Do you want a happy and content, well behaved dog?Established in 2004, Selina McIntyre is a Dog Behaviourist (Bach. of Applied Animal Technology) Trainer and Author (HarperCollins Publishers) consulting in the Hamilton - Waikato, Tauranga - Western Bay and Rotorua areas of N.Z. Selina brings passion and empathy to your dogs behavioural modification, because after all, dogs are family.
Call Selina at Dogs Best Friend today on 021 353 669 for an obligation free chat about your situation.
Do you just wish your dog would relax? Are they sooo excitable! Maybe they are a bit grumpy around other dogs (to say the least)? Perhaps your beloved buddy has even been 'kicked out' of Daycare or is a bit of a 'hell fiend' when visitors arrive. Well, for these situations and more that can be impacting on your household, you have come to the right place.
Hi, I'm Selina and along with my family (hubby, two kids, Trev and Lily the Border Terriers and Isobelle our cat) dogs are my life's passion.
I studied animal behaviour and specifically canine behaviour as part of my Bachelor of Applied Animal Technology.
I have extensive working experience with dogs and my Dog Behavioural Consultancy was established in 2004. My first book with HarperCollins was released in June of 2021, 'Big Dog, Small Dog - Make your dog happier by being understood.' With a renowned reputation nationally and a growing international presence, I am sought out as an adviser on dog behaviour and dog training topics for television, radio and print media, and have worked with local dog businesses in advisory and educational capacities. Here is the link to an appearance on The AM Show - https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2021/06/how-to-communicate-effectively-with-your-pets.html Also, I’ve partnered with Southern Cross Health Society.Here is a training article with associated videos, and yes, I am enthusiastic in my approach 😂 https://www.southerncrosspet.co.nz/pet-hub/tips-and-tricks/training-tips-on-keeping-dog-road-safe
Hi, I'm Selina and along with my family (hubby, two kids, Trev and Lily the Border Terriers and Isobelle our cat) dogs are my life's passion.
I studied animal behaviour and specifically canine behaviour as part of my Bachelor of Applied Animal Technology.
I have extensive working experience with dogs and my Dog Behavioural Consultancy was established in 2004. My first book with HarperCollins was released in June of 2021, 'Big Dog, Small Dog - Make your dog happier by being understood.' With a renowned reputation nationally and a growing international presence, I am sought out as an adviser on dog behaviour and dog training topics for television, radio and print media, and have worked with local dog businesses in advisory and educational capacities. Here is the link to an appearance on The AM Show - https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2021/06/how-to-communicate-effectively-with-your-pets.html Also, I’ve partnered with Southern Cross Health Society.Here is a training article with associated videos, and yes, I am enthusiastic in my approach 😂 https://www.southerncrosspet.co.nz/pet-hub/tips-and-tricks/training-tips-on-keeping-dog-road-safe
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“Mackinley is a changed Husky, she is more relaxed, happier and confident. It took less time than we anticipated but the change has been stunning with no coercion or dominance skills needed.”Maureen Stewart
"The dogs seem more relaxed, more balanced. We are all a lot less stressed. I would recommend your services to all dog owners who need to get in tune with their dogs. Thank you.”John & Brie Martin I am a regular commentator, giving dog behaviour and training tips on More FM Manawatu, you can listen online also!
"The dogs seem more relaxed, more balanced. We are all a lot less stressed. I would recommend your services to all dog owners who need to get in tune with their dogs. Thank you.”John & Brie Martin I am a regular commentator, giving dog behaviour and training tips on More FM Manawatu, you can listen online also!
Dogs Best Friend offers practical, positive and natural solutions to the problems you are having with your dogs behaviours.
I truly feel I know this wonderful species well and would love to share this knowledge with you. My approach is a way to live with your dogs for life.How? Through my,- Behavioural Modifications Consults - 'Puppy Introduction' Session - 'Your Teenage Dog' Session- 'Baby on the Way' Session - Dog Behaviour Expert Witness - Seminars/Talks/Group Training/Instruction *Please see my services page for further details about the above. I look at the issues you are having with your dogs behaviours from a canine behavioural perspective, explaining to you what is really going on. Essentially, what your dog is trying to do and why...With this insight you can then undertake a personalized Behavioural Modification Plan, written for you and demonstrated, working towards a happy and content canine family member and usually a calmer human family also ;-)
I truly feel I know this wonderful species well and would love to share this knowledge with you. My approach is a way to live with your dogs for life.How? Through my,- Behavioural Modifications Consults - 'Puppy Introduction' Session - 'Your Teenage Dog' Session- 'Baby on the Way' Session - Dog Behaviour Expert Witness - Seminars/Talks/Group Training/Instruction *Please see my services page for further details about the above. I look at the issues you are having with your dogs behaviours from a canine behavioural perspective, explaining to you what is really going on. Essentially, what your dog is trying to do and why...With this insight you can then undertake a personalized Behavioural Modification Plan, written for you and demonstrated, working towards a happy and content canine family member and usually a calmer human family also ;-)
My book launch, credit Zing Photography.
Here's a review of 'Big Dog' - https://www.nzbooklovers.co.nz/post/big-dog-small-dog-make-your-dog-happier-by-being-understood-by-selina-mcintyre
Also, here is one of my interviews, a chat I had with Jesse Mulligan on RNZ
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018798998/how-to-understand-your-dog
Check out the April - May 2022 issue of Good magazine, for my article on 'Making your dog happy' or Woman Magazine -https://womanmagazine.co.nz/dog-behavioural-consultant-selina-mcintyre-on-her-top-training-tips/
Above, our childhood dog Patch, my inspiration behind my Dogs Best Friend journey ...
Check out an article from Life and Leisure's online magazine at
thisNZlife too at https://thisnzlife.co.nz/waikatos-dog-behaviour-expert-selina-mcintyre-shares-top-dog-training-tips/
Working with Selina was the best decision we could have made for our family. At first we were nervous about what was going to happen and what she was going to recommend, but that quickly faded! Selina is so patient and really listens to you and your dog's story, it's like having a friend over once you get over the weirdness of being observed..We had a fairly complex history with our 7year old dog Remus, and really didn't have high expectations for the outcome of working with a trainer. But following Selina's recommendations has completely changed our lives. It's only been about six weeks since our first assessment with Selina and Remus is now a much happier, fairly confident boy, who is truly living his best life. He's much less reactive, more easily calmed, obedient, and less clingy. We're more knowledgeable and because of that we're able to be better parents to him, all thanks to Selina. Could not recommend working with her enough. Alice Moore.
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*I do not advocate the use of 'Alpha Rolling' methods (forcibly rolling a dog onto their back) choker/check chains/collars, shock, vibration (E-Collars) or any spray type collars.
*If required for your circumstances, I can work with your Veterinarian and other industry professionals in your dogs life, to best tailor your modification plan.
Selina McIntyre presenting at the Assistance Dogs International Trainers Workshop in Melbourne, 2024.
"Dogs are our link to paradise. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring - it was peace."Milan Kundera
Selina McIntyre, a Dog Behaviourist & Dog Trainer in the Hamilton, Waikato, Tauranga and Rotorua areas of N.Z.
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