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It's not the DOG
we're TRAINING 

Empathy Based Dog Obedience Training 
That Works.

OUR BOOK | It's not the DOG we're TRAINING

It's not the DOG we're TRAINING
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Diane Pizzato

"Awesome book! Started reading and didn't put down until I finished. Educational, funny and I must admit I had a couple of tears in the end of life section. Awesome work Katie and Dean. Love the illustrations too!"
It's NOT the dog we're training New Zealand Book Empathy Based animal education
EMPATHY-BASED EDUCATION

Through trauma and our own mistakes we have dedicated our lives to our empathy-based education. It has been enriching the lives of humans and dogs in the West Coast | New Zealand community for over 20 years.

COMMITMENT TO OUR VALUES

Our book It's not the DOG we're TRAINING is a testament to what we stand for here at Rainwater Homestead in Kaiata. Each book sold is enriching an empathy-based education that has transformed countless lives for people and their dogs whilst standing strongly in our values.

TRANSFORMATIVE STORIES

Embark on the journey of trauma, resilience, hope, and healing from the heart the West Coast in Kaiata at Rainwater Homestead.

It's NOT the DOG we're TRAINING offers a unique perspective to creating a relationship like no other. Read these stories in our news section

CHANGING LIVES
THROUGH EMPATHY
BASED EDUCATION

With every book you purchase, this enables us to keep raising awareness and supporting animal education initiatives in our wider  community, with the youth justice, at risk teens & those who need extra support.

Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of all life. We together can make an impact.

It really is not the DOG we're TRAINING.