Cosy Critters Dog Training & Behaviour

17/06/2025

Save this if you’re planning to get a puppy soon! - or tag a friend who is! 🐶

- it’s NORMAL to feel overwhelmed! 😩
We all love and are prepared for puppy cuddles, but what about the tears at 2am when your puppy is crying because they need to p*e. Or you’re crying because you missed it and they p*ed in their bed!
The puppy blues are very real my friend! You’re not failing, you’re adjusting!

- Sleep IS a training goal! 💤
Puppies need sooooooo much sleep! Overtired puppy = wild snappy bitey shark in your home!
Forced naps are sometimes needed and heck you might need one too!

- Socialisation is more than To-Do list to tick off. ✔️
It’s about neutral and positive experiences about the world. It’s preparation for the end goal dreams you have imagined doing with your adult dog!
If you‘ve got visions of multi day hikes, socialise and plan for the exposure needed for that.
If you envisage you dog coming to weekly brunch dates with the gals. Prepare for that.
Think about the life you want to live with your dog and work backwards in pursuit of that lifestyle.

I can think of so many more, do you want a part 2??

What do you wish you knew before you brought your puppy home? 🐾

Bringing a puppy home soon? Enrolment is open for our next puppy class starting Friday 18th July in Kilbirnie. Comment CLASS and we’ll send you the enrolment form. We only have 3 spots left!

18/02/2025

Get your dog to come when called! - even from distractions!

Are you ready for stress free dog walks?

No more embarrassing moments of your dog running off as soon as they see another dog...a squirrel...a bird...a person...a whatever distraction.

I've got a FREE guide for you! The steps you need for complete confidence your dog WILL come when called!

Hit the link below

https://mailchi.mp/d0b4da67e364/cosy-critters-crew

Practical and Realistic dog training. Cosy Critters help you understand your unique dog.

07/02/2025

You’re invited!

A group dog walk. A chance to work on neutrality to the other dogs. Loose leash walking around distractions. And an opportunity to get to know like minded dog guardians.

Come join us on Sunday at the Botanic gardens for a group walk.

We start with engagement and loose leash walking exercises before heading off on a walk together.

There is no pressure to stick super close together. We will stop at various points for anyone to catch up and practice sit stays and tricks.

On my quest to make dog training as accessible to as many as possible, these walks are run on a koha basis.

RSVP to [email protected]

23/01/2025

Weekend Warriors are back!

One of my favourite ways to start a Sunday. A group walk with like minded dog guardians.

An opportunity to practice your loose leash walking around other dogs. And your dogs focus on you around real world distractions with the support of each other.

As always these walks are run on a koha basis.

This Sunday 26th January at 9am
Wainui Regional Park

Come join for a bush walk.

If you can make it, RSVP to [email protected]

21/01/2025

Are you ready to teach your dog to be the best companion, that still listens and responds even around distractions?

Real world, real dogs class is for you.

You’ve probably already got some good basics and training that works well at home and when there’s no distractions.

Now let’s elevate your training so it also works around distractions too.

Class starts this Saturday. 25th January at 9am and runs for four Saturdays.

Drop me a message to confirm your space.

15/01/2025

Calling all puppies!

Our next puppy class begins Friday 24th January in Kilbirnie.

We have a few spaces open, so if you picked up a puppy over the Christmas break and are wanting to teach them the best foundations, so they become the perfect companion, then get in touch!

Drop an email over to
[email protected]
to confirm your space.

06/01/2025

Happy birthday Cooker! 🍪

The dog that started it all. 🐶

My bestie. My colleague. My life coach. 🐾

Like many dog trainers, there’s a difficult dog that starts you on the path to dog training. For me, that dog is Cookie. 🐕

Before her, I was clueless! I felt lost trying to train this little being that couldn’t understand me. I felt confused when things that were meant to work, well didn’t work! 🦮

Thus began my journey to immerse myself and educate myself in all things dog and try to make sense of it all. 🤔

And fast forward a bit, we started connecting more on our walks. We started understanding each other. Things started making sense and falling into place. ☺️

And that feeling, is exactly why I became a dog trainer. Because I want to give you that feeling. I want you to start having those lightbulb moments where it makes sense and you understand your dog and they understand you. I want you to have the best adventures with your dog. I want you to feel so connected with your dog. I want you to enjoy your walks and training. 🥹

So thanks Cookie! Thanks for catapulting me into this lifestyle and being my guide in this life and I’m sure in many other lives. 🍪

27/12/2024

Happy holidays.

We are taking a bit of a break for once and planning the direction of the business for the coming year.

I am excited to expand and grow and work with you next year.

What do you look for in a dog trainer? What services do you wish were available? As a dog owner, what do you need to support you on your journey? If you could let me know in the comments below (or private message if you prefer) this will help me tailor my business to what you actually need and want.

Hope you are all having a great holiday season. Those of you still working hard, thank you for your service. Nurses, doctors, retail, hospitality, vet care, supermarket staff, thank you.