Wellington Dog Trainers
Our team of Wellington Dog Trainers love to explore Wellington with their dogs, we want the same for you too. We're committed to making taking your dog out in public enjoyable and easy for you.
If you've ever felt like 'my dog is a lot' or 'my dog just doesn't get it' - I guarantee we've also felt the same at some point about our dogs too.
Meet the team.
Abi - Founder & Dog Trainer
Cookie, our first dog, arrived as an absolute wildling. High energy, full-on, and completely overwhelming. I remember thinking, “why is this so hard?” What followed was a rabbit hole of training, mentors, tears, and a lot of second-guessing…until it finally clicked.
She became the dog I could take anywhere and completely trusted. And just as importantly, I learned to trust myself.
Your Canine Compass was born from that transformation. So you can fast track that messy journey I had, going from stressed and unsure to confident, capable, and out there actually enjoying life with your dog.
Em - Wellington Puppy Class Instructor
My journey started in pet retail, where I quickly fell in love with the Wellington dog community and the people in it. But it was my tricky Border Collie who changed the game. Teaching me how to listen, advocate, and become a real voice for dogs.
My passion is giving dogs what they actually need as individuals, with a huge amount of empathy for both dogs and their humans.
Alongside Your Canine Compass Wellington Puppy Class, I'm also studying vet nursing, continuing to level up my skills and care.
Meredith - Lower Hutt Puppy Class Instructor
I found my way into dog training through dog sports, getting completely hooked on the feeling of building real connection and teamwork with a dog. You’ll usually spot me with my Golden Retriever, Lulu… she’s the one with the pink fluffy tail.
That passion led me to study canine behaviour and training at Unitec, so I could better understand the “how,” and the “why” behind what dogs do. Now, I love helping Wellington dog owners experience those same lightbulb moments, when everything finally clicks and you start to feel like a team.
The Your Canine Compass Dogs
Our dogs are a big part of what makes Your Canine Compass different, they’re a bit of a superpower.
While most Wellington dog trainers just work dog-to-human, we bring something extra: we thoughtfully bring our own dogs into the training process at times.
They act as steady role models, helping your dog learn the things that sometimes are just better taught by another dog.
Social skills, regulation, communication…the real-world stuff that changes how your dog shows up out and about. It’s not just training, it’s learning through experience, alongside dogs who already know the way.
“I cannot recommend Abi enough! She is amazing at helping YOU understand YOUR dog!
— Nina
“Abi knows dogs and even better she knows how to teach you about your dog”
— Rachael
“Highly recommend, especially if you're someone who is struggling with confidence"
— Michelle
Wellington Dog Trainer For High Energy Dogs
✔ Training That Suits Your High Energy Dog
We know that the advice for a chill, easy going dog isn't the stuff that will work for your high energy dog. We share with you how to bring out the best in YOUR dog.
✔ A Practical, Reward-Based Approach
We make training enjoyable, effective, and realistic for even the most distractible dog.
✔ Support Every Step of the Way
You don’t have to figure it out alone. You need more than generic tips, you want to be shown exactly what to do and why it's going to work.
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Dog training for high energy dogs in the Wellington area. Servicing the Eastern suburbs all the way to Lower Hutt