Megan Newton
Primary School Teacher
in NZ since 2015
"Els has put a lot of thought, time and effort into developing Bizzy’s World. She has a clear vision of what she wants to achieve and has done lots of research to ensure her programme aligns with the NZ Curriculum for Primary School Students. Els is passionate about dogs and has a huge amount of knowledge and experience to share. Bizzy’s World will provide students with the opportunity to have hands-on experiences and the chance to interact with Els’ well-trained, gentle and kind natured dog (Bizzy). It will also help them to understand and engage with dogs they know, and don’t know, in positive ways. With many families in the community choosing to have dogs as pets, Bizzy’s World covers important knowledge and skills for learners of all ages."
Jo Clough
Director
The Dog Safe Workplace
"We at the Dog Safe Workplace and Dog Safe 4 Kids are proud to be working with Els and Bizzy. Els has a wealth of experience and knowledge as well as being a lovely person to work with. The education and training that she does is second to none and I am excited that she is going to be incorporating our programs into her training."
Bridget & David
Christchurch
"We have known Els for 15 years, meeting her first at puppy training.
She has such a love of dogs, has such genuine care for them, an incredible depth of knowledge and experience.
Els has really helped us understand our dogs, their feelings and behaviour and has been very helpful with her advice and training.
She is an excellent communicator and teacher and has a real commitment to helping dogs and the people around them."
Jo Wager
Banks Peninsula
"I am a dog owner and volunteer coordinator for St John Pet Therapy. Having owned dogs all my life and now organising others to take dogs into organisations such as schools and hospitals, I feel I have a good grasp of what is important in dog ownership and training.
I have known Els for over 2 years and have always found her both very knowledgeable about dogs and to have an exceptional rapport with her own dog, Bizzy. Els is also very good at helping and advising other dog owners in a calm and professional manner.
I am aware of Els’ intended educational program for children. Having been into schools with my dog as a volunteer for St John, I am very aware of the need to educate children and their caregivers so more dog related incidents can be prevented. I not only think it is a great idea but can think of no one better suited to providing and running it than Els and Bizzy."
Ulrike Huetter
Banks Peninsula
" My dog, Lord, and I attended three of Els’ Educational Canine Classes. We thoroughly loved every session because we both learnt so much each week. Els’ ability to teach me the perspective of the dog was incredibly helpful and insightful. I feel now I can understand Lord much better and that I am able to provide him with the guidance he needs. Els' expertise, patience, and genuine love for dogs made the training process very enjoyable and effective. I wholeheartedly recommend Els to anyone looking to deepen their connection with their furry friend and gain valuable training skills”