Welcome To Puppy Talk | Puppy Training In Canberra

Learn How To

Speak Your Puppy’s Language

Empowering puppy parents in Canberra region with positive training methods to navigate puppyhood effortlessly.

Let The Conversation Begin For The Puppy Behaviour You Want

Puppies are gorgeous! They might also chew and bite and wee and bark. Puppy Talk is here to show you simple, kind, and effective ways to manage common puppy behaviours.

Now is the time to start! The first four months of a pup's life are particularly influential on the dog they will become. During this period of a dog's social and emotional development, your puppy is open to exploring, learning, and experiencing the world in a way that will not be repeated.

Puppy Talk Founder, Julie Whitmore, completed studies with the Karen Pryor Academy. Julie utilises kind, force-free, rewards based, positive training methods. Julie focusses on the 'golden period' or the first 17 weeks of puppyhood. Early puppyhood is a critical time for socialisation, puppy learning and confidence building.

To create a lifetime bond with your pup consider enrolling in some Puppy Talk Puppy Classes. Our classes are small, bespoke, with supervised interactions, and held in an indoor facility with a professional Dog Trainer. We provide classes to pups from across the Canberra region. Whether you're Northside, Southside or in the Queanbeyan region you'll find us centrally located in Symonston, ACT.

Our Mission

Through bespoke, interactive and safe professional puppy training we build confident owners and confident pups.

Puppy Talk specialises in training pups under 17 weeks of age. We understand the importance of this 'Golden Period' of puppy development. Positive experiences during this period shape your dog's future.

With Puppy Talk you will gain skills and knowledge to become a confident and capable dog owner.

Classes are held at the ACT Companion Dog Club facilities in Symonston, Canberra

We Can Help You With

New Puppy Parenting

Whether it's your first puppy or you need a refresher, we provide expert guidance and support to navigate the joys and challenges of puppyhood.

Toilet Training

Say goodbye to accidents indoors! Our proven methods help your puppy consistently and confidently learn where and when to go to the toilet.

Basic Manners

From sitting calmly to coming when called, we specialise in structured training and positive reinforcement to instill essential skills for a well-behaved companion and cultivate lifelong happiness.

Socialisation

Socialisation goes beyond mere exposure to new people and things; it's about ensuring that exposure is enjoyable and positive. This approach is far superior to a neutral or overwhelming experience, as it fosters confidence and builds a foundation for healthy social interactions in the future.

Biting, Chewing & Nipping

We provide personalised strategies to redirect your puppy's natural instincts and encourage appropriate chewing habits.

Learning Appropriate Play

Our training guidance ensures safe and enjoyable playtime experiences and teaches appropriate behaviors with people and other dogs, including healthy bite inhibition.