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Classes for older dogs - to find out about the classes for older dogs presented by K C Dogs, follow this link
Lower Sandhurst (was Parkmore) and Surrounds


To get to meet Kathy, go to YouTube and type in "The Grumpy Old Dog Lady". Here you will find her video blog (Vlogging), where Kathy talks about various dog related topics we are sure you will enjoy. ​


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CONTACT

KATHY CLAYTON
082 454 1750  :   011 783 3042  
[email protected]

www.kcdogschool.com

Assisted by:  STACI LYONS         
072 483 7099 :  [email protected]

Qualifications/Experience

(Kathy Clayton)
  • Senior Accredited Companion Animal Behaviourist (ABC of SA)  SAABC/1998/008/CF
  • BA (Unisa)  Higher Diploma in Education
  1. Certificate of Companion Animal Behaviour (Pretoria University)
  • Senior Kennel Union of SA judge of:  Obedience, Agility, Dog Jumping, Dog Carting
  • International Judge of Freestyle (Dog Dancing) - World Canine Freestyle Organization (USA)
  • Senior Judge of Freestyle - South Africa
  • Member of International Working Dog Association
  • Vice Chairman of Border Collie Rescue
  • Member of SASDA (South African Sheepdog Association)
  • Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI - Do More with your Dog, USA)
  • (Past Chairman of ABC of SA and Dancing with Dogs in Africa)
(Staci Lyons)
  • Accredited Companion Animal Behaviourist (ABC of SA)
  • BA Performing Arts
  • Certificate of Companion Animal Behaviour (Pretoria University)

Method of Training
Positive reinforcement  methods using luring and by rewarding -verbal and with treats.


Course Content
  • Correct social play on lead and off lead. Absolutely no “bullying” allowed. 
  • When necessary, the play will be divided into big dogs playing together, and small dogs playing together.
  • Manouvering around an obstacle course - small jumps, a tunnel, A-frame; walking a ladder on the ground;  going through a hoop, etc (all done by luring with treats)
  • Handling on a table like at a vet. Pass the puppy around the circle.
  • Desensitization to noises.
  • Getting the puppy to focus on the handler - “look” command.
  • At the end of the first lesson, there is a talk on toilet training, biting, chewing, jumping.
  • On registration, the owner is given a 5 page handout “I have a new puppy - now what?”









K C DOG SCHOOL OFFERS

Puppy Kindergarten Classes in  Lower Sandhurst
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( was Parkmore)

 
Training Days & Times
Puppy Kindergarten:
Days and times -
Saturday 12:30 - 13:30   in Lower Sandhurst
Sunday 10:30 - 11:30     in Lower Sandhurst
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Duration of Course:  4 Sessions

App Number of pups in class:  Average 8
(If more pups class is divided)


Age of pups in class:
Puppy Kindergarten - puppy must be between 8 weeks and 4 months of age.
                             
Requirements
  • puppy must have had the second innoculation.
  • owner must show innoculation certificate.

About Our School

K C Dog School started out as a part time business for Kathy, until 1994, when it became a full time business.

From small beginnings, K C Dog School has grown into a well know training school in the northern suburbs.

Kathy has had many years of experience in the dog ring with different dog sports, as well as judging not only locally, but overseas as well. Kathy has given lectures for Dog Dancing and Clicker and Behaviour in the USA.

Both Kathy and senior assistant, Staci are accredited Companion Animal Behaviourists, and the other assistants have all been involved with dogs for several years.

Our philosophy is to guide the handler and dog through exercises with lots of love and praise and treats in order to get a closer bond, with the ultimate aim for the dog to do what the handler asks it to do.



Other  Services Offered
  • Private home consultations for behavioural problems.
  • Private obedience training at home.
  • Dog Dancing.
  • Private clicker training.
  • House sitting (by one of our assistants.)


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