BALANCED, CONFIDENT & HAPPY DOGS WITH STRUCTURED PACK WALKING.
More than a Walk - A Pack.
A Purpose. A Balanced Dog.
Structured off-leash pack walks on private land. Real-world training that builds calm, social, confident dogs.
Helping Good Dogs Become Great Dogs.
At North Shore Dog Training ™, we help you create a calm, confident dog through structured leadership and the right environment.
With years of hands-on experience, Joe Mansell leads North Shore Dog Training ™ with a calm, confident energy that dogs respond to. Our approach blends real-world training, structured pack walks, and clear leadership to create lasting change.
We may be a new name, but our proven methods deliver real, lasting results.
Benefits of Calm, Structured Pack Walking & Training
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Builds confidence and calm through consistent leadership
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Improves recall, obedience, and social behaviour
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Reduces anxiety, reactivity, and over-excitement
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Provides balanced mental and physical stimulation
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Creates lasting behaviour change and a more relaxed dog at home
Joe Mansell – Founder of North Shore Dog Training™
I’ve loved dogs for as long as I can remember. For me, there’s nothing better than helping a dog become calm, confident, and well-rounded. That’s what drives me every day at North Shore Dog Training™—giving dogs their best life through structured leadership and balanced training.
After years in international advertising and design, working in New York, LA, London, and San Francisco, I returned home to Devonport to raise my kids and focus on what matters most: family, the outdoors, and dogs 🐾🐾.
At North Shore Dog Training™, we offer calm, structured pack walks and leadership-based training that creates real, lasting change. This isn’t just a business for me—it’s a passion.
New Services. New Spaces. New Standards.
✅ Structured Pack Walks, designed for calm, confident socialisation and better recall in the real world.
✅ Professional, Custom-Built Vans, offering safe and stress-free transport for your dog.
✅ Private, Purpose-Designed Rural Grounds, free from livestock, cow pats, ticks, and open fences—providing a secure, distraction-free space for your dog to train and thrive.
✅ Multiple Locations, adding variety and enrichment to every walk and training session.
✅ Tailored Training Programs, focusing on what your dog needs most—obedience, reactivity, or social behaviour.
Ready to Get Started? Here’s How
We’re building our new structured off-leash pack, and a limited number of spots are available for pre-enrolment.
This is your chance to be part of something special—an exclusive, calm, and balanced pack environment designed to bring out the best in your dog through structured leadership and socialisation.
⚠️ Spaces are strictly limited, and conditions apply to ensure the best fit for the group.
Complete our quick registration form to let us know you’re keen!
2️⃣ Complete Our Onboarding Form
We’ll ask for details about your dog’s behaviour, health, and history so we can make sure they’re a great fit.
3️⃣ Meet & Greet + Temperament Assessment
We’ll meet you and your dog in person to assess their suitability for the pack and answer any questions.
4️⃣ Secure Your Spot in the Pack
If your dog is the right fit, you’ll receive confirmation and can start their structured off-leash pack walks with us!
Our Pack Walk Schedule
🐾 Tuesday & Thursday
Our pack walks are scheduled Tuesday and Thursday to maintain a consistent, balanced routine for all dogs. This allows us to provide the highest quality of leadership and care, with well-rested dogs (and handlers!) ready for each week.
Fridays Reserved for Client Support
Our structured weekday schedule ensures your dog gets the physical exercise and mental balance they need—right when you’re busiest. Friday is reserved for 1:1 consults, client updates, admin and training assessments.
📘 Download the Balanced Dog Handbook – Free
Looking to raise a calm, confident, and well-behaved dog?
We’ve created a free guidebook packed with practical tips, real-world training advice, and proven leadership strategies to help your dog thrive—at home and on the walk. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your training to the next level, this handbook is designed to support real change.
✅ Learn the 10 core principles of a balanced dog
✅ Manage leash pulling, reactivity & socialisation
✅ Build stronger trust, structure, and connection
✅ Created by the team at North Shore Dog Training™
🐾 Love the guide? Pay it forward.
If you find the handbook valuable, we invite you to make a small donation to a cause close to our hearts—Saving Hope Foundation. They do incredible work rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs across New Zealand.
Every dollar helps give another dog the second chance they deserve. 💛
How Our Pack Walk Service Works
Pick-Up From Your Home
We collect your dog from your home in our secure, professionally fitted, air-conditioned van. Safety and comfort are always our top priorities.
Real-Time Updates
You’ll receive a text notification when we collect and drop off your dog, giving you peace of mind that they’re in good hands.
Private, Secure Training Grounds
We head to exclusive, private training grounds—away from busy public spaces—where your dog can safely socialise, exercise, and train as part of our structured pack.
Structured Pack Walk & Training
Your dog enjoys a calm, off-leash pack walk under professional supervision, with real-world obedience and behaviour reinforcement throughout.
Return Drop-Off
After their session, we return your dog home, happy, balanced, and ready to relax. Most dogs are dropped off in the mid-afternoon.
Extra Care for New Dogs
We pay special attention to new dogs as they settle in. Long lines (long leashes) are often used on early walks to help them build confidence and stay connected to the group.
If a dog displays signs of aggression, we may use a muzzle to ensure the safety of all pack members. We take every precaution to create a calm, controlled environment for every dog in our care.
Safe, Comfortable Transport
Each dog rides in their own secure compartment during transport for a stress-free journey. Dogs from the same household—or those especially bonded—are welcome to share a space if it helps them feel more settled.
Your dog’s safety, comfort, and well-being are our priority, from pick-up to drop-off.
Note: For best results, we recommend a minimum of two walks per week. Consistency helps dogs settle into the pack, build trust, and make real behavioural progress.