Your Whole Dog

Helping you make your dog's day better

You don't need another trainer. You need someone who will help you understand your dog.

Whether you're struggling with behaviour, supporting an ageing or active dog, or looking for quality dog gear that improves everyday life ...

I look at the whole picture. Body, mind, and emotions.

Based in Wellington and the Hutt Valley, with an online shop shipping NZ-wide.

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  • Behaviour & Training

    Help for anxiety, reactivity, cooperative care and behaviour challenges.

    Is the vet clinic a nightmare?

    Is your dog barking, lunging, or shutting down when things get hard?

    Are you struggling with behaviour change? 

    You're not alone, and your dog isn't broken.

    Learn more about behaviour and training support 

  • Massage & Fitness

    Support your dog's strength and mobility at every life stage.

    Are they moving more stiffly than they used to? Not quite themselves on walks? 

    Massage, fitness, and conditioning to keep your dog thriving.

    Explore massage and fitness services 

  • Gait & Posture Assessment

    Something's off, but what is it?

    Has your training stalled? Has there been a behaviour change, seemingly out of nowhere, and nothing quite adds up?

    Dogs hide discomfort well. A movement assessment can uncover the missing piece of the puzzle.

    Learn about gait and posture assessments 

  • Online Enrichment Shop

    Thoughtfully chosen products to make your dog's day better.

    Tired of gimmicky products that don't deliver?

    Enrichment is more than just food toys and keeping dogs ‘busy’. It’s meeting your dog’s physical, behavioural, and emotional needs.

    The right gear makes all the difference.

    Browse the shop 

Not sure where to start?

No worries, a free connection call helps sort that out! 

Book a chat →

It’s all connected

Behaviour, body, and emotions aren't separate things; they're all talking to each other, all the time. A dog who's anxious on walks might be sore. A dog who's slowing down might also be losing confidence. You can't understand one without looking at the others.

This is what I bring to every dog I work with. Whether you come to me because something's changed, your dog is struggling, or you simply want to support their wellbeing, I'm always looking at the whole picture. The answer is rarely in just one place.

Ask me one thing, and don't be surprised if I ask you three more back. What you're asking about usually isn't the only thing going on.

Hi, I'm Annie ...

I'm a canine massage therapist, fitness and mobility trainer, and training and behaviour consultant.

It might sound like three different jobs, but to me it's one holistic way of looking at dogs: body, mind, and environment, all connected.

It started with my own dog. What I thought was a training problem turned out to be something else entirely. Learning that lesson the hard way changed how I see dogs. They’re trying to communicate something, rather than being a problem to solve.

I work in-home across Wellington and the Hutt Valley, meeting dogs where they're most comfortable and seeing them in their everyday environment.

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What people are saying ...

  • "Annie's holistic approach to dog behaviour has been so helpful with, and a key to our ongoing understanding of, our very reactive dog."

    - Google review

  • "Annie is super helpful, and has the last (secret) Kong toys left in the universe!! It is actually the Quest Wishbone."

    - Google review

    Shop the KONG range 

  • "Annie has been so helpful with both my dogs. Both who have had injuries and also now get regular massages. Annie is knowledgeable, responsive, and builds great connections with the dogs."
     - Google review

  • "We were so pleasantly surprised. It fitted well and having two was perfect. She did not mind the suit and did not touch her scar. So much better than an Elizabethan collar or donut, which we did not need to use."
    - MediPaw recovery suit customer

    Shop the MediPaw range 

  • "Buying from the Your Whole Dog shop was a breeze. The treats were great value and were delivered the next business day."
    - Google review

    Shop the treats range 

  • “Very thankful to Anne for helping us sort out a surgical suit at very short notice for our girl and being very helpful. Great communication.”

    - MediPaw recovery suit customer, Google review

    Shop the MediPaw range 
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At Your Whole Dog,  you’ll find a carefully curated selection of products that support your dog’s well-being.

The gear you choose is part of the same picture: body, mind, and environment - it’s all connected.

Your Whole Dog's guarantee: If I wouldn't use it with my own dogs, I won't sell it. Simple as that.

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Still learning what your dog needs?

If reactivity or ‘stubborn’ behaviour sound familiar, it might not be what it looks like.

Could Your Dog Be In Pain? is a free guide to recognising the subtle signs of musculoskeletal discomfort before they become obvious, with practical checklists and a worksheet to help you advocate for your dog.

Download the guide →

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  • How I Ended Up Doing This Work

    My route into dog training was anything but straightforward. Twenty years in pharmacy, a frightened dog, and a health issue all reframed everything I thought I knew.

    How I Ended Up Doing This Work

    My route into dog training was anything but straightforward. Twenty years in pharmacy, a frightened dog, and a health issue all reframed everything I thought I knew.

  • Do You Really Have to Wait for Vaccinations Bef...

    If you've been told to keep your puppy home until they're fully vaccinated, you're only hearing half the story. There's a second risk that rarely gets mentioned - and it's...

    Do You Really Have to Wait for Vaccinations Bef...

    If you've been told to keep your puppy home until they're fully vaccinated, you're only hearing half the story. There's a second risk that rarely gets mentioned - and it's...

  • He’s 15, And That’s Not the Whole Story!

    Recently, I wrote about how age is just a number and how we shouldn't write dogs off as 'just getting old' ...then my 15-year-old Wolly went and gave me a...

    He’s 15, And That’s Not the Whole Story!

    Recently, I wrote about how age is just a number and how we shouldn't write dogs off as 'just getting old' ...then my 15-year-old Wolly went and gave me a...

  • Signs Your Dog Is in Pain: How Hidden Discomfor...

    Wondering why your dog is suddenly being reactive? Behaviour changes are often one of the earliest signs of pain in dogs, even when there’s no obvious limping or injury. This...

    Signs Your Dog Is in Pain: How Hidden Discomfor...

    Wondering why your dog is suddenly being reactive? Behaviour changes are often one of the earliest signs of pain in dogs, even when there’s no obvious limping or injury. This...

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Supporting dogs and their people in Wellington, the Hutt Valley, and surrounding areas through canine massage, fitness and conditioning, cooperative care training and behaviour coaching.