Good Dog Training

Good Dog Training 🐾 Positive,Science Backed, Professional Dog Training, Based in Auckland But Servicing New Zealand's Dog Owners and Dogs. BOOK TODAY.

Dog Training | Board & Train | Dog Daycare | Kennels | Group Classes. At good dog training we strive to keep our customers and their dogs happy. The methods we use will help you build a better bond between you and your dog. Dog training is all about control, leadership, rules and boundaries. We will show you step by step how to gain control over your dog and create a calmer and happier household.

Ryan is a dog trainer and behaviourist who worked as a military dog handler. Ryan works with different dogs daily to resolve behavioural issues, aggression, anxiety, puppy training, obedience training and stock proofing/chasing. Don't hesitate to contact us.

01/09/2026

Could you be unintentionally rewarding your dog’s attention-seeking behaviour?

When our dogs nudge us, climb onto us or persistently demand affection, it can be tempting to give in — especially when they’re being cute!

But each time that behaviour earns our attention, it becomes more likely to happen again. Even holding out for a while before eventually giving in can teach your dog that they simply need to try harder or persist for longer.

This doesn’t mean withholding affection. It means offering affection and attention in a calm, intentional and productive way, rather than allowing your dog to dictate when and how those resources are given.

Clear boundaries don’t weaken your relationship with your dog — they help create a calmer, healthier and more balanced one 💙🐾

Yesterday’s Community Walk 🐾💙What a beautiful morning for a walk! We loved spending it with such a wonderful group of do...
31/08/2026

Yesterday’s Community Walk 🐾💙

What a beautiful morning for a walk! We loved spending it with such a wonderful group of dogs and their people 😊

Our Community Walks are a relaxed and supportive opportunity for dogs to get out and about, practise being around other dogs and people, and enjoy some quality time with their humans - all while walking alongside a lovely community.

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us yesterday! It was wonderful to see you all, and we hope you and your lovely dogs had as much fun as we did 🐶

We can’t wait to do it all again at our next Community Walk!

Every dog is different - so their training should be too 🐾Dogs come to us with their own personalities, experiences, str...
28/08/2026

Every dog is different - so their training should be too 🐾

Dogs come to us with their own personalities, experiences, strengths and challenges. One dog may need support building confidence, while another may need help finding calmness, developing impulse control, understanding boundaries or navigating social situations.

That’s why we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.

We take the time to understand the dog in front of us and tailor their training accordingly - adjusting the pace, priorities and level of support as they learn and progress.

We also consider the person at the other end of the leash, creating a plan that feels practical, achievable and suited to life at home.

The goal isn’t to make every dog learn or behave in exactly the same way. It’s to give each individual dog the guidance, understanding and opportunities they need to succeed.

26/08/2026

Good training isn’t about controlling your dog’s every move.

While clear cues and boundaries are important, constantly directing your dog can leave little room for them to think, make good choices and practise staying connected with you on their own.

By allowing some appropriate freedom, we give our dogs the opportunity to naturally check in, remain aware of where we are and choose to engage - even when they aren’t being asked to.

The goal isn’t simply a dog who listens when we call. It’s a dog who genuinely wants to keep us in mind.

Sometimes, a little less control creates a whole lot more connection 🐾

This Sunday, we’re walking together! 🐾Join us for a relaxed, structured on-lead walk with the Good Dog Training communit...
26/08/2026

This Sunday, we’re walking together! 🐾

Join us for a relaxed, structured on-lead walk with the Good Dog Training community. It’s a wonderful opportunity for your dog to practise calmness and confidence around other dogs and people, while you enjoy a morning walk and connect with fellow dog owners.

📅 Sunday 30th August
🕤 9:30am
📍 Victor Eaves Park, Orewa
💲 Free to attend

All dogs are welcome, and there’s no need to book - simply bring your dog along on-lead and join us!

We can’t wait to see you and your pups there! 🐾

Here’s your opportunity to have an absolutely FREE training session with Ryan!We’re looking for 4 dogs to take part in o...
25/08/2026

Here’s your opportunity to have an absolutely FREE training session with Ryan!

We’re looking for 4 dogs to take part in our live training demos in the arena at the Auckland Pet Expo on Saturday 19 September and Sunday 20 September 2026.

We’ll be selecting 2 dogs for Saturday and 2 dogs for Sunday.

We’re looking for dogs that are:

Dog Type 1
• 1–2 years old
• Confident
• Mild to moderately reactive towards other dogs
• Friendly with people

Dog Type 2
• 1–2 years old
• Confident
• Friendly or neutral around other dogs
• Friendly with people

The selected dogs will be worked with by our trainers during the live arena demonstrations across the Expo weekend.

If you think your dog could be a good fit, send us a message with:
🐶 Your dog’s name
🐶 Age and breed
🐶 A short description of their behaviour
🐶 A recent photo
🐶 Which day your dog is available: Saturday, Sunday, or either day

We’ll be selecting 4 suitable dogs in total.

📅 Saturday 19 September & Sunday 20 September 2026
📍 Auckland Pet Expo

24/08/2026

Good training doesn’t begin with asking more from your dog - it begins with helping them feel confident enough to learn.

Giving your dog time to explore their environment allows them to take in what’s around them, settle into the space and begin engaging with you naturally.

From there, we can build connection, strengthen their respond and gradually introduce more challenging skills.

Confidence first. Connection second. Training follows 🐾

20/08/2026

To some, this may look like two dogs simply playing - but for Poppy, it’s a wonderful moment of progress 💛

Poppy has been building her confidence and developing her social skills with us. Seeing her choose to engage, run alongside another dog, create space, and then return for more interaction was a lovely milestone to witness.

Building social skills isn’t about expecting every dog to play with every dog. It’s about providing safe, carefully matched opportunities where dogs can build confidence, communicate, and make their own choices without pressure.

Every dog’s progress looks different, and sometimes it looks just like this 🐾

19/08/2026

Recall is more than just calling your dog’s name and hoping they come back 🐕💨

In this video, Ryan breaks down how timing, movement and reinforcement can help make your recall clearer and more rewarding for your dog.

Notice how he marks the moment the dog makes the right decision and moves towards him — then uses his own movement to encourage the dog to follow through.

Small changes in how we communicate can make a huge difference to how our dogs respond.

Save this one and give it a go in your next training session! 🙌

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18/08/2026

Was the motorbike really the trigger? 🏍️

Jekyll’s owner has been struggling with his reactivity towards motorbikes, scooters and bicycles, so we created a controlled training setup to better understand what was making him uncomfortable.

We started with a stationary motorbike before introducing movement, engine noise and a rider. What we noticed was interesting: the bike itself didn’t appear to be Jekyll’s biggest concern. He became more alert and uncomfortable when a person was wearing a helmet and bulky motorbike gear.

Jekyll previously went through police-dog training, including bite-work training. One possibility is that the motorbike gear looks similar to the protective equipment worn during his earlier training. We can’t know for certain what association he is making, but his learning history may help explain why the person in the gear concerns him more than the bike itself.

That information changes how we approach his training.

Rather than assuming he simply “doesn’t like motorbikes,” we can separate the different pieces - parked bikes, engine noise, movement, helmets and protective clothing - and work through them at a level he can manage.

During this session, we gave Jekyll enough distance to observe and process what was happening while practising calm movement, engagement and responsiveness around the bike and rider.

Reactivity is what we see on the outside, but understanding what is driving it helps us create a training plan for the individual dog in front of us.

Sometimes the trigger isn’t quite what it first appears to be.

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1452 Dairy Flat Highway
Auckland
0794

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8am - 9am
Sunday 1pm - 2pm

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