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 Ravina Mani 
 
13 August 2026
 
 
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Such an amazing  experience we had with ADT. We had a very aggressive doggie, that's our Bella...she was so difficult for us to handle while on a walk or having visitors at home or for any situation. We loved Bella despite her behavior but we wanted to make ours as well as her life easy and relaxed. AND then, we found ADT (Auckland Dog Trainers) through one of our family friends. We contact Mr Fred immediately and the discussed Bellas behavior with him. Without wasting any time Fred booked us for 6 sessions of training. The training was so professional and it worked out so well with us. Today we can handle Bella like a baby!!! She is 4 years old and in this 4 years, it was my first time taking Bella out for a walk and that too was only after 3 sessions of training we had with ADT.  We never thought we could have trained Bella ever. Coz we tried training her with other dog experts, but it didn't work. Today we r so happy to have such a disciplined Bella. Hats off to you sir Fred and the ADT team overall.  Without you, we would have been struggling. I highly recommend ADT to all the dog owners who love to have a loving n relaxed dog in future. You won't fail with ADT team. Another best thing about ADT is that they will be in contact with u for the rest of your dogs life. Not just for the session trainings.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jazmin Pitchford 
 
9 August 2026
 
 
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Fred & Libby were easy to work with, kind, caring, and extremely helpful. They give you fantastic feedback and make you feel safe to trust them with your doggo for training. They offer 24/7 help with the reactivity programme over 6 weeks. At the end of week 6 we felt like we had a completely new dog. Houdini can now enjoy walks off lead sniffing and interacting with other dogs while still within our control to ensure we can keep her safe. The feedback they provide is specific to you so you understand what the training is and why they introduce it in this way. They are clear with there instructions and always make you feel safe to ask questions. We were extremely nervous to find the right person to train Houdini especially due to the stereotype around Rotties. We were so grateful they trained Houdini in a way that she responded too while working with our needs. The price you pay for training is reflective of the training you get and the 24/7 hour support they offer. Thank you again so much Fred and Libby we are so grateful for your support and guidance.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Elleazyr Maiu’u 
 
9 August 2026
 
 
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We recently completed the six-week Reactivity and Rewired programme with Fred and Libby, and it’s made such a huge difference for both us and our 1-year old doggy Pac.

Before starting, Pac was very reactive towards other dogs, constantly pulled on the lead and basically had no interest in listening to us. With Fred and Libby’s guidance, we realised we were making some mistakes as owners and learnt how to better understand and manage his behaviour.

Fred and Libby are incredibly knowledgeable, direct and reassuring. As first-time dog owners, we thought the programme might be a bit much for us, but the ADT team were so encouraging throughout and made the whole experience really fun with their great sense of humour.

Since finishing the programme, we now love taking Pac out with us and can enjoy spending time together without the stress and worry we had before. He is much more obedient, walks calmly on the lead, and doesn’t bark or go crazy around other dogs. He can even be off-leash without any of the issues we had before.

We’re so grateful to the ADT team and couldn’t recommend them enough!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Vaiju 
 
8 August 2026
 
 
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We just finished the Reactivity Rewired Programme with our Staffy Pablo - and we are so pleased and proud of the changes we've seen! Having been to two different trainers before (one in London and one in Auckland) we felt we were fighting a bit of a losing battle with Pablo's reactivity to other dogs and motorbikes.

With more intense breeds like Staffies, it really takes a special kind of trainer that is able to help. With Fred's guidance, we have seen such an noticeable change in Pablo's behaviour with reacting to other dogs off lead - and he is now walking calmly beside us when there are triggers around. Each week of the programme you learn a new set of skills to practise, that is catered specifically to you and your dogs needs. We absolutely loved the structure of it and have walked away feeling so confident not only in Pablo's behaviour - but our ability as his owners to manage him.

What sets Fred apart from other trainers is that he actually makes sure to expose your dog to what they are needing help with. For us, it was reacting - being boisterous with other dogs. So each week, we had our training session at a different dog park. It pushed us out of our comfort zone and put us in real-life scenarios that we would have deal with. Training needs to be mastered with all kinds of distractions and triggers, and that is exactly what we learned. Pablo's recall and command mastery is so good now even in high trigger environments.

Fred is so supportive throughout the whole process and is always contactable via WhatsApp to help give advice in between sessions on training progress. If you're looking for dog training that's actually going to make a difference, and especially if you have a more 'intense' breed, look no further.

Thank you so much for everything, Fred!
Pablito is going to miss his weekly sessions with you!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lavi Mafi 
 
8 August 2026
 
 
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Trust me when I say that there is no better dog trainer out there but Fred & his ADT team! 💯
I have had my dog for 4 years and she has always been reactive, lunging at dogs, trying to attack anything and anyone that she had eyes on and even growling aggressively. We have tried other dog trainers and nothing ever changed however once we found Fred, our doggie is a whole new dog! She now does not react to other dogs or people, she is able to follow our commands and is even able to be let off leash! We would have never thought that our doggie will be able to reach this stage however it is all thanks to Fred! He has helped us and our doggie so much and we now have so much more confidence thanks to him. Fred has allowed us to see that what we thought was impossible is possible and his guidance and support has given us a doggie that can now live a fulfilled life. I cannot recommend Fred enough, if you have been in our shoes then you will know how hard it is to have someone understand and help a reactive dog however Fred made it so easy. We now do not stress or have anxiety when we take her out and it’s brought us so much closer to our doggie.

If you are experiencing the same issues or were in our shoes, do not wait to reach out. Fred and his team is amazing and changes lives. Thank you Fred!

From Cyanide & Family 🙏🏽
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tessa Dhanaraj 
 
31 July 2026
 
 
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Before working with Fred from ADT, my two girls were stubborn, lacked recall and were overstimulated on walks. Now, we can walk anywhere without leads. They are calm, attentive and obedient. They choose me over their environment, they have neutrality and agency around other dogs! I really never imagined I could do the training to have two amazing, well behaved dogs but with Fred’s experience and guidance, they are changed women! Without a doubt, Fred is a doggy magician and the principles and teaching style at ADT is set up to ensure success and happiness for dogs and owners. Fred’s teaching style is clear and communicative, he’s intelligent and experienced with dog psychology and how to utilise reinforcement to achieve desired behaviour. I’m so thrilled to have had the opportunity to learn from him and am so confident in myself and my girls now. Forever grateful for Fred and ADT ❤️
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Heidi S 
 
26 July 2026
 
 
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If you’re on the fence about reaching out to Fred, this is your sign to do itttt !!

I first came across Fred online and was blown away by the incredible work he was doing. Even then, I was hesitant to reach out because I genuinely believed my girl, Lunar, was just too reactive and too difficult to help. Looking back now, I couldn’t have been more wrong.
Fred and Libby at ADT have been absolutely incredible. They are so knowledgeable, patient, and thorough, but what stood out to me the most was how much they genuinely care not just about your dog, but about you too. They want to see both of you succeed, and they put everything into helping you get there. Before training, Lunar would completely lose her mind every time she saw another dog and I mean LOSE her mind, She pulled constantly on the lead, barked, lunged, and walks became so stressful that I had pretty much stopped taking her out altogether. I honestly thought that was just how life was going to be.
We completed their 6-week reactivity program, and while it definitely took commitment and hard work, every single bit of it was worth it. The transformation has been unbelievable. Lunar can now walk past other dogs without having a meltdown, she walks beautifully on lead, and she can even be off leash and reliably come back when I call her. I never thought we’d get to this point. The biggest change has been the confidence it’s given me. I no longer feel stressed about taking Lunar out for walks. Instead of dreading it, It’s completely changed both of our lives and, most importantly, it’s given Lunar a much happier, freer life. I will be forever grateful to Fred and Libby for everything they’ve done.

If you’re wondering whether it’s worth it, I can honestly say it absolutely is.
Gracias por cambiar nuestras vidas, Fred y Libby.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Rajesh Parappil 
 
22 July 2026
 
 
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We had an awesome session with Fred for our golden. Fred is very pragmatic and provided an approach to correct aspects of our Goldens behavior by correcting some of our behaviors as well. Our Golden is responding very well to the engagement.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Ruwan Su Polwaththa Gallage 
 
20 July 2026
 
 
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Thanks so much Fred for all your support and guidance on training our much loved miniature poodle ‘Leo’ 😊🙏 we are so glad we found you before we started this beautiful journey, your guidance helped us throughout the whole process including adopting our fur baby ❤️
Life would have been very different without your guidance and support on training Leo and thanks so much again Fred , we do highly appreciated it!! Also for being very nice and friendly ❤️
We take Leo for walks without the leash and also go out for coffees &  he’s a very good boy now thanks to you!!
We do highly recommend Fred from Auckland Dog Trainer , he is very friendly and trustworthy and very knowledgeable!! He helped us tremendously training our mini poodle puppy and we are very happy with the progress he’s made and how well he’s behaving now ❤️
Thanks so much again Fred ❤️ and Libby too ❤️
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 C Marzan 
 
19 July 2026
 
 
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We just completed the 6-week Reactivity Rewired programme with Fred and Libby and our 1.5-year-old doggo, Ube.

I was very hesitant to get a dog trainer to begin with, but we knew our dog’s reactivity was becoming a major issue in our everyday lives. Walks were a constant struggle because Ube would pull on the lead, lunge at people and other dogs and bark at absolutely anything that moved.

Choosing to work with Fred and Libby was the best decision we could have made. I have loved every step of the journey with them. Fred was incredibly communicative from the very start, setting clear expectations for us as owners and holding us accountable to ensure we were following through with the training. He took the time to truly understand Ube and catered the training programme specifically to him. Through this process, I didn't just get a trained dog, but I also gained the knowledge to understand dog behaviour and body language.

We now have a completely different dog, and we owe it all to Fred and Libby. Even while we were still in our training programme, we managed to take Ube for an off-leash walk at a reserve and sit comfortably at a cafe while people, dogs, and bikes went past with zero reaction from him. Ube now has the freedom to just be a dog, and I have absolute trust that he will always come back to me.

We have a much better relationship with Ube, and that mutual trust is priceless. I will always be grateful to Fred and Libby for helping us and I highly, highly recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing dog trainer.
  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 

Does this sound like you?

• Walking your dog late at night or early in the morning to avoid triggers?
• You feel embarrassed when your dog reacts in public
• Tried and wasted money on other trainers with slow or no results?
• Feeling guilty that you’re not giving your dog the life they deserve?

You’re not alone. Most reactive dogs are not “bad dogs”.
They are confused, overstimulated, or frustrated — and when they don’t understand what to do, they explode.

The good news is that reactivity is highly trainable when the communication between dog and handler becomes clear.

Fred’s Story

I learnt this the hard way when I became a pack walker 5 years ago. Responsible for up to 13 dogs at a time they sniffed out my inexperience and gave me a hard time. I got bitten, I got bowled over, my dogs ran away from me, there were dog fights, my pack got out of control when seeing other dogs. It was a stressful nightmare!

In particular I dreaded my Thursday because I had the worst pack. They were all big, powerful, high drive dogs. Teaming with reactivity, they ran away, didn’t listen, didn’t sit, got into fights, ran after other packs. The dogs would lead the walk instead of me. I felt embarrassed, got told off by other pack walkers and came home stressed and Exhausted.

I realised what I thought was right worked well for some dogs – the gentle, already obedient kind. But I had packs of rough dogs, big dogs, reactive dogs and they needed a different approach. In despair I realised that it was on me to do something about it. So I started an intensive education in dog training. I spent hours picking up and dropping off the dogs every day listening to the best dog trainers in the world. I devoured every resource I could find—dog training YouTubers, socialization strategies, positive reinforcement techniques, you name it.

And out on our pack walks I put it into practice – these walks became my trials, testing out what worked and what didn’t. I learnt hard and fast to “learn to talk dog” in the process. I learnt that “positive only” training is a lovely idea but doesn’t actually work for all types of dogs. It’s like parenting and never saying no to your child. I ditched the methods that didn’t work and came up with my own based on proven dog training concepts. I used rewards and heaps of praise but found I needed a way to let a dog clearly know what it can’t do, what’s not acceptable, and what is REALLY NOT acceptable. I learnt to communicate a “no” effectively.

Soon the Thursday pack that was the worst became the role model pack for training new staff.

I would get those 12 big dogs to wait patiently for my release at the beginning of every walk, they stopped running away from me, the dog fights disappeared. I began to feel in control, the walks became enjoyable and even felt easy! The best way to train your dog is to spend years of trial and error figuring out what works and what doesn’t.

But luckily, you don’t have to—because I’ve already done it for you.

My Reactivity Rewired Programme is a complete, step-by-step guide that teaches you how to stop wasting time on methods that don’t work and start seeing real, lasting improvements in your dog’s behaviour.

I customise every programme to your particular dog as I KNOW that a one-size can never fit all in the dog world.

 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Auckland Dog Trainer, Learn to Talk Dog
  
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 Ravina Mani 
 
13 August 2026
 
 
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Such an amazing  experience we had with ADT. We had a very aggressive doggie, that's our Bella...she was so difficult for us to handle while on a walk or having visitors at home or for any situation. We loved Bella despite her behavior but we wanted to make ours as well as her life easy and relaxed. AND then, we found ADT (Auckland Dog Trainers) through one of our family friends. We contact Mr Fred immediately and the discussed Bellas behavior with him. Without wasting any time Fred booked us for 6 sessions of training. The training was so professional and it worked out so well with us. Today we can handle Bella like a baby!!! She is 4 years old and in this 4 years, it was my first time taking Bella out for a walk and that too was only after 3 sessions of training we had with ADT.  We never thought we could have trained Bella ever. Coz we tried training her with other dog experts, but it didn't work. Today we r so happy to have such a disciplined Bella. Hats off to you sir Fred and the ADT team overall.  Without you, we would have been struggling. I highly recommend ADT to all the dog owners who love to have a loving n relaxed dog in future. You won't fail with ADT team. Another best thing about ADT is that they will be in contact with u for the rest of your dogs life. Not just for the session trainings.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jazmin Pitchford 
 
9 August 2026
 
 
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Fred & Libby were easy to work with, kind, caring, and extremely helpful. They give you fantastic feedback and make you feel safe to trust them with your doggo for training. They offer 24/7 help with the reactivity programme over 6 weeks. At the end of week 6 we felt like we had a completely new dog. Houdini can now enjoy walks off lead sniffing and interacting with other dogs while still within our control to ensure we can keep her safe. The feedback they provide is specific to you so you understand what the training is and why they introduce it in this way. They are clear with there instructions and always make you feel safe to ask questions. We were extremely nervous to find the right person to train Houdini especially due to the stereotype around Rotties. We were so grateful they trained Houdini in a way that she responded too while working with our needs. The price you pay for training is reflective of the training you get and the 24/7 hour support they offer. Thank you again so much Fred and Libby we are so grateful for your support and guidance.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Elleazyr Maiu’u 
 
9 August 2026
 
 
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We recently completed the six-week Reactivity and Rewired programme with Fred and Libby, and it’s made such a huge difference for both us and our 1-year old doggy Pac.

Before starting, Pac was very reactive towards other dogs, constantly pulled on the lead and basically had no interest in listening to us. With Fred and Libby’s guidance, we realised we were making some mistakes as owners and learnt how to better understand and manage his behaviour.

Fred and Libby are incredibly knowledgeable, direct and reassuring. As first-time dog owners, we thought the programme might be a bit much for us, but the ADT team were so encouraging throughout and made the whole experience really fun with their great sense of humour.

Since finishing the programme, we now love taking Pac out with us and can enjoy spending time together without the stress and worry we had before. He is much more obedient, walks calmly on the lead, and doesn’t bark or go crazy around other dogs. He can even be off-leash without any of the issues we had before.

We’re so grateful to the ADT team and couldn’t recommend them enough!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Vaiju 
 
8 August 2026
 
 
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We just finished the Reactivity Rewired Programme with our Staffy Pablo - and we are so pleased and proud of the changes we've seen! Having been to two different trainers before (one in London and one in Auckland) we felt we were fighting a bit of a losing battle with Pablo's reactivity to other dogs and motorbikes.

With more intense breeds like Staffies, it really takes a special kind of trainer that is able to help. With Fred's guidance, we have seen such an noticeable change in Pablo's behaviour with reacting to other dogs off lead - and he is now walking calmly beside us when there are triggers around. Each week of the programme you learn a new set of skills to practise, that is catered specifically to you and your dogs needs. We absolutely loved the structure of it and have walked away feeling so confident not only in Pablo's behaviour - but our ability as his owners to manage him.

What sets Fred apart from other trainers is that he actually makes sure to expose your dog to what they are needing help with. For us, it was reacting - being boisterous with other dogs. So each week, we had our training session at a different dog park. It pushed us out of our comfort zone and put us in real-life scenarios that we would have deal with. Training needs to be mastered with all kinds of distractions and triggers, and that is exactly what we learned. Pablo's recall and command mastery is so good now even in high trigger environments.

Fred is so supportive throughout the whole process and is always contactable via WhatsApp to help give advice in between sessions on training progress. If you're looking for dog training that's actually going to make a difference, and especially if you have a more 'intense' breed, look no further.

Thank you so much for everything, Fred!
Pablito is going to miss his weekly sessions with you!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lavi Mafi 
 
8 August 2026
 
 
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Trust me when I say that there is no better dog trainer out there but Fred & his ADT team! 💯
I have had my dog for 4 years and she has always been reactive, lunging at dogs, trying to attack anything and anyone that she had eyes on and even growling aggressively. We have tried other dog trainers and nothing ever changed however once we found Fred, our doggie is a whole new dog! She now does not react to other dogs or people, she is able to follow our commands and is even able to be let off leash! We would have never thought that our doggie will be able to reach this stage however it is all thanks to Fred! He has helped us and our doggie so much and we now have so much more confidence thanks to him. Fred has allowed us to see that what we thought was impossible is possible and his guidance and support has given us a doggie that can now live a fulfilled life. I cannot recommend Fred enough, if you have been in our shoes then you will know how hard it is to have someone understand and help a reactive dog however Fred made it so easy. We now do not stress or have anxiety when we take her out and it’s brought us so much closer to our doggie.

If you are experiencing the same issues or were in our shoes, do not wait to reach out. Fred and his team is amazing and changes lives. Thank you Fred!

From Cyanide & Family 🙏🏽
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tessa Dhanaraj 
 
31 July 2026
 
 
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Before working with Fred from ADT, my two girls were stubborn, lacked recall and were overstimulated on walks. Now, we can walk anywhere without leads. They are calm, attentive and obedient. They choose me over their environment, they have neutrality and agency around other dogs! I really never imagined I could do the training to have two amazing, well behaved dogs but with Fred’s experience and guidance, they are changed women! Without a doubt, Fred is a doggy magician and the principles and teaching style at ADT is set up to ensure success and happiness for dogs and owners. Fred’s teaching style is clear and communicative, he’s intelligent and experienced with dog psychology and how to utilise reinforcement to achieve desired behaviour. I’m so thrilled to have had the opportunity to learn from him and am so confident in myself and my girls now. Forever grateful for Fred and ADT ❤️
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Heidi S 
 
26 July 2026
 
 
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If you’re on the fence about reaching out to Fred, this is your sign to do itttt !!

I first came across Fred online and was blown away by the incredible work he was doing. Even then, I was hesitant to reach out because I genuinely believed my girl, Lunar, was just too reactive and too difficult to help. Looking back now, I couldn’t have been more wrong.
Fred and Libby at ADT have been absolutely incredible. They are so knowledgeable, patient, and thorough, but what stood out to me the most was how much they genuinely care not just about your dog, but about you too. They want to see both of you succeed, and they put everything into helping you get there. Before training, Lunar would completely lose her mind every time she saw another dog and I mean LOSE her mind, She pulled constantly on the lead, barked, lunged, and walks became so stressful that I had pretty much stopped taking her out altogether. I honestly thought that was just how life was going to be.
We completed their 6-week reactivity program, and while it definitely took commitment and hard work, every single bit of it was worth it. The transformation has been unbelievable. Lunar can now walk past other dogs without having a meltdown, she walks beautifully on lead, and she can even be off leash and reliably come back when I call her. I never thought we’d get to this point. The biggest change has been the confidence it’s given me. I no longer feel stressed about taking Lunar out for walks. Instead of dreading it, It’s completely changed both of our lives and, most importantly, it’s given Lunar a much happier, freer life. I will be forever grateful to Fred and Libby for everything they’ve done.

If you’re wondering whether it’s worth it, I can honestly say it absolutely is.
Gracias por cambiar nuestras vidas, Fred y Libby.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Rajesh Parappil 
 
22 July 2026
 
 
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We had an awesome session with Fred for our golden. Fred is very pragmatic and provided an approach to correct aspects of our Goldens behavior by correcting some of our behaviors as well. Our Golden is responding very well to the engagement.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Ruwan Su Polwaththa Gallage 
 
20 July 2026
 
 
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Thanks so much Fred for all your support and guidance on training our much loved miniature poodle ‘Leo’ 😊🙏 we are so glad we found you before we started this beautiful journey, your guidance helped us throughout the whole process including adopting our fur baby ❤️
Life would have been very different without your guidance and support on training Leo and thanks so much again Fred , we do highly appreciated it!! Also for being very nice and friendly ❤️
We take Leo for walks without the leash and also go out for coffees &  he’s a very good boy now thanks to you!!
We do highly recommend Fred from Auckland Dog Trainer , he is very friendly and trustworthy and very knowledgeable!! He helped us tremendously training our mini poodle puppy and we are very happy with the progress he’s made and how well he’s behaving now ❤️
Thanks so much again Fred ❤️ and Libby too ❤️
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 C Marzan 
 
19 July 2026
 
 
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We just completed the 6-week Reactivity Rewired programme with Fred and Libby and our 1.5-year-old doggo, Ube.

I was very hesitant to get a dog trainer to begin with, but we knew our dog’s reactivity was becoming a major issue in our everyday lives. Walks were a constant struggle because Ube would pull on the lead, lunge at people and other dogs and bark at absolutely anything that moved.

Choosing to work with Fred and Libby was the best decision we could have made. I have loved every step of the journey with them. Fred was incredibly communicative from the very start, setting clear expectations for us as owners and holding us accountable to ensure we were following through with the training. He took the time to truly understand Ube and catered the training programme specifically to him. Through this process, I didn't just get a trained dog, but I also gained the knowledge to understand dog behaviour and body language.

We now have a completely different dog, and we owe it all to Fred and Libby. Even while we were still in our training programme, we managed to take Ube for an off-leash walk at a reserve and sit comfortably at a cafe while people, dogs, and bikes went past with zero reaction from him. Ube now has the freedom to just be a dog, and I have absolute trust that he will always come back to me.

We have a much better relationship with Ube, and that mutual trust is priceless. I will always be grateful to Fred and Libby for helping us and I highly, highly recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing dog trainer.
  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
  
 
 
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 Ravina Mani 
 
13 August 2026
 
 
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Such an amazing  experience we had with ADT. We had a very aggressive doggie, that's our Bella...she was so difficult for us to handle while on a walk or having visitors at home or for any situation. We loved Bella despite her behavior but we wanted to make ours as well as her life easy and relaxed. AND then, we found ADT (Auckland Dog Trainers) through one of our family friends. We contact Mr Fred immediately and the discussed Bellas behavior with him. Without wasting any time Fred booked us for 6 sessions of training. The training was so professional and it worked out so well with us. Today we can handle Bella like a baby!!! She is 4 years old and in this 4 years, it was my first time taking Bella out for a walk and that too was only after 3 sessions of training we had with ADT.  We never thought we could have trained Bella ever. Coz we tried training her with other dog experts, but it didn't work. Today we r so happy to have such a disciplined Bella. Hats off to you sir Fred and the ADT team overall.  Without you, we would have been struggling. I highly recommend ADT to all the dog owners who love to have a loving n relaxed dog in future. You won't fail with ADT team. Another best thing about ADT is that they will be in contact with u for the rest of your dogs life. Not just for the session trainings.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jazmin Pitchford 
 
9 August 2026
 
 
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Fred & Libby were easy to work with, kind, caring, and extremely helpful. They give you fantastic feedback and make you feel safe to trust them with your doggo for training. They offer 24/7 help with the reactivity programme over 6 weeks. At the end of week 6 we felt like we had a completely new dog. Houdini can now enjoy walks off lead sniffing and interacting with other dogs while still within our control to ensure we can keep her safe. The feedback they provide is specific to you so you understand what the training is and why they introduce it in this way. They are clear with there instructions and always make you feel safe to ask questions. We were extremely nervous to find the right person to train Houdini especially due to the stereotype around Rotties. We were so grateful they trained Houdini in a way that she responded too while working with our needs. The price you pay for training is reflective of the training you get and the 24/7 hour support they offer. Thank you again so much Fred and Libby we are so grateful for your support and guidance.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Elleazyr Maiu’u 
 
9 August 2026
 
 
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We recently completed the six-week Reactivity and Rewired programme with Fred and Libby, and it’s made such a huge difference for both us and our 1-year old doggy Pac.

Before starting, Pac was very reactive towards other dogs, constantly pulled on the lead and basically had no interest in listening to us. With Fred and Libby’s guidance, we realised we were making some mistakes as owners and learnt how to better understand and manage his behaviour.

Fred and Libby are incredibly knowledgeable, direct and reassuring. As first-time dog owners, we thought the programme might be a bit much for us, but the ADT team were so encouraging throughout and made the whole experience really fun with their great sense of humour.

Since finishing the programme, we now love taking Pac out with us and can enjoy spending time together without the stress and worry we had before. He is much more obedient, walks calmly on the lead, and doesn’t bark or go crazy around other dogs. He can even be off-leash without any of the issues we had before.

We’re so grateful to the ADT team and couldn’t recommend them enough!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Vaiju 
 
8 August 2026
 
 
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We just finished the Reactivity Rewired Programme with our Staffy Pablo - and we are so pleased and proud of the changes we've seen! Having been to two different trainers before (one in London and one in Auckland) we felt we were fighting a bit of a losing battle with Pablo's reactivity to other dogs and motorbikes.

With more intense breeds like Staffies, it really takes a special kind of trainer that is able to help. With Fred's guidance, we have seen such an noticeable change in Pablo's behaviour with reacting to other dogs off lead - and he is now walking calmly beside us when there are triggers around. Each week of the programme you learn a new set of skills to practise, that is catered specifically to you and your dogs needs. We absolutely loved the structure of it and have walked away feeling so confident not only in Pablo's behaviour - but our ability as his owners to manage him.

What sets Fred apart from other trainers is that he actually makes sure to expose your dog to what they are needing help with. For us, it was reacting - being boisterous with other dogs. So each week, we had our training session at a different dog park. It pushed us out of our comfort zone and put us in real-life scenarios that we would have deal with. Training needs to be mastered with all kinds of distractions and triggers, and that is exactly what we learned. Pablo's recall and command mastery is so good now even in high trigger environments.

Fred is so supportive throughout the whole process and is always contactable via WhatsApp to help give advice in between sessions on training progress. If you're looking for dog training that's actually going to make a difference, and especially if you have a more 'intense' breed, look no further.

Thank you so much for everything, Fred!
Pablito is going to miss his weekly sessions with you!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lavi Mafi 
 
8 August 2026
 
 
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Trust me when I say that there is no better dog trainer out there but Fred & his ADT team! 💯
I have had my dog for 4 years and she has always been reactive, lunging at dogs, trying to attack anything and anyone that she had eyes on and even growling aggressively. We have tried other dog trainers and nothing ever changed however once we found Fred, our doggie is a whole new dog! She now does not react to other dogs or people, she is able to follow our commands and is even able to be let off leash! We would have never thought that our doggie will be able to reach this stage however it is all thanks to Fred! He has helped us and our doggie so much and we now have so much more confidence thanks to him. Fred has allowed us to see that what we thought was impossible is possible and his guidance and support has given us a doggie that can now live a fulfilled life. I cannot recommend Fred enough, if you have been in our shoes then you will know how hard it is to have someone understand and help a reactive dog however Fred made it so easy. We now do not stress or have anxiety when we take her out and it’s brought us so much closer to our doggie.

If you are experiencing the same issues or were in our shoes, do not wait to reach out. Fred and his team is amazing and changes lives. Thank you Fred!

From Cyanide & Family 🙏🏽
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tessa Dhanaraj 
 
31 July 2026
 
 
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Before working with Fred from ADT, my two girls were stubborn, lacked recall and were overstimulated on walks. Now, we can walk anywhere without leads. They are calm, attentive and obedient. They choose me over their environment, they have neutrality and agency around other dogs! I really never imagined I could do the training to have two amazing, well behaved dogs but with Fred’s experience and guidance, they are changed women! Without a doubt, Fred is a doggy magician and the principles and teaching style at ADT is set up to ensure success and happiness for dogs and owners. Fred’s teaching style is clear and communicative, he’s intelligent and experienced with dog psychology and how to utilise reinforcement to achieve desired behaviour. I’m so thrilled to have had the opportunity to learn from him and am so confident in myself and my girls now. Forever grateful for Fred and ADT ❤️
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Heidi S 
 
26 July 2026
 
 
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If you’re on the fence about reaching out to Fred, this is your sign to do itttt !!

I first came across Fred online and was blown away by the incredible work he was doing. Even then, I was hesitant to reach out because I genuinely believed my girl, Lunar, was just too reactive and too difficult to help. Looking back now, I couldn’t have been more wrong.
Fred and Libby at ADT have been absolutely incredible. They are so knowledgeable, patient, and thorough, but what stood out to me the most was how much they genuinely care not just about your dog, but about you too. They want to see both of you succeed, and they put everything into helping you get there. Before training, Lunar would completely lose her mind every time she saw another dog and I mean LOSE her mind, She pulled constantly on the lead, barked, lunged, and walks became so stressful that I had pretty much stopped taking her out altogether. I honestly thought that was just how life was going to be.
We completed their 6-week reactivity program, and while it definitely took commitment and hard work, every single bit of it was worth it. The transformation has been unbelievable. Lunar can now walk past other dogs without having a meltdown, she walks beautifully on lead, and she can even be off leash and reliably come back when I call her. I never thought we’d get to this point. The biggest change has been the confidence it’s given me. I no longer feel stressed about taking Lunar out for walks. Instead of dreading it, It’s completely changed both of our lives and, most importantly, it’s given Lunar a much happier, freer life. I will be forever grateful to Fred and Libby for everything they’ve done.

If you’re wondering whether it’s worth it, I can honestly say it absolutely is.
Gracias por cambiar nuestras vidas, Fred y Libby.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Rajesh Parappil 
 
22 July 2026
 
 
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We had an awesome session with Fred for our golden. Fred is very pragmatic and provided an approach to correct aspects of our Goldens behavior by correcting some of our behaviors as well. Our Golden is responding very well to the engagement.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Ruwan Su Polwaththa Gallage 
 
20 July 2026
 
 
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Thanks so much Fred for all your support and guidance on training our much loved miniature poodle ‘Leo’ 😊🙏 we are so glad we found you before we started this beautiful journey, your guidance helped us throughout the whole process including adopting our fur baby ❤️
Life would have been very different without your guidance and support on training Leo and thanks so much again Fred , we do highly appreciated it!! Also for being very nice and friendly ❤️
We take Leo for walks without the leash and also go out for coffees &  he’s a very good boy now thanks to you!!
We do highly recommend Fred from Auckland Dog Trainer , he is very friendly and trustworthy and very knowledgeable!! He helped us tremendously training our mini poodle puppy and we are very happy with the progress he’s made and how well he’s behaving now ❤️
Thanks so much again Fred ❤️ and Libby too ❤️
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 C Marzan 
 
19 July 2026
 
 
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We just completed the 6-week Reactivity Rewired programme with Fred and Libby and our 1.5-year-old doggo, Ube.

I was very hesitant to get a dog trainer to begin with, but we knew our dog’s reactivity was becoming a major issue in our everyday lives. Walks were a constant struggle because Ube would pull on the lead, lunge at people and other dogs and bark at absolutely anything that moved.

Choosing to work with Fred and Libby was the best decision we could have made. I have loved every step of the journey with them. Fred was incredibly communicative from the very start, setting clear expectations for us as owners and holding us accountable to ensure we were following through with the training. He took the time to truly understand Ube and catered the training programme specifically to him. Through this process, I didn't just get a trained dog, but I also gained the knowledge to understand dog behaviour and body language.

We now have a completely different dog, and we owe it all to Fred and Libby. Even while we were still in our training programme, we managed to take Ube for an off-leash walk at a reserve and sit comfortably at a cafe while people, dogs, and bikes went past with zero reaction from him. Ube now has the freedom to just be a dog, and I have absolute trust that he will always come back to me.

We have a much better relationship with Ube, and that mutual trust is priceless. I will always be grateful to Fred and Libby for helping us and I highly, highly recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing dog trainer.
  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 

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