What training methods does Planet Pup use?

At Planet Pup, we use reward-based training methods focused on positive reinforcement. This approach builds trust and motivates your dog to learn and respond willingly. Our science-backed techniques are designed to be enjoyable for both you and your furry friend.

When should I start training my puppy?

Puppy training can begin from 8 weeks old. Early socialisation and foundational skills prevent common issues like biting, pulling on the lead, or poor recall. Starting early builds confidence and good habits.

Can you help a reactive, fearful or aggressive dog?

Yes. We provide one-to-one behaviour consults in Cork for reactivity, fear, separation anxiety, and aggression. Each consult includes a full assessment and a step-by-step behaviour plan tailored to your dog.

Is my dog too old to train?

No — dogs can learn at any age. While early training is ideal, adolescent and adult dogs can improve significantly with consistent, structured guidance.

How Many Sessions will my dog need?

Puppy training is delivered in structured courses, while behaviour consults vary depending on the issue. After your first assessment, you’ll receive a clear plan with expected progress and next steps.

Where do you do classes?

We do classes across Cork City, Cobh, Douglas, Glanmire, Ballincollig, Carrigaline, Midleton, Blarney, Mallow, Fermoy, and surrounding areas. If you would like to know if you are within our service area, feel free to give us a no-obligation call and we would be happy to discuss it with you.

How many sessions should I book each week?

We generally recommend one session per week. In some cases, your trainer might suggest a different time gap, but generally one session each week is optimal for the training courses.

In-Home Dog Training in Mallow, Cork

Struggling with lead pulling around Mallow town or local walking routes?

Is your dog ignoring recall in open fields, reacting to other dogs on estate walks, or becoming overwhelmed in busy areas like Mallow town centre?

Whatever the problem, Planet Pup comes to you — and we fix it where it happens.

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Mallow dogs need Mallow 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.

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Residential estates and growing communities

Areas such as Parkview, Springwood, Gouldshill, Fair Street, and surrounding estates have lots of daily activity including neighbours, visitors and frequent dog encounters. Common issues include barking at passers-by, jumping up, pulling towards other dogs and overexcitement when leaving the home. We build calm, reliable behaviour that fits into everyday family life.

Busy town life and everyday distractions

Mallow is a busy North Cork town with constant movement from schools, shops, traffic and residential activity. Many dogs struggle with excitement, barking, pulling on lead or reacting to people and other dogs in these everyday environments. We help your dog learn how to stay calm and focused in real-world town settings.

Parks, river walks and open countryside

Mallow offers access to the River Blackwater, local parks and surrounding countryside walks. While these are great for exercise, they can create challenges with recall, lead pulling, chasing wildlife and distractions from other dogs, runners and cyclists. We train in the exact environments you use so your dog learns skills that work in real life.

Eliminate 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.

Services in Mallow

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.

head dg trainer, lauren smith adn her dog tyso from planet pup

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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What Local Clients say...

Feedback from dog owners in Mallow and surrounding North Cork areas.

“Super service, very accommodating and amazing communication!

If we were to have another dog we would come back to Lauren ❤️❤️”

- Isabelle and Butler

Mallow

"We are so pleased to say our little puppy successfully completed the Smarty Pup Obedience Course (3-6) months. Coco Bear really developed positive traits over the seven week course. Liam & I learned so much from our trainer Lauren, with her expert guidance and effective training techniques. Lauren’s instructions were easy to follow. She demonstrated each technique before getting us to practice on our own. She always brought along printed session notes for us to practice with our puppy after each class. We found these notes really useful. We are so grateful to Lauren for the diligence, care and kindness she showed to Coco Bear each week. Our puppy was smitten with her. We would highly recommend Lauren from Planet Pup to train your pet."

- Eileen, Liam and Coco Bear

Watergrasshill

Coco Miniature Poodle aying with certificate after completing her puppy training course

"We highly recommend Lauren at Planet Pup. We brought home two working cocker puppies and Lauren's help was invaluable from the very start.

She's incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and clearly has a wealth of experience with dogs. Her advice was practical, easy to follow, and made a huge difference to both our puppies and our confidence as owners.

Thanks to Lauren, both of our dogs are now a real pleasure to be with. We're so grateful for her support and would recommend her to anyone looking for a fantastic dog trainer.
Martin O’Mahony”

- Martin and Bobby & Reggie

Mallow

"Great experience.
Lauren is great to deal with and explains everything in terms I understand easily.
She has a fantastic rapport with dogs. Mine was almost sulking when she left.
I've a bunch of homework to do before we drop back for next steps.
Looking forward to the next session"

- Jimmy and Murphy

Mallow