Calm. Confident. Connected
Structured Pack Walks & One-on-One Dog Training
North Shore, Auckland
Calm • Confident • Connected
We pick your dog up, give them the best day of their week,and bring them home tired and happy.
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Picked up & dropped off from your door
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Off-leash walks in bush & forest reserves
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Air-conditioned van with experienced handler
Structured Pack Walks. Monday - Thursday
Off-Leash Adventures, Done Right
Our pack walks aren’t just good training – they’re genuinely the highlight of many dogs’ week.
Dogs get proper socialisation, physical exercise, mental stimulation, and the chance to practise calm, balanced behaviour in a real-world pack. They learn how to move together, read other dogs, and relax around distractions — all while having a great time.
What your Dog gets:
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Healthy socialisation with other dogs in a structured, supervised environment
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Physical exercise that actually tires them out — bush trails, hills, and swimming
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Mental stimulation and learning through movement and pack dynamics
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Practice staying calm and balanced around real-world distractions
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Secure pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned van
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Reserve and forest locations with space to run and water to swim
Pack Walk Pricing:
1x PER WEEK
$55
per walk
⭐ MOST POPULAR
2x PER WEEK
$45
per walk
3-4 x PER WEEK
$40
per walk
One-on-One Training
Tailored Sessions. Real-World Environment. Lasting Results.
Our private sessions are designed to tackle the issues that matter most to you — whether it’s pulling on the lead, poor recall, reactivity, or basic obedience.
We pick your dog up from home and train at one of our trusted local parks, creating a consistent, real-world environment that sets them up for success. No group classes. No showgrounds. Just focused, one-on-one work where it counts.
What We Work On
• Basic obedience and focus
• Reliable recall under distraction
• Calm leash walking and impulse control
• Reactivity to dogs, people, or bikes
How It Works
We pick your dog up from home — no stress for you, no rushing to get to a class. We train in a real park with real distractions. After every session, you get clear feedback on what we worked on, what improved, and what’s next. No jargon. Just results.
Most dogs show noticeable improvement within 2–3 sessions.
Pricing
$150 per session (1+ hours) • Availability varies • Limited spots
Let us do the heavy lifting. You’ll see the results.
NEW - The Dairy Flat Weekend
Recall. Reactivity. Socialisation. Three days that change what your dog can do.
Most North Shore dogs aren't badly behaved — they're under-led. The Dairy Flat Weekend is an immersive three-day reset with our trainer Taine on his rural property: bush, streams, paddocks, and a small balanced resident pack. Two one-on-one training sessions. Real off-leash work in an environment most Auckland dogs never get access to. On Monday morning your dog joins our regular North Shore pack walk for a calm re-entry to their normal world, before we deliver them home with a written plan.
Door-to-door across the North Shore. Three dogs per weekend, by design.
$595, incl GST
What Our Clients say
Pack Walk Client
“We were nervous about pack walks — Luke had never been off-leash around other dogs. After the temperament check, Joe said he’d be fine. He was right. Our boy comes home exhausted and so much calmer. It’s the best money we spend each week.”
— Jeremy & Tina, Belmont
Training Client
“I was embarrassed to walk my dog. He’d bark at every dog, pull me across the road, and I’d come home stressed every time. After 2 sessions with Taine, we actually enjoy our walks now. I cried the first time he walked past another dog without reacting.”
— Sarah, Birkenhead
Pack Walk Client
“I’m 72 and can’t manage the long walks anymore, especially up the hills around here. Knowing Jack gets a proper run with the pack three times a week gives me so much peace of mind. Joe is wonderful with him.”
— Chloe, Milford
Pack Walk Client
“The pickup and drop-off is a game-changer. I work from home and Oscar used to drive me mad with energy. Now he goes out with the pack twice a week and he’s a completely different dog in the afternoons.”
— Tim, Northcote
Ready to Get Started? Here’s How
Step 1 — Register Your Interest
Fill out our quick form to let us know you’re keen on Pack Walks, One-on-One Training, or both. Takes under a minute.
Step 2 — Meet & Greet + Temperament Check
We’ll meet your dog in person, answer any questions, and assess their fit for pack walks. For one-on-one training, we’ll recommend a starting plan tailored to your dog’s needs.
No commitment until you and your dog are happy.
Step 3 — Start Training
If your dog is a good fit for the pack, we’ll confirm their place. If they need more focused support first, we’ll book in one-on-one sessions to get them on track. Either way, your dog’s best day is just around the corner.
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.
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.
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Learn the 10 core principles of a balanced dog
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Manage leash pulling, reactivity & socialisation
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Build stronger trust, structure, and connection
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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. 💛