I am extremely passionate about helping owners build stronger relationships with their dog through training. Without connection and a strong bond, it is much harder to get the results we want or expect from our canine companions. I work to support you to understand how you can live more harmoniously with your dog in your day-to-day life.

 

Using positive based reinforcement training methods means using treats, praise and play to reward the behaviours we want or expect to see in place of the ones we don't. This way of training means we use no aversive tools, pain or fear tactics, ultimately building the trust and confidence between you and your dog. I enjoy working with dogs that struggle with fear/reactivity and use relationship centred training to help them learn to feel safe and more confident. I believe that training should be fun and not cause you or your dog any pain, but instead bring you closer, building a deeper understanding in one another.

Qualifications & Certifications

Qualifications/education/certifications

Behaviour Adjustment Training (BAT) Certified Instructor

Relationship Centred Training Skills for Reactive Dogs Pro 

Master Course Aggression in dogs - Michael Shikashio

Certificate in Veterinary Nursing

Diploma of Veterinary Nursing

Full member of the APDTNZ

Member of the Pet Professional Guild

Dog Training Professional Member of the Pet Professional Guild Australia

Puppy lab graduate - School of Canine Science

Member of the Grisha Stewart Academy

APDTNZ Conference 2019 with Ken Ramirez 

Sophia Yin - Low Stress Handling silver certification

Sophia Yin - Perfect Puppy in the Modern World