Services
Puppy Training
Puppy training - Early training is obviously always the best time to create an everlasting bond. Dogs who are trained early are more likely to follow your every move and most likely know your gestures. Our puppy training classes are in the evenings at 17h30 on Wednesdays.
CLICKER TRAINING & ELECTRONIC / SHOCK TRAINING IS NOT TRAINED BY US ALTHOUGH WE HAVE EXAMINED & UNDERSTAND THIS.
WE CONCENTRATE ON POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT, MOTIVATIONAL TRAINING WITHOUT DOMINANCE TO ENHANCE THE DOG-OWNER RELATIONSHIP.
PLEASE REMEMBER, just as humans, dogs have good days & bad days. When you enter our arena you will go home having had a better day!
TRAINING TREATS
At SA Dog Trainers we allow treats but keep it to the minimum.
Do not feed your dog before coming to class. Please remember that the dog may not take to a treat when arriving because there are a lot of distractions! Once his focus is on you, give him/her a treat to keep the focus.
Please carry the bag on the opposite side of where your dog is walking next to you. Your dog will be getting a treat in class when the trainer shows you.
You may ask the trainer if you can give your dog a treat especially when YOU think he/she really did well and deserves one!
TRAINING GEAR
Please come with all the gear you think is appropriate and the trainer will then advise what to use for what purpose.
For instance, when Linda goes to her training sessions, we have a leather band and a choke chain around the neck – not too tight – and the harness.
During training you may needs a choke chain and once the dog understands the tightening, her trainer will allow the quick & easy clip on to the leather band.
When the class is over, again there is a quick change over to the clip on the harness and a more relaxed atmosphere is created.
What we offer
“The Young ones” classes are for dogs aged between 3 months to 18 months
“The Athletes” classes are for dogs aged between 19 months to 3 years
“ The Real-Deal” classes are for advanced dogs over 3 years old which haven’t had previous training. We introduce them from beginner up to where we advise. Otherwise bring them to have fun, stimulation and behaviour lessons as described hereunder.
An initial meeting (30 – 60 minutes) where you tell us all about your expectations.
Duration of Course is 5/6 weeks for a 1 hour session:
Mornings 8:00 to 9:00
Afternoon: 16:00 to 17:00
Maximum of 6 – 8 puppies/dogs per class
Puppy training classes:
We offer playground with socialization and some follow my hand/owners with flat work integration, etc
Beginner:
We offer playground with socialization and some follow my hand/owners with flat work integration, etc
- Flat work – this is your normal quick commands
- Eye contact, Reflex to name, Sit, Stand, Down, Wait (15 seconds) etc
R145 p/lesson
INTERMEDIATE I
Progressively we will send your dog to the next stage
- Loose lead walking, Retrieve, Wait (30 seconds or more), Drop, Turn (360 degree), Hand signals etc
R145 p/lesson
INTERMEDIATE II
- Handling at the Vet / Grooming, muzzle training, round the pole (introduction) etc
R170 p/lesson
INTERMEDIATE III
- Send away, Tunnel, Weaving (introduction), nose work, seek back, peek-a-boo, etc
R170 p/lesson
INTERMEDIATE IV
- Reflex to name, Recall (introduction), Bow, Clear jump, etc
R170 p/lesson
Advanced:
- Once we find your dog is ready for further serious K9 training, we will put you up with a professional who have close contact with our way of training.
All our classes have some fun in them at the end. Twice a year we have special days where we meet and have fun with our dogs.
We also have a photographer who will from time to time be on site with our fun days.
R170 p/lesson
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