Ann

I work as a researcher in Animal Computer Interaction, which does not mean I think computers are the solution. I do really love working with activation and enrichment and helping animals live their best lives. For this, lots of tangible objects are involved along with careful observation of interactions. As well, I do some research work with zoo animals and types of useful monitoring technologies to detect situations that are difficult for the animals. I am always changing up activations for my own Kleiner Münsterländer (an active hunter, even at 11 years) dog and garden-rescue cat. 

I am happy to do home visits and also to dog walk and play with your animals. My sessions would be for at least 30 minutes per animal. I can walk and home visit locally in New Lynn and surrounding areas as well as I am in the city most days at the gym and the office (AUT, Head of Research for School of Future Environments) and as you would need me to be. I would call in on the animals on the way to and from the workplace and the gym. I can provide oral medications and some walking and play training. I can walk up to 2 dogs daily and do up to 2 home visits. I have a large fully-fenced backyard. I have been researching and working with companion animals since 2011 and we've always had cats n' dogs in the family. I am told I have a rapport with animals and they are drawn to me. I'm certainly very happy hanging out with and being around animals. And they seem to reciprocate. I don't agree with any aversive methods of training or animal care. Animal Welfare and quality of life are very important to me, so I prefer you would provide a harness to walk your dog. I am a strong advocate for 'Do No Harm Dog Training' and am happy to work with your dog with positive training methods to achieve this.