DOG HANDLING AUCKLAND TRAINING FACILITY
Our hands-on practical training takes place at our dedicated 10-acre Training Grounds in the Waitākere Ranges, giving dogs and handlers the space they need to learn real-world skills in a natural setting. For selected classroom sessions and workshops, we welcome students to our Grey Lynn, Auckland location. Together with our blended online modules, you’ll gain both the practical expertise and theoretical knowledge to excel as a professional dog handler.
“I’ve made so many lifelong connections here. I felt respected, valued, and closely supported.”
Emily, 2025 Senior Handler Graduate.
TRAINING FACILITY LOCATION
WAIRERE ROAD, WAIKTAKERE RANGES
CLASSROOM LOCATION
GREY LYNN, AUCKAND & WAITAKERE RANGES
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT OUR LOCATIONS
OUR DOG HANDLING COURSES
JUNIOR HANDLER QUALIFICATION
4 WEEKS
50
LEARNING HOURS
APPROVED
Entry into the dog handling industry, preparing those for pack walking positions or daycare work. This course is a mix of hands-on dog handling & online modules.
INTERMEDIATE HANDLER QUALIFICATION
8 WEEKS
100
LEARNING HOURS
APPROVED
eight weeks of hands-on in person dog handling & online modules that focus’s on & prepares you for professional leadership in full-time dog handling roles.
SENIOR HANDLER QUALIFICATION
12 WEEKS
150
LEARNING HOURS
APPROVED
Fully equipped to start your own dog business. Train & supervise other handlers. This is a full qualification in dog handling & is mostly hands-on learning.
MEET OUR GRADUATES
FRED
SENIOR DOG HANDLER GRADUATE
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
INTAKE DATES
FEBRUARY 26
7 SLOTS LEFT
APPLICATION CLOSE: 27 JAN 2026
START: 3 Feb 2026
LOCATION: Auckland
AUGUST 26
EARLY ACCESS
APPLICATION CLOSE: 27 July 2026
START: 3 August 2026
LOCATION: Auckland
HOW TO APPLY
Applying can be daunting. Our admissions team will work one on one with you to answer all your questions. We’re here to help you understand the courses and fees. As well as help you understand what these qualifications entail.
STEP 1
FILL IN AN APPLICATION FORM
You can apply online by clicking the apply now button, or give us a call at 021 335 446.
STEP 2
WE’LL GIVE YOU A CALL
After applying online we will give you a call to answer any questions, discuss fees and talk about your goals and ambitions.
STEP 3
ACCEPT YOUR OFFER & ENROL
Once you’ve had a chat with us and we’ve sent you your offer, sign and return it and get ready for your first day of dog handling!