Paws-itive Paws-abilities

  Centurion - Midrand - Lyttleton Manor - Pretoria East

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Heather Whitfield
083 566 7009 : heather4paws@gmail.com
www.animalhydrotherapy.co.za

Qualifications/Experience
* 2006 Qualified as an Canine Behaviourist
* 2006 – 2012 Presenting Puppy Socialization Courses since 2006 
* 2007 Attended a six week Clicker Training Course through Animal  Connections       
* 2007 Received a Certificate through ThinkingPets as an  Advanced Puppy and Adult Dog Training Instructor.       
* 2008 Qualified as an Animal Hydro Therapist in the UK
* 2009 I have my own Animal Hydrotherapy and  Rehabilitation Practice since March 2009.       
* 2010 Qualified as a Tellington TTouch Practitioner
* 2012 Started to present Social Agility Classes
 
Method of Training
Clicker Training (Positive Reinforcement)

Course Content
  • Very comprehensive CD given at end of course
  • Noise Desensitizing
  • Handling : Examination : Grooming Information
  • Basic Obedience : sit, stand, down, sit stay, down stay, recall, leave, loose leash walking. Introduction to confidence Course, Introduction to Target Stick, Introduction to Tellington TTouch, give Paw, Crawl, Roll over + LOTS OF FUN!
  • Toilet Training Information
  • Management of basic behaviour concerns such as jumping  up, nipping, chewing, etc
  • Off-lead socialization
  • Clicker and TTouch
  • Pups are introduced to basic Hydrotherapy Practice
Training Days:
Saturday, Monday, Tuesday

Training Times
Saturday Mornings, Monday and Tuesday Evenings

Duration of Course:  6 weeks

App Number of pups in class: 6 - 12

Age of pups in class:
Puppy 1:  8  – 16 weeks
Puppy 2: 16 weeks and older

Investment: R700 
            
Requirements
Proof Inoculation Required ; Prior Booking Required

About Our School
My facilities are situated on a Small Holding in the heart of Centurion. I have a 500m² Dog Training Arena completely secure. I have a confidence course witch consist of  various obstacles such as a teeter-totter, dog-walk, cavaletti’s,
steps, labyrinth, different surfaces to walk on, balance boards etc. I also have a range of therapeutic equipment to help with specific gait and postural in-balances. I also have a full range of agility equipment.

I also have a small shop where clients can purchase harnesses, leads, body wraps, various toys and dog/cat accessories, specialised equipment for rehabilitation patients and a few nice to have’s...

Lastly, I’m also recognised through ThinkingPets as one of their training schools for student wanting to qualify as instructors.

Other  Services Offered
* Puppy Socialization Courses
* Adult Training
* Behaviour Consultations
* Social Agility Classes
* Clicker Training
* Tellington TTouch
* Animal Hydrotherapy and Rehabilitation
* Puppy Aqua Classes
* Weight Loss and Fitness Programmes
* Endurance Training            
* Adult Social Classes
* Agility for both Puppies and Adult Dogs
* Assessment School
* Kennels (Mainly for Rehabilitation Animals and Animals with Disabilities