Bringing Home a Rescue Dog? We’re Here to Help You Settle.
Rescue dogs come with big hearts—and sometimes big challenges. Fear, anxiety, past trauma, reactivity, toilet accidents, or difficulty trusting… it’s no wonder settling in can feel overwhelming at times.
At Mindfulness4dogs, Postgraduate Qualified Clinical Animal Behaviourist Darran Rowe offers expert, force-free support to help you and your rescue dog build trust, connection, and calm. We focus on understanding your dog’s emotional world—not controlling it—with science-backed, compassionate training.
We can help with:
✅ Settling into a new home
✅ Separation anxiety & stress
✅ Reactivity to people, dogs, or noises
✅ Building trust & connection
✅ Past trauma & fear-based behaviours
Whether you’re in Waikato, Taranaki, or anywhere in NZ or the world, we offer in-home, centre-based, and online consultations tailored to your rescue dog’s unique needs.
Let’s help your new best friend feel safe, secure, and finally… home.
Bringing Home a Rescue Dog? We’re Here to Help You Settle In.
Rescue dogs come with big hearts—and sometimes big challenges. Fear, anxiety, past trauma, reactivity, toilet accidents, or difficulty trusting… it’s no wonder settling in can feel overwhelming at times.
At Mindfulness4dogs, Clinical Animal Behaviourist Darran Rowe offers expert, force-free support to help you and your rescue dog build trust, connection, and calm. We focus on understanding your dog’s emotional world—not controlling it—with science-backed, compassionate training.
We can help with:
✅ Settling into a new home
✅ Separation anxiety & stress
✅ Reactivity to people, dogs, or noises
✅ Building trust & connection
✅ Past trauma & fear-based behaviours
Whether you’re in Waikato, Taranaki, or anywhere in NZ or the world, we offer in-home, centre-based, and online consultations tailored to your rescue dog’s unique needs.
Let’s help your new best friend feel safe, secure, and finally… home.
Exploratory Call
Free
- A 15-minute phone chat to discuss your dog’s needs and see how we can help.
- No cost. No pressure. Just friendly, expert advice.
- Consultations can be booked personally with me during this call.
Online Rescue Dog Consultation
$225
- Online 1.5 hour consultation
- Summary of conversation
- Access to video recording
Please read T&C’s before booking
Gold Rescue Dog Consultation
$275
- In-Home 2 hour consultation
- Onsite recommendations
- Online support material
- Travel charged separately
- Deposit paid on booking
Please read T&C’s before booking
Travel Expenses Guidelines
Taranaki Expenses
- New Plymouth – $25
- Waitara – $25
- Inglewood – $20
- Eltham – $10
- Hāwera – $20
- Wanganui – $50
Waikato Expenses
- Ngāruawāhia – $30
- Hamilton – $20
- Cambridge – $15
- Te Awamutu – $25
- Morrinsville – $20
N.B. Specific travel expenses will be based on your actual address, and shown on your invoice.
Terms and Conditions (T&C's)
Mindfulness4dogs Limited – Dog Training & Behavioural Consultation Services (New Zealand)
1. Booking and Deposit
- A non-refundable deposit of $100 NZD is required to secure your session booking.
- Your booking is only confirmed once this deposit has been received.
2. Rescheduling Policy
- You may reschedule your session up to 3 days (72 hours) prior to your booked appointment, subject to availability.
- Reschedule requests must be made in writing (email, text, or messenger accepted).
- Sessions cannot be rescheduled within 3 days of the appointment and will be considered as confirmed.
3. Cancellations and No-Shows
- Cancellations made after the 3-day rescheduling window are non-refundable.
- If you do not attend the session and have not made prior contact, no refund will be issued and your deposit will be forfeited.
- Exceptions may be made at the discretion of Mindfulness4dogs in the event of an emergency.
4. Payment Terms
- An invoice will be issued for the remaining balance, including any travel charges (if applicable).
Full payment is due on or before the invoice due date and must be made via the Stripe payment link provided on the invoice or by bank transfer.
Please note: As many of our behavioural consultations require travel, appointments will not be confirmed unless payment has been received in full prior to the scheduled session. This ensures travel arrangements are made efficiently and fairly for all clients. Thank you for your understanding.
5. Travel Charges
- Travel fees may apply for sessions held outside of Stratford areas. These will be clearly stated on your invoice before your session and in the Travel Expenses section on the website.
6. Client Responsibility
- Clients must be present and available for the session at the agreed time and location.
- Please ensure your dog is present, secure, and accessible.
- If the client is not present and no communication has been made prior, the session will be considered a no-show.
7. Acceptance of Terms
- By paying the deposit, you acknowledge and accept these terms and conditions.
- Mindfulness4dogs reserves the right to update these terms as needed.
Annie and Lexi’s rescue journey
