chopper's dog training
happy dog | happy home
why choose us?
Because we have the experience, skills and qualifications to help you!
Chopper’s Dog Training is an Auckland based business with Senior Trainer Barbara McDonald leading the way.
Barbara has years & years of hands on training experience teaching owners how to work with their dogs to achieve the behaviour they seek. She also has many years experience in dog rescue, training and re-homing.
Barbara says ‘it’s about communicating and understanding your dog to get the focus and desire needed to build a happy relationship’.
Chopper's trainers use positive training methods, scientifically proven to be effective in training a well mannered and happy family member without the use of harsh or aversive methods... See more
personalised training &
coaching
Coaching you and your dog to succeed in training
trick training
Learn for fun and mental stimulation - your dog will love your for it!
We offer:
1 on 1 Trick Training
Please email to book a session
Trick Group Classes
Trick Workshops
You can earn your Trick Dog Title with us!
Join our Tricks group on Facebook
workshops
NEXT WORKSHOP:
SEE NOTICE BOARD
Whether you're a beginner or advanced in your training, we have a workshop for you and your dog.
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Puppy Basics
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Puppy Advanced
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Total Recall
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Loose Leash Walking
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Rally Obedience
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Tricks
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Stunt Dog
Dates are announced through the year - Check the notice board for info and register your interest now via email.
"My rescue dog Sammy is a bit special needs due to anxiety and the world being an all-around scary place. I found Choppers day training service after the traditional dog day-care environment was far too overwhelming for her. At first she was hesitant but fast forward several months later and Sammy has found her home away from home, she absolutely loves going to the point I have a hard time getting her to come home with me. Sammy is thriving and her confidence is growing all the time. Barb has given us all the help and assistance required to help Sammy adjust to a new world outside of home. I can't recommend Choppers enough to all dog owners and especially dogs like Sammy with special needs, I would never trust her with anyone else."
nicki, huapai
“My husband and I have been so impressed with Barbara, she genuinely cared about us as dog owners and our little ‘Staffy”.
Barb has excellent training methods and practical suggestions, that have been real lifesavers, we can genuinely say that despite having several dogs in the past we would have given up on this ‘high arousal’ pup that had several challenging issues ...
Thanks so much Barbara.”
Louise & andrew, muriwai
"We took our miniature schnauzer to puppy school with Barb, the small classes and personal attention were fantastic. It was so good that we followed up with the tweens class and then tricks classes! Our cheeky puppy is just brilliant and we put it down to the great help and advice we got early on - 18 months down and Barb is still supporting us every step of the way. We cannot thank her enough or recommend more to others"
ANITA & LOKI, NORTH SHORE
