Paws and Thrive — professional dog walking and training in Tauranga

Force-Free Dog Training in Tauranga for Anxious Dogs

Thriving Dogs, Thriving Families

Professional dog trainer in Tauranga specialising in anxious, sensitive dogs — one-on-one walks, small-group classes and family-friendly training.

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Dog Training in Tauranga That Helps Sensitive Dogs Thrive

Dog Walking
Dog Walking

Got a dog who pulls, barks or lunges? Do you need weekly respite from walking your reactive dog? Do you want to consolidate your reactivity training?

I specialise in solo decompression walks for anxious, sensitive and reactive dogs who need an experienced dog walker. Let me walk your pulling, barking, lunging dog and find some calm for you.

I want my dog walked!
Dog Training
Dog Training

Do you have a dog who won't stop barking, has big reactions, pulls to get to every dog you see, won't settle, is generally overstimulated by everything, barks or pulls or lunges while on walks and is making life more hectic than it needs to be?

I can help! Learn management strategies, how dogs learn, handling techniques, force-free training methods and build your bond with your dog so that you can truly thrive together.

My dog needs training!
Thrive Together Group Walks
Thrive Together Group Walks

Do you want to take your dog on adventures and fun walks with friends that don't turn into meltdowns and tug-of-war matches?

Our Thrive Together Group Walks are designed to be the stepping stone you need toward having calm, relaxed, fun and engaged adventures with your dog in public.

Let's walk together!
Tauranga rewards based dog trainer

Local Experienced Dog Trainer in Tauranga

Passionately training animals since 2003. Starting with horses, and crossing over to dogs in 2016, I am passionate about understanding dog behaviour and using fear-free, ethical and science-backed training methods to transform your relationship with your dog.

I'm a professional, rewards-based dog trainer who is continuously up-skilling and growing my skills and knowledge base. I believe in empowering dogs and humans in ways that allow both to thrive.

My goal is to build lasting behaviour change through private coaching, boutique classes, and weekly walk & trains.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, I'd love to help you! My speciality is sensitive, anxious dogs with big feelings. I have my own reactive dog, have worked with multiple reactive dogs and work alongside other behaviour professionals to help your dog thrive.
I can! I look at all the likely influences of the barking and collaborate with vets, behaviour professionals and your family to find a force-free, positive and effective approach that is sustainable for you, your family and your dog.
My methods do not come with a guarantee. If you are wanting a quick fix strategy, I am not the dog trainer for you. If you would like to use any aversives in your training such as e-collars or prongs then I am not the dog trainer for you.
I can help you! Building confidence in timid and nervous dogs, especially rescues, requires a lot of time and patience. I have experience in coming up with creative set ups that increase you and your dog's confidence, and offer virtual consultations too.
5 star rating

Her 1-on-1 classes were great in getting Poppy to understand the idea of positive reinforcement, and now we are thoroughly enjoying the small boutique training classes Brooke runs from her home.

Doggo Name: Poppy
Owner Name: Emmeline Godfrey
Location: Central Tauranga

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I'd love to chat, let's touch base and see how I can support you and your family.

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