WELCOME TO K9 WISE
My name is Debra Kiernan, and I love dogs. Always have, always will. I also love to train dogs. Like many other dog owners, when I first went along to obedience classes I was taught the traditional "jerk and praise" method of training for which the standard piece of equipment was a choke chain.
Fortunately I eventually discovered positive reinforcement training and I found that not only is it not necessary to hurt dogs in order to teach them, but that training can be fun for both you and your dog. As an added bonus, I also discovered that when you train using positive reinforcement, your relationship with your dog is strengthened instead of being eroded due to pain and fear.
Positive reinforcement training is the key to opening the door to your dog's mind. Once that door is open, the sky is the limit - you are only constrained by your own creativity and your ability to apply the laws of learning, as well as your dog's physical capability to perform the tasks you devise for it.
To make it perfectly clear if I haven't already done so, if you have stumbled upon this website while trying to find out how to use your electronic collar or choke chain more effectively, you are definitely in the wrong place. However, if you are keen to learn all about positive reinforcement training and want to know how to strengthen your relationship with your canine friend, then I bid you a very warm welcome.
(If you would like to learn a little more about me, please click on the link at the bottom of the page.)
WHERE AM I LOCATED?
I am based in the Wairarapa, primarily covering Masterton, Carterton, Greytown, and Featherston. I am willing to travel throughout Wairarapa, but a surcharge may apply to cover travelling costs outside these primary areas.
SERVICES OFFERED
Private Manners and Obedience Training
I offer manners and obedience training in the privacy of your own home and at a time convenient to you. For more information on this service, please click on the link at the bottom of the page.
Behaviour Modification
Behaviour modification is available for dogs with difficult problems. For more information, please click on the link at the bottom of the page.
Dog Walking
If your dog needs more exercise than you are able to provide, please click on the link at the bottom of the page for more information on how I can help you.
Pet Minding
If you would like an alternative to putting your animals into a kennel or cattery when you go away, please click on the link at the bottom of the page for more information.
How to Get in Touch
If you would like to contact me for any reason, here is how you can get in touch:
Email: k9wise@xtra.co.nz
Telephone: (06) 379-8464
Mobile: 027 244 1688
I look forward to hearing from you.