Whangarei Dog Training Classes. Puppy & Adult

BEHAVIOUR AND TRAINING

Adult Behaviour and dog training

Adult Dog Training

Teach your dog essential life skills, change behaviour issues, or work on specific training needs including:

  • Pulling on lead
  • ‘Nuisance’ behaviours such barking, digging, chewing
  • Not coming when called (Recall)
  • Jumping up on people
  • Barking and lunging at other dogs or people while out on a walk (On-lead reactivity)
  • Aggressive behaviours around visitors / towards unfamiliar people
  • Fearful / timid / anxious
  • Guarding food or toys (Resource Guarding)
  • Separation anxiety

Positive Reinforcement methods (fear-free) using rewards such as treats, toys, affection, play etc. to strengthen desired behaviours. Change your dog's behaviour issues, teach good manners or new skills.

Speak to Karen to learn more

Consultation

This is usually your first step. In most cases, I will first need to meet with you and your dog for an initial consultation session to:

Observe and assess your dog

Take a case history

Identify your dog’s training needs, management requirements, and other strategies

Hear about your training goals

Develop a training plan with you

Depending on the case, we can meet at my training facility, your home, or other location.

I usually also give some advice and guidance about how to get started or how to manage any issues in the meantime.


Note: Most behaviour modification or training requires more than just one session and may take weeks, months or more.

Cost

$200 at my training facility 120 Robert Street, Whangarei


$240 in owners home (Travel Costs Apply)


All consults include recommendations, training plan, and training guides.

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Whangarei Adult Dog Behaviour Classes

Training sessions

Following your initial consultation, we get together for training sessions.

Dog Coaching Whangarei

In most cases, I will coach you how to work with your dog. In a typical session, I outline the training steps, demonstrate the exercises, and coach you how to practice the exercises. Then it’s over to you to do the homework with your dog until my next session with you.


In the next session, we usually recap, iron out any teething issues, add new skills or progress the training.


This is a great and cost-effective option. Training your dog with rewards can become a fun activity you can do together, and it’s great for your relationship with your dog.

Dog Day Training

Depending on the behaviour issue or training required, I may occasionally be possible for me to work with your dog at my training facility, your home, or other location.


Once your dog knows the new behaviour and performs it reliably, I would show you how to maintain the newly learned skills and to manage challenging situations in the future.


While this is a convenient option, it obviously requires many more sessions than coaching, so it would be more costly.

Cost

$110 Casual / individually booked training sessions at my training facility


$150 Casual / individually booked in-home training sessions (Whangarei central or travel cost may apply)


Package deals for training sessions at discounted rates are available

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