“An incredible dog trainer who has made an enormous difference in our families lives with her training of our two boys. She’s incredible with dogs. And she so easy to talk to. Would recommend to anyone looking for some easy to follow training and structure for their dogs AND owners.”
Pack Walks & Dog Training in Manawatū
From one-on-one specialised training to group pack walks, I help dogs build confidence, improve their behaviour and develop the skills to thrive in everyday life. Practical training, real progress and happier dogs - one step at a time.
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Dogs have always been my favourite people.
I started Ace of Hearts because I wanted a walking and training service I'd trust with my own dogs. Small groups. Real care. Honest feedback about how your dog is actually going.
Every dog in my pack learns the routine, learns each other, and learns me. That's what makes the training stick, and it's why they leap into the van every morning.
Meet the squad
Every one of them has a seat in the van and a spot in my heart.
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LunaBorder Collie x -
PawsBeardie x -
GoldieMixed breed -
ArchieBorder Collie -
KodaBoxer -
FrankieGerman Shorthaired Pointer -
MaisyLabradoodle -
BayleeLabrador -
CharliKing Charles -
ZumaLabrador -
CleoRetriever x Belgian -
KodaGerman Shepherd -
BlueGerman Shepherd -
BuddyGolden Retriever -
ZacLabrador -
JonahLab x Retriever -
TamaMixed breed -
MurphyLowchen -
MaxLabrador -
WillowBorder Collie -
PoppyBulldog x -
FloMixed breed -
JaxRottweiler -
LunaStaffy
Two ways I can help you

Pack Walks
Small, matched groups and proper off-lead adventures. I pick your dog up from home, we head out to farmland and rivers, and they come back tired, happy and a little muddy.
- Door-to-door pickup
- Groups matched by temperament
- Farmland and river adventures
- Photo updates after every walk

1:1 Training
We work on what's actually hard for you, at your place or out in the real world. You get a dog who listens and a plan you can keep using long after our sessions.
- Aggression training
- Recall and loose-lead walking
- Reactivity and confidence
- Puppy foundations
- A plan you can keep using
Your dog will become part of our family.
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Your dog is known, not counted
I keep groups small so I know every dog by name, quirk and favourite stick. Nobody gets lost in the crowd.
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Every dog is assessed first
New dogs start with a meet and greet and a trial walk, so they join a group that suits them.
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Real space to be a dog
Paddocks, riverbeds and open farmland around the Manawatū. Proper sniffing, running and swimming.
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You always hear how it went
Photos, notes and honest feedback after every session, so you know exactly how your dog is going.
Door-to-door across the Manawatū
I collect from the door and drop off at the door. These are the regular stops on my pickup run.
not on a tag? flick me a message anyway
Ready to join the pack?
Fill in a few quick details about you and your dog and I'll be in touch to chat about the best fit.
Thanks, enquiry sent!
I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Give your dog a pat from me.