Taine working one-on-one with dogs in a North Shore reserve
Private training · North Shore, Auckland

One-on-One Training

Tailored sessions. Real-world environment. Lasting results. Focused private work on the issues that matter most to you — no group classes, no showgrounds, just one-on-one training where it counts.

Picked up & dropped off from your door
Trained in a real park, real distractions
Clear written feedback after every session
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What it is

Tailored to the problem that's driving you up the wall

Our private sessions are designed to tackle the issues that matter most to you — whether it's pulling on the lead, poor recall, reactivity, or basic obedience.

We pick your dog up from home and train at one of our trusted local parks, creating a consistent, real-world environment that sets them up for success. No group classes. No showgrounds. Just focused, one-on-one work where it counts.

Most dogs show noticeable improvement within 2–3 sessions.

“Energy isn't the problem. Lack of direction is.”

What we work on

The four we're asked about most

01

Basic obedience & focus

The foundations — sit, place, settle, and a dog that actually checks in with you instead of tuning you out.

02

Reliable recall under distraction

Recall that holds when another dog, a bird, or a jogger appears — built in the environment it has to work in, not the lounge.

03

Calm leash walking & impulse control

An end to being dragged down the footpath. A loose lead, a calm dog, and walks you look forward to again.

04

Reactivity to dogs, people or bikes

The lunging and barking is usually a dog with no script for the trigger. We give them one — structured, not suppressed.

A group of dogs holding a calm stay in a North Shore park
How it works

We do the heavy lifting. You'll see the results.

We pick your dog up from home — no stress for you, no rushing to get to a class. We train in a real park with real distractions.

After every session, you get clear feedback on what we worked on, what improved, and what's next. No jargon. Just results.

Most dogs show noticeable improvement within 2–3 sessions.

Taine with the pack in front of the K9 van
Who you'll train with

Meet Taine

Most one-on-one sessions are run by Taine — an experienced trainer and pack walker who's spent years with rescue dogs, reactive cases and high-drive breeds.

He's a long-time foster carer with the Saving Hope Foundation and has three dogs of his own. A calm, trusted hand who reads dogs quickly and gets owners real, lasting results.

Pricing

Simple, focused, and worth it

Free home meet & greet first
Private session
$150
per session · 1+ hours · door-to-door

Availability varies · limited spots

Register your dog

Not sure whether one-on-one or the pack is the right start? Register and we'll steer you at the meet & greet — no commitment until you and your dog are happy.

Getting started

Three steps to your first session

01

Register your interest

Fill out the quick form below and tell us what you're working on. Takes under a minute.

02

Free meet & greet

We meet your dog in person, answer your questions, and recommend a starting plan tailored to their needs. No commitment.

03

Start training

We collect from your door, train in a real park, and hand back a calmer, more responsive dog — with clear feedback each time.

★★★★★
“I was embarrassed to walk my dog. He'd bark at every dog, pull me across the road, and I'd come home stressed every time. After 2 sessions with Taine, we actually enjoy our walks now. I cried the first time he walked past another dog without reacting.”
— Sarah, Birkenhead
Register your dog

Register your interest

Tell us about your dog and what you're after. It's an expression of interest — we'll be in touch to book your free meet & greet.

Your details
Your dog
What you're after
Consent & waiver

Signature & date are captured on the final step. Spaces are limited — registering doesn't guarantee a spot.

Happy dogs on a North Shore walk
Free meet & greet — no obligation.