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Training with Mady

Qualified Dog trainer who educates owners on the use of positive training. With each new client, I tailor my methods to match your goals.

I am a qualified canine trainer, who educates owners on the use of positive training to strengthen their relationship and communication with their dog. I use scientifically proven training methods to positively reinforce desired behaviours from your dog and to diminish undesirable behaviours. I do not train using fear or ‘dominance- based’ methods, I use positive reinforcement and calm, confident energy to create well balanced, reliable and obedient canine companions. Your dog will learn consistency with obedience commands and become focused and responsive in new environments. As a result, we will create coherent and transparent communication between owner and dog and make life with your dog happier and stress free. My years of experience contributes to our training together, to create a well-balanced dog who feels confident and comfortable in daily life and understands what you expect and ask for. Qualifications / Experience:
Spirit Dog Training - Tackling Reactivity (2021)
Spirit Dog Training - Hyper Activity Helper (2021)
Spirit Dog Training - Separation Solutions (2021)
BCCS - Diploma of Canine Behaviour (2020)
Animal Manager at Central bark (2018)
Absolute Dogs - Boundary Games (2018)
Sniffer Workshop with Debby Kay – Detection Dog Training (2017)
Head Dog Trainer & Handler at Top Dog Day care (2014 - 2018)

30/10/2026

Trialing the LOTUS BALL

30/10/2026

If your training isn’t landing - have a look at your environment 👀

28/10/2026

Got to master the takeaway coffee walk

28/10/2026

An oldie but a goodie. Thee old duck and hide when your dog forgets that you’re on the walk with them too. 😅

28/10/2026

Does your dog have a VERY wide wandering perimeter?

You arrive at the park, unclip the lead, and suddenly your dog is off exploring the other side of the field, completely oblivious to where you are.

No check-ins. No awareness. And a recall that only works when they feel like it.

Off-lead freedom isn’t just about whether your dog can come back when called. It’s about teaching them to maintain an appropriate perimeter, stay connected to you and remain responsive even when the environment is more exciting than you are.

Your dog doesn’t need to be glued to your side, but they should know how to enjoy their freedom without disappearing into the distance.

Freedom comes with responsibility.

21/10/2026

Building a reliable recall can start@at the finish line.

Back chaining breaks the recall into achievable steps, teaching the dog exactly what we want before gradually adding distance.

Build the behaviour backwards. Create clarity. Reinforce success. Build reliability.

Because a solid recall isn’t built by just calling your dog and hoping for the best.

21/10/2026

I got training tips coming out my ears!

20/10/2026

It’s not about finding the latest and greatest toy, the most exciting reward, or the next thing that will make your dog want to engage with you.

It’s about building a relationship where your dog genuinely wants to engage with you, because being with you is rewarding in itself.

Toys and food can be great tools, but the real goal is creating a dog who chooses to check in with you, enjoys working with you, and finds value in simply hanging out together.

You don’t want to spend your life competing with the environment for your dog’s attention. You want to become someone your dog wants to pay attention to.

18/10/2026

Why does it feel controversial to want a well behaved dog 😅😅 left it at 6 but yall know it’s longer than that

18/10/2026

Come spend the day with me and my reactive dachshund Ralphie

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Auckland
1041

Website

http://www.trainingwithmady.com/

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