to you and your family where appropriate, so everyone understands how to continue the routine, boundaries and training correctly every day.
Children & Puppy Safety
Where children are part of the home, safety is taken seriously. Children are included in a structured, age-appropriate way with adult supervision, calm interaction and clear boundaries.
Lead Foundations & Outdoor Guidance
We do not simply teach a puppy to walk on a lead. We work on engagement, connection, focus, calm exposure, owner handling and preventing unwanted excitement before it becomes a habit.
Questions Answered
The visit is interactive. Questions are answered throughout so you understand your puppy better, know what to do next and understand why each change matters.
Custom Daily Puppy Routine
You will be sent a fully customised daily puppy raising and training routine built around your puppy, your home, your family and your long-term goals.
At Least Three Hours
Clients should be prepared for at least three hours. This is education, assessment, demonstration, owner coaching and puppy development planning.
Lifetime Follow-Up Support
The visit starts the programme. Lifetime support helps you continue through puppyhood, adolescence and beyond, with guidance available as your puppy develops.
Complete Puppy Support
Every Puppy Stage, Every Common Problem, Every Home Setup
Swipe through the puppy raising, puppy development and puppy training problems this service is designed to address.Puppy Biting / Mouthing
Puppy biting hands, feet, clothing, children or becoming too rough during normal family interaction.
Toilet Training Problems
Accidents indoors, poor routine, missed signals, confusion around where to toilet or lack of clear structure.
Puppy Won’t Settle
Constant movement, pacing, following, whining, attention-seeking or struggling to relax inside the home.
Crying at Night
Night-time crying, unsettled sleeping, poor rest routine or distress when the puppy is expected to settle alone.
Puppy Chewing Everything
Chewing furniture, skirting boards, shoes, wires, clothing, toys, beds or household items.
Puppy Jumping Up
Jumping on owners, children, visitors or strangers through excitement, poor manners or lack of boundaries.
Puppy Pulling on the Lead
Dragging forward, fighting the lead, zigzagging, rushing or refusing to walk calmly beside the owner.
Puppy Not Listening
Ignoring basic instruction, switching off from the owner or becoming distracted during normal home or outdoor routines.
Puppy Has No Recall
Not coming when called in the house, garden or outdoors, especially around people, dogs, movement or distraction.
Puppy Overexcited Around Children
Jumping, biting, chasing, grabbing clothes, barking or becoming too rough around children in the home.
Children and Puppy Safety
Helping children interact safely and calmly with the puppy under adult supervision without frightening or overexciting the puppy.
Puppy Too Rough in Play
Biting, pouncing, barking, grabbing, chasing or using too much intensity with people or other dogs.
Puppy Barking for Attention
Barking at the owner for food, play, attention, access, frustration or control of the environment.
Puppy Guarding Food, Toys or Spaces
Growling, stiffening, freezing, running away or becoming defensive around food, toys, beds, furniture or people.
Puppy Won’t Eat / Fussy Eating
Refusing meals, grazing, playing with food, losing interest quickly or lacking food motivation during training.
Puppy Follows Owner Everywhere
Shadowing the owner constantly, struggling to rest independently or becoming unsettled when separated.
Puppy Separation Anxiety Signs
Crying, barking, panicking, scratching, chewing or becoming distressed when left alone, even briefly.
Puppy Nervous Around People, Dogs or Noises
Hiding, backing away, freezing, shaking or becoming unsure around new people, dogs, places or everyday sounds.
Puppy Reactive / Barking / Growling
Early barking, growling, lunging, freezing or defensive behaviour towards people, dogs, visitors or movement.
Puppy Running Away or Bolting
Escaping through doors, rushing gates, ignoring the owner outdoors or becoming difficult to manage in open spaces.
Puppy Digging in the Garden
Digging holes, damaging lawns, flower beds, outdoor areas or becoming destructive in the garden.
Puppy Eating Faeces or Inappropriate Items
Eating faeces, stones, socks, tissues, rubbish or unsafe objects that need proper prevention and management.
Puppy Jumping on Furniture
Taking over couches, beds, chairs, laps or resting areas without permission or clear household rules.
Puppy Overwhelmed in the Home
Becoming overstimulated, confused, frantic, reactive or unable to cope with normal household activity.
Poor Rest / Safe Space Routine
Refusing structured rest, crying when separated, resisting confinement or never learning to settle calmly.
Puppy Not Engaging With Owner
Showing little interest in food, play, praise, games or working with the owner during early training.
Puppy Too Excited Around Visitors
Jumping, barking, biting, rushing, grabbing clothes or losing control when people come into the home.
Puppy and Children Supervised Interaction
Creating safe, calm and structured puppy-and-child routines where both the puppy and children are properly guided.
Demonstration With Your Puppy
During the visit, I work directly with your puppy and demonstrate how to guide, handle, settle, redirect and train the puppy properly inside the real home environment.
The work is practical, fair and built around the puppy in front of us, not a fixed method copied from another puppy.
Coached at Ground Level
You are not left watching from the side. You are coached through the timing, routine, handling, boundaries, food use, engagement work and daily training needed to continue.
The aim is to pass the skillset to you so you can raise, develop and train your puppy effectively every day.
Children Included Safely
Clare Dog Training Ireland places strong emphasis on safety around children and puppies. Children are included in a calm, age-appropriate and supervised way so they learn how to interact safely and respectfully.
This helps prevent frightening the puppy, encouraging rough play, creating overexcitement, or allowing unsafe interaction patterns to develop inside the home.
Fully Customised Puppy Routine
After the visit, you will be sent a fully customised puppy raising and daily training routine based on your puppy, your home, your family and what needs to improve.
The programme is then supported through lifetime follow-up support so you are not left on your own after the visit.
Clear Answers
What Makes This Different?
These are the points owners need to understand before booking serious puppy raising and development support.Is this just puppy training?
No. This is much broader than basic puppy training. It covers puppy raising, early development, home structure, management, boundaries, engagement, confidence, family routine, environmental exposure and long-term behaviour prevention.
Will the same plan be used for every puppy?
No. The programme is built around the puppy in front of us. Breed type, temperament, confidence, energy, drive, sensitivity, household routine, family setup and owner capability are all considered before the plan is created.
Will my family be shown what to do?
Yes. Where appropriate, the family is included and coached so everyone understands how to guide, manage, settle, support and develop the puppy properly inside the home.
Will children be included safely?
Yes. Clare Dog Training Ireland prides itself on safe, structured puppy development in family homes. Children can be included in the training under adult supervision, with clear guidance on how to interact calmly, how to avoid frightening the puppy, how to prevent rough play, and how to build safe, respectful interaction from the beginning.
Will equipment be explained?
Yes. You receive professional guidance on suitable puppy equipment, including whether a crate, harness, collar, lead or other management tools are appropriate for your puppy. Everything is explained around your puppy’s breed type, age, temperament, home setup and stage of development.
Will you teach my puppy to walk properly on the lead?
Yes, but this is much more than teaching a puppy to walk beside you. We work on engagement, connection, focus, environmental confidence, owner handling and early prevention of unwanted excitement, pulling, frustration and overarousal. The goal is to teach you to become your puppy’s trainer and guide, not just the person holding the lead.
Will outdoor exposure and the wider world be covered?
Yes. Puppy development is not only about the home. You will be guided on how to introduce the outside world properly, including environmental exposure, confidence building, lead foundations, calm observation, engagement with you, and helping your puppy process everyday life without becoming overwhelmed.
How long should I allow for the visit?
You should be prepared for at least three hours. This is a comprehensive in-home education, assessment, demonstration and coaching visit designed to help you understand how to raise and develop your puppy properly.
What happens after the visit?
The visit gives you the foundation. You will receive a fully customised puppy raising and daily training routine, with lifetime follow-up support so you can ask questions, correct mistakes, update progress and stay on track as your puppy develops.
Puppy Raising & Development Built for Real Homes
This is practical one-to-one puppy raising, early development and training support for real homes, real families and the early stages that shape your puppy’s future behaviour.