
Welcome to Real World Canine, Dog Training & Behaviour on the Kapiti Coast
We believe in training you and your dog for the real world with clarity, confidence, and practical skills that actually stick.
At Real World Canine, we focus on training that works outside the living room. Whether you’re dealing with reactivity, poor manners, or just want a well-rounded dog you can take anywhere, we build training plans that fit your life and for real results
We’re not about perfection – we’re about progress you can actually live with

Who We Are
Sophie and Sarah are both educated and experienced dog trainers. You may know us from Pawsitive Behaviours! We have rebranded the Dog Training side to Real World Canine and cannot wait to keep working with you – Kapiti dogs and owners

Our Focus Areas
- Basic Training, Recall & Loose Leash Walking
- Reactivity
- Separation Distress
- Resource Guarding
- Handling (Co-Operative Care)
- Jumping Up
- Confidence Building
- Aggression (case by case)
- Muzzle Training
*anything we aren’t comfortable working with we will refer you to someone who can help

Why Choose Us?
We genuinely care about your dog’s emotional state, both during and outside of training. Therefore, we prioritse long term results over a ‘quick fix’. We will provide:
- Straightforward, honest guidance
- Real-life training scenarios (not just controlled environments)
- Support for both ends of the lead
