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