INTRODUCING LES BRUCE

Genuine Qualifications

Les Bruce began his professional dog-training career as an operational handler with the New Zealand Police. In that capacity he gained the qualifications "PD Ex & TD Ex". These are world-recognised and the highest awards attainable for dog training. With his dog, Gina, Les won the Erridge Trophy - a prestigious award for operational New Zealand Police dog-handlers. In later years, Les became officer-in-charge of a regional dog section.
Les extended his practical knowledge and expertise by studying and gaining a first-class pass in canine behaviour at Massey University Veterinary Faculty.

Wide Experience


Les's experience with dogs began while growing up with a dog-loving family who bred and showed Scottish Terriers. This introduced Les to the wonderful world of dogs and began a lifelong passion for understanding and working with these remarkable animals.
Training police dogs was therefore a natural career choice and led to years of experience with working dogs and with judging obedience trials
On completion of his police career, Les launched his highly successful business as a professional trainer and behaviour consultant. Since then, Les has trained and modified the behaviour of thousands of dogs and puppies.

Real Expertise

Effective dog handling requires outstanding skill and ability. With qualifications, experience and a life-long passion for dogs, Les has developed his exceptional talent to "think dog" - to get into a dog's mind by observing its actions and body language. This understanding has led to the development of a wide range of gentle, non-aggressive, positive reinforcement techniques with which Les has gained remarkable success