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Paws Abilities Behaviour & Learning Centre
 

Cloverdene / Van Ryn Smallholdings Benoni  

Gauteng 

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Louise Thompson

 011 969 6103 : 082 890 0905 : louthomp@mweb.co.za 

www.animal-behaviour.org.za


Qualifications/Experience
* Accredited Animal Behaviour Consultant (ABC of SA)
* Registered member of SABCAP
* Member of the International Guild for Force Free Trainers
* Cert of Companion Animal Behaviour. Pretoria University. 
* Cert of Advanced Companion Behaviour. Pretoria Technikon


Method of Training
Positive reinforcement methods and force free methods including lure and reward and clicker etc


Course Content
  • Detailed homework manual supplied
  • Noise Desensitizing - wide variety of tapes and props used
  • Handing : Examination : Grooming Information - also preparation for grooming as we have two qualified groomers on the premises and a grooming parlour
  • Basic Obedience : Both domestic and show obedience classes, also life skills classes, agility and a new fun concept in training our very own dog sports which includes, x-country, nose games, water retrieves and other water games, special retrieve games, taqrget games, tricks and other fun problem solving games for dogs.
  • Toilet Training information supplied
  • Management of basic behaviour concerns such as jumping  up, nipping, chewing is supplied. A a different topic is discussed each week with various appropirate solutions and also information provided in our homework manual
  • Off-lead socialization is supplied, but age and breed specific with extreme care taken viz fighting breeds when entering their first challenge period of canine behavioural development 
  • We use the parlour and vet table to accustomise pups to grooming and vet visits
  • Clicker courses are available and all paws abilities activities are under the direct supervision of an accreditd animal behaviouor consultant.

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Training Days:

* Saturday puppy class and group training classes. 
* Weekdays private training / remedial training and private ..behaviour consultations

Training Times  

Puppy 1: Saturdays 9am.
Puppy 2: Saturdays 10.30am

Duration of Course: 
Age dependent – pups are promoted to the next level of puppy learning from about 5 ½ months of age

App Number of pups in class:* Up to five = one instructor. 
* Six to ten = two instructors and a facilitator etc

Age of pups in class:
Pups accepted from one week after their first innoculation. Pups are divided into age appropriate groups.

Requirements
Proof Inoculation Required ; Prior Booking Required


About Our School
WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DOGDOM!

Thank you for showing an interest in the services we offer at Paws Abilities. You and your dog are about to begin an exciting journey, where you will both grow and develop, and have an opportunity to reach your full potential through mutual co-operation and respect! Please note that proof of inoculation is required upon joining. This is for your dog’s protection and to ensure the safety of all the dogs in the school.

WE PROVIDE: A safe rural environment; Club house & shade areas; Toilet facilities; Fully fenced exercise and socialising areas. Regular fun events and socials; A regular informative electronic newsletter; Dog shows/fun days/charity events. We have on sale:  Gentle, non-confrontational, passive, dog training equipment; Toys; Treats; Chews; Behaviour and Training books and booklets; Refreshments, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not run our school like a military boot camp!

Specially developed, fun exercises, make learning fun, for both owner and dog. Only positive reinforcement / reward methods are used. No HARSH CORRECTIVE training methods are allowed. No choke chains, no yelling, no punishment, and no jerking leashes - EVER!

WE also run a doggie day care centre,  grooming parlour and boarding kennels on the premises.Link to Boarding Kennel

Other  Services Offered
*Touch, clicker, groundwork (obstacle course)     
*Socialisation,  basic obedience, behaviour therapy, remedial
.socialisation, private classes
*Puppy 
2/adolescent classes, behaviour therapy, remedial .
socialisation, private classes.


   
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