Dogs 4 Life

Dogs 4 Life Nick Wilson is a Canine Behaviourist and Trainer from New Plymouth. He is an ex Police Dog Handler. Nick provides on going follow up. Contact Nick for details.

Nick Wilson is a qualified Canine Behaviourist and Dog Trainer. He is an ex Police dog handler who specialises in addressing dog behaviour problems and teaching functional, modern day obedience principals.


– Contact Nick now on 027 595 6278 or email [email protected] for an obligation free inquiry. Nick has assisted hundreds of clients to overcome behaviour issues with their dogs such as:
Sep

aration anxiety
Excessive barking
Biting
Jumping
Digging
Pulling on the lead
Chewing
Toilet training
Hyperactivity and eating disorders
Obedience Training
Dog Aggression
Obedience Issues

He has worked with a large variety of breeds ranging from toy poodles to great danes. Dogs 4 Life offer the following services:

Behaviour Modification Consultation:
Dogs 4 Life visit the client at their home and assess the issues that they are experiencing with their dog. Strategies and techniques to overcome the issues are put in place with hands on dog work demonstrated to the owner. A detailed report outlining the strategies is forwarded to the client. Premium Dog Training Consultation:
As above however the Premium Dog Training Consultation is for more serious problems that can not be addressed during a 1 day consultation. Dogs 4 Life will take the dog for 2 hours a day for a 5 day period for behaviour modification/training sessions and socialisation. A detailed report is completed and forwarded to the client. At the end of the 5 day period a session is conducted where by the owner is coached on the training and techniques that the dog has been introduced to. On going follow up is provided. The Puppy Programme:
For puppies up to 6 months old. Dogs 4 Life will visit the client and puppy at their home address and introduce a routine to make the puppies transition into the new home as smooth as possible. This includes advice on toilet training, sleeping, training, exercise etc. and the client is coached on how best to interact with the puppy in order to meet it's needs during this crucial period. A detailed report is provided. This programme is also available for clients who have older puppies and who require assistance with a routine and/or training. Functional Modern Day One on One Obedience Sessions:
Specialising in solving modern day issues such as the recall, walking on the lead, all commands, tricks, searching etc. Coaching of clients in dog training techniques and principles to ensure you get the best out of your dog. In House Dog Minding:
Are you going away for a couple of nights and want to leave your dog at home in familiar surroundings? Dogs 4 Life will come to your house - feed, water and exercise your dog. Your dog will also have playtime and a pat while you are away. Whilst based in New Plymouth New Zealand Nick is available for Skype consultations regardless of your location. Dogs 4 Life - Specialists in one on one training and behaviour modification.

Meet Alexus the 15 month old Labrador who I am working with. Alexus has a lovely temperament but can sometimes be a litt...
24/04/2025

Meet Alexus the 15 month old Labrador who I am working with.
Alexus has a lovely temperament but can sometimes be a little over exuberant and jumpy. She loves everyone!
We are working on this and her lead work and she is progressing very nicely.
Alexus is also quite possibly the most stunning Lab that I have ever worked with- she is simply beautiful!
Good girl Alexus!
Great job Wendy.

Check this stunning boy out!Meet Jet the beautiful 6 month old German Shepherd who I am working with. We are working on ...
21/04/2025

Check this stunning boy out!
Meet Jet the beautiful 6 month old German Shepherd who I am working with.
We are working on Jets recall and lead work as he is going to be a big strong boy.
Jet is a very sweet boy who loves everyone and I look forward to our next sessions.
Good boy Jet!
Grear job Skylar and family.

Meet Millhouse the beautiful Golden Retriever who I have been working with. We have been working on his recall and impul...
15/04/2025

Meet Millhouse the beautiful Golden Retriever who I have been working with.
We have been working on his recall and impulse control and Millhouse is progressing beautifully.
This beautiful boy is just a very happy chap and not much bothers him… the kind of dog who is a real pleasure to train.
Good boy Millhouse!
Grett job Jesse and Kaila

13/04/2025

How good is 1 year old Rex? This is him going through part of his very long repertoire of tricks during our session last week. Rex’s Mum has done a brilliant job of training this little man who clearly loves his work.
Good boy Rex!
Great job Kathy.

We are working with Patch the beautiful Springer Spaniel this week. I have worked with Patch previously.Patch is a certi...
09/04/2025

We are working with Patch the beautiful Springer Spaniel this week.
I have worked with Patch previously.
Patch is a certified Assistance Dog so if you see him calmly lying down in the aisle on your next flight don’t be surprised.
It is always such a pleasure working with this stunning boy.
Good boy Patch!
Great job Malvina.

01/04/2025

My Lars and my Ziva. The double down and stand at a distance!
This was a year ago.

This beautiful soul is Bruno - the happiest dog in NZ!Bruno who is 18 months old came to his new home two months ago. He...
31/03/2025

This beautiful soul is Bruno - the happiest dog in NZ!
Bruno who is 18 months old came to his new home two months ago. He had been with his breeders up until then.
This oh so sweet boy was pulling on the lead, jumping up and had limited engagement.
We have worked on these issues and whilst not the finished product Bruno is making fantastic progress.
Some dogs really stick out for me and this beautiful boy is one of them.
Bruno is such a joy to be around. He is a very special boy.
Look at that big smile.
Good boy Bruno!
Great job Brenda, Nigel and family.

Meet Happy the 9 month old Heading Dog/ Staffy cross who has just completed the Behaviour Modification Package. Happy wa...
26/03/2025

Meet Happy the 9 month old Heading Dog/ Staffy cross who has just completed the Behaviour Modification Package.
Happy was reactive to dogs and scared of children.
We have worked on these issues and Happy is making fantastic progress.
It was a real pleasure working with this beautiful girl who also has a lovely temperament to match.
Good girl Happy!
Great job Hannah.

Meet Coco and Willow the 8 year old and 2 year old Miniature Dachshunds (sausage dogs).Coco and Willow were very reactiv...
24/03/2025

Meet Coco and Willow the 8 year old and 2 year old Miniature Dachshunds (sausage dogs).
Coco and Willow were very reactive when visitors knocked on the door and came into the home or when people walked past the house.
We have worked on this and their progress has been absolutely fantastic.
We are promoting a calm state and desensitising their reaction to visitors at the door.
Coco and Willow are real sweethearts underneath all of that bravado as are most dachy’s.
Their owners are doing an incredible job with the new training regime too.
Good dogs Coco and Willow!
Great job Ruth and family.

I had a great day at The Western BOP Dog Day Out as the guest speaker. It was a stunning day in the Bay sun. Here are th...
24/03/2025

I had a great day at The Western BOP Dog Day Out as the guest speaker.
It was a stunning day in the Bay sun.
Here are the well deserving winners from the fancy dress contest. The competition was fierce!
Thanks for having me Bay of Plenty I had a blast!

Meet Jack the 16 week old Miniature Schnauzer who is halfway through the Puppy Programme. Jack lives in a rural location...
13/03/2025

Meet Jack the 16 week old Miniature Schnauzer who is halfway through the Puppy Programme.
Jack lives in a rural location where he does not get a lot of socialisation and interaction with others which is critical at this stage of his development.
To counter this his parents take him to the cafe in town for a coffee nearly every day and have also enrolled him in puppy socialisation classes at the vets.
This means he will grow up to be bulletproof and able to take everything in his stride.
It is such a pleasure to work with this beautiful little man.
Good boy Jack!
Great job Vicky and Rod.

Meet Loma the stunning 16 week old German Shepherd pup who has just started the Puppy Programme. Loma has loads of drive...
11/03/2025

Meet Loma the stunning 16 week old German Shepherd pup who has just started the Puppy Programme.
Loma has loads of drive and confidence which mean training and learning occurs quickly.
With her beautiful dark markings she is a stunning example of this great breed.
Good girl Loma!
Great job Adam

Meet Yuna the 12 week old Shiba Inu who has just completed the Puppy Programme. Shiba’s are an ancient Japanese breed an...
27/02/2025

Meet Yuna the 12 week old Shiba Inu who has just completed the Puppy Programme.
Shiba’s are an ancient Japanese breed and today are the most popular beeed in their homeland.
Yuna is very wise for her age - a bit of an old soul.
I havent worked with many Shiba’s so it was great to work with this beautiful puppy.
Good girl Yuna!
Great job Steve and Belle.

Me and my boy!Viv Phillips Photography
20/02/2025

Me and my boy!

Viv Phillips Photography

Meet Tui the beautiful 10 month old Labrador, Bearded Collie cross who I have been working with. Tui’s main issue was th...
19/02/2025

Meet Tui the beautiful 10 month old Labrador, Bearded Collie cross who I have been working with.
Tui’s main issue was that she was pulling hard on the lead which made walks unenjoyable.
We have worked on this and Tui has progressed beautifully and I am very happy to report that her owners are really enjoying their walks now.
Tui who also has a lovely temperament really did have a dramatic turnaround which is fantastic for all.
Good girl Tui!
Great job Susan and family.

…and we’re only just getting started!
13/02/2025

…and we’re only just getting started!

Meet Titan the stunning 10 month old American Bull Terrier who has just completed the Behaviour Package. Titan lives in ...
10/02/2025

Meet Titan the stunning 10 month old American Bull Terrier who has just completed the Behaviour Package.
Titan lives in a busy location where there is alot of foot traffic during his walks. This would overwhelm him at times and he was becoming reactive.
We have worked on this and he has made fantastic progress.
Titan is a real character and it was very rewarding to see this beautiful boy progress so quickly.
Good boy Titan!
Great job Jamie and family.

Check this little guy out!Meet Fred the 11 week old Labrador pup who has just started the Puppy Programme. Fred has an a...
03/02/2025

Check this little guy out!
Meet Fred the 11 week old Labrador pup who has just started the Puppy Programme.
Fred has an absolutely stunning temperament - his tail never stops wagging and being in his presence just makes you feel great.
Good boy Fred!
Great job Jordan

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