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Certified Dog Trainer. Auckland Central and West

A CALMER DOG 

A HAPPIER LIFE

We can help.

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Positive, play-based training for all breeds and ages -

so you can actually enjoy life with your dog.

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    Pulling on lead​

     Reactive or Barking

    New puppy​

    Won't recall​

Black Lab collie X, sitting in grenery

HOW IT WORKS

SIMPLE STEPS TO A CALMER DOG

Understand

A free phone chat — no judgement, just curiosity about your dog and what you're experiencing.

Train

Sessions tailored to your dog, using play, enrichment, and positive reinforcement.

Transform

Practical skills that keep working long after sessions end — for a calmer, more enjoyable life together.

WHY TRAIN WITH US

THE WAY WE WORK

Force Free Promise

Force Free Methods

Play and enrichment, never pressure or punishment.

Dogs learn best when they feel safe.

Education and Experience

Qualified & Experienced

APDTNZ member, Fear Free certified, with an SPCA background and ongoing professional education.

Tailored to your dog

Tailored to your dog

Every programme is built around your dog and your life together — no one-size-fits-all solutions.

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Safety first

Safety First

Certified Pet First Aider with a full kit on hand at every session. Your dog's safety is never left to chance.

WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY

Well behaved dog

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Merran taught us step-by-step how to grow Diesel's confidence and calm his reactive behaviours.

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Lauren & Diesel

Dogs with owner

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She gave us strategies we could immediately apply — and took real time to get to know us and our dog.

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Sandy & Alf

Happy customers

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Awhi now walks calmly on lead and has excellent recall. I highly recommend Merran to any dog owner.

Sarah & Awhi

Get started

Ready for a calm dog?

Book a free 15-minute call. We'll talk through what's going on with your dog —

no pressure, just a conversation.

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