Meet the Dog Guy Team

Nationwide Dog Training

Simon Goodall - Owner/Founder- Auckland

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I've spent nearly 30 years working with dog owners and their dogs helping with fix behaviour problems and build better relationships with their dogs. Over the years I've worked with a wide range of dogs and organisations - including complex behaviour cases that require a deeper understanding and experience. I hold a Bachelor of Science specialising in canine behaviour and worked with councils and courts to solve problems as well as being guest speaker at numerous conferences on canine behaviour.​ Simon in the past has be on TV news, been a dog writer columnist on stuff, spoke in United States on dog aggression and is one of the few court approved dog behaviour experts. Simon is also a member of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants.​

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As demand has grown I've built a small team of trainers who work alongside me and follow the same approach and standards.

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I have 2 golden retrievers who you may see working alongside me at times.

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The Dog Guy Team - 

Each trainer works under my guidance and follows the same practical, results focused approach.

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Hannah - Warkworth

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Hannah is a qualified dog trainer and handler and resides in Warkworth and covers our Warkworth and Wellsford areas

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Meredith Patterson - Wellington

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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.

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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

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