Recommended Dog School


Friends of the Dog


Puppy & Dog School
Edenvale, Greenstones


Kempton Park


Modderfontein
Link to Puppy School
To find out about Puppy Classes offered by Friends of the Dog Puppy School, follow this link
Instructor  :  Scotty Valadao & Charmaine du Toit
Contact No:  073 735 0469
e-mail         :  scotty@scottysdogs.co.za
Website     :  www.scottysdogs.co.za
Address     : Click here for map to Veld Street Modderfontein
Method of Training :  Positive Reinforcement
Training Days           : Sat, Sunday, Wed
Training Times         : Sat & Sunday mornings
                                        Wed - afternoons
Booking Necessary:  Yes
Vaccinations Rqrd  :  Yes
Qualifications:

Scotty                                                                                                             Charmaine
  • Ceritificate: Animal Behaviour (ABC of SA)
  • Registered with the South African Board of Companion Animal Professionals. (SABCAP)
  • Certificate: Tellington T-Touch Practitioner 
  • Certificate: Puppy Socialisation and Basic Home Obedience (SAADOI)
  • Certificate: (Basic Animal Behaviour(Dogs) Pretoria University
  • Certificate: Louise Hay (Facilitator)
  • Certificate: Modern Theories of Canine Psychology Behaviour & Obedience ( Dist)Animal Care College (UK) 
  • Certificate: Veterinary Nutritional Advisor I (Hills)
  • Certificate: Clicker Training (2)
  • Member: The Pet Professional Guild 
  • Certificate : Canine Behaviour Foundation Course
  • Certificate : Clicker Training  
  • Certificate : Basic Behaviour - Ethology
  • Studying - Advanced Behaviour - Ethology

Elaine  - Assistant & Instructor

  • TTouch - April 2012
  • CONFI PUPPY (THINKING PETS) – May 2013
  • Clicker Training  – September 2012
  • Companion Animal First Aid Course July 2012
Courses Offered:


  • Puppy Two (4 - 8 months - no prior training)
  • Advanced Puppy (for pups that have done the basic Puppy Class)
  • Adolescent & Older Dog Classes (for those that have had no prior training
  • Let's Have Fun (for dogs that have done basic training)
  • TTouch Workshops


About our School:

We believe that when you understand why your dog is engaging in certain behaviours, you have a better chance of changing the behaviour. To this end, we incorporate basic House Rules, understanding your dogs body language and help you to change any unacceptable behaviours.

In addition to basic training, we do a lot of mini agility, fun exercises, basic tricks, scenting, off lead work etc, which are all aimed to both build your dog's confidence and deepen the bond between you and your dog. Comprehensive notes supplied and during the duration of the course you have 24/7 access to our canine behaviourist via email for any problems or concerns. This is included in course content.