Dog Training in North Canterbury

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Meet The Trainer

Hi im Katherine - the face behind K9 Equipped.

With 18 years in law enforcement and 9 of those as a qualified detection dog handler, I've gained deep insight into canine behaviour, motivation and the importance of strong foundations.

I specialise in building confident, focused dogs using positive reinforcement methods that are tailored to each individual. Whether you're struggling with reactivity, starting out with a new puppy, or just looking to improve your dogs obedience, I'm here to help you reach your goals.

Based in Rangiora, I proudly serve dog owners throughout North Canterbury, including Kaiapoi, Amberley and beyond.

Training should be practical, kind and realistic for everyday life and I'm here to make that happen for you and your dog.

Welcome to K9 Equipped - Your trusted dog training provider in North Canterbury. We offer a range of positive reinforcement based services including private training, puppy socialisation, behaviour consults and day training. Whether you're in Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Amberley, or beyond, we're here to help you and your dog succeed.

Puppy Training (8 weeks – 5 months)

$90 • In-home • 1 hour Give your puppy the best start with positive foundations and clear structure. Perfect for new owners wanting guidance on: • Toilet training & routines • Crate/pen setup • Early socialisation done safely • Bite inhibition & manners • Basic commands • Preventing problem behaviours before they appear After 5 months, puppies move into the Adult Dog Consult category

Adult Dog Consult (5 months +)

$120 • 1 hour • One-on-one with owner (+ travel if more than 15 km outside Rangiora) Tailored training for dogs needing obedience, manners, or confidence building: • Loose-lead walking • Recall • Jumping • Over-arousal / impulse control • Calm behaviour at home or in public

Behaviour Modification -Reactivity.

$150 • 1 hour Specialised one-on-one sessions for dogs who react with fear, frustration, or over-excitement. We use balanced training and counter-conditioning to help your dog remain calm and make better choices in tricky situations. Step by step, we replace reactive behaviours with positive, manageable responses, while teaching owners how to support their dog confidently in real life.

Day Training (Trainer-Only Sessions)

1 hour- $90 Too busy to train during the day? I’ll do the work for you. With day training, I work one-on-one with your dog while you’re at work or out. I focus on the skills or behaviours you want help with, then keep you updated so you can maintain the progress at home.

Enrichment walks

Enrichment Walk (1 hour) $70 first dog, $35 second dog Not just a walk, a structured, stimulating outing for confidence, focus, and good behaviour. Perfect for busy professionals, these sessions include: • Loose-lead walking practice • Controlled exposure to people, dogs, and everyday sights/sounds • Mental and physical enrichment • Calm, positive experiences tailored to your dog

Travel Outside of North Canterbury

We're based in Rangiora and service most of North Canterbury, including Kaiapoi, Amberley, Woodend and surrounding areas. If you're located outside of this area, we're happy to travel - a return mileage of $1.19 per Kilometre will apply.

Mallory Olorenshaw

Katherine is hands down the best! She has loads of knowledge and handy hints that have helped us so much with our Dogs. But most of all, she is so passionate about what she does. I couldn’t recommend her enough. Thank you so much once again for all your help Katherine :)

Alexis Tomes

Our 40kg golden retriever used to be a serious lead puller on walks. We had a few lessons with Kat, and she immediately identified ways to help us correct the behaviour. I would highly recommend Kat — she’s incredibly knowledgeable and a true animal person through and through.

Susannah Wilson

Katherine has been an invaluable source of information and help with my two dogs Silvia and Brit. My canines are so excited to see her. Katherine demonstrates such empathy with my dogs. I would certainly recommend Katherine.

Judith and Alistair Green

We recently had a 16 week old puppy join our family. We have always had dogs, but it is a long time since we had a puppy to train. Katherine has been a fantastic mentor to us and has helped us tremendously, both with current training practices and dog behaviour. Katherine has a calm manner, giving us clear, easy to follow instructions with an approach based on kindness and positivity. We wholeheartedly recommend Katherine.

Ella Crean

Katherine is fantastic! She came to us which was ideal due to the house being the problem zone for our dog and immediately made us feel relaxed. She gave us great advise which we are now working on and never made us feel like we were idiots. We now feel like there is a clear road map to helping our dog relax and become the best version of herself. The weekly check ins are also appreciated.

Get in touch with K9 Equipped for expert dog training in Christchurch.

Loburn, New Zealand

We're based in Rangiora and proud to serve dog owners across Canterbury - Including Kaiapoi, Amberley, Woodend and surrounding areas. Have a question or want to book a session? Get in touch using the form below.

What types of dog training do you offer?

K9 Equipped offers one on one dog training for puppies and adult dogs. Service includes behaviour consultations, reactivity training, confidence building, day training while you're at work and socialisation outings. All training is based on positive reinforcement and tailored to your dogs individual needs.

Do you offer puppy training?

Absolutely! Puppy training starts from 8 weeks old and covers essential skills like recall, toilet training, leash walking, exposure to new environments and basic obedience. Puppy socialisation outings are also available to help build confidence during critical development stages.

What's included in the dog training session?

Each session is tailored to your dog's needs. A standard training session includes an assessment of your dog's behaviour, hands on training and clear advice for you to continue at home. You'll also receive follow up summary and ongoing support by email or message. All training is reward based and designed for the whole family to be involved.