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HAPPY TAILS DOG TRAINING CENTER
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CONTACT DETAILS
Petra du Toit (CPDT-KA) & Tanja Grensing 082 627 6201 & 081 306 1631 [email protected] www.happytailsdogtraining.co.za https://www.facebook.com/happytails.gardenroute Method of Training Positive Reinforcement, Lure & Reward – no choke collars Course Content Our puppy class focuses on teaching life skills to puppies so they can cope in our human world. These skills are based on the Hills recommended exercises and include:
About Our School Originally designed to supply training for Caring Friends Therapy Dogs, Happy Tails Dog Training Center now also accommodates dogs of all ages and breeds, for pet dog training and behaviour problems. We believe in teaching the owners ways to communicate with their dogs and understand their pets' needs. We currently have 2 trainers and 2 assistants and intend to expand our classes to week days as well. Other services offered We also assist with older dogs in a more private environment and are qualified to assist with behaviour problems, such as separation anxiety, aggression towards dogs and humans, over-arousals, fearful behaviour, etc. |
Venue: We offer group classes in 5 Hospitaalstreet in Oudtshoorn but also come to your home for private training and behaviour problems. Training Days: Tuesdays to Thursdays 09h00 to 17h00, Fridays and Saturday 09h00 to 12h00 Training Times Vary depending on classes and requirements Duration of Course: Puppy courses run over 6 lessons App Number of pups in class: A maximum number of 6 puppies are accepted in any one course. If we get more inquires we add another course Age of pups in class: Puppies must be between 8 weeks and 5 months of age. Requirements We require proof of 2nd vaccination by a veterinarian (home vaccines are not accepted). Prior bookings are essential, payment is required after 1st lesson. And you will need yummy treats for your puppy, to motivate learning. Qualifications/Experience Petra du Toit is the chief instructor and owner of the training center. Her extensive experience started in 1994 with competition obedience and traditional training methods. She completed her Advanced Dog Behaviour diploma in 2003 (Cum Laude), with the Pretoria Technicon. Petra is qualified Super Pup trainer, and her passion to teach people to train their dogs is seen in every class she offers. Petra has successfully achieved her international certification as CPDT-KA (Certified professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed) and is the first dog trainer in South Africa with this prestigious title. Petra also serves on the board of SABCAP - the South African Board for Companion Animal Professionals. Happy Tails is an approved Hills puppy school and Petra is a certified puppy school instructor, as well as Hills Nutrition Advisor In 2019, Petra successfully completed the “Scent for Six” course with the School of Canine Science and is a Level 1 World Scent Dog Association judge and instructor. Tanja Grensing is running classes since the age of 14. She qualified as therapy dog handler at the age of 10 years, started training her Golden Retriever Molly at age 11 and, for her age, has a vast knowledge base on dog training and behaviour. Tanja loves teaching tricks and assists with agility and the play group, as well as puppy class and individual training sessions. She was the first handler of Caring Friends Therapy Dogs, to pass the KUSA Canine Good Citizen Gold test with Molly. Tanja has attended various courses online, as well as workshops with the IMDT in Canine Body Language and Aggression. She has completed Puppylab with the School of Canine Science and is more than equipped to offer puppy classes. Tanja is also a Hills Certified Puppy School Instructor and Hills Nutrition Advisor |
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