Auckland Dog Behaviourist / Trainer - Certified and Force Free, Central & West Auckland
A CALMER DOG
A HAPPIER LIFE
I can help
Helping dogs and their people.
Fear free, science and play-based training for all breeds
and ages, so you can enjoy life with your dog.
Ponsonby, Mt Eden, Grey Lynn, New Lynn, West Auckland, North Shore, Remuera, Epsom, Titirangi, Henderson
HOW IT WORKS
A free phone chat, no judgement, just curiosity about your dog and what you're experiencing.
Sessions tailored to your dog, using play, enrichment, and positive reinforcement.
Practical skills that keep working long after sessions end, for a calmer, more enjoyable life together.
TRAINING IN PROGRESS
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Merran taught us step by step how to grow Diesel's confidence and calm his reactive behaviours.
Lauren & Diesel
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Our trainer gave us strategies we could immediately apply and took real time to get to know us and our dog.
Sandy & Alf
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Awhi now walks calmly on lead and has excellent recall. I highly recommend Merran to any dog owner.
Sarah & Awhi
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WHY TRAIN WITH US
Free resources, alongside expert training
The Dog Behaviour Academy is an Auckland-based, certified dog training and behaviour service. Alongside 1:1 training, we offer free weekly newsletters, in-depth articles on reactivity, barking, and calm behaviour, personalised training advice, and dog training gift vouchers.