One of the first steps we took to bring te reo Māori into our whare was teaching our puppy, Toka, his commands in Māori. Despite early doubts from his trainer, Toka excelled, proving that dogs can learn any language with consistency and aroha. Whether you’re starting with a pup or an older kurī, it’s never too late to introduce reo Māori. Begin with simple cues like E noho (sit) or Haere mai (come), and download our printable guide.
