Bark Off NZ

01/05/2025

❤️ Dalmatian ❤️

"Dalmatians are distinctive dogs known for their white coats with black or liver-colored spots, and they were historically used as carriage dogs and fire dogs. They are a large, active breed, standing 19-24 inches tall and weighing 45-70 pounds. Dalmatians are generally friendly and outgoing, but they have a high energy level and require regular exercise and socialization."

24/04/2025

🐾Think PAWSitive🐾

Olly Update:

I have spent a few sessions getting to know Olly.
He is such a gentleman!
Olly is now 6 months old. It is getting more dire that he finds a home. Adolescent dogs really need stability.

I took him to Pukekura Park to test his threshold. This was done very carefully. I was constantly monitoring his body language for signs of stress or discomfort. He was happy to be there and loved the physical and mental simulation.

Olly is pretty chill and isn't phased by much which is really encouraging.
He isn't dog reactive but can be suspicious of men in hats and sunglasses. Olly doesn't like mountain bike riders coming towards him, however he is fine with them stationary. One lovely man let Olly have a sniff of his bike.

I have worked hard on his leash walking. Olly likes to zig zag walk and sniff all the smells. After two sessions he understood that he needs to stay on my left. I am happy for him to sniff and encourage him to do so but he can't trip me over with unpredictable walking. He caught on quickly but still needs a bit more work in this area.

Thanks to We Love Dogs Charitable Trust Olly will be fitted with a fantastic front clip harness at assist in the leash training. Thank you!

Olly completed my puppy class course and the work his foster parents did with him has stuck. While I was working with him he remembered all of the course content and is a very clever boy.

I genuinely think Olly deserves a loving family. He is so sweet and gentle around kids. Once more work around bikes is done I think it would be a good fit for him.

He will have had a fantastic head start in training by the time he goes to his new home.

If you are thinking about opening up your home to a furry friend or know someone in this boat, consider adopting Olly! 😍🥰

📷Pointer & Hound Photography
Rescue Organization supporting Olly: We Love Dogs Charitable Trust

19/04/2025

🐾Think PAWSitive🐾

Introducing Olly

Olly is the biggest smooch, to say the least!
He stole my heart right away and has the sweetest temperament.

I first met Olly when he enrolled in my puppy class last month. He did so well in class and graduated with flying colours. 🎓

He was rescued by and is one of nine puppies rescued.
The full background of how Olly came to be is a question mark. It is unknown whether or not all eleven pups are one litter or multiple. I have been lucky enough to meet 4/9 of the pups.

Olly is the LAST pup in the litter to find a home. This makes me so sad as he deserves to be loved and has so much love to give.
He is so lucky to have the most incredible foster parents who have given him so much love, and it shows.

If you are looking for a big softy to join your family, please get in touch with 'We Love Dogs Charitable Trust' for more information on adoption.

In the meantime, I will keep working with Olly and preparing him for his forever home when the time comes. I will post progress updates so you can see Olly in action.

Stay tuned 🥰

🫶 Rescue organisation supporting Olly


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Thank you for these stunning images

14/04/2025

😍

Toka 🤎 Rhodesian Ridgeback

"The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a loyal and intelligent breed known for its athleticism and hunting heritage, with a distinctive ridge of fur along its back. They are typically reserved with strangers but affectionate with their families, requiring consistent training and socialization. These dogs are known for their courage and protective nature, though they are not aggressive, and they can be good watchdogs but not guard dogs."

14/04/2025

I am so excited to announce the launch of Think PAWSitive!

Think PAWSitive is a canine training program designed by me.
The goal of this initiative is to select a rescue canine and prepare them for a future home. Training will be catered to the canines needs and will set them up for well for adoption.

We can’t save them all, but what If we could make a difference for one. That is what this program is all about. Making a difference for one wagging tail at a time!

Watch this space to meet our first dog 👀

12/04/2025

ONE SPOT LEFT!

Gentle, wholistic, positive training with Gabrielle.
- Are you struggling with your canines behaviour?
- Does your canine appear to be ignoring you or switching their ears off?
- Are you feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from your canine?
- Is your canine aged between 6 months - 2 1/2 years of age?
Then this is the course for you!

It is likely your canine has entered the adolescent phase.
The adolescent phase is usually the hardest development stage in dog ownership.
I have designed this six week course to assist owners in training and understanding their adolescent canines better.

Course content includes:
- How to bond with your dog
- Tips & Tricks for surviving the ‘adolescent phase’
- Dog ownership responsibility & Safety Skills
- Engagement exercises & games with distractions
- Desensitisation & exposure
- Excessive chewing & household destruction
- Management
- Reactivity & thresholds
- Clicker/marker training
- Advanced handling & leash skills
- Cooperative care
And more!

For more details or if you'd like to enroll please email Gabrielle at
[email protected]

11/04/2025

Adolescent Class enrollments are still open!

Only a few spots left!

If you'd like to learn how to build a bond and engagement with your dog as well as achieve your training goals get in touch.

I would love to show you how 🙌

To enrol please email Gabrielle
[email protected]

09/04/2025

Adolescent Class Registrations NOW OPEN!
April intake

Gentle, wholistic, positive training with Gabrielle.

- Are you struggling with your canines behaviour?
- Does your canine appear to be ignoring you or switching their ears off?
- Are you feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from your canine?
- Is your canine aged between 6 months - 2 1/2 years of age?
Then this is the course for you!

It is likely your canine has entered the adolescent phase.
The adolescent phase is usually the hardest development stage in dog ownership.
I have designed this six week course to assist owners in training and understanding their adolescent canines better.

Course content includes:
- How to bond with your dog
- Tips & Tricks for surviving the ‘adolescent phase’
- Dog ownership responsibility & Safety Skills
- Engagement exercises & games with distractions
- Desensitisation & exposure
- Excessive chewing & household destruction
- Management
- Reactivity & thresholds
- Clicker/marker training
- Advanced handling & leash skills
- Cooperative care
And more!

For more details or if you'd like to enroll please email Gabrielle at
[email protected]

05/04/2025

Spot the floof 😂🐾

25/03/2025

Congratulations to all the February/March class graduates!

Everybody who attended both puppy and adolescent classes did a fantastic job. Two fabulous groups who enthusiastically asked questions and put in the work. There were lots of wins for the dogs and it was a testament to the work each owner and family had put into practice, not only in class but at home as well.

While our adolescent class was small this time around, we were able to cover more content than usual which was so much fun.

Keep up the good work team!

25/03/2025

Adolescent Class Registrations NOW OPEN!
April intake

Gentle, wholistic, positive training with Gabrielle.

- Are you struggling with your canines behaviour?
- Does your canine appear to be ignoring you or switching their ears off?
- Are you feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from your canine?
- Is your canine aged between 6 months - 2 1/2 years of age?

Then this is the course for you!
It is likely your canine has entered the adolescent phase.
The adolescent phase is usually the hardest development stage in dog ownership.

I have designed this six week course to assist owners in training and understanding their adolescent canines better.

Course content includes:

- How to bond with your dog
- Tips & Tricks for surviving the ‘adolescent phase’
- Dog ownership responsibility & Safety Skills
- Engagement exercises & games with distractions
- Desensitisation & exposure
- Excessive chewing & household destruction
- Management
- Reactivity & thresholds
- Clicker/marker training
- Advanced handling & leash skills
- Cooperative care
And more!

For more details or if you'd like to enroll please email Gabrielle at
[email protected]

03/03/2025

Bully Breed Walk 💪🐾

Another great walk with a few members of our bully breed walking crew.

It's been so much fun watching this group of owners and canines grow in confidence walking together.

It's important that owners of bully breeds know how to handle them and socialize them correctly.

Due to their rich history and the origins of a lot of these breeds, they often don't get the luxury of grace if they screw up the way other breeds would. It fills responsible owners with fear of leaving their properties and socializing their dogs, which often makes their dogs' social skills worse.💔❤️

These owners have done the work training and researching their breeds, and it shows! 👏

If you would like to join our bully breed walking group, please get in touch!

I would love to help you build confidence training, handling, and bonding with your bully buddy. 🧡