Pet Pro Trainer

01/11/2026

If you could ask your dog one question...
what would it be?

29/10/2026

If you've been teased by the poster on our Level 2 course, here is an updated one with a qr code included so you can sign up.
Classs atart in a couple of weeks so please consider the time of year. There is a possibility that some fireworks might still be around in early weeks so please ensure your dog will be able to work with that possible distraction.

29/10/2026

🐾 Reactive Dog Seminar — 21 November

Ever wondered why some dogs struggle with other dogs, people, movement or certain environments?

Or why one dog seems to cope beautifully in one situation, but struggles in another?

I’m running a people-only seminar exploring the possible roots of reactivity — and how understanding those roots can help us make better decisions about prevention and behaviour change.

We’ll explore:

🐾 Possible motivations and underlying causes of reactivity
🐾 How genetics, hormones and environment can influence behaviour
🐾 Preventing behaviour challenges in puppies
🐾 Navigating the changes that come with adolescence
🐾 Understanding where to begin when developing a treatment plan for a reactive dog

This isn’t a seminar promising to solve every behaviour problem in an afternoon, or to send everyone home with a fully tailored plan.

Instead, the aim is to give you a clearer perspective on the many factors that may be influencing your dog’s behaviour — and what to consider when deciding how best to support them.

Whether you’re living with a reactive dog, working with dogs professionally, or simply interested in understanding behaviour a little better, you’re welcome.

$30 per person — bring a friend for free!

📅 Saturday 21 November
10am at Island Bay Scout Hall

Have questions about whether the seminar is right for you? Feel free to get in touch.
I’d love to see you there! ❤️

29/10/2026

28/10/2026

A reactive dog isn’t necessarily an aggressive dog.

And an aggressive dog isn’t necessarily reactive.

The words are often used interchangeably, but they don’t tell us the same thing.

Reactivity is commonly used to describe a disproportionate response to something in the environment.

That response might look like barking, lunging, freezing, avoiding, panicking or becoming intensely focused.

But the behaviour alone doesn’t tell us why it’s happening.

Is it fear? Frustration? Anxiety? Social conflict? A combination of factors?

And what role might genetics, hormones, early experiences, environment or adolescence be playing?

Understanding the behaviour is where we begin.

I’m putting together a seminar to explore exactly these questions — and how they influence the way we approach prevention and treatment.

More on that tomorrow! 🐾

27/10/2026

🐾 When someone describes a dog as “reactive”, what does that actually tell us about the dog?

Does it tell us why they’re behaving that way?
Or just what their behaviour looks like?

I’d love to hear your thoughts.

What do you think people mean when they say their dog is reactive? And what do you think gets missed when we stop at the label?

Let’s talk! 👇

25/10/2026

Sometimes you just have to change down gear and do stuff that gives you joy.
Labour Day weekend has allowed me to not only plaster the ceiling in the kitchen (frankly a little less joyful) but also get this painting finished for a friend.
It was detail day today and I think he’s almost there.
I started these a year or two ago quite on a whim with a section of minis of my gang!
What do you guys think?

I’ve had this guy sitting around watching me over breakfast for a while now but finally got the chance to add some detail and mostly finish him up! This was a tough one because the photos were so low res but I hope it captures him well.

21/10/2026

Do NOT try this at home guys. Not recommended. Tallulah decided she could fly tonight in agility. Focus on maintaining those contacts! Check!

20/10/2026

Summer… love it or hate it?
Why?

19/10/2026

Roof ball weave drills!