Dogs 4 Life

Dogs 4 Life Nick Wilson is a Canine Behaviourist and Trainer from New Plymouth. He is an ex Police Dog Handler. Nick provides on going follow up. Contact Nick for details.

Nick Wilson is a qualified Canine Behaviourist and Dog Trainer. He is an ex Police dog handler who specialises in addressing dog behaviour problems and teaching functional, modern day obedience principals.


– Contact Nick now on 027 595 6278 or email [email protected] for an obligation free inquiry. Nick has assisted hundreds of clients to overcome behaviour issues with their dogs such as:
Sep

aration anxiety
Excessive barking
Biting
Jumping
Digging
Pulling on the lead
Chewing
Toilet training
Hyperactivity and eating disorders
Obedience Training
Dog Aggression
Obedience Issues

He has worked with a large variety of breeds ranging from toy poodles to great danes. Dogs 4 Life offer the following services:

Behaviour Modification Consultation:
Dogs 4 Life visit the client at their home and assess the issues that they are experiencing with their dog. Strategies and techniques to overcome the issues are put in place with hands on dog work demonstrated to the owner. A detailed report outlining the strategies is forwarded to the client. Premium Dog Training Consultation:
As above however the Premium Dog Training Consultation is for more serious problems that can not be addressed during a 1 day consultation. Dogs 4 Life will take the dog for 2 hours a day for a 5 day period for behaviour modification/training sessions and socialisation. A detailed report is completed and forwarded to the client. At the end of the 5 day period a session is conducted where by the owner is coached on the training and techniques that the dog has been introduced to. On going follow up is provided. The Puppy Programme:
For puppies up to 6 months old. Dogs 4 Life will visit the client and puppy at their home address and introduce a routine to make the puppies transition into the new home as smooth as possible. This includes advice on toilet training, sleeping, training, exercise etc. and the client is coached on how best to interact with the puppy in order to meet it's needs during this crucial period. A detailed report is provided. This programme is also available for clients who have older puppies and who require assistance with a routine and/or training. Functional Modern Day One on One Obedience Sessions:
Specialising in solving modern day issues such as the recall, walking on the lead, all commands, tricks, searching etc. Coaching of clients in dog training techniques and principles to ensure you get the best out of your dog. In House Dog Minding:
Are you going away for a couple of nights and want to leave your dog at home in familiar surroundings? Dogs 4 Life will come to your house - feed, water and exercise your dog. Your dog will also have playtime and a pat while you are away. Whilst based in New Plymouth New Zealand Nick is available for Skype consultations regardless of your location. Dogs 4 Life - Specialists in one on one training and behaviour modification.

Meet Shani the stunning 7 month old White German Shepherd. Shani has just completed the Behaviour Package where we worke...
02/09/2025

Meet Shani the stunning 7 month old White German Shepherd.
Shani has just completed the Behaviour Package where we worked on her lead work as she is already very strong. We also worked on her reactivity to dogs on lead as she has had a couple of incidents with off lead dogs that have affected her confidence.
Shani progressed beautifully through her training and gained alot of confidence.
Working with a White German Shepherd is very special as these beautiful animals are rare.
Good girl Shani!
Great job Kirstin.

How beautiful is this little man?Meet Duke the 12 week old American Bull Terrier cross puppy who I have been working wit...
28/08/2025

How beautiful is this little man?
Meet Duke the 12 week old American Bull Terrier cross puppy who I have been working with.
Duke is such a happy little man with a whole heap of personality thrown in.
Duke has done so well with his training and he also lives with an older dog who he just loves.
Dukes parents are doing a great job with him and he has a wonderful future ahead.
Good boy Duke!
Great job Robyn and Andy.

Meet Sebastian the stunning 3.5 year old Golden Retriever who I have been working with.We worked on fine tuning skills f...
27/08/2025

Meet Sebastian the stunning 3.5 year old Golden Retriever who I have been working with.
We worked on fine tuning skills for Sebastian around impulse control as he is potentially going to be used as a therapy dog.
We also introduced some more advanced commands that will come in handy for Sebastian.
Sebastian is a joy to work with, he loves everyone and has a big, joyful personality.
Who doesn’t love a beautiful Golden Retriever?
Good boy Sebastian!
Great job Judith.

Next month Dogs 4 Life will be 10 years old. In that time I have worked with ALOT of dogs and one of the most common iss...
24/08/2025

Next month Dogs 4 Life will be 10 years old.

In that time I have worked with ALOT of dogs and one of the most common issues I hear is that the dog is pulling on the lead.

In fact this becomes such a big problem for some owners that they no longer take the dog for a walk.

So why is this such a big problem and why do dogs pull on the lead?

Its this simple: DOGS NATURALLY WALK FASTER THAN HUMANS!

Therefore training a dog to walk beside you for the duration of the walk can be quite an undertaking.

Training is obviously a huge component in rectifying this problem.

However one of the first things I look at is what kit - collar and lead set up is the client using.

If you get this right, it can be a game changer so let’s discuss the options.

Flat collar: Dog can back out of it and all of the pressure is on the trachea.

Slip or limited slip collar: Tightens so dog can’t back out of it, pressure evenly distributed around neck. Can be uncomfortable for some dogs.

Halti: Controls the head which can make the dog much more manageable. Some dogs dislike them and they won’t fit certain breeds due to their muzzle size.

Harness: Takes pressure off neck and adds more contact points to the dog. Can encourage some dogs to lean into them and pull.

There are many opinions around which one of these options are best. In fact this subject can be a great course of debate.

So what is best?
In all my 40 plus years of working with dogs I have come to a conclusion.

There is no right or wrong. Experiment and find what works for your dog and what you are happy with and stick to it. Don’t let anybody tell you any different.

It’s that simple .. and so it should be.

Dogs love simple! 😀

How beautiful is Milo the 1 year old Cocker Spaniel, Poodle cross with the beautiful dark chocolate coat?Milo recently c...
20/08/2025

How beautiful is Milo the 1 year old Cocker Spaniel, Poodle cross with the beautiful dark chocolate coat?
Milo recently completed the Behaviour Modification package.
We worked on his impulse control, recall and reactivity when on the lead.
By his last session Milo was humming and it was fantastic to see everything clicking for him.
Milo is also a bit of a character and there was never a dull moment working with him.
Good boy Milo!
Great job Kimberley and family.

Meet Rumi the super cute 10 week old Labradoodle who has recently completed The Puppy Programme. Rumi is such a gentle a...
13/08/2025

Meet Rumi the super cute 10 week old Labradoodle who has recently completed The Puppy Programme.
Rumi is such a gentle and laid back puppy, she was a breeze to work with.
Rumi also has the thickest jet black coat to match her dark eyes.
What a joy to work with such a beautiful puppy.
Good girl Rumi!
Great job Joe and Shalom.

Meet Russ the stunning pedigree Golden Retriever who has recently completed the Behaviour Modification package. We worke...
12/08/2025

Meet Russ the stunning pedigree Golden Retriever who has recently completed the Behaviour Modification package.
We worked on Russ’ recall and loose lead walking as he is a big strong boy.
Russ really took to his training and his transformation particularly with respect to his leash manners was remarkable.
Russ is simply a stunning dog!
He is one of those dogs that is beautiful on the inside and out.
It was a great pleasure to work with this lovely boy.
Good boy Russ!
Great job Jack and family.

How cute is little Patch the 14 week old Cavoodle puppy?Patch has just completed the Puppy Programme and by the end of t...
11/08/2025

How cute is little Patch the 14 week old Cavoodle puppy?
Patch has just completed the Puppy Programme and by the end of the training he was a very engaged little man.
Patch is also a happy little puppy who was an absolute pleasure to work with.
Good boy Patch!
Great job Claudia and family.

How cute is big Boone the 10 week old Newfoundland Samoyed cross?Boone is going to be a big boy but right now he is so c...
07/08/2025

How cute is big Boone the 10 week old Newfoundland Samoyed cross?
Boone is going to be a big boy but right now he is so cute and he is all fur.
This gorgeous boy also has a beautiful temperament.
What a pleasure it is to work with such a beautiful puppy!
Good boy Boone!
Great job Mel

This little tank is Freddy the 16 week old Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy who I have been working with. Freddy is so c...
28/07/2025

This little tank is Freddy the 16 week old Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy who I have been working with.
Freddy is so cool, he is such a character - there is always something going on when Freddy is around.
Freddy lives with 2 cats who he loves and he is also a very cuddly little man, which is why I had to give him a squeeze.
This is one very nice, balanced puppy.
Good boy Freddy!
Great job Phillipa and family.

I often get asked what is the cutest breed of puppy I have worked with.Having worked with literally thousands of dogs an...
27/07/2025

I often get asked what is the cutest breed of puppy I have worked with.
Having worked with literally thousands of dogs and pups I have definitely been around alot of cuteness.
Let’s be honest all puppies are cute though.
However the breed of puppy that I consider as being right up there in the cuteness department took me by surprise.
It is the Beagle puppy in my experience.
I think it’s the big floppy ears that are larger than their head that get them over the line for me.😀

Meet Hank the cruisiest Golden Retriever puppy in the land!Hank has just completed the Puppy Programme and  I would desc...
24/07/2025

Meet Hank the cruisiest Golden Retriever puppy in the land!
Hank has just completed the Puppy Programme and I would describe him as being very advanced for his age.
Hanks parents have done everything in their power regarding socialisation and training during the critically important formative period to set him up for success.
Hank will be bullet-proof as an adult!
It was such a pleasure working with this beautiful boy who just gets it.
Good boy Hank!
Great job Rhegan and Mitch

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