Services
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.