A.C.E. Dog Training Ltd is a dog training business in Maungaraki, Lower Hutt. Its Puppy Preschool classes run in association with Waglands Dog Daycare, and its puppy classes work with Central Allbreeds Dog Training School to offer small, family friendly classes for pups of all sizes. The courses cover loose lead walking, meeting and greeting, recall and close heeling, and the basics of chewing, jumping up and housetraining. Specialty classes include nosework, which uses scent work to build a bond between dog and owner, and tricks training. Private and day training are also offered.
Jan Voss, a certified Canine Behavioural Trainer and the director, has been training dogs for more than 40 years, starting as a volunteer at the local SPCA and at boarding kennels. The methods are described as modern, dog-friendly and based on scientific principles, backed by 30 years of professional experience. Her first company, K9 College-Wellington, founded in 1999, ran puppy preschools for three veterinary clinics. Classes can be booked online or by phone. Our pick in Lower Hutt for a puppy starting out or a dog learning new skills.