Auckland Mahi Dog Services

09/02/2024

Today, reported off leash dog related incidents have unfortunately become a daily hot topic popping up everywhere across social media community group pages.

Navigating these unexpected stressful situations in a panic can be an overwhelming scarry experience for you to go through without any clue of how to safely deal with it.

Therefore, I have created a beginners 2-part workshop in defensive dog handling to support you with this unique skill set and turn that helplessness feeling into proactive, preventative action instead of a hefty vet bill as a victim or a legal liability should the unthinkable happen.

The contents of the course is broken up into one theoretical and one practical skills session with the opportunity for your own dog to attend. (T&C's apply)

My first class is set to start on the Saturday morning of the 2nd of March with the following session running at the same time but different location on the 9th

You can find out more at the link below:

Defensive dog handling is a proactive combination of practical skills and knowledge that focuses on helping to prevent, mitigate or intervene in confrontational behaviour between dogs. This course will walk you through a picture driven story narrative that will equip you with the means and confidenc...

25/01/2023

Training for veterinary care without fear - Certified!

Why? Renewing and keeping an active membership is one of the requirements to maintaining your certification as well as access to member benefits.

17/01/2023

Conditioning your dog to tolerate wearing a harness:
As this is an increasingly comon thing I am working on with a lot of people, I thought I would share one of my recent sessions with you particularly since this one isn't perfect. I feel it is import to share the flaws and all as we are all only human and you will get there in the end.

Spoiler alert - He loved wearing it

13/10/2022

Hi everyone.
As we're moving into summer and the pavements start to heat up, I may have to cancel your walk/training walks from mid-day onwards if conditions are too hot out for the dogs to be going out in.

I will try to give you all at least a couple of hours notice on the day.

Thanks: Kalim

22/05/2022

Mini Training Series - Cox Bay Reserve with Fi's Furry Friends

20/05/2022

Having trouble clipping your dogs nails? perhaps bathing or grooming? Checkout what co-cooperative care training can do for you! In essence we are teaching the dogs they can say "no I don't want my nails clipped" yet they choose to opt in because it means a lot of good things are going to happen for me. Cole has been quicked on his front right foot before and here are the results, enjoy!

This video was made in collaboration with Fi's Furry Friends who's also a qualified force free dog trainer.

15/05/2022

Come train with me #1: Loose leash walking the fun way.
These skills encourage good manners and set them up for success along the path of loose leash walking. Enjoy