Whether young or old – all dogs can learn new tricks. It’s never too late to create lasting good behaviours and our expert trainers are skilled in working with dogs of all ages and temperaments to help you get there. With over 35 years of combined knowledge and experience, you and your dog are in the best possible hands.

Our dog training has also been created with flexibility in mind. We know you’re busy, so we offer a range of options to fit around ‘life’. If you need evenings, weekends, or would prefer us to do some of the training for you, we have a solution to suit. Join us for a class or private training at our centre, or we can come to you at home.

OUR APPROACH

At Everything Dog, the health and well-being of every four-legged family member is our priority, so we’ve designed our dog training and classes to be fun and rewarding for both you and your pup. No dog should ever feel forced or be handled forcefully, so we use natural, instinct based methods. Together we help you to get the best from your dog in a gentle, positive, and calm way.

What most people know as ‘dog training’, we think of as ‘parent and dog training’. Most often, behaviour issues are the result of miscommunication, or simply misunderstanding our dogs natural needs or what they are trying to tell us. Our courses are designed to help you and your dog understand while you learn together. We’ll help you to strengthen your bond, reduce stress for you both, and create lasting positive relationships.

OPTIONS FOR ALL AGES

Raising a calm, confident dog starts from the day your pup or new dog arrives home. Our puppy classes focus on the important basic skills they need to grow into happy adult furry family members. Through private tailored sessions, we can help you and your older adopted dog on this same journey of bonding.

TRAINING PROGRAMS

PUPPIES

PUPPY SCHOOL

  • 7 x 1hr group sessions
  • Held at Everything Dog
  • Learning based on allowing pups to make good choices, calming exercises, impulse control and first basic skills such as staying on a bed, lying down, walking and recall, calmly greeting people and other dogs, and much more
  • Starts with a parents-only class
  • Evenings and weekends available, please check with us for start dates
  • For puppies aged 7-16 weeks
PUPPIES

DAYCARE + SKILLS

  • One-on-one sessions for your pup with their trainer
  • Covers all essential basic skills including recall, jumping, and lead walking
  • Course ends with a handover session for you to practice pups’ new skills with their trainer
  • For puppies aged up to 6 months
PUPPIES

PUPPY CLASS – LEVEL 2

  • Coming soon – watch this space!
ADULT DOGS
PRIVATE DOG TRAINING
  • One-on-one sessions for you and your dog, with your trainer
  • Held at Everything Dog (in-home by special arrangement)
  • Focuses on specific problem behaviours
  • Specialists in anxiety and reactive behaviours
ADULT DOGS
INTRODUCTION TO SCENT WORK
  • 6 x 1hr evening group sessions
  • Held at Everything Dog, run by Happy Dog Ltd.
  • Train your dog to seek and find all types of objects
  • Excellent enrichment for all breeds
  • Pre-cursor to specialist scent training
ALL AGES
TRICKS CLASSES
  • 4 x 1hr evening group sessions
  • Learn fun new tricks to enrich and entertain your dog
  • Held indoors at Everything Dog.

PRICING & HOURS

Puppy TRAINING
PUPPY SCHOOL
Group Lesson
7 Sessions - $340
PUPPY SCHOOL
LEVEL 2
COMING SOON
DAYCARE + SKILLS
Puppy + Trainer, with Parent Handover
1 hour - $120
30 minutes - $60
PRIVATE COACHING
Dog + Trainer + Parent
1 hour - $120
ADULT DOG TRAINING
SCENT WORK
Group, with Happy Dog Training
6 Sessions - $295
TRICKS CLASSES
Group, with Happy Dog Training
4 sessions - $195
PRIVATE COACHING
Dog + Trainer + Parent
1 hour - $120

PUPPY SCHOOL: Mon & Tues at 6.15pm & 7.30pm, Saturdays at 9.15am & 10.30am

SCENT WORK AND TRICK CLASSES: Please call for dates

ALL OTHER CLASSES BY ARRANGEMENT

OUR TRAINERS

ELS DESART

Sought-after dog behaviourist Els has worked with dogs and their families for 25 years.
She has worked in leading roles at dog centres, shelters and rescue organisations in New Zealand and overseas, and in her own dog training business. Els also trains animal professionals in dog behaviour, including veterinary students for Ara. Els brings an incredible depth of knowledge and care to her role, enabling people and dogs to come together as a team while also being the best individual each can be.

Els holds certifications in dog training in both Europe and New Zealand and is member of APDTNZ.

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Other Services

Grooming

Help your dog feel like new by treating them to our expert grooming services- catering to all breeds ensuring a calm & relaxed environment. We will ensure your dogs coat is in optimum condition for their next adventure.

DAYCARE

Our daycare services are purposefully designed to enrich your pet’s life. We don’t simply “dog sit”, we enhance your dog’s wellbeing through a carefully curated programme of experiences, tailored to the needs of each individual dog.