Bark Dog Training

18/02/2025

Check out the Saturday classes at Kiwi Vet Behaviour! Classes start 1st March.

This clinic brings together a team of academically qualified individuals who are able to provide owners of pets with effective, practical and compassionate animal behaviour treatment. The clinic is designed to allow for aggressive and/or reactive dogs the space they need for veterinary care as well....

21/01/2025

Puppy classes starting 3 February! Email [email protected] for more information or to sign up!

16/12/2024

"This book is not only an enjoyable read for the whole family but also an educational tool, equipping children with knowledge and important life skills to stay safe around all dogs."
This book will be a valuable resource for teaching kids to learn how to live safely and happily with their canine family members, and for canine family members to live happily with their human families. I'm excited to have already ordered a copy.

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

I couldn't wait until Wednesday to share this — I’m absolutely thrilled to announce the release of my new children's book, perfect for a Christmas gift! 🎄

Though dogs don’t speak, they have a lot to say! 🐶

In A Friend Named Dog, young readers will learn how to understand dog body language and create safe, happy friendships. They’ll explore the right ways to pat a dog, how to play with them and recognise when a dog needs space.

This book is not only an enjoyable read for the whole family but also an educational tool, equipping children with knowledge and important life skills to stay safe around all dogs.

🤩 Shipment is on its way and pre-orders are now available! Secure your copy today here:

https://www.seespotlearn.co.nz/product/a-friend-named-dog/

05/12/2024

EDIT: I'm all sorted with a puppy for training this time. Thanks everyone! Stay tuned for doggy fitness classes and new training offerings coming soon!
Puppy needed (8 weeks to 6 months old) 🐾 for a free canine fitness training session today (Thursday) or Friday!
My name is Sarah and I run Bark Dog Training. I am currently completing a Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer certification and I'm looking for a puppy owner who would like to do a session of fitness training with their puppy!
I will be videoing the session so I can get feedback from my course instructors about the quality of my instruction for both the puppy owner and the puppy.
The session will run about 20 minutes and we'll be working on things like basic body positions with correct form, following a food lure, beginning movement and proprioception exercises, and more! The session will be fun and both physically and mentally enriching for your puppy. Fitness training is great to build a happy healthy dog, to prepare your dog for sports or an active lifestyle, and to help prevent injuries. It's fantastic for puppies to do fitness training to encourage brain development. I train using positive reinforcement, so your puppy will need to be happy to take food treats throughout the session.
I will need to do the session either later today (Thursday afternoon or evening) or Friday morning.
You don't have to have done any training with your puppy (but if you have done training already with me or anyone else, that's great!), and I'm happy to also answer any training questions you have after our fitness session.
Thank you!!

Send a message to learn more

30/09/2024

There are still spots available in Emily’s See Spot Learn by Emily Dustan excellent young puppies class! Starts Saturday 5 October.

🐾🤩Join us in the next round of our amazing puppy classes starting Saturday the 5th of October @ 10:30 am 🐾🤩

Learn all the foundations you need to give your puppy the best start in life! We cover everything from environmental management and basic training skills to nutrition advice and healthcare essentials. Ask all your burning questions – we cover it all!

🐾Classes are designed specifically for developing puppies and run by an Accredited Canine Behaviourist & Certified Force-Free Dog Training Professional.

💻 Reserve your spot today here⬇️
https://www.seespotlearn.co.nz/webinar-registration/

or email
💌 [email protected]

Spaces are limited, so act fast!

23/09/2024

"Not your typical bar night, Kiwi Vet Behaviour brings you to a safe space to celebrate le***an dog pawrents and people looking for that perfect human match to join them for long beach walks with their four-legged friends."

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15/09/2024

This looks like an amazing workshop series! And Liz is a wonderful trainer- I highly recommend! Looks like some really great skills will be taught.

OVER-GREETERS WORKSHOPS
1. Paws & Focus: Calm Walks, Happy Dogs
Focus: Teaching your dog to stay calm and focused during walks.
Skills Covered:
Loose lead walking
Building engagement with you in distracting environments
Teaching calmness around other dogs and people
Outcome: A calm and happy dog that enjoys focused walks without pulling.

2. Leash Masters: Handling Distractions Like a Pro
Focus: Managing distractions like other dogs, people, and wildlife.
Skills Covered:
Teaching "leave it" and "look at me" cues
Increasing engagement when distractions arise
Developing impulse control for greeting or reacting to stimuli
Outcome: A dog that stays focused and well-behaved, no matter the distraction.

3. Focus First: Walks Without the Chaos
Focus: Building strong focus on you during walks.
Skills Covered:
Strengthening recall and name recognition
Enhancing attention even with competing stimuli
Using games and play to keep your dog engaged with you
Outcome: A dog that looks to you first and maintains focus, even in busy environments.

4. Walk This Way: Polite Paws in Public
Focus: Polite walking in public spaces, managing greetings and interactions.
Skills Covered:
Teaching polite greetings for people and dogs
Managing excitement when encountering new environments
Building positive interactions without jumping or pulling
Outcome: A dog that greets politely and walks calmly in public, without overwhelming excitement.

5. Lead the Way: Calm & Controlled Greetings
Focus: Teaching calm greetings and avoiding overexcitement.
Skills Covered:
Teaching controlled approaches to people and dogs
Reducing jumping and pulling when meeting others
Introducing calm behaviors before greeting
Outcome: A dog that stays calm and controlled during greetings, making outings smoother and stress-free.

6. Manners Matter: Focus & Fun on Walks
Focus: Building great manners and having fun while walking.
Skills Covered:
Teaching polite behavior at doors and crosswalks
Using fun activities to build engagement and manners
Rewarding calm behavior during walks
Outcome: A well-mannered dog that enjoys fun and focused walks with you.

7. Stay Calm & Walk On: Dog Distraction Solutions
Focus: Helping your dog stay calm and focused around distractions.
Skills Covered:
Learning to disengage from distractions
Reinforcing calm behavior in busy areas
Strengthening cues for calm walking
Outcome: A dog that walks calmly and confidently past distractions without reacting.

8. Walk & Focus: Mastering Dog Etiquette
Focus: Creating a balanced walk with good etiquette and focus.
Skills Covered:
Building overall etiquette on walks (not pulling, ignoring distractions)
Increasing calm responses to people and dogs
Mastering leash manners and general focus
Outcome: A well-mannered dog that follows good etiquette on walks, making every outing more enjoyable.

Each workshop is $75.00 per handler/dog team
No reactivity or aggressive dogs.
Dog/People friendly only

Starting 29th September 2024 at 9.30am with Workshop 1

12/09/2024

"Its safe to say Separation Distress is one of the most debilitating conditions for both pets and their guardians.....but rest assured there is help available..
Take advantage of this one of a kind workshop, led by Behaviour Vet Dr Emma and Separation Anxiety Certified Trainer Ange to give you all the solutions to a happier life for everyone.."

Send a message to learn more

01/09/2024

26/08/2024

"Training is all about building desirable habits, and the best training is proactive rather than reactive. It would be smart to channel your dog's desire to chase onto a flirt pole or other toy play instead."
Wise words from Corinne of Dog Matters NZ

26/08/2024

Want to learn some great tricks with your dog? Spaces still available for the workshop this weekend at Kiwi Vet Behaviour, and taught by Manako of K9 Trickstars.

Do you want to teach your dog powerful skills to keep them focused on you, and have fun with them at the same time?

There's still space in our monthly Tricks for Focus and Control workshop, hosted by K9 Trickstas - Dog Training and Behaviour Modification.

In this class, you'll learn how to teach your dog to target various objects using their nose and paws. Real life application of these skills includes the prevention of jumping, walking on a loose leash, greeting people politely, muzzle training, cooperative care, posing for photos, and more!

Register NOW at: https://www.kiwivetbehaviour.co.nz/tricksforfocusandcontrol
Date: Saturday 31st August
Time: 3pm-4:30pm
Cost: $60
Address: 584 Great South Road, Ellerslie

23/08/2024

As ever so many pets need homes right now... so we want to support a specific individual who needs her forever family!! Dumped in a carpark and luckily found by a super vet nurse this wee girl is kid, dog, cat and chicken savvy.
Mellow but fun

We'd love to find her her perfect people!
Reach out if you think you are ready for this much gorgeousness...[email protected]

22/08/2024

Life skills classes with See Spot Learn by Emily Dustan start this Saturday!!

🎓 Life Skills Training for Adolescent Dogs! 🐾

Is your pup entering the "teenage phase" and ready for the next level of training? Our Life Skills course is specifically designed to guide you through your pup's development through adolescence, ensuring they grow into confident adults.

Starting Saturday, 24th August, at 10:30 am

🤩Our fun, positive reinforcement methods make learning enjoyable and effective for both you and your pup. The course is run by an accredited behaviourist and certified force-free dog trainer.

Don’t miss out—spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and continue your pup’s journey to becoming a well-rounded adult!

💌[email protected]

💻www.seespotlearn.co.nz

19/08/2024

Great workshops coming up at Kiwi Vet Behaviour! Topics include separation anxiety, reactive dogs, pain and behaviour, and babies, toddlers, and dogs.

19/08/2024

Training using positive reinforcement is the most effective and humane approach for dogs and puppies. Training dogs is amazing- these thinking, feeling, and often sensitive creatures have an amazing ability to learn.

If a dog trainer has an e-collar in their ‘tool box’, do not employ them. Even if they aren’t using it on your dog, do not employ them. If they have photos of dogs wearing an e-collar or offer it as part of their training programme, do not employ them 😠

I rely on people much smarter than me to read and analyse the studies. I do not rely on anecdotal evidence 🤔

Teachers, dentists, doctors, lawyers, builders, everyone has qualifications and governing bodies that uphold standards. In New Zealand, professional dog trainers belong to the APDTNZ (Association of Professional Dog Trainers New Zealand) ✅

You might be happy getting your mate to cut your hair or even cut it yourself (I do!), but where your dogs welfare is concerned please employ someone with credentials, experience and ethics 😊

This post was prompted by a trainer promoting their services in my area, offering e-collar training from $1750 😫 People might think that because it costs a lot, it must be good; it’s not 😔

17/07/2024

Classes starting on Monday 14 October at 6:30pm for puppies 4-6 months old! Held at Hub West in Henderson.

10/07/2024

Great monthly workshops coming up at Kiwi Vet Behaviour starting with Nail Care for Dogs on 27/28 July!

Struggling with your pet’s behaviour issues but lost in a sea of misinformation?