A certified professional dog trainer who specialises in Positive-Reinforcement-Based Dog Training and Behaviour Modification.
K9 Trickstas values a dog-human relationship based on trust and kindness. We are based in South Auckland, New Zealand
Manako is passionate about positive reinforcement–based training and is committed to keeping her knowledge and skills up to date through numerous courses and workshops, both in person and online.
In 2015, Manako became New Zealand’s first Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) for Do More With Your Dog!. In 2019, she earned a Fenzi Sport Dog Trainer Certificate (Foundation) through Fenzi Dog Sports Academy and also became a certified Rally-FrEe instructor. In 2020, she became a registered training provider for the Canine Good Citizen programme and a Fear Free Certified Professional. In 2022, she earned the Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential. In 2023, she became a Certified Control Unleashed Instructor (CCUI) and a Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor – Knowledge Assessed (CBATI-KA).
K9 Trickstas offers both group training and one-on-one training.