My mission is to make a positive impact on the connection between people and the dogs they love, so that they develop a trusting, fun relationship together. I love to see my clients being excited as, through my help, they gain that outstanding connection that they dreamed of when they first got their dog. I love seeing a strong dog & human bond and it is my mission to help make that happen for all my clients, so that I know deep down that I have contributed to their harmony.
I believe that dogs can indeed, as the old saying goes, be “man’s best friend” if we only let them. I love training dogs, and seeing the lights go on when they get what I am teaching them. And I adore watching others get the same joy seeing that light and pride in their own dogs. I have taken my passion for developing the relationship with my own dogs into helping others gain that same connection.
I have had and loved dogs all my life. When I decided that I wanted to help other people and their dogs I decided I wanted to gain a deeper and more formal education about dog training. So I set about finding the best learning that I could. I believe that you can never think you're your finished learning because there are always new ways of looking at things as we go through life.
MY ACCREDITATIONS
I have gained learning and accreditation from 6 different organisations. I am a certified Dog Trainer with the Victoria Stillwell Academy and also with Absolute Dogs. I have gained an ISCDT-SC (Skilled Comprehension) with the International School of Dog Training, have achieved a Living and Learning with Animals certificate, am a certified Trick Dog Instructor with Do More with Your Dog, and a certified Separation Anxiety Trainer with SAPro.
To further my education I also studied and gained the following certifications.
ISCDT (Skilled Comprehension) with International School of Certified Dog Trainers
DMWYD – Certified Trick Dog Instructor with Do More With Your Dog
LLA Certificate – Living & Learning with Animals Certificate with Dr Susan Friedman
Every one of these accreditations has taught me something invaluable.
Other Certifications
- AD - Pro Dog Trainer
- SAPT
Phyll's Business
Optimistic Dogs Training
Whitianga, Waikato
New Zealand
+6 (427) 485-2036
optimisticdogs.net
[email protected]
Services Offered
- In-Home Training
- Virtual Training
- Group Classes
- Other Pet Services