Shapes & Sizes Dog Walking

31/03/2026

🚨 NEW SERVICE 🚨

Shapes & Sizes Cat Walking is officially live! 🐱

1:1 training or adventure group options available.

Walks include:
• Confidence building
• Environmental exposure
• Refusal to participate
• Recall, unlikely

Results may vary.

24/02/2026

Welcome to Moose!

This dudes joining walks to get out and about on some fun adventures! We’ll fix up his leash skills and recall and then he’ll be ready for fun 🤩

15/02/2026

04/01/2026

Happy 2026!

Regular walking schedule starts back on Monday this week 🤩

I have a couple of group walk and solo spots coming up early this year and my waitlist is currently open! If you’re a new dog who would like a spot, or a current dog that would like to add a day or swap days/times, get in touch to be added to the waitlist!

01/12/2025

CHRISTMAS UPDATE

Massive thank you to everyone for making 2025 my busiest year so far! I’ve loved being out with all my dogs every day 🤩

December & January Schedule:

Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd - Walking as usual
Wednesday 24th - NO WALKS
Thursday 25th - NO WALKS
Friday 26th - NO WALKS

Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th - Walking as usual
Wednesday 31st - NO WALKS
Thursday 1st - NO WALKS
Friday 2nd - NO WALKS

If you’re a MONDAY or TUESDAY dog and you’re NOT needing a walk for those two weeks, please let me know as soon as you can. Times may vary those weeks as well, but I will let you know ahead of time.

If you’re a WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY or FRIDAY dog and you’d like to swap your walk to the Monday or Tuesday those weeks, also let me know and I’ll schedule you in.

I’m also available on those weekends for any training lessons for anyone who’s been meaning to book one!

Happy Holidays!

30/11/2025

DRY BRUSH GROOMING NOW AVAILABLE

Shedding season has officially arrived! If your dog is blowing their winter coat like mine are, I’ve got you covered.

Dry Brush Grooming Service Includes:
• Full blow-out & brush
• Detangling and de-matting for long-haired pups
• Complete de-shed
• Nail trim & paw pad tidy

Behavioural and training-needs dogs welcome.
Weekend appointments only.
Bath options available depending on dog’s needs.

Let me help your pup look fresh, feel great, and smell amazing.

05/11/2025

Welcome to walks, Khoda!

Khoda and his human have been to training with me previously, but now he gets to join me for the occasional walk too. But walks for him include leash skills, recall and learning to ignore distractions too!

05/11/2025

New boy, Ace!

Ace is still just a puppy so we get to do fun puppy stuff on our walks! Engagement, confidence building, lots of play and exploring the town!

28/10/2025

I’ve got a couple of current spots and an empty waitlist! Message me if you’re interested!

Solo walks & Group walks available
Hawera or Manaia only

01/06/2025

Your dogs don’t have to enjoy nail trims, but they should be able to tolerate them! 💅

Both my dogs hate having their feet touched — and yet here we are: Void is practically falling asleep & Thief is offering me his paw

This isn’t magic, and it’s not because they “love” nail trims. It’s because we’ve built:
Clear expectations – They know what’s coming and what I’m asking.
Routine – Nail care is part of life, not a surprise event.
Relationship – Trust makes everything easier.
Rules – Boundaries matter, even in grooming.
Respect for autonomy – I work with them, not against them.
Motivation & Rewards – Yes, snacks are involved! But so is praise, patience, and letting them feel successful.

Nail trims shouldn’t involve forcing your dog to “suck it up.” It should be preparing them to handle stress, building resilience through structure, and reinforcing calm cooperation.

*I use both nail clippers & a dremel for their nails

12/05/2025

A couple of weeks ago, we welcomed Meg!

Meg is a very nervous girl that has been super unsure of me so far, but today on a quiet walk she was finally comfortable enough to let me snap a quick photo of her!

Cant wait to see her character come out!