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

Using positive reinforcement training methods means using treats, praise, and play to reward the behaviors we want to see instead of the ones we don't. This approach avoids aversive tools, pain, or fear tactics, ultimately building trust and confidence between you and your dog. I enjoy working with dogs that struggle with fear or reactivity and use relationship-centered training to help them 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 of one another.

 

Qualifications & Certifications

Qualifications/education/certifications

Professional Canine Trainer Accredited (PCT-A) - Pet Professional Guild

Pro Applied Behaviour Course (5 day onsite practical skills) 

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