Planet Pup

21/05/2026

🐶 6-Week Behaviour Course – Cork 🐾

Imagine enjoying stress-free walks, having a dog that can focus around distractions, and actually listens when you call them 💛

That’s exactly what we work towards in our 6-week behaviour course.

Perfect for dogs who are currently:
• Pulling on lead
• Ignoring you when you call them
• Jumping all over guests
• Overreacting to dogs, people, or movement
• Struggling to stay calm and focused when around distractions

Over 6 weeks, you’ll learn how to turn those challenging behaviours into calm, reliable habits you can trust in real life.

📍 Cork-based
📩 Limited spaces available

👉 Message now to secure your place

20/05/2026

🐶 FACT vs FICTION – Dogs & Kids 🐾

❌ Fiction: Dogs see kids like we do - endearing, smaller humans who need to be cherished and protected
✅ Fact: Dogs experience infants, toddlers, children, and adults all very differently.

From a dog’s point of view, each stage of life looks, sounds, and even smells different:

👶 Infants – unpredictable noises, sudden crying, unfamiliar smells
🚶‍♂️ Toddlers – wobbly, fast, unpredictable, grabby movements
🏃‍♀️ Children – louder, faster, still unpredictable, more direct interaction
🧍‍♂️ Adults – more predictable, calmer body language, easier to interpret

Because of this, a dog might feel completely comfortable around one age group, but then unsure or reactive around another.

🐾 What does this mean for training?

👉 Socialisation needs to include people of all ages

✔️ Calm, positive exposure to babies, toddlers, and children
✔️ Teaching your dog how to stay relaxed around movement and noise
✔️ Helping them build confidence without overwhelm

The goal isn’t just a “friendly dog”
It’s a dog who feels safe, calm, and confident around all types of people

Because understanding the world from your dog’s perspective is what prevents problems before they start 🐾

14/05/2026

This 7-month-old Labrador, Sam, started out full of enthusiasm (and zero brakes 😄).

With some guidance and great work from his owners, he’s now learning to walk calmly to heel on a harness.

A brilliant young dog with a sharp mind — and a real change in how he connects with his handler.

In-home puppy training makes all the difference when you want real-life results where it matters most.

Based in Cork & surrounding areas.

14/05/2026

🐶 Puppy Training Course – Cork 🐾

Imagine having a puppy who can:
✨ Walk calmly on lead
✨ Come when called
✨ Settle and relax at home
✨ Greet people without jumping
✨ Feel confident in the world around them

That’s exactly what we build in our puppy training course 💛

Starting early makes everything easier—preventing common problems like biting, pulling, and overexcitement before they become habits.

Training takes place in your home, so your puppy learns where it matters most 🐾

📍 Cork-based
📩 Limited spaces available

Give your puppy the best possible start—and make life with them easier from day one.

13/05/2026

FACT vs FICTION – Puppy Socialisation is about meeting as many other dogs and people as possible

❌ Fiction: “You need to socialise your puppy with as many dogs as possible”
✅ Fact: Good socialisation isn’t about quantity—it’s about quality.

Letting your puppy meet every dog they see can actually lead to:
⚠️ Overexcitement
⚠️ Frustration on lead
⚠️ Poor focus around distractions

Instead of learning to stay calm, they learn that every dog = playtime.

So what does good socialisation look like?
Calm, controlled exposure to the world

✔️ Watching other dogs from a distance
✔️ Learning to stay relaxed around movement and noise
✔️ Positive experiences with people, places, and environments
✔️ Building confidence without overwhelm

The goal isn’t a “social” dog
It’s a calm, confident dog who can exist comfortably in the world

Because a puppy that can ignore distractions will always be easier to live with than one who feels the need to engage with everything 🐾

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13/05/2026

6 years ago today, I met the piece of my heart that walks around outside my body.

Still the best thing that’s ever wandered into my life 🤎

From puppy chaos to helping other dogs and owners build calm, confident relationships through training, behaviour support, and puppy foundations… he has been a cornerstone to my journey 🤍

Can’t believe how fast the years have gone. My heart dog forever.

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13/05/2026

08/05/2026

🐶 6-Week Behaviour Course – Cork 🐾

Imagine enjoying stress-free walks, having a dog that can focus around distractions, and actually listens when you call them.

That’s exactly what we work towards in our 6-week behaviour course.

Perfect for dogs who:
• Pull on lead
• Won't come when called
• Jump on guests
• Overreact to dogs, people, or movement
• Struggle to stay calm and focused

Over 6 weeks, you’ll learn how to turn those challenging behaviours into calm, reliable habits you can trust in real life.

📍 Cork-based
📩 Limited spaces available

👉 Message now to secure your place

07/05/2026

🐶 FACT vs FICTION – Puppy Nutrition 🐾

❌ Fiction: “Puppies need extra meat added to their diet to grow properly”
✅ Fact: Puppies don’t need more meat—they need a balanced diet.

It’s easy to assume more meat = better growth, but it’s not that simple. Too much meat without proper balance can actually cause problems, especially in growing puppies.

⚠️ Meat alone is often low in calcium and high in phosphorus, which can lead to poor bone development and growth issues if not balanced correctly ()

⚠️ Overloading protein without the right nutrients can also contribute to digestive upset and imbalances

So what does matter?

👉 Balance and variety

Dogs are naturally omnivorous and benefit from a mix of nutrients—not just one food group (meat)

Adding different foods like fruits and vegetables can provide:
✔️ Fibre for gut health
✔️ Vitamins and minerals
✔️ Support for digestion and immunity

In fact, studies and nutrition research consistently show that nutrient balance—not just meat content—is what supports healthy growth, development, and long-term wellbeing

💛 The goal isn’t “more meat”
It’s the right nutrients, in the right balance

Because what you feed your puppy now doesn’t just affect today—it shapes their growth for life 🐾