Bark Off NZ

24/09/2025

Think PAWSitive

Olly Update:

I am so excited to share that Olly has FINALLY found his forever home!!!

I really enjoyed working closely with Olly.
I will miss our walks and training sessions.

It doesn't end here. Olly's new family have been offered continued support through the Think PAWSitive program.

Olly waited patiently for almost a year for a home and his foster family, the team at 'We Love We Love Dogs Charitable Trust and myself are so relieved that this gorgeous snuggle bug has found a home.

Thank you to the community for following Olly's journey and sharing his pictures around. Thanks again to Brooklyn from Pointer & Hound Photography for Olly's stunning images.

30/07/2025

Hey Team,

Due to my husband sustaining a concussion injury earlier this year I am needing to make some changes to Bark Off NZ.

I have taken the last month off to work out what things will look like for Bark Off NZ going forward for the rest of the year 2025.

I will still be offering the following services:

- Behaviour consults (in home)
- Dog walking (Case dependent)
- Over the phone or distance online training
- Puppy Blues support
- One on One puppy/adolescent training (in home)

The main change at this time will be classes.
My plan is to do at least one more round of my six week adolescent course before Christmas. I will keep you posted on this.

I am also trying to figure out the logistics of running another puppy workshop. I had some really awesome, helpful feedback from my trial group (Thank you guys! Amazing crew) on ways I can make the workshops better going forward. It is definitely an option that works better for my current situation.

I will be continuing my Think PAWSitive program until Olly finds a home. I have made a commitment to him and I do not take this lightly. This program will continue.

Thank you everyone for your patience and care during this difficult time. I will be responding to all your emails as soon as I can.

I care so much for you and your canine family members and can't wait to be back working with you all soon.

Much love
- Gabrielle

📷Pointer & Hound Photography

23/07/2025

Think PAWSitive 🐾

Olly is still on the look out for his forever home.
He is making fantastic strides in his training and I have really enjoyed working with him.
I will be posting video updates of his training.
Keep an eye out for those.

If you are looking for a furry companion
please consider adopting Olly

18/06/2025

Puppy Workshop 🐶 🐕

A few weeks ago, we tried a different style of teaching the puppy curriculum. I wanted to change it up, and instead of a six week puppy course, try an afternoon crash course on all things puppy related instead.

It was so fun and we had a great enthusiastic group attend.

I will definitely be doing the workshop option again in the future. 😁

Thanks to all who came!

07/06/2025

Think PAWSitive

Olly update:

Due to me being unwell I haven't been able to work with Olly much in person the last two weeks. While I was looking forward to getting back into training next week, I heard some good news from our friends at 'We Love Dogs Charitable Trust'.

Olly has a meet and greet with a potential forever home today!!!
Please be thinking and praying that this is the right fit for him.
This pup has been in the adoption limbo far too long.

I am unable to be there today as initially planned (keeping my germs isolated at home!) but do look forward to hearing how it goes.

Olly when he is adopted for sure will be going to his new home with a brand new all purpose harness, a paracord lead weaved by hand and a training plan based on the work Olly and I have done over the past few months. Hopefully this will give Olly the best start and give the owners some extra information on him.

His foster mum will be attending meet and greets to give more information on what Olly is like to live with as I am unable to foster dogs at my current property (I also have young kids).

Here is a few more pictures from his photoshoot:
In one of the photos Olly placed his chin on my chest and looked up at me wagging his tail. I fell in love with him instantly and knew whoever adopted him would be loved so deeply by him.

Good luck Olly!!!

Pointer & Hound Photography

07/06/2025

After the Puppy Workshop on Sunday afternoon, I recieved this stunning drawing via email.

What a special way to remember the day and who attended

20/05/2025

Still a few spots left!

Puppy Workshop!

We have decided to try something new -
instead of a six week course we are offering an afternoon puppy workshop.

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of learning!
Our Puppy Workshop is a great place for puppy owners and enthusiasts to come together, connect and learn.

Workshop Highlights:

- Gentle, positive training techniques
- Clicker/marker training
- Puppy socialization (careful, controlled environment)
- Guidance on puppy care, training, and behaviour
- Tips and tricks for raising a happy, healthy pup
- Leash handling skills
- Engagement exercises and games
- Exposure and desensitization
And more!

When: Sunday 1st June 2025
Where: The Hounds Hangout Dog Daycare
Cost: $85

Contact Gabrielle to reserve your spot:
📨[email protected]

18/05/2025

ADOPT ME!!!

Olly is still on the look out for his forever home.
He is even advertising himself af this point 😂

If you are looking for a smooching, chill, happy buddy to keep you company please get in touch.
I'd love to set up an opportunity for you to meet him.
Once you meet Olly you'll instantly fall in love 😍

11/05/2025

Morena

Just letting everyone know I am having issues with my phone and am trying to resolve it as quickly as possible.

So if you need anything urgently, please message me on fb or email me at:

📨[email protected]

I will be checking emails frequently.

WhatsApp, Instagram and tik tok messages are also not working.

I think my phone is finally accepting defeat 😂
I must say I'm super impressed it's survived this long between being fully submerged in the toilet twice (once me and once Arthur, I definitely don't put it to my face anymore lol) and all the dogs that have stood on it or stolen it and ran off
It managed to hold on for another year

Your worries and concerns regarding your dog/s training or behaviour needs are IMPORTANT to me. I am not ignoring you and will respond as soon as I can via email or fb messenger.

I will make another post once the issue has been resolved.

Take care! 🐾

Cute dog on a log Pic of Aurora and Maeve from a while back for attention 😍🥰

11/05/2025

🐾 Think PAWSitive 🐾

Olly Update:

Olly and I have been working really hard on nailing the fundamentals. Olly did my puppy class with his amazing foster mum and graduated with flying colours. He already knew a good chunk of the basics, but I wanted to make sure they were clean and see that he could follow guidance from anyone who put in the time. We also tackled the issue of his zig zag walking. Olly lives in his nose and loves to have a good sniff. I love it when dogs sniff, but we also do have to actually walk somewhere at some point, haha! By the end of our second walking session, he had loose lead walking down. I was so proud of him.

What I am loving the most about Olly so far as I'm slowly getting to know him better is how smoochy he is. During his photoshoot with the incredible , he wandered up to me and lay his head on my chest, looking up at me and wagging his tail. It was such a sweet moment, and I melted in puppy love.

If you want to add to your family, maybe Olly is the missing piece 🧩❤️

If you are interested in Olly, please get in touch 🥰

02/05/2025

Puppy Workshop!

We have decided to try something new -
instead of a six week course we are offering an afternoon puppy workshop.

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of learning!
Our Puppy Workshop is a great place for puppy owners and enthusiasts to come together, connect and learn.

Workshop Highlights:

- Gentle, positive training techniques
- Clicker/marker training
- Puppy socialization (careful, controlled environment)
- Guidance on puppy care, training, and behaviour
- Tips and tricks for raising a happy, healthy pup
- Leash handling skills
- Engagement exercises and games
- Exposure and desensitization
And more!

When: Sunday 1st June 2025
Where: The Hounds Hangout Dog Daycare
Cost: $85

Contact Gabrielle to reserve your spot:
📨[email protected]

01/05/2025

❤️ Dalmatian ❤️

"Dalmatians are distinctive dogs known for their white coats with black or liver-colored spots, and they were historically used as carriage dogs and fire dogs. They are a large, active breed, standing 19-24 inches tall and weighing 45-70 pounds. Dalmatians are generally friendly and outgoing, but they have a high energy level and require regular exercise and socialization."