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 and behaviour consults. Whether you're in Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Amberley, or Christchurch we're here to help you and your dog succeed.

Solo Adventure $70

A structured, one-on-one walk for exercise and enrichment. This is more than just a standard dog walk. It’s a dedicated, individual outing designed to give your dog a safe physical and mental outlet. Handled entirely by an expert, these walks are tailored to your dog’s personality, whether they need a high-energy workout, a confidence-building sniffari, or just a safe break in the fresh air while you're busy. Includes: Convenience: Pick-up and drop-off included. 1-Hour Walk: Full hour of individual attention and exercise. Enrichment: Structured sniffing and confidence-building activities. Updates: Photo and video updates from the trail. Additional dog from the same household: $40

Day Training $90

One-on-one training sessions focused entirely on your goals. If you have a busy schedule but want to keep your dog's training moving forward, let me do the heavy lifting for you. During this dedicated hour, I work one-on-one with your dog on the specific skills they need most. Whether we are building confidence, mastering polite manners, or learning how to stay calm around distractions, every session uses modern, science-based methods tailored to your dog’s personality. Includes: Convenience: Pick-up and drop-off included 1-Hour Dedicated Session: Focused, individual training tailored to your exact goals. Owner Handover: Progress updates and clear guidance so you can easily maintain the new behaviours at home. What we can focus on: Reliable Recall: Building a fast, dependable return when called. Loose Lead Walking: Teaching focus and manners on the leash. Distraction Work: Learning to stay calm and responsive in busy environments. Impulse Control & Focus: Developing patience, engagement, and reliable boundaries. Confidence & Manners: Helping shy or easily excited dogs navigate daily life calmly.

Puppy Foundations $110

For puppies 8-20 weeks A 1-hour in-home consult covering socialisation, confidence, toilet training, puppy biting, and essential life skills to help your puppy get off to the best start.

1-1 Private Training From $130

Tailored one-on-one coaching for dogs of all ages. Whether you’re starting with the basics or tackling more challenging behaviours, each session provides practical, reward-based training to help you and your dog succeed. We can work on: Essential Manners: Loose-lead walking, reliable recall, and sit/stay foundations. Impulse Control: Teaching patience at doorways, settling calmly on a mat, and polite greetings (no jumping). Focus around Distractions: Helping your dog listen and engage with you in busy outdoor environments. Adolescent Hurdles: Navigating selective hearing, boundary-pushing, and sudden regression as your dog grows. Real-World Skills: Building confidence in new places and teaching calm behavior for cafe visits or vet trips. Problem Solving: Barking at the door, counter-surfing, or chewing household items.

Specialised Behavioural Support $170

For dogs navigating reactivity, over-arousal, fear, or aggression. Training a dog that barks, lungs, or panics in public is stressful. Using proven, evidence-based behaviour modification, I coach you step-by-step through a practical plan to manage triggers, build your handling confidence, and bring calm back to your walks. Behaviour Assessment & Strategy Package | $170 The essential first step for all complex behaviour cases. Before we can safely change a behaviour, we must understand its root cause. This initial deep-dive evaluates your dog's history and establishes an immediate blueprint for progress. Includes: 1.5-Hour Private Consultation: An in-depth, hands-on session at your home or a controlled location to safely evaluate your dog. Immediate Management Plan: Practical steps to stop the stress and reactions from escalating right away. Custom Training Strategy: A clear, science-based roadmap tailored to your long-term goals. Follow-Up Coaching Sessions: $150 per hour Available exclusively after your assessment. These hands-on 1:1 sessions coach you through real-world scenarios, focusing on leash mechanics, trigger management, and active counter-conditioning under expert supervision.

Travel Fee

For clients outside of Rangiora, a travel fee applies. This is calculated based on your location and will always be quoted and approved before a booking is confirmed.