I qualified as an animal behaviourist through the Centre of Applied Pet Ethology - International (https://coape.org/cabti-home-page/) and form part of their Association for Pet Behaviourists and Trainers.
I use science-based, only force-free techniques and do NOT follow outdated dominance theories.
I work mainly in Centurion and Pretoria surrounds in South Africa.
Dog behaviour modification consultations
Is your dog struggling with behaviour issues like the following, to name a few examples: Excessive barking, destructive chewing, newfound fears, is going to the vet or groomer a nightmare? No matter their age, these challenges can be addressed with the right approach, which is science-based and force-free. As a dedicated dog behaviourist, I am here to help you and your furry friend overcome these obstacles. Together, we can create a tailored plan to improve your dog's behaviour, enhance their well-being, and improve the quality of your lives.
Intro-analysis cost starts from R450 onwards. Further cost per session starting from R220 onwards · final quote after the first conversation, length of a consultation is typically a minimum of 2 hours
Life skills: Dogs older than 4 Months
- Customized training programs are available for dogs over 4 months old based on your specific goals, in the line of general basic obedience.
- Teaching your dog to stay on cue, walk manageably on a leash (I teach here to still let your dog explore without pulling you), lie down on cue, and refrain from jumping on you, are some examples.
- I use positive reinforcement techniques along with clicker training.
- Training sessions can be conducted at your home or in other areas where your dog needs to perform such behaviours, such as walking in your neighbourhood.
Intro-analysis cost starts from R450 onwards. Further cost per session starting from R220 onwards: final quote after first meeting · length of a session is typically a minimum of 1 and a half hours
Pro-active training for veterinary visits
You can prepare your dog for veterinary visits to make it a lot less stressful for both human and dog creating a win-win situation for both human and dog.
This training package is designed for dogs older than 4 months of age (as it is encouraged that puppies younger than this go through a group puppy class programme at a reputable puppy school) that does not have excessive fears towards body handling and a veterinary practice. If this is the case a more tailor-made behaviour modification programme will be applicable subject to different costing.
An intro session is first done, costed separately, depending on where you live in Pretoria, to determine whether the following training package will suit you and your dog or not, if not, a more tailor-made behaviour modification programme will be recommended.
The "Pro-active training for Veterinary Visits" training package includes the following: 1) Body handling (this will include amongst other things nail clipping), examining and restraint taken to an advanced level, 2) Preparing your dog to take pills easily and medication through mouth, 3) Preparing your dog to cope well with administering ear medication, 4) Preparing your dog to cope well with taking a rectal temperature, 5) Preparing your dog to cope well with listening to their heart through a stethoscope, 6) Preparing your dog to cope well with a X-ray procedure, taking a blood sample and taking their blood pressure, 7) Crate training, 8) Preparing your dog to cope well with typical smells of a veterinary practice, 9) Preparing your dog to cope well with a Elizabethan collar, 10) Two visits will be included at the veterinary practice of choice in Pretoria to guide how "happy visits" should be done regularly in future. If the particular veterinary practice is not open for this, a recommendation will be made to an alternative veterinary practice that does.
All of this is trained using only positive reinforcement training techniques and principles of systematic desensitisation.
The cost of this total training package is R1 000 and includes the following: 1) Sessions done at my venue in Lyttelton Manor, Pretoria, necessary to reach an advanced level at all 9 points mentioned above, however the training programme must be completed in 3 months 2) Certain equipment needed, a list will be provided of the equipment that is included and excluded, 3) Two visits at the veterinary practice in Pretoria for guidance on how continued "happy visits" should be done.
This training package is therefore mainly presented at my venue in Lyttelton Manor, Pretoria, therefore you need to come to me with your dog.
Puppy programme: Dogs younger than 4 months of age
Paws2Train does not present group puppy classes but can refer you to fellow behaviourists qualified through the same institution that does in the area that you are in. In this manner you can be rest assured that you are referred to a reputable behaviourist.