Tony the Dog Trainer

Tony the Dog Trainer I help people and their dogs live better lives together.

My focus is on building strong relationships between pet dogs and their owners by offering private training, group classes and urban pack-walking in Hamilton, New Zealand.

07/06/2026

This is from Kai's 1st lesson. Kai is a keen Frenchie who works himself up around other dogs and with visitors to the home. When visitors arrive, his jumping on people and crazy over-the-top excitement is just too much. We're starting work here with reward markers and impulse control.

When the student becomes the teacher. Tahi is just chilling out here before going out to help with dogs that need a hand...
06/06/2026

When the student becomes the teacher. Tahi is just chilling out here before going out to help with dogs that need a hand. Like a few other helper dogs I'm lucky enough to be able to use, he is able to be a calm helper dog around dysregulated, struggling dogs. I've been working with him for a while now. He himself was once a very difficult dog for his owners, impulsive, reactive to other dogs, and just a real handful to control. I'm very proud of this boy, as no one would know from looking at him that this dog, who is now offering a huge service to other dogs, once needed help himself.

05/06/2026

Odie is learning to relax around other dogs, that it doesn't need to be a huge drama, and that his owner will help him through.

I recently finished a training series with Odie. The first time I saw him in the park, he was barking and lunging at dog...
05/06/2026

I recently finished a training series with Odie. The first time I saw him in the park, he was barking and lunging at dogs over 100m away, and it was a pretty tough situation for his owner. She did a great job following through on our training sessions, applying what she had learned, and I'm pleased to say Odie came a long way towards being able to relax and be neutral around other dogs. He still has some work to do, but the difference now is like night and day.

03/06/2026

Ziggy is a mini-Schnauzer with poor social skills. His version of greeting has been to run into the face of other dogs, barking, and lunging at them. On the leash, when he sees another dog, he barks in a frenzy and lunges and pulls to get to them. I started him with a very calm helper dog, then a more lively, bouncier dog, and now I've moved him up to Tahi, a German Shepherd. Ziggy is doing well, learning appropriate dog communication from this team of helpers.

01/06/2026

The last session of the Puppy Essentials course is just a lot of fun! This is where obedience and good manners are all fun and games for the pups. The next course starts this Thursday evening, and a whole set of new, fresh faces will be in the mix. See more at www.tonythedogtrainer.co.nz

The Canine Foundations class has seen a new batch of dogs and their owners working hard on good manners and behaviour. M...
22/05/2026

The Canine Foundations class has seen a new batch of dogs and their owners working hard on good manners and behaviour. Meet Honey (Golden Retriever), Gibby (Mix), Scout (German Shepherd mix). Dino (Mix), and Bluey (Bordoodle).
The next series starts on 14 June - for more information, and how to register, go to www.tonythedogtrainer.co.nz

21/05/2026

The next Puppy Class series for pups 8-16 weeks old starts on 4 June 2026, and runs for 4 evenings, 6-7 pm in Fairfield, Hamilton. This is group class training with a professional trainer. Learn effective socialisation for your pup with people and dogs, basic obedience and lots of fun activities. The cost is $179. Set your puppy up for success by registering now at www.tonythedogtrainer.co.nz

The April Puppy Essentials class is in full swing. Last night, they went into the confidence course and met multiple oth...
15/05/2026

The April Puppy Essentials class is in full swing. Last night, they went into the confidence course and met multiple other pups. Bentley is a bit older, and his owners are doing great with his obedience, so he will transfer to the next Canine Foundations. The pups are: Loki (German Shepherd), Odin (Rottweiler), Awhi (Staffy), Cooper (Golden Retriever), Fern (Frenchie), Bentley (Schnoodle/Foxy), Cookie (Mini Schnauzer/Sh*tzu), and Tipper (Labradoodle).
The next Puppy Essentials Course starts on 4 June, and registrations are open now at www.tonythedogtrainer.co.nz

Its Kingi's birthday today 🎈 He's now 4 years old, so he will be able to give some wise and mature guidance to the young...
14/05/2026

Its Kingi's birthday today 🎈 He's now 4 years old, so he will be able to give some wise and mature guidance to the youngsters coming with him on the dog walks. Kingi came through my Puppy Class, so it's crazy to think I've been running those for over 4 years now.

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