Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD) or Infectious Tracheobronchitis. Kennel cough aka Canine cough is similar to a human cold or flu. Dogs are required to have their shots before going into any boarding establishment. The vaccine, like with the Human flu vaccine, are not full prove. The reason for this is because there are many, different ongoing, emerging strains. So as with the flu vaccination a yearly shot is recommended. If you are planning to put your dog in kennels, doggy daycare or are out walking your dog in high traffic areas, such as parks and the like. Below are links to a ..read more

Ashhurst Domain, Ashhurst and Balance Domain, just outside Woodville, near the Ferry Reserve. Introduction to Canine Parkour. 1 hour training class: $70 (Private Lesson) Make your dogs walk more fun and mentally stimulate your dog. 1 hour training class: $70 (Private Lesson) 1 or 2 problems you would like help with. (aggression not included) 1 x 2 hour training class $120 (Private Lesson) 2 to 4 problems you would like help with. 2 x 2 hour training class $ 240 The 2nd 2 hour lesson will be in 2 weeks or a months time. This will give you time to practice what you have learnt. We will ..read more

Hello everyone, I will be in Woodville on the Saturday 27th February, from 10am – 5pm, training at the Balance Domain. On Sunday 28th February, I will be in the Ashhurst Domain from 11am – 7pm. All dogs must be fully vaccinated (puppies included). Cost: $60   Private Lesson (one hour only) 1 or 2 problems you would like help with. (aggression not included) Cost: $120 Private Lessons (two hours only) 2 to 4 problems you would like help with. Cost: $250 Private Lessons (2 x 2 hour) The 2nd 2 hour lesson will be in one months time. This will give you time to pra ..read more

Hello everyone, I will be in Woodville on the Saturday 23rd January, from 10am – 5pm, training at the Balance Domain. On Sunday 24th January, I will be in the Ashhurst Domain from 11am – 7pm. All dogs must be fully vaccinated (puppies included). Cost: $60   Private Lesson (one hour only) 1 or 2 problems you would like help with. (aggression not included) Cost: $120 Private Lessons (two hours only) 2 to 4 problems you would like help with. Cost: $250 Private Lessons (2 x 2 hour) The 2nd 2 hour lesson will be in one months time. This will give you time to pract ..read more

Hello everyone, I will be in Woodville on the Saturday 19th December, from 10am – 5pm, training at the Balance Domain. On Sunday I will be in the Ashhurst Domain from 11am – 7pm. All dogs must be fully vaccinated (puppies included). Cost: $60   Private Lesson (one hour only) 1 or 2 problems you would like help with. (aggression not included) Cost: $120 Private Lessons (two hours only) 2 to 4 problems you would like help with. Cost: $250 Private Lessons (2 x 2 hour) The 2nd 2 hour lesson will be in one months time. This will give you time to practice what you ..read more

Hello everyone, I hope you and your dogs are all well. New Zealand has relatively small amount of Covid-19 cases, compared with the rest of the world but it is still here.  So non of us can afford to be complacent. If you are feeling unwell, stay home, if you have a cough, cold or flu symptoms, stay home and go visit your GP. While Covid-19, at this stage is not believed to be a health threat to dogs, they can test positive for Covid-19, from what I have read the dogs were in households where the virus was present. Human to animal transmission. Dogs can carry it on their body, although th ..read more

Your dog will still need some exercise, so solitary walks, no dog parks, or group walks. If you are not comfortable going out, train, play and walk your dog, around your home, garden or property. Doing fun things with your dog, can brighten up everyone’s day. Play enrichment games, do some training, remember your dog doesn’t understand what is going on. Canine parkour (urban agility) and scent games are just a couple of things you can try but there are many more ideas out there. Dogs don’t like change in their routine, so try to do what you normally do with your dog, you may have to be a bit i ..read more

Hi everyone, Due to the Covid-19 pandemic,  Jacinda Ardern  NZ Prime Minister has declared a level 3 alert today and NZ will move to a level 4, within 48 hours.  The aim is to slow the spread, So take care out there, for more information click Unite against Covid-19 Your dog will still need exercise, so solitary walks, no dog parks,  or group walks. If you are not comfortable going out, train, play and walk your dog, around your home and garden. Play enrichment games, do some training, remember your dog doesn’t understand about the pandemic. Dogs don’t like change in their routine, so do what ..read more

Hi there and welcome to the new Private Dog Training & Group Class Page. Dog Training Classes and Private Dog Training with an expert dog trainer and behaviourist. At this stage all dog training will be held once a month on a Sunday in the Ashhurst Domain and Saturday by appointment only in Woodville, however this may change in the future. Cut off for enrolments, will be 5 days prior to the scheduled training day. Group Class & Private Training, enrolment cut off date, will be 24th February @ 5pm 2020 Small classes max no 6, Min 4, so you will learn more and I can spend more time with ..read more

Sad but true, I don’t have a magic wand, I can only advise, teach & guide, its up to you to  be consistent and put the time and effort in to training your dog, on a daily basis. I know there are a few people not many but enough, who think if they take their dog to a training class,  it will be miraculously trained, if they attend every session. Unfortunately, that isn’t true, its like going to school and the obedience class is often more about educating and teaching the owner, then going home and practicing what you have learnt, on a daily basis. Now, all dogs are different, what may work ..read more