Darran Rowe
I have been working professionally as a Canine behaviourist and dog trainer for nearly 20 years, so I really understand how to make your life with your dog enjoyable and rewarding.
My training utilises only Dog friendly and humane, positive techniques, so you can rest assured that I’m not going to hurt your dog, just to make them do things for you. I’m all about teaching dogs to make the right choice for themselves, that way you don’t have to shout and scream at them.
Coming from a competitive dog agility background, my training is focused on building and promoting a positive relationship between you and your dog, one based on mutual trust and respect.
I live with 10 dogs at present, 2 Irish Setters, 6 Border collies and 2 Groodles, all of various ages, 4 of which are rescue dogs. They are all amazing dogs and have taught me so much about the canine world.
Darran Rowe
Canine Behaviourist
I have been working professionally as a Canine behaviourist and dog trainer for over 18 years, so I really understand how to make your life with your dog enjoyable and rewarding.
My training utilises only Force Free and Fear Free, positive techniques, so you can rest assured that I’m not going to hurt your dog, just to make them do things for you. I’m all about teaching dogs to make the right choice for themselves, that way you don’t have to shout and scream at them.
Coming from a competitive dog agility background, my training is focused on building and promoting a positive relationship between you and your dog, one based on mutual trust and respect.
I live with 7 dogs at present, 2 Irish Setters, 5 Border collies of various ages, 4 of which are rescue dogs. They are all amazing dogs and have taught me so much about the canine world.
Education
- Royal (Dicks) Veterinary College, Edinburgh University. Masters in Clinical Animal Behaviour – In Progress (7 of 8 papers past – Post Graduate Certificate equivalent)
- Waikato University. PSYC501-15A NET (Level 7) – Introduction to Theoretical Foundations of Clinical Animal Behaviour.
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education, South Bank University, United Kingdom.
- Bachelors of Science (Hons) Degree in Biology from Cardiff University , United Kingdom.
- Certificate in Small Business and Project Management from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
Experience
- President of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers New Zealand (APDTNZ).
- Consultant for Hamilton City Council Animal Control.
- Former Manager and Canine Behaviourist for SPCA Hamilton.
- Featured dog trainer on CareersNZ website.
Membership
- Endorsed Trainer of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers New Zealand (APDTNZ).
- Accredited Trainer of the Companion Animals New Zealand (CANZ)
- Full member of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG).
- Supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavioural Consultants (IAABC).
Certification and Membership
Certification and Membership
Media Exposure
RNZ : Question and Answers Session
TVNZ : Comments on Aggression
