Tautahi K9s

07/10/2026

Am interested in gauging the interest in starting a new group, specifically for k9 tracking - anyone keen to be involved please respond so i can make contact, re an information video meeting. Any level of experience is acceptable, just need to be keen. Thanks 👍

24/09/2026

I teach ground tracking and air scenting as seperate disciplines, with different commands. Tama is consistent with both and the cues used allow him to quickly know which is in play. He nailed this search 👌

17/09/2026

Use of a tracking app is a crucial way to gain data on how your training is progressing. This is why i have created 'Trail Tracker' - in a customisable format that allows me to keep all important records for running multiple dogs over a single layer track. Can identify where i drop the articles on the track and highlight when the dog successfully finds them - or not !!
All the data stays on your mobile, no need for an internet connection while using, works off your phones inbuilt GPS. So far so good, really easy to use and its been interesting to see how the tracks are influenced by the environmental conditions.
If you are serious about improving your tracking, you need to think about using something like this.

25/08/2026

For those of you who aren't aware -TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY - so in all the turmoil we deal with on a day to day basis, take a moment to reach over and give your k9 mate(s) a well deserved cuddle !!
This day raises awareness about global dog welfare and recognises working dogs and the roles they play in our societies.

I feel incredibly lucky to have been able to share my life and work with some amazing dogs - so never forget the dedication these animals show you no matter what circumstances they find themselves in.

The current Tautahi team ready for action !!!

24/08/2026

A huge shout out to all who made it up to Pukenui in the far north, to attend our Odour Imprint and Tracking fundamentals workshop held over the past weekend. Brilliant to see so many keen handlers and dogs - a major thank you to Lynn Kincla and Carmel Pako for inviting us up and making this happen.

21/07/2026

Bryn and his faithful shadow ❤️

21/07/2026

Beautiful morning to hit the road - the old boy gets along at a leisurely pace these days 😉

10/07/2026

If you happen to be up in the winterless north in late August ? - Come and join this workshop. Spaces are filling fast so register your interest.

07/07/2026

Our first Puppy Socialisation course for the winter season, starts tonight at 6.30pm in the Paerata Community Hall, Pukekohe.
Over 6wks, I cover everything you will need to know to successfully help your latest family member integrate into the new environment and how to socialise it correctly.
Join us and set your pup up for success 😊

For more information check out the Services page on the website

USAR-trained dog trainer Alex Schanzer offers behaviour, scent work / detection, tracking and puppy classes across Franklin and the Auckland region.

30/06/2026

Repetition, repetition, repetition - thats the name of the game at present. Variable change this session, was depth. Truffle piece was down around 200mm and left for 15mins before Tama set off. A nice little NE breeze and he hit odour going past the log, a quick check down wind and then back to the log to nail the source - nice work 👍