Active Dogs NZ

17/06/2024

Recall Crazy!!
Classes start this Sunday 23rd June at 10am.
Running for 6 weeks in Ohau, Levin.
https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings to enrol!

12/06/2024

Torin got mail!! Super clever lad gaining his Intermediate & Advanced Trick Titles the Do More With Your Dog. 🎉😁💖

10/06/2024

🌟 Join Our Fun & Engaging Dog Training Classes! 🌟

Starting Next week: https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings

🐾 Pups to Teens Class: Help your furry friend grow from a playful pup to a well-behaved teen! Our Pups to Teens class offers foundational training in a fun, positive environment. Perfect for young dogs needing to learn good manners and social skills.

🦴 Recalls Class: Is your dog struggling with recall? Our specialised Recalls class focuses on building a reliable response, even with distractions. Through games and positive reinforcement, we'll make coming when called their favourite activity!

🔍 Scent Work Class: Unleash your dog's natural sniffing abilities in our Scent Work class. This stimulating activity is great for mental enrichment and builds confidence. Suitable for dogs of all ages and breeds.

🏆 Agility Class: Ready to take your dog's skills to the next level? Our Agility class is perfect for high-energy dogs who love to run and jump. Build a strong bond and improve your dog's fitness while mastering exciting obstacles.

🎩 Tricks Class: Want to impress your friends with your dog's clever tricks? Join our Tricks class to learn fun and impressive tricks using positive reinforcement. Great for mental stimulation and strengthening your bond.

📅 Classes start next week! Limited spots available, so book now!
Ohau, Levin

👉 https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings

09/06/2024

🐾 Join Our June 'Pups To Teens' Classes! 🐾
Are you ready to help your puppy transition into a well-behaved adolescent?
https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings
🌟 Why Join?
Strong Foundations & Relationship Building: Focus on Loose Lead Walking, Recall, Focus, and Calmness.
Expert Guidance: Learn from our trainer through positive reinforcement and game-based training.
🧠 Did You Know?
"Adolescence is a critical period in a dog’s development, similar to human teenagers, where they experience hormonal changes and increased independence. Consistent, positive reinforcement training can help guide them through this stage and strengthen the bond between you and your dog." – Dr. Sophia Yin
✨ Limited Spots Available!
Sign up now to secure your spot and set your puppy on the path to success.
https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings
📅 Class Details:
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Times: AM & PM classes
Start Date: Week of June 17th
Duration: 6 weeks (maximum of 5 dogs)
Location: Ohau, South of Levin.
Transform your pup’s behaviour and build a stronger bond through fun and effective training. Don’t miss out – enrol today!
Here is a blog post on the benefits of training your Adolescent dog!
https://www.activedogs.co.nz/post/navigating-the-teenage-tornado

Fun and Effective Training for Your Adolescent DogImagine your teenage pup as a little fur tornado, swirling through your home, full of energy and curiosity. This is the time when they're testing boundaries and discovering their independence, much like human teenagers. But don’t worry – with the...

09/06/2024

A Little Sneak Peak at some training that we do here at Active Dogs.
Here is Torin showing how much fun recall training can be!!
Building a strong recall is a super important skill for your dogs to learn.
In this video, we are working on a few of our foundation games that build a strong focus and relationship with your pup for great fast recalls.
Orientation game working on your dog looking back to you each time you throw a reward out.
- Start with marking 'Yes' when they turn back to you.
- Then over time, you can add in your recall cue 'Torin, Here' and/or a Whistle cue when they are eating the treat off the ground.
- Build in low-distraction environments first.
- 20 treats a day for each set of cues.
Plus you can see the power of a great nose-to-hand touch and then step it up by adding in cone wraps for good measure.

The cone wrap is an essential skill for agility and also a great way to cue your dog to move away from you, allowing you to then call for a super fast recall as you run in the opposite direction!

Building fun focus!

Want to learn more and join the fun?

Rapid Recall Classes (Sundays 10am) and much more starting super soon at Active Dogs in Ohau, Levin...

www.activedogs.co.nz

08/06/2024

🐾 Join Our June 'Pups To Teens' Classes! 🐾

Are you ready to help your puppy transition into a well-behaved adolescent?

https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings

🌟 Why Join?

Strong Foundations & Relationship Building: Focus on Loose Lead Walking, Recall, Focus, and Calmness.
Expert Guidance: Learn from our trainer through positive reinforcement and game-based training.

🧠 Did You Know?
"Adolescence is a critical period in a dog’s development, similar to human teenagers, where they experience hormonal changes and increased independence. Consistent, positive reinforcement training can help guide them through this stage and strengthen the bond between you and your dog." – Dr. Sophia Yin

✨ Limited Spots Available!

Sign up now to secure your spot and set your puppy on the path to success.

https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings

📅 Class Details:

Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Times: Am & PM classes
Start Date: Week of June 17th
Duration: 6 weeks (maximum of 5 dogs)
Location: Ohau, South of Levin.

Transform your pup’s behaviour and build a stronger bond through fun and effective training. Don’t miss out – enrol today!

Here is a blog post on the benefits of training your Adolescent dog!

https://www.activedogs.co.nz/post/navigating-the-teenage-tornado

04/06/2024

🐾🌟 June Dog Training Classes! 🌟🐾

https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings

From laying the groundwork with Foundations to diving into thrilling dog sports, our classes cater to every canine partnership!

Whether you're starting from scratch, looking for relationship-building fun or aiming for the podium, we've got you covered.

🎓 Foundation Classes: Build essential life skills in our 'Pups To Teens' class (4 months to 2 years) or perfect your dog's recall with our popular 'Rapid Recalls' class (4 months and up).

🚀 Dog Sports: Elevate your training with exciting sports like Agility and Scentwork—perfect for fun or future competition, either way, these supercharge your relationship with your dog.

🌟 Trick Training: Strengthen your bond while mastering amazing tricks together. Notice the ripple effect that Trick Training has on your dog's overall behaviour, confidence and problem-solving!

📅 Starting the week of 17th June
📍 Location: Ohau, Levin.
📅 Runs for 6 weeks

Sign Up Now!
https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings

Don't miss out on the excitement!
Unleash your dog's pawtential in our supportive and engaging classes. (max 5 dogs in any class) 🐾🌟

We offer various dog training classes for puppies and dogs of all ages, including Puppy Preschool, Teens, Agility, Scentwork, Hoopers, Recall, and Tricks.

03/06/2024

Yesterday a few of my fab scentwork team had some fun working through some competition set up hides at D.O.G’s & Co grooming and daycare (https://dogsandco.co.nz/) down the road in Manakau who very kindly allowed us to used their facilities.
Here are some photos of 4 of the teams working to find the clove bud oil hides.
Everyone did super well! I also got to work Tink on a couple of searches for her new odour of Cedar for an upcoming trial. Super fun on a Sunday afternoon.
Come and join us to learn this fabulous sport. Classes starting next week. www.activedogs.co.nz

03/06/2024

🐾 New Dog Training Classes Starting Next Week! 🐾

Ready to strengthen your bond with your furry friend?

Join us for a variety of exciting classes: Pups To Teens (4mths - 2yrs), Scentwork, Fun Agility, Trick Training, and Rapid Recalls.

Enjoy personalized attention in our small class sizes for optimal learning.

📅 Start Date: Next Week
⏰ Times: Morning and Evening sessions
📍 Location: Ohau, South of Levin.
🔗 Sign Up Now!

https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings

Don't miss out on these fantastic opportunities—secure your spot today and unleash your dog's potential! 🐶✨

We offer various dog training classes for puppies and dogs of all ages, including Puppy Preschool, Teens, Agility, Scentwork, Hoopers, Recall, and Tricks.

19/05/2024

🐾🌟 June Dog Training Classes! 🌟🐾

https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings

(NOTE: Tricks class is on Wednesdays at 12.30pm - not Tuesdays)

From laying the groundwork with Foundations to diving into thrilling dog sports, our classes cater to every canine partnership! Whether you're starting from scratch, looking for relationship-building fun or aiming for the podium, we've got you covered.

🎓 Foundation Classes: Build essential life skills in our 'Pups To Teens' class (4 months to 2 years) or perfect your dog's recall with our popular 'Rapid Recalls' class (4 months and up).

🚀 Dog Sports: Elevate your training with exciting sports like Agility and Scentwork—perfect for fun or future competition, either way, these supercharge your relationship with your dog.

🌟 Trick Training: Strengthen your bond while mastering amazing tricks together. Notice the ripple effect that Trick Training has on your dog's overall behaviour, confidence and problem-solving!

📅 Enrollment Now Open: Reserve your spot and start a journey of learning and fun with your furry friend.

📍 Location: Ohau, Levin.
📅 Runs for 6 weeks

Sign Up Now!
https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings

Don't miss out on the excitement! Unleash your dog's pawtential in our supportive and engaging classes. (max 5 dogs in any class) 🐾🌟

We offer various dog training classes for puppies and dogs of all ages, including Puppy Preschool, Teens, Agility, Scentwork, Hoopers, Recall, and Tricks.

09/05/2024

Rainbow agility today whilst setting up! Tink having fun flying! 💖

03/05/2024

⭐️Torin (1yr old Working Cocker Spaniel) and I have been working on a few things to build our relationship and keep his brilliant brain active.

Here are the videos of his Tricks for both his Intermediate & Advanced Tricks Titles.

Through fun and engaging trick training sessions, you can keep your dog's mind active, build confidence, deepen your connection, and establish a foundation of trust and cooperation that extends to other areas of training and daily life, such as husbandry (nail clipping/vet care), Loose lead walking, dog sports, Recall and much much more.

We do these Titles through Do More With Your Dog:
https://domorewithyourdog.com/DogTricks/

If you're interested in teaching your dog some new tricks, join our free Tricks Facebook group or sign up for our trick training class that runs every six weeks.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ActiveDogsTricksSparkTeam

More information on all our classes can be found on our website:

www.activedogs.co.nz

29/04/2024

⭐️A few spots are available for classes starting this week! ⭐️

🔴 Pups To Teens - Wednesday 1st - 6.30pm
🔴 Fun Beginners Agility - Thursday 2nd - 10am or 6pm classes
🔴 Rapid Recalls - Sunday 5th - 10am (1 spot left)

Join us to master the art of a reliable recall, navigate the unique challenges of adolescence with your furry family member, or forge an unbreakable bond and team spirit through the exhilarating sport of Agility.

Enrol now:
https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings

📍 Ohau, Levin.
🔴 6 Week course

27/04/2024

2nd placing

27/04/2024

Day one - Wairarapa Champ Agility show.
Camping in 1 degree temperatures over night & waking to a pretty good frost.
1st run of the day was super with a 2nd placing in Intermediate1, D’s in Senior over a miscommunication, but lovely stuff and a rail down in Intermediate2 to round out the day.
More tomorrow & another night of frost.
Love this game of Agility!
Video of the 2nd placing run coming in another post! 😊

24/04/2024

🔴 MAY CLASSES STARTING NEXT WEEK! 🔴

Come along and deepen your relationship with the four-pawed members of your family.

From pups turning into tricky teenagers who get to learn their foundations and manners to exploring the exciting realms of Agility, Hoopers, and Scentwork and Tricks to strengthen your bond through communication and teamwork.

If you're struggling with your dog coming when called, our Rapid Recalls class provides the tools to build a strong come when called.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to enhance your relationship with your canine companions. Sign up now and embark on a journey of learning and fun!

https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings

📍 Ohau, South of Levin

Bringing the Joy back to Dog Training!

20/04/2024

Dogs on a log!!
Post your dog on a log photos below!! 🐕🪵

17/04/2024

Potter got mail yesterday! ADX Advanced Silver! Super clever lad! 🎉💖

16/04/2024

🐾🌟 Discover Your Dog's Potential with Our New Classes! 🌟🐾

Starting the week of April 29th there is something for everyone and their dog!

https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings

From laying the foundations to exploring thrilling dog sports, our classes cater to dogs of all ages and abilities! Whether you're starting from scratch or aiming for the podium, we've got something for everyone.

🎓 Foundation Classes: Build essential skills and strengthen your bond with basic obedience, recall and manners training.

🚀 Dog Sports: Take training to the next level with exciting sports like Agility, Scentwork, and Hoopers or try your hand at Tricks!

📅 Enrollment Now Open: Reserve your spot and embark on a journey of learning and fun with your furry friend.

https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings

📍 Location: Ohau, south of Levin
📍 Class duration: 6 weeks

Don't miss out on the adventure! Sign up now and unleash your dog's potential! 🐾🌟

Our small class sizes allow for more interaction and engagement, fostering a supportive and encouraging learning environment for all.

02/03/2024

Hello from snowy Somerset, UK.
Here’s a bit of a ramble about me and where I come from & my history of dogs.
Classes starting the week of 11th March.
Enrol now:
https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings

29/02/2024

🟠🟠 New classes will begin in March! 🟠🟠

We offer Puppy Preschool, classes for teenagers, and dog sports.
Through positive rewards-based training, you get to build a wonderful relationship with your furry friend.
Our small group sizes ensure a more personalised approach for you and your beloved pet.
Join us and experience the benefits of a strong bond with your four-legged family member.
Enrol Now:

We offer various dog training classes for puppies and dogs of all ages, including Puppy Preschool, Teens, Agility, Scentwork, Hoopers, Recall, and Tricks.

15/02/2024

🔥🔥 February Classes POSTPONED 🔥🔥

(due to ill health of a family member overseas)

🟠 THE NEW START DATE is the week of MARCH 11th 🟠

A class for everyone and their dog!

https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings

❓Welcoming a new puppy into your family?

🔸Active Puppies - Preschool (8 -16 wks) Get in early to start off on the right foot learning about socialisation, all those puppy struggles whilst building your relationship, and making a start on all the foundations training all in these fun game-filled classes.

❓Do you have a pup becoming a terrible teen?

🔸Pups To Teens classes (4mths - 2yrs). This super popular class is here to help you navigate the super fun but frustrating journey as your pup becomes an adolescent and moves forward towards maturity! (I LOVE this age)

Dog Sports and more!!

🔸Intro to Scentwork classes - Dive into the world of scent, this is your dog's superpower and how they navigate their world!
Build a whole new understanding and teamwork with your pup/dog that has a huge knock-on effect for the rest of their life!
This is perfect for all dogs, all temperaments and all ages!

🔸Tricks classes - This class looks to build on your relationship and gives you the tools to start understanding how your dog learns and how what we do and our timing can affect their learning! Here we build a conversation between you and your dog to support learning throughout your dog's life. Plus you can work on gaining your Novice Trick Dog title as you go!

🔸Hoopers classes - This dynamic and inclusive low-impact sport has your dog running through a course of hoops, around barrels and through tunnels. It's perfect for all sizes and ages and creates fabulous teamwork between you and your canine companion.

🔸Fun Agility. (9mths and up) - Don't let your dog's boundless energy go to waste. Join us for a fun-filled journey through our Fun Beginners Agility Class! Your pup will develop essential skills, boost their confidence, and deepen your bond. They get to use both their body and brains in this brilliant sport!

Enrol now:
https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings

Let the games begin!
📍 Location: Ohau, South of Levin
🗓️ Course Duration: 6 weeks

Class size - Max 5 Active Dogs NZ

11/02/2024

Photo of Torin chilling out on a mat by the sofa.
This is new so that we can build a new much needed boundaries around his super enthusiastic spanielness and the lack of understanding of personal space.
He’s a teenager and has taken to launching himself on us as we sit on the sofa then wrapping himself around our shoulders at high speed.
Now we are putting in a plan for him to choose more sedate behaviours of sitting next to the sofa for cuddles and eventually settling down.
He’s getting the hang of it super fast.

10/02/2024

Here are our runs from today. Loads of great stuff as well as things to work on!

Fun agility classes start in a few week's time - on Thursday, Feb 29th at 6pm.

Come along and start your journey in this super fun sport.. No need to compete, just have fun bonding with your dog doing something that you can both enjoy..

https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings

Other classes starting that week for puppy Preschool, Teens, Scentwork, Hoopers and Tricks - 8 weeks and up!

10/02/2024

Potter did super well at the Wairarpapa Agility Champ show today.

Intermediate 1 - 2nd (on 5 faults) - A very tricky course with only a couple of clear rounds over all heights! So super proud of my lad.
Senior 1 - A really nice run with a bit of miscommunication and 5 faults.
Intermediate 2 - a fabulous run to come out tops in our group.
I'll drop the videos into another post!

05/02/2024

🔸🔸New Classes start at the end of February🔸🔸

A class for everyone and their dog!

https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings

❓Welcoming a new puppy into your family?

🔸Active Puppies - Preschool (8 -16 wks) Get in early to start off on the right foot learning about socialisation, all those puppy struggles whilst building your relationship, and making a start on all the foundations training all in these fun game-filled classes.

❓Do you have a pup becoming a terrible teen?

🔸Pups To Teens classes (4mths - 2yrs). This super popular class is here to help you navigate the super fun but frustrating journey as your pup becomes an adolescent and moves forward towards maturity! (I LOVE this age)

Dog Sports and more!!

🔸Intro to Scentwork classes - Dive into the world of scent, this is your dog's superpower and how they navigate their world!
Build a whole new understanding and teamwork with your pup/dog that has a huge knock-on effect for the rest of their life!
This is perfect for all dogs, all temperaments and all ages!

🔸Tricks classes - This class looks to build on your relationship and gives you the tools to start understanding how your dog learns and how what we do and our timing can affect their learning! Here we build a conversation between you and your dog to support learning throughout your dog's life. Plus you can work on gaining your Novice Trick Dog title as you go!

🔸Hoopers classes - This dynamic and inclusive low-impact sport has your dog running through a course of hoops, around barrels and through tunnels. It's perfect for all sizes and ages and creates fabulous teamwork between you and your canine companion.

🔸Fun Agility. (9mths and up) - Don't let your dog's boundless energy go to waste. Join us for a fun-filled journey through our Fun Beginners Agility Class! Your pup will develop essential skills, boost their confidence, and deepen your bond. They get to use both their body and brains in this brilliant sport!

Enrol now:
https://www.activedogs.co.nz/classbookings

Let the games begin!

📍 Location: Ohau, South of Levin
🗓️ Course Duration: 6 weeks
Class size - Max 5 Active Dogs NZ

We offer various dog training classes for puppies and dogs of all ages, including Puppy Preschool, Teens, Agility, Scentwork, Hoopers, Recall, and Tricks.

04/02/2024

What a weekend of Scentwork with this super clever girl!
Day 2 - Tink’s first Intermediate trial and again she aced it and Qualified!
Plus she got fastest Container search at just 9.22 seconds!
And Jan’s judges choice for sheer persistence in the vehicle search! We have loads of learning to take away from this and what to work on!
Thank you to Jan & A.C.E dog training for running the trial and all the judges & helpers that made it a great weekend.🐾🐶🐾
Super proud of my girl!! ❤️

03/02/2024

We had a super afternoon playing Scentwork down in Lower Hutt with A.C.E training.
Tink did brilliantly, nailing all 4 searches. Exterior - Interior - Vehicle - Container. Such a clever girlie!!
On to her first Intermediate trial tomorrow afternoon. 💖