Julie Donovan is a canine behaviourist and dog trainer based at 459 Fernside Road, Fernside, in the Waimakariri district. She has worked as a dog trainer and behaviourist since 2006, and completed the Principles of Canine Behaviour paper through Massey University in 2008. She says she has trained more than 2,500 dogs and their owners, and uses a choice-based approach, which she says helps a dog behave whether or not its owner is around. She specialises in rehabilitating aggressive dogs.
Services include group obedience classes for puppies and dogs, in-home one-on-one sessions for training and behaviour issues, and an online beginners obedience course for puppies not yet fully vaccinated, reactive dogs, and owners with busy schedules. The website describes her rates as affordable. Our pick in Fernside for dog training with a focus on behaviour.