About K9 Mags
I love dogs (I have 4). I have had dogs most of my life and I feel very ‘in tune’ with them. I am a qualified teacher, I have worked with hundreds of dogs successfully and I enjoy seeing a dog and its owner reach their full potential.
I can help you select the dog for you and your lifestyle. I can visit you in your own home and work with you and the people involved with your dog or puppy and I can teach your children to be safe around dogs.
I am practical, down to earth and caring. I use training methods that set your dog up to succeed. I use methods that are easy to understand and follow.


I train all ages of dogs from puppy to senior. I also run classes in the Waipu area and these classes are based on Canine Good Manners/Canine Good Citizen. These classes last for 4 x 1hr sessions and take place in a local park, Waipu Main street, the beach and an introduction to agility at my place.
I run CSI Dog Training camps where your dog learns to scent in a fun way and learns to solve problems and puzzles as well as search for you. I recently attended my first CSI Dog Training Workshop in Christchurch with John Rogerson. Scent workshop are a way to motivate you dog and build better relationships with your dog.
I train all ages of dogs from puppies to senior!
I have been a member of several dog clubs and have competed in agility and dog showing. I am currently a member of the NZ Kennel Club and Mangawhai Dog Club. I hold a current Pet First Aid Certificate and a Dog Wellness Massage Therapy qualification.
I attended the 2015 Association of Pet Dog Trainers Annual Conference with keynote speakers John Rogerson and Veronica Boutelle. The topics covered enable me to gain additional knowledge on Puppy Development, Dog Training ‘What the public wants’, Good Canine Citizen training, Dog owner relationship and Control excercises.

Upcoming Training Courses - Starting 10th March 2018!

Starting Saturday 10th March - Good Manners Training Course
A fun training course for all canines and their humans! Contact Mags to register and a information pack.
Going Away or Looking for Doggy Daycare?
We have a Dog Homestay service on our lifestyle block which has bush and woodland walks along with a swimming hole that is very popular with our canine guests. Along with daily country walks we offer lots of love, care and socialisation with other friendly dogs.

Nose work or scent work training is basically playing games that challenge your dog's sense of smell and using your dog's natural scenting abilities.

It starts as an easy game then the challenges become more and more complicated. Your dog will be asked to differentiate between different smells, navigate obstacles, and solve complicated puzzles to find her prize. Dogs, like children, need games to burn off energy and to just have a bit of fun! Your dog may not enjoy basic dog training because it involves activities he doesn't necessarily want to do – like hold still while you walk away, or sit and lie down over and over.
The benefits are that the handler starts to read their dog better, the relationship between you and your dog improves, it burns a lot of physical and mental energy and it helps build your dog's confidence. Your dog can never be wrong because he's using the one thing that he's great at- his nose!
Day One - TBC
Introduction to Scenting:
I will teach your dogs to scent out firearms in easy stages. We will explore how much control you have on and off the leash. We will work together to improve your off leash control by teaching the dog a stay from moving. We will improve recall off the leash. Water test??? You will find out!
Send away training:
You will learn how to read your dog’s body language when he finds the scent.
Dogs and humans will work to find clues hidden beside scents to work out a Murder Mystery.
Dog fun on the agility course and off leash walk to river for a swim to finish.

Day two - TBC

Refresher on first day’s activities.
Introduction to Tracking:
Bring a pair of old worn socks (we may cut them up!!) Lost in the bush??? We will train your dog to track you down (always lots of fun!!)Trust exercise between handler and their dog. Back tracking exercises. More sniffing out clues to solve the murder mystery. Dogs sniffing out your afternoon tea and you getting it before they do ha ha!
Agility ‘hunt the clue’ game:
Testing for improvement and solving the murder mystery. Final water test!
Afternoon tea. (Provided). Off leash supervised play and socialising.
Cost = $80 for both days. Please bring yummy dog treats, dog’s fav. Toy, leash, poo bags, set of car keys, old worn socks, wear good walking boots/shoes. Rain jacket and a chair. Pad and pencil to record clues.
Beautiful photographs of some of our guests