DOG HANDLING AUCKLAND TRAINING FACILITY

Our hands-on practical training takes place at our dedicated 100-acre Training Grounds an hour north of Auckland, 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.

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OUR DOG HANDLING COURSES

JUNIOR HANDLER QUALIFICATION

TOTAL LEARNING HOURS

APPROVED

Entry into the dog handling industry, preparing those for kennel & boarding positions. This course is a introductory qualification and is mix of hands-on dog handling & online modules.

JUNIOR + INTERMEDIATE HANDLER QUALIFICATION

100

TOTAL 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 in like off-lead pack walking in public & private spaces.

JUNIOR + INTERMEDIATE + SENIOR HANDLER QUALIFICATION

150

TOTAL LEARNING HOURS

APPROVED

Fully equipped to be an independent professional handler or in a management role. Train, mentor & supervise other handlers. This is a full qualification in dog handling & is mostly hands-on learning.

MEET OUR GRADUATES

SAMI

JUNIOR HANDLER QUALIFICATION

“I learned so much about animal welfare and the small but important details you wouldn’t typically pick up without doing a course like this. Kat is an amazing teacher. She’s patient, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. Her passion for working with dogs and teaching others really shines through, and it genuinely inspires you to develop that same passion yourself.”

DANI

JUNIOR HANDLER QUALIFICATION

“I loved how simple it was. Full of knowledge specifically key areas of what is required for our job. Learning made simple and easy, you aren’t overloaded with information, and being able to put our knowledge to the test through quizzes and practically. Kat is an amazing teacher. For someone who is a visual learner, Kat provided demonstrations as well as examples/ experiences of each topic which allowed the course to feel personable”

JASMIN

JUNIOR HANDLER QUALIFICATION

“The course was very informative and really well thought out. Kat is an awesome teacher with so much knowledge, and I really enjoyed being part of it. It never felt rushed, and the feedback throughout was incredibly helpful. Overall, it was a really positive experience. I’m excited to continue with the next section and keep building my skills.”

EMILY

JUNIOR HANDLER QUALIFICATION

“Kat is an amazing teacher patient, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about dogs and teaching others. The small group environment created a relaxed, supportive space where it was easy to ask questions, have open conversations, and learn from her wealth of experience. Overall, it was an incredibly positive, inspiring experience.”

PIPER

JUNIOR HANDLER QUALIFICATION

ZOE

JUNIOR HANDLER QUALIFICATION

“What I really loved about the course was the mix of theory and practical learning. We’d go through detailed explanations of different handling styles and animal behaviours, then immediately head out and put it into practice with the dogs. Having Kat there to guide us and make corrections on the spot was incredibly helpful and made the learning really stick.”

KATIE

JUNIOR HANDLER QUALIFICATION

“I really valued the ability to ask lots of questions and learn from Kat’s expertise. The course content was in-depth and highly informative, while the practical elements allowed us to put what we’d learnt into practice in a nice environment. The small group dynamics also made the experience more personal, supportive, and engaging.”