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Heeling Hounds is passionate about enhancing the lives of both owners and their dogs. Often, though, the best teachers are the dogs themselves.

Heeling Hounds Proprietor, Sharn Warby

For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated by animals. According to family lore, when I was two I got upset when my Grandad mowed the lawns, as I was scared it would hurt the worms! I was particularly fond of dogs, marvelling at each one I saw and excitedly asking their owners questions. That core curiosity never left me, and when I graduated high

school in 2016, I got a job at a dog daycare, and have been in the industry ever since. Over the past five years I have had the good fortune to work alongside a number of talented trainers in a variety of settings. I constantly pushed myself to find opportunities, gain experience, and build confidence to successfully manage my own pack. I can now draw upon insights and training techniques I have learned to bring out the best in each dog according to its individual nature. They are so sincere with their interactions and in their body language. I could watch them for hours and learn endlessly, not only about training but how to live my own life, and perceive the world. So now my curiosity has developed into a passion, a desire to give back to dogs, to improve their life as they have improved mine. It fills me with joy and pride to watch the progress of the dogs I work with. Seeing them develop in confidence and strengthening their relationships both with their owners and with my pack. Instrumental to this success, is providing a structure that helps them better understand ‘our’ world and how to interact within it, for a happy outcome. I believe that with clear communication, guidance, and consistent boundaries, together we can nurture a healthy lifestyle for you and your dog.

05/04/2026

Here's marches adventures.

Happy Easter everyone 🥰

31/12/2025

Here's some clips from our December Adventures. The pups very patiently humored me as I dressed them up all Christmasy. And we hesitantly made some new cow friends. 🥰

05/12/2025

Here are some clips from our adventures throughout November.

01/11/2025

Octobers adventures! I'm so happy being back with the pack. Very grateful to those I get to spend my life with, dogs and humans alike.

19/01/2025

Go to
https://www.change.org/p/support-auckland-s-professional-dog-walkers-let-s-find-a-better-solution-together?fbclid=PAY2xjawH5OvFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpoAnezDVDZA4-SvC24P7Yv9J9l_WZXo1zDmVbdeYZmpKn2hcgBiq7MY6Mw_aem_w7bevJ1TnBnBY8SRODFdFQ

To sign the .nz petition.

The council are pushing a limit on how many dogs are walked at a time, which will have devastating consequences for the dogs, owners, and talented colleagues I love. And many, many more.

Only 0.7% of dog-related complaints to council involve multiple dogs, and this number includes everyday owners. The majority of complaints come from issues like untrained pets, roaming dogs, and underfunded animal control.

The council's approach doesn't tackle these core issues. Instead, it will make it unsustainable for me and highly trained industry colleagues to offer adventure walks and promote untrained hobbyists to enter the space.

We agree with council that something needs to be done. However, their current proposal is just PR that ignores real solutions like stronger regulation and supporting trainers to help the public with their dogs.

If you think that trainers like me have helped your pets, please help us advocate for a better solution.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you,

Sharn

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas guys!
Here's the packs in a full Christmas get up!
Miss you guys 🥰

Some extra photos and vids get posted to our VIP page, of you arent already apart of it flick me a message to be added.

07/09/2023

Can you see why Chewie was so focused 👀🤣

05/08/2023

This is what I strive to remember on my walks. Too often I think our minds can be plagued with the future trials andtribulations of our human existence. Its delightful to be brought back to the present moment, to just enjoy sharing an experience with the dogs, seeing the adventures as they do.

The quote is by Milan Kundera.

02/08/2023

Got to make sure there's no boogers before your solo shot

05/11/2022

Hey guys it's Guy Fawkes tonight.
As pretty as fireworks can be, unfortunately some dogs really struggle with them.
Here are some tips to help tonight.

❤ Walk them earlier in the day as the fireworks may start before dark.

❤ If you are confident about the situation this will help your dog feel confident too. So even if they are anxious or scared don't cuddle or fawn over them. Only give affection and rewards when they are calm.

❤ In the meantime you can give them guidance on what you want for them to do in that situation, and a job to focus on. Eg lying on their bed.

❤ Keep the tv or radio up loud.

❤ Put them in their crate/safe/relax space with a thick blanket over it.

❤ If they aren't too fearful, a distraction method can help. You can play games, find treats hidden around the house, give them a kong or chew treat.

❤ There are products designed to help such as rescue remedy, thunder shirt, and mutt muffs.

The best thing you can do is prepare early. Start training and desensitising your dog well prior to the 5th of november, so you are all ready to enjoy the fireworks together.
Check out this video to learn how.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CeaYKiUDb7m/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

If you or your pup are really struggling tonight feel free to message me for more in depth tips, specific to your situation.

12/07/2022

My new bussiness cards have finally arrived 😍

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