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About Us
Meet the Team
Darran the Dogman
Helping you understand your dog, build connection, and create calm behaviour through mindful, positive reinforcement training and real-world guidance.
Papia Rowe
Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP) specialising in positive reinforcement and clicker training. Supporting families to build clear communication and reliable skills through ethical, force-free methods.
Our Own Dog Team
Yes we both live with 10 dogs of our own. Breeds include Border Collies, Irish Setters and Golden Doodles.
The Company
Our Mission
Guiding families to build calm, confident dogs through mindful, evidence-based training and clear communication.
Our Vision
Helping every dog guardian become Bowlingual® — fluent in understanding their dog and creating calmer, stronger relationships.
Our Ethos
Connection over correction. Science-led, force-free training rooted in emotional wellbeing, clarity, and compassionate guidance.
Our Mindful Clients
Client Reviews
Real stories from families we’ve supported — sharing their journey, progress, and results through mindful, evidence-based training.
Some of Our Private Clients
Celebrating client success — photos and moments from dogs and families building calm connection and real-life skills.
Dog Training Services
In the Taranaki, NZ
🏠 In-Home Consultations
Local in-home dog behaviour and training consultations across Taranaki. Personalised, force-free support for behaviour challenges, puppies, and everyday training needs.
🎪 Local Workshop & Classes
Dog training workshops and small-group classes based in Stratford, Taranaki. Positive reinforcement training for puppies, life skills, and behaviour foundations.
Online NZ Nationwide
🌍 Online Behavioural Consultations
Online dog behaviour consultations available nationwide across New Zealand, offering clinical, force-free support for complex behaviour and rehabilitation cases.
📹 Online 1-1 Training
Online 1-1 dog training coaching available worldwide. Personalised guidance for puppies, adolescent dogs, and everyday training challenges.
Learn & Train Online
👥 VIP Coaching Club
Exclusive monthly coaching membership offering priority behaviour support, structured guidance, and ongoing mentorship for lasting progress.
🎓 Online Learning Hub
All Ears Membership gives you full access to our online dog training course catalogue and training resources. Structured, positive reinforcement-based learning.
📱 FREE Taster Access
Join our Online Dog Training Academy, and gain access to our Free course, Puppy Parent Survival Course, Bringing a Rescue Dog Home and Muzzle Training.
🛒 Webinars and Digital Resources
On-demand webinars and digital resources covering dog behaviour, training foundatios, emotional regulation and many more...
Media / Resources
Free Resources
🎓 Free Online Courses
Free access to our Puppy Parent Survival Course, Rescue Dog Survival Course and our muzzle training online courses.
📺 Darran The Dogman's Training Tips
Catch up with the latest training and behavioural discussions from Darran.
📕 5 Kid Friendly Dog Games
Make sure your kids are playing the right games with your dog. Games that promote teamwork not competition.
📕 Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
Did you know more kids, young and old, get bitten by their own dog? Often is when teh dog is woken sunddenly.
Blogs / Articles
📄 What is Mindfulness for dogs?
Why understanding mindfulness techniques help you form a better relationship with your dog.
👥Community Page
Stay upto date with our latest events, workshops and other related dog information.
📄 Is all Aggression Bad?
It seems now adays that anytime your dog barks they are labelled aggressive, but is that always the case?
📚 All Blog Posts
Check out all the blog articles we've written full of tips and tricks for raise a calm and mindful dog.
Media
📺 TV Exposure
Trusted canine behaviour expert educating families on ethical, science-based dog training.
📻 Radio Exposure
Regular radio contributor across New Zealand, discussing canine behaviour, reactivity, and building safer family.
📰 Newspaper Articles
Featured in national and regional New Zealand newspapers, sharing expert insights on dog behaviour.
📣 Sunday Cafe Podcasts
Regular live guest on Magic Talk, providing practical, science-based solutions to canine behaviour challenges.
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Darran the Dogman
Papia Rowe (KPA-CTP)
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Darran the Dogmans Tips
5 Dog Game for Kids
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
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Mindful Dog Podcast
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