Puppy Training

Bringing Home a New Puppy? The Real Training Starts From Day One

Bringing home a new puppy? The real training starts from day one.

The early weeks and months are when your puppy is learning the rules of life. Puppy session are with me, Sue Walsh, I promise to guide you with patience and professionalism to set your pup (and your family) up for success. From toilet training to polite leash manners and everything in between, I’ll help you build the kind of calm, consistent routines that make all the difference later on.

Want to get ahead before your puppy even arrives? I highly recommend a pre-puppy session. This is an excellent way to prepare your home, your mindset, and your routine. This session will help you avoid a whole lot of guesswork when puppy arrives to your household.

This isn’t cookie-cutter puppy school. I bring professional puppy training right to your home with calm, experienced support that’s focused on what matters most to you.

Because confident puppies grow into confident dogs. And that starts with you.

New Clients

$199

This in-depth session is all about getting to know you, your pup, your situation and your goals. I’ll set you up with clear training or behaviour advice tailored to your life and your pup. As soon as you book and pay for your session, you have instant access (for a month) to all Club Courses, Videos, Blogs and Challenges so you can get started with your learning straight away.

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2 hours private coaching with Sue (online or in person)

Manners training, puppy development, problem behaviours, separation anxiety, aggression, socialisation.

How to train your pup to give them the best start

Written training plan + demo videos.

* Fuel & availability details below.

Follow Up Sessions

$125

Getting results can take time and commitment. Follow up sessions allow me to check in on how you and your pup are doing. Stay on track and keep building momentum. Follow-up sessions give you ongoing support, practical tweaks and space to ask all the questions. Leave 1 to 3 weeks between sessions to allow time to practice.

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1 hour training session with Sue (online or in person)*

Progress new skills or work through tricky behaviours.

Stay on track and keep building momentum.

Get support learning a new hobby - sniffer dogs, tricks training etc.

Written training plan + demo videos.

* Fuel & availability details below.

Coaching Package

$399

This package includes 2 x training sessions (in person or online) and access to The Manners Manual for dogs (online manners course) to follow along at home. This the perfect complete package for anyone with a new dog or anyone wanting to make real progress with manners training.

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2 x training sessions with Sue (in person or online)

WhatsApp message support between sessions.

Written training plan + demo videos.

The Manners Manual for Dogs

* Fuel & availability details below.

SUE WALSH

Dog & Puppy Behaviour Consultant

I’ve always been fascinated by animal behaviour and passionate about working with dogs. In 2011, I founded Dog Almighty, and today I’m still inspired by working with dogs and their people, as well as leading my wonderful dog walking team.

I understand better than most how important early training and socialisation is for puppies. With almost 15 years of professional experience, I bring the knowledge and skills to help you and your pup get off the right start for a harmonious and fun life together Learn more about me here.

Fuel & Availability for bookings

June & July 2026: I have availability for in-person bookings on Thursdays and Saturdays between 10am and 6pm. Once you pay for your session above, you will be able to book your appointment online. There is currently just a week or so wait for in person sessions on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Areas Covered & Travel Charges: Nelson ($20) & Richmond ($15), Mapua/Motueka/Moutere/Brightwater ($10).

NOTE: I highly recommend a video call session if this is your first session with me. I can do video call sessions most weekdays from 3pm AND Thursdays & Saturdays. The best part… there are no fuel charges!!

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