Force Free Dog Trainer
1:1 Training Session
1:1 training sessions are useful for addressing problems such as excessive barking, leash reactivity, jumping etc but they can also be perfect for owners who want to do more with their dog but can't commit to group classes.
These sessions can take place at your home, on location or in Torbay.
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Every 10km travel incurs $10 to cover time and fuel
Group Classes
Qualified and insured force free dog trainer with a Cert. CBT & Mngmt (Force Free)
Pet First Aid Trained
APDTNZ Registered.
Classes offered:
- Essentials (8-18 weeks)
- Extension (5-11 months)
- Excellence (1 year +)
For more detailed information see our Group Classes
Classes are held at Dog Den, 52 Small Road, Silverdale.
1:1 Special Needs Walk
A special needs walk is ideal for the dog that needs 1:1 expert attention from a qualified, insured and experienced trainer.
This is a guaranteed solo walk with no other dogs involved. Watch the video below to see what we do!
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This service is only offered in the following areas:
Long Bay, Torbay, Browns Bay, Rothesay Bay, Mairangi Bay, Albany
1:1 Senior Citizen Service
Dog walking service provided by a qualified, insured force free dog trainer.
Owning a dog has so many benefits, for older people in particular. Having a canine companion:
- alleviates loneliness
- encourages physical and social interaction
- lowers blood pressure
- recent studies show improved memory
This service is only offered to Senior Citizens in the Torbay, Auckland area who are unable to exercise their dog.
Dog Talk
The Dog Talk is a 45 minute fun, engaging and interactive presentation for primary aged children.
As a qualified and registered teacher, this talk can take place in primary schools, delivering to individual classes or whole year groups at once.
The information is tailored to suit the age of the children and is designed to keep them safe around dogs and to keep dogs safe around children.
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What Happens At A Training Session?
1:1 Training Sessions
STEP 1. Enquire about a 1:1 training session, I will send you a form that asks you questions about your dog and what you hope to achieve.
STEP 2. We'll book in a mutually convenient time and place to meet (usually the clients home).
STEP 3. A training session is roughly an hour. During this time I will talk you through practical ways to address the problems. Depending on the issue, this may involve teaching you how to train an alternative behaviour, manage the situation or a bit of both.
STEP 4. I'll give you a training plan and send you written instructions and videos to refer to. I'll support you by email or text.
STEP 5. How many training sessions you need will depend on your dog, the severity of the problem and your commitment to training. It is unlikely that a problem will be fixed in a one hour training session but clients often report immediate improvement.
N.B. It is very common for someone to get in touch about a problem they have with their dog, only to later reveal several different issues they are having. We will address the important issue first and discuss other problems if time allows or book in another session.
N.B. Not all problems can be fixed by training. Some issues require constant management and some require medication.
