
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



