DOG TRAINING

FROLIC.PET · DOG TRAINING · IN YOUR WELLINGTON HOME

The Calm Puppy program... for puppies, and for dogs who somehow missed the memo.

No matter the age, the same principles apply. You really can teach an old dog new tricks.

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This isn't a hobbyist with a treat pouch.

Michal is an honours graduate of the prestigious San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers, training Wellington's dogs since 2006. Whether it's puppy training or working with an older dog, every single session is run by her personally... never handed off to a junior trainer.

HOW IT WORKS

Step 01: GET IN TOUCH ...

Send a message via the contact form at the bottom of this page with a bit about your dog.

Step 02: WE CONFIRM A TIME ...

Michal replies with available dates and times, then sends an invoice to secure your booking.

Step 03: WE BEGIN ...

Four 60-minute sessions, in your home, run by Michal from start to finish.

THE PROGRAM

Module 1:

How to set your puppy up for success, with rules and boundaries that actually stick - for a much more joyful puppy-raising experience.

Module 2:

How to keep your puppy calm, why it matters for their well-being, and why it makes every other part of training easier.

Module 3:

How to break bad habits fast, so your dog sleeps through the night, doesn't jump on you or guard their food, doesn't destroy your things, bite you or dig up the garden, is fully toilet trained, and is comfortable being left alone.

Module 4:

How to gain your dog's focus and control, without losing the fun, resulting in a life-long bond.

Module 5:

How to walk your dog nicely, on and off the lead, without the drama, and avoid conflicts with other dogs.

THE INVESTMENT

$400 + GST for four 60-minute in-person sessions, in your home.

  • "Michal taught me so much about how to handle my new adorable - but full of energy - puppy. From toilet training, to how to occupy your puppy to keep her out of mischief, to all the basic commands you would expect to learn, I feel Michal covered every base you could need as a new puppy owner. Cannot recommend highly enough!"

    —-Jeanne and Baz

  • "The training made a tremendous difference in our household. It is amazing how in control I feel. After 3 weeks I noticed a remarkable change in our household, Benji was indeed calmer and visitors comment on how good he is now. It’s made me feel proud of our little Benji. I would recommend this insightful training to any dog owner, it is easy and fun! "

    —Anri and Benji

  • "Michal gave our whole family the confidence to raise a calm puppy. Knowing how to set our puppy up for success has been the cornerstone for his training and development. We've been lucky to have had Michal supporting us in the early weeks so that we can benefit from a calm puppy in the months and years to come. The course modules are very informative and easy to follow and it's great to know that we can go back to them any time we need. "

    —Struthers family

  • "Michal is a fantastic 'puppy whisperer'! We adopted our lovely new pup this year and as a first-time dog owner I had no idea what I was getting into. There was so much to learn and through her course Michal made the steps very clear and understandable. Since we put her advice into place (how to get our new pup to sleep alone, to pee outside, to not chew on everything or growl at the kids) everything has been great. I highly recommend Michal's course to all dog trainers and owners, both old and new "

    Sonya

  • "When we first got our puppy I was completely beside myself with stress. She was peeing and pooing all over the house, she barked all the time, she jumped all over everyone, and we couldn’t take her anywhere. I got to the point where I wanted to rehome her. Using Michal's advice, we now have a well-behaved, toilet-trained, happy wee dog who we all (including me) adore. I can’t recommend this course highly enough. "

    -Eleisha

  • “I was so overwhelmed with my puppy. I thought I'd done all my research and chosen the best breed for my busy family but he did not fit in the way I thought he would. After working with Michal I understood him better and knew what he needed. I had it all backwards! I'm completely in love with my puppy now and he's way more settled and content. Whew”

    -Karen and Jimmy

  • “After bringing home our new puppy I was overwhelmed as to how I was going to manage then came across Michal's Facebook group which I found awesome and decided to join The Calm Puppy course. I can highly recommend anyone with a new puppy to sign up as my puppy is now five months old and is a pleasure to be around as she is happy to be left at home and lets herself out to the toilet. She loves her crate & can “Sit”, “Stay” and “Come”. She walks nicely on her lead and is doing really well. I'm sure if it hadn't been for Michal things would have been quite different. Thank you so much for all your help Michal.”

    -Donna and Babe

  • “Thank you so much for designing and delivering such a fabulous puppy raising program. Such a creative and informative way to engage us online and help us train and enjoy our puppies - particularly throughout the Covid lockdown, we weren’t alone and we felt so supported. The 1-1 coaching and group Q&A sessions where we could hear about and learn from the experiences of the other puppy parents were so helpful and reassuring. You have such a calm, knowledgeable and reassuring approach which I have no doubt absolutely ensures the success of the terrific service you provide. “

    -Barb and Ruffey

  • “Thanks to Michal and her wonderful guidance in her calm puppy course, we have a beautiful well behaved little Tilly. She can now obey simple commands, is weeing and pooing outside, is able to spend alone time happily, and is becoming easier to go on walks on the leash. I particularly liked the weekly on line live chats. During these chats we were able to discuss any challengers, or wins, we’d had during the week. Michal was always very encouraging and positive in her answers to our problems or our wins. I can’t thank her enough for this wonderful course, which has helped us bond so well with Tilly, and has supplied us with the tools and skills to deal with all the inevitable misbehaviours which do arise. Tilly is becoming a wonderfully well behaved addition to our family. Thank you.”

    -Carol and Tilly

  • “Michal’s experience with dogs and practical advice was invaluable and has given me confidence to continue to teach Kika.”

    -Penny and Kika

"But what if my dog's already past the point of training?"

Fair question...maybe you've tried the YouTube videos, or told yourself she just "is who she is."

The Calm Puppy program works the same way regardless of age: reward what you want to see more of, consistently, until it sticks.

So the question flips: what if six weeks from now, your dog just... listens? (That's not wishful thinking, that's the usual result.)

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FAQ

  • A: Four 60-minute in-person sessions covering five modules: setting your puppy up for success, keeping them calm, breaking bad habits fast, building focus and control, and walking nicely on and off the lead.

  • A: $400 plus GST for four 60-minute in-person sessions, run entirely by Michal in your own home.

  • A: No, the same principles apply at any age: reward what you want to see more of, consistently, until it sticks. That's not wishful thinking, it's the usual result.

  • A: It varies dog to dog and depends on the issue we're dealing with, but every client has seen a marked improvement in their dog's behaviour.

  • A: Just one-on-one, every session run personally by Michal.

Ready to raise a calmer, more confident dog?