Frequently Asked Questions
Dog Obedience Training, Pet Sitting,
Small-Dog Daycare Questions and Answers
Dog and Puppy Training
Dog training can be defined as using incentives, motivation and consequences to change the way your dog interacts with and sees the world around them. The purpose of dog training is often to prevent your dog from learning problem behaviours like reactivity, barking, digging etc. Or can be used to eliminate unwanted behaviours. In other words, dog training is used to help your dog behave better, and teach you how to achieve positive training results.
Our dog obedience classes (lessons) are tailored to yours and your dog's needs. We address problem dog behaviours such as barking, jumping on guests, destructive behaviour, separation anxiety, reactivity and more.
Ideally, training your puppy should start as soon as you bring them home. Preventing unwanted obedience and behaviour problems with your dog is easier than fixing problems after they become a habit.
No! We work with dogs of all ages and can achieve great results through training regardless of age.
We use game based training methods. Using rewards, motivation and clear communication, we achieve long lasting and positive training results.
No. Mary Puppins currently offers private 1 to 1 lessons only.
You can find out more about our dog training and puppy training service rates here.
Pet Sitting and Dog Boarding Services
No. Mary Puppins no longer does home visits. I only do small dog boarding for well socialised SMALL dogs.
If this is your dog’s first time boarding with us, please allow at least 2 to 3 weeks before your departure date, to book in your meet and greet to assess your dog's suitability.
Long weekends and school holidays are frequently booked out at least a month in advance. While the end of year holiday period is often booked out by September. Contact us to find out if we have any spaces available due to cancellations.
Yes! Allow a minimum of 3 weeks notice to book your free “meet and greet”.
No. We offer boarding services to small breeds only.
Boarding dogs must have proof of up to date vaccination or titre test, and be desexed by 12 months of age.
No. As we run daycare at our boarding and daycare facility (Kirstin’s home) dog unfriendly dogs are not accepted.
No. We offer only virtual training sessions for dogs with separation anxiety and do not offer dog boarding services for dogs with separation anxiety.
Small-Dog Daycare
No. We offer dog daycare to small breeds only. All dogs will be assessed for suitability before attending. All dogs must be up to date with their vaccinations or titre test and desexed by 12 months.
We offer small-dog daycare on Mondays and Wednesdays.
No. We do not offer pick up and drop off with our boarding or daycare services.
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