Owner Coaching

Bring the skills you have learned with us into the real world, and practice alongside your Alumni peers.

Exclusive to all Journey Dog Training Alumni (Prime Pups School and our 1-on-1 Dog and 1-on-1 Puppy Training), our Owner Coaching sessions build on your knowledge in practical, public scenarios alongside other Alumni.

Practice your training skills around other Alumni knowing their dogs are also on learning journeys so are safe (and fun!) to work around. These small group sessions aim to give you and your dog confidence, and prepare you both for the real world!

Waitlist applies for fully booked dates.

Small Groups, Big Benefits

Our owner coaching sessions are run in safe public spaces with well-matched, small groups of Alumni dogs and their humans. Benefits include:

Positive Socialisation
Building Focus with your Dog
​Encouraging Calm Behaviours
Understanding your Dog


Small Group Numbers
Supportive Social Network
Dedicated Time with your Trainer
Exclusive Alumni Pricing

What’s Involved

  • Numbers vary, but a maximum of 5 trainee dogs (and their humans) will be in a group. This ensures everyone gets dedicated time with the trainer in a controlled environment.

    In some cases, appropriate older or well-socialised dogs may come along for others to train around.

    In order to get the most out of these sessions (and because we've worked with your dog before!) we're selective with which dogs we group together.

  • Owner Coaching sessions are available in sets of 5 for an exclusive, Alumni-only price of $200 per dog (only $40/session!)

    Once your registration is processed, payment is due with 48 hours to secure your sessions. Waiting lists are available in case of last minute cancellations.

  • This depends on how many are in your group:

    3–5 people/dogs: 1 hour
    2 people/dogs: 45 minutes
    1 person/dog: 30 minutes

    Note: Sessions will go ahead in all weather, unless extreme. You will be notified in advance if sessions need to be postponed.

  • Sessions are held in public Tauranga-based parks, open spaces, walking trails and reserves.

  • You’ll receive a short follow-up email with information with what was covered in your session to support your training.

  • When you register for Owner Coaching, you'll have the opportunity to select a minimum of 7 available dates that work for you.

    Note that these vary each month and spaces fill up quick—in these cases you can join our waitlist, or check back next month when the new sessions are released.

Suitable for dogs of all ages that have graduated our Prime Pups School or attended private dog or puppy training.

  • Fridays (13th, 20th, and 27th), 1pm at Carlton Reserve

    Sundays (15th, 22nd, and 29th), 1pm at I'Anson Reserve

  • Fridays (4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th), 1pm at Carlton Reserve

    Sundays (6th, 13th, and 20th), 1pm at I'Anson Reserve

Upcoming Dates

Owner Coaching Package

$200/set of 5

✓ 5 x owner coaching training sessions
✓ Includes FREE follow-up email support

Please read our Booking Terms & Conditions before registering. Payment must be made within 48 hours of your registration. 48 hours notice of cancellation must be given, credit can be applied at the trainer’s discretion

Waiting lists are available in case of last minute cancellations.

Do you have any questions before registering?
Please get in touch.

Not an Alumni?

Get your foundations by signing up for a Prime Pups course or register for Private Training so you can join the community!