Experience you can trust
Nationwide Dog Training
Simon Goodall - Owner/Founder- Auckland
I've spent nearly 30 years helping dog owners understand their dogs, solve behaviour problems and build better relationships together.
I hold a Bachelor of Science with a focus on animal behaviour and have worked with a wide range of dogs, from puppies and everyday training problems through to complex aggression and behavioural cases.
Over the years I've worked alongside councils and courts, spoken at conferences on canine behaviour, appeared in the media, written about dog behaviour for Stuff, and spoken in the United States on dog aggression.
I am also a member of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC) and have been recognised as a court-approved dog behaviour expert.
My approach is practical and straightforward. I don't believe every dog should be trained the same way. I look at the individual dog, the behaviour, the home environment and what the owner wants to achieve, then develop a training approach that works in everyday life.
As Dog Guy has grown, I've built a small team of trainers who work alongside me and follow the same practical, results-focused approach.
And when I'm not working with other people's dogs, you'll usually find me with my two Golden Retrievers — who occasionally come along and help me at work too.
The Dog Guy Team -
Each trainer works under my guidance and follows the same practical, results focused approach.
Hannah - Warkworth
Hannah is a qualified dog trainer and handler and resides in Warkworth and covers our Warkworth and Wellsford areas
Meredith Patterson - Wellington
Meredith holds a Certificate in Animal Management and is currently studying a Bachelor of Animal Science through Massey University, with a strong interest in behaviour, learning, and welfare. She has hands-on experience with dog handling, foundation training, and community club environments, and enjoys helping dogs and their people build confidence, communication, and real-world skills.
Meredith shares her life with three dogs — Disney the Dalmatian, Lulu the Golden Retriever, and Chewbacca the German Wire-haired Pointer — and actively competes with them in Obedience, Rally-O, Agility, and Scent Work. She has also been named Central Region YKC (Young Kennel Club) Handler of the Year for the past three consecutive years.
Elena Frolova - Christchurch
Elena brings a genuine passion for animal welfare to her work with dogs and their owners. She holds a Certificate in Animal Management (Canine Behaviour and Training) and uses the latest science-based training methods in her work. As a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers New Zealand (APDTNZ), Elena is committed to helping owners build positive, lasting relationships with their dogs. Working at a dog daycare has given her extensive hands-on experience supervising group play and managing canine socialisation, while volunteering at SPCA has provided valuable insight into helping dogs overcome fear, stress, and difficult past experiences.
Outside of work, Elena is passionate about dog rescue and enjoys competing with her small poodle mix, Lexi, in Rally-O and Scent Work