Founder - NZ Chihuahua Rescue. Tania has a wealth of experience in the pet industry, teaching both puppy school and pet first aid. You and your dog will learn skills that will become the foundation for lifelong learning! Tania explains things thoroughly and clearly and will ensure that you have all the support needed to start your dog off the right way and strengthen your bond with them!

Tania genuinely cares & has so much knowledge to share! She was always willing to provide support along the way & she has such a great way of delivering training that I always felt(and still do!)that we could ask anything! Marley loves her too & I think her approach to puppy training is positive & effective. She’s great at assessing where each dog/owner is at during sessions. She has empowered me & given me so much confidence. I have no hesitation recommending Tania! She simply is the best!

We were so lucky to have Tania as our puppy school teacher. She was calm, patient & worked so well with our puppies & us. We have had a lot of trouble having two sibling dogs & the expertise in which Tania helped train them & calm them was absolutely amazing. She has continued to check in on us & offer help a long time after our classes finished. Any dog or owner who chooses to work with you are very lucky indeed. We’ll be back if we get more :)

I met Tania during the Pet First Aid course where she was the instructor. Her wealth of knowledge, care & experience shone through & I never looked back. Tania continues to provide us with advice & tips with our GSP. She is also one of the few people we would trust with our high energy dog. Tania looked after our GSP as a puppy, teaching him obedience & new tricks each session. More importantly, Tania has provided me with the skills & confidence to ensure our dog is the best he can be.

Since before I got Willa, Tania has been great at giving me advice on everything I would need puppy wise. Finnish Spitzes are quite a vocal breed but Tania is always patient and never gets frustrated at all. She has a wealth of industry experience and knowledge that is invaluable. I’m always confident that when I seek advice from Tania, that she will put Willa’s best interests first!

I have known Tania a little over 5 years now. Through our interactions the thing that stands out the most for me, is her compassion & understanding. Whenever I have a query, I know I can call on Tania to give me honest advice & practical solutions. My two furkids get so excited whenever they see her, it is just the most heartwarming thing. In a very unregulated industry, Tania understands that the welfare & the enrichment of the animals come first & always prioritise their wellbeing.

Tania is a wealth of knowledge! Her approach to the owner-pet bond is genuine, positive and insightful. She will ask the needed questions to provide sound advice, check in on progress and tailor if need be. Her dedication to her profession is second to none. Firm but fair, she will always be honest. You and your fur buddy will enter her life as a client and leave as a friend. Forever grateful for all your help!!

Tania was the first person i contacted when I thought about adding a puppy into our family. She loves and is so knowledgeable towards all breeds! Tania gives great advice & is passionate about puppy training. Thank you Tania!

I've known Tania since before I got my Samoyed, Hero. She has been a reliable and a valuable source for information and advice. I have found her to be extremely knowledgeable about everything dog related and has made Hero's puppy journey a smoother process than I imagined. She has become someone I truly trust with Hero and her connections with other great dog people has been very helpful. Hero loves spending time with Tania and she always makes sure Hero has a fun time when they go for walks.

As a first-time dog mum, Tania has provided practical and useful tips on how to take care of Cobbie even before I took him home. She is so passionate with dogs and my wee Cobbie enjoys his moments with Tania. He would be so excited to hop off the car even before I pull over!

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Mocha. When Mocha had his stroke, Tania stayed up with him each night to make sure he was okay & researched everything to help him recover. When Ammo came along, again Tania did her homework & made sure she knew how to meet Ammo’s needs and advocate for him. Tania uses her knowledge to look after the dogs in her care, as well as provide advice & assistance to the rest of us. The wellbeing and safety of your dog is first & foremost for Tania.

Tania has been a great puppy coach for me and Moose. She is super friendly, approachable and went above and beyond to help me with the keys to success in puppy training. Doubled up with her partner in crime Ammo, you can't go wrong with the knowledge bombs these two drops. Highly recommend if you're after a relaxed and friendly environment for your puppies to win.

We love Tania’s passion and down to earth approach in educating dog owners. Tania is super approachable and helpful in answering questions and sharing her knowledge to support you.

Tania is full of knowledge and experiences. Not only does she understand dogs, but will help you correct any issues you might have training your dog with such great insights. If you want quality training and want to get your dog to go from good to great then send your dog to Dear Dog!

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