Mat has helped thousands of pets (and their humans!) over the past 25 years. Early in his career, while completing his Master’s degree through Massey Vet School, Mat worked hands-on training problem dogs.  During the 2000s he established himself as a leading behaviour practitioner in Edinburgh, Scotland, with over 130 veterinary clinics referring behaviour cases to him by the time he moved back to New Zealand in 2021.  Recently, Mat published “What Dogs Want”, a fun, illustration-filled handbook for dog guardians.  Mat is accredited through the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour as a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB), and is accredited or a member of leading companion animal behaviour organisations such as CANZ, ABTC, IAABC, APBC, and FABC. 

Jess is an accredited veterinary behaviourist and the Founder and Director of Kiwi Vet Behaviour, a team of qualified vets and  trainers who provide compassionate and science-based services including veterinary behaviour consultations, training packages, educational workshops, and classes for dogs of all ages. Jess recently (January 2023) opened the first veterinary behaviour clinic in Auckland, NZ, a facility where companion animals and their guardians can come together with professionals in a safe environment.

Adele is a Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant with the IAABC as well as an accredited Animal Behaviour Consultant with CANZ. Her journey into animal behaviour began during her BSc Psychology studies at the University of Canterbury, where she explored additional disciplines such as Biochemistry and Animal Behaviour. She continues to expand her expertise through programmes like Canine Psychology & Behaviour (Ad. Dip.) with the ISCP and specialised training from the Grisha Stewart Academy.
Since 2016, Adele has been actively involved with Christchurch Bull Breed Rescue, initially as a volunteer and now as a duty manager. She provides 1:1 training and support for dogs, volunteers, foster teams, and adoptees, while also engaging in community dog education for children.
Adele has fostered and re-homed numerous litters of puppies and over 30 adult dogs, specialising in complex behavioural cases. Her current fosters are true long termers - Sunshine & Heath. Adele emphasises ongoing education and hands-on experience for a holistic approach to training and behaviour modification, focusing on the wellbeing of every learner.
With Sit Happens since 2018, Adele specialises in behaviour modification for complex cases and core life skills development. She collaborates closely with local veterinarians and other professionals to ensure comprehensive care, including referrals for virtual consults.
Adele’s commitment extends to teaching puppy foundation courses and facilitating socialisation sessions for shy puppies, building solid foundations and helping prevent behavioural challenges. She also leads group sessions to support ongoing training and development for her longer term clients.

Lisa is a Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant (CDBC) with the IAABC, an Accredited Animal Behaviour Consultant with CANZ, and currently serves as Vice President for the APDTNZ. She founded Sit Happens Dog Training in 2016 and later launched Kiwi Canine, an online store offering curated dog products.
With a background in B.Sc. Information Management and M.Sc. International Management, Lisa switched her passion to dogs which led her to international training, conferences with renowned speakers, and diverse experience in canine businesses. After running puppy classes, socialisation and 1:1 training for almost a decade, Lisa now focuses her attention more on providing an alternative to existing pet stores, with having a completely non-aversive range of very select products with a great focus on enrichment.
Since 2015, Lisa has volunteered with rescue organisations in Christchurch, helping to enable staff and volunteers to help the dogs in their care on a behavioural level as well. And while not fostering dogs, she usually always has a foster kitten on top of her two rescue dogs Hank and Mouse and her two rescue cats Snoop and Smooch

Dr Lucy Scott is a qualified Veterinarian with a membership in Veterinary Behaviour through the Australian and NZ College of Veterinary Scientists.

She is currently working on a masters in Clinical Animal Behaviour through the University of Edinburgh and provides Behaviour consultations to dog, cat and horse guardians through her business Veterinary Behaviour Services NZ. These are in person throughout the Lower North Island and Virtually NZ wide. 

Mat has helped thousands of pets (and their humans!) over the past 25 years. Early in his career, while completing his Master’s degree through Massey Vet School, Mat worked hands-on training problem dogs.  During the 2000s he established himself as a leading behaviour practitioner in Edinburgh, Scotland, with over 130 veterinary clinics referring behaviour cases to him by the time he moved back to New Zealand in 2021.  Recently, Mat published “What Dogs Want”, a fun, illustration-filled handbook for dog guardians.  Mat is accredited through the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour as a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB), and is accredited or a member of leading companion animal behaviour organisations such as CANZ, ABTC, IAABC, APBC, and FABC.