Meet The Team
Founder & Head Trainer
Lauren Allen
Lauren has spent over 15 years working with dogs and is a professional dog trainer and agility enthusiast. She holds a Bachelor of Animal Behaviour, Ecology & Biodiversity from Waikato University, along with multiple training certifications, and specialises in puppies and dogs with a talent for making questionable life choices.
Professor Emeritus
Pikachu
Certified Good Girl™ from Manukau Pound, practically perfect in every way. Retired from sports due to a back injury, but still supervises all activities.
Security & Asset Management
Eevee
Spicy little Heeler mix from the Wellington pound. Frequently found hoarding everyone’s toys and refusing to apologise.
Head of Puppy Relations
Squirtle
Our resident Leonberger. Big body, soft heart, empty head. Outstanding with puppies.
Director of Enthusiasm
Cyndaquil
Our youngest dog, a Blue Heeler. Only understands one speed: go
Feline Associate
Prince Zuko
In-house royalty with a very important job. Educates puppies on cats, personal space, and appropriate levels of respect.
Feline Associate
Avatar Aang
Prince Zuko’s right-hand man. Prefers to stay hidden and is well known for ambushing unsuspecting victims.