Companions for Life
 
BLAAUWKLIPPEN WINE FARM

Western cape 

To find our about training that Companions for Life offers for dogs over 5 months of age, follow this link

contact details

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Gill Torr-Painter
021  9876062 :  Cell : + (0) 724640404
  
gillpainter@mweb.co.za
www.superpup.co.za

Qualifications:
BSc Zoo & Bot UCT ; Cert. Cats ,Dogs ,Horses Behaviour. Pretoria Tech. : 
Member of ABC :
Member of  SABCAP
Moved to Cape in 2002  when started own Puppy School

Method of Training
Lure & Reward : positive reinforcement

Course Content
  • Written material
  • Noise Desensitizing and dressing up in strange clothes
  • Handling and touch desensitisation worked on: hugging, picking up and putting on table for examination: grooming pup
  • Basic Obedience : sit, down, stand, wait for food, stay, recall out of play, recall to owner from a distance, also ahidden recall, give toy/bone, heelwalking, leave command for emergencies e.g. snake; relax/settle,;to accept isolation,; to negotiate an obsticle course.
  • Toilet Training Information
  • Management of basic behaviour concerns such as jumping  up, nipping, chewing, etc. Notes supplied as well
  • Off-lead socialization



Training Days:
Thursdays

Training Times
Younger Puppies  : Thursday  a.m. & p.m.

Duration of Course:  6 week course

App Number of pups in class: Usually  6—8    

Age of pups in class: we only take pups after they have had their 2ndVaccination------ age is usually 10—weeks at start,16 weeks at finish .

Requirements:
Proof Inoculation Required ; Prior Booking Required
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About Our School:
Venue on lawn – safe and secure

Other  Services Offered:

* Older pup classes for 5 months and older , 8 week course to
prepare for CGC Bronze certificate 
* Behaviour Problems - Home Consultations
* Individual Obedience Training