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Irish Working Dog College

Kilbarry Enterprise Centre, Dublin Hill, Cork, T23 NXV7, Ireland

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Kilbarry Enterprise Centre, Dublin Hill, Cork, T23 NXV7, Ireland

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Irish Working Dog College provides working and domestic dog training for pet owners, private protection, and operational handlers. Courses include functional obedience, tracking, detection, bite work, and protection skills, with residential programmes available. Facilities include indoor and outdoor training areas alongside heated boarding kennels.

Opening hours

Monday
09:00⁠–⁠18:00
Tuesday
09:00⁠–⁠18:30
Wednesday
09:00⁠–⁠18:30
Thursday
09:00⁠–⁠18:30
Friday
09:00⁠–⁠18:30
Saturday
09:00⁠–⁠13:00
Sunday
10:00⁠–⁠13:00

Hours checked 16 Oct 2026 · source

What customers say

pawenn summary of 5 Google reviews from April – October 2026

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Mostly positive5 of 5 reviews

Skilled and patient canine trainers

Dog owners praise Tara, John, Ciaran, and the training crew for their extensive knowledge and patient guidance. Clients appreciate that trainers explain canine psychology clearly, helping owners build handling confidence with reactive or energetic dogs. Reviewers also highlight accessible messaging support for follow-up questions.

Mostly positive5 of 5 reviews

Noticeable improvements in canine behaviour

Clients report significant transformations in dog obedience following residential stays and structured training classes. Owners note practical outcomes such as loose-lead walking without pulling, crate training, and reduced reactivity around strangers. Multiple reviewers describe the training as eye-opening and remarkably effective.

Mostly positive5 of 5 reviews

Attentive care during dog boarding

Pet parents highlight that dogs settle in comfortably at the facility, whether attending obedience programmes or kennel boarding. Reviewers appreciate that staff understand individual dog temperaments, offering tailored handling and enrichment such as tracking exercises. Owners report their pets genuinely look forward to visiting.

Questions owners ask

Does the facility offer residential board-and-train programmes?

Yes, pet owners frequently mention multi-week residential training stays that cover crate training, loose-lead walking, and reactivity.

Are classes available for dogs showing reactivity towards other dogs or strangers?

Yes, reviewers note significant behavioural improvements for rescue dogs and reactive pets through structured obedience and handling classes.

Do the trainers provide ongoing advice and support after training sessions?

Yes, clients praise the responsive follow-up support, noting trainers remain accessible via message for guidance and advice.

Can dogs be boarded at the kennels without enrolling in training?

Yes, reviewers report using the facility for regular kennel boarding where pets are well cared for by the training staff.

Summary of public Google reviews; pawenn does not verify them.

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