About us
Our training school was created for those dog owners who are as passionate about having the best possible relationship with their dog as we are. Our philosophy is that training is a method of communication used to teach your dog the best way to behave. We believe dogs and their owners are happiest when there is a reciprocal understanding of each other. Therefore, not only do we train dogs to understand some human (English) we also train owners to understand a little dog!
Once a dog understands the “rules” so to speak then they have a chance of living happily within a human orientated environment. We firmly believe that prevention is the key, therefore we encourage training from the day you get your puppy. Our belief is that training is about letting dogs be dogs, but having their behaviour under control so they can live within the constraints of our lifestyles. Using this philosophy means we don’t set the rules, you do, ensuring you can enjoy your dog to the fullest.
Our trainers
Our trainers have an in-depth knowledge of canine behaviour with years of experience and numerous qualifications behind them. We use dog and owner friendly techniques to ensure everyone enjoys training as much as we do. If training is done using our methods then you will have a dog that wants to behave not one that has behave to avoid painful consequences. All our techniques are positive reward based, so you end up with a highly motivated dog.
Because we love training dogs, we want you to too! Therefore we have devised techniques that incorporate games into training. Bringing out the competitive edge of owners and dogs has a miraculous effect on learning, speeding up responses, and increasing listening skills and attention. Are you up for the challenge?
About Jess
Jess Allsop is a highly skilled and experienced dog and owner trainer. She uses dog friendly training techniques for all sizes and ages of dogs and problems from basic to advanced manners including problematic behaviours such as barking and aggressive behaviour. Jess is a passionate and empathetic trainer who firmly believes that prevention is the key using positive- scientifically researched and proven techniques. Having completed her Masters degree in Social Sciences (MSocSci) majoring in Animal Behaviour and Welfare, she has an in depth knowledge of behaviour and behaviour modification techniques.
On a practical level she has had over 15 years working with all sizes of dogs from small to giant. She also trained detector dogs at the international airport for 6 years. For the past three years she has thoroughly enjoyed creating a Training School at the Barkley Manor - Daycare, Grooming, and Training facility, running a variety of classes for owners who care about their dogs as much as she does. Jess uses fun, family and dog friendly techniques for a serious business, as she believes training should be an enjoyable experience for both the owners and their dogs.
About Aimee 
Aimee lives in Auckland with her husband and young son. A beagle, black lab and two cats complete the Hickman family. Aimee is passionate about dogs and enjoys seeing the quick results owners are able to achieve with a little patience, repetition and a lot of fun. She has 9 years practical experience working and training detector dogs, mentoring colleagues into becoming successful dog handlers. Aimee enjoys working alongside Jess shaping dog owners and their lovable pets into fantastic companions.
About Barkley
Over the past two years we have worked closely with Krista and her clients at Barkley Manor to create a dog training school that truly offers what owners and their loved ones want/ need. We love the mutual passion and commitment to creating a truly unique experience that the team at Barkley show their four legged clients.
Barkley Manor is a state of the art facility dedicated to dog daycare, puppy academy, grooming, nutrition and retail - and is the location for our dedicated dog training school.
Located in Grey Lynn, Central Auckland and situated in a beautiful 7000 sq "manor-style" home, during weekdays it offers a cage-free, off-leash dog daycare haven and grooming salon for dogs of all shapes and sizes, at weekends the indoor facility with specialist rubber flooring, is our home.
The Barkley Manor Team
The Barkley team really are a breed apart - their pack leaders, groomers, and even junior helpers all understand the unique needs of your dog, and like us, are all committed to providing the highest level of training, care and attention. Visit their website at www.barkleymanor.co.nz or give Krista a call on 09 376 8622 to find out more.
Articles
Here are some of the articles Jess has written for Pet Magazine New Zealand , we hope some of these articles can help with some issues that you might be having. If you need any more help please feel free to give us a call and we can help work through any issues.
Dog digging in your garden?
Being a dog is all about being able to have fun in Mum and Dad's garden. Consider it some dog's primal form of entertainment, so don't be a killjoy and have a blanket rule of no digging. Instead encourage your dog to dig in appropriate places. Dedicate an area of the garden to.............................................Read more
Separation Anxiety.
Teaching your puppy to enjoy time spent at home is critical to its long term pyschological well being. Although you may wish to take your dog with you everywhere you go, in reality most dogs need to be left home alone at sometime during there lives. There are some places where it's just not .........Read more
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Teenage terrors ?
We all know human teenagers are hard work, and teenage dogs aged from about five months to two years - are no different! As your cute, cuddly bundle of fur grows into a sleek adolescent dog, all the willingness to please goes out the....................Read More