Auckland's Certified Force Free Dog Trainer, Central & West
A CALMER DOG
A HAPPIER LIFE
I can help
How to teach my dog 'Come', 'Calm Behaviour'
How to shift 'Reactivity', 'Barking'
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.
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.
TRAININIG IN PROGRESS
REVIEWS
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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
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.