Kiwi Avoidance Training workshop training videos

This collection of videos will help kiwi avoidance trainers plan a great training event and remain consistent throughout their training.

These videos have been produced in partnership between Save the Kiwi and the Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai.

For more information or for future video requests, please email avoidance@savethekiwi.nz.

1. Planning & booking a KAT workshop

Find out what you need to consider when selecting a venue for your kiwi avoidance training session and how to book dog owners into your training session.

2. Equipment

Find out what equipment you will need for your kiwi avoidance training session.

3. Setting up the course

Find out what you need to consider when setting up your kiwi avoidance training course.

4. Setting up the staging & arrival area

Find out what you need to consider when setting up the staging and arrival area, including parking.

5. Meet & greet dog owners

Find out how to meet and greet the dog owners attending your kiwi avoidance training session, and how to set their expectations (especially around the collar).

6. Putting on the collar

Find out more about how the collar works and how best to put it on the dog participating in your kiwi avoidance training session.

7. Walking the course

Find out how the course should be set up, and how you should walk the course with the dog and its owner.

8. Debrief & follow-up

Find out what you should do after a dog has walked the kiwi avoidance training course and what happens next.

9. Troubleshooting

Every now and again some problems might occur. Find out the solutions to some common problems.