GOING GLOBAL: SADTC had its first international learner Instructors during September 2009. We taught them our methods and courses etc. We have had enquiries as far afield as USA, INDIA, SINGAPORE, BANGLADESH and JORDAN to name a few. There are also many from the whole of Africa, including Botswana, Uganda, Nigeria, etc.
Dog Training Instructor Classes offered a range from puppy instructor, beginner to advanced obedience instructor, agility instructor and protection instructor. These courses consist of practical and theory.
Dog Training Instructor Classes are aimed at teaching humane methods to improve the dog and handlers lives.

We have two of the highest qualified instructors internationally to our credit, (Chris and Christine) and have been complimented by international Instructors from the Geneva Convention, U.S.A., U.K., Holland, and Sweden.
We work closely with many veterinarians from all over S.A. and professors from Onderstepoort University.
Chris and Christine are both qualified canine behavioural consultants.
SADTC holds seminars on new and different spheres of training, from puppies to protection and more.

Chris has the following international endorsements:
- Puppy (U.S.A.)
- Novice (U.S.A.)
- Open (U.S.A.)
- Utility (U.S.A.)
- Diploma in Animal Behaviour from Onderstepoort
- Affiliate member of the UK Temperament Test Society
- Member of Anglo American Dog Training
- Chris has given talks locally and in the U.S.A.

Christine has the following international endorsements:
- Puppy (U.S.A.)
- Novice (U.S.A.)
- Open (U.S.A.)
- Utility (U.S.A.)
- Agility (U.S.A.)
- Tracking (U.S.A.)
- Diploma in Animal Behaviour from Onderstepoort
- Member of Anglo American Dog Training
- Tester for Delta Society for Therapy Dogs (U.S.A.)

Martinique has the following international endorsements:
- Puppy (U.S.A.)
- Companion (U.S.A.)
- Member of Anglo American Dog Training
- Martinique was the youngest person in South Africa to have completed and qualified two international endorsements


BIATA NOW QUALIFIED & HAS INTRODUCED A COURSE FOR JUNIOR PUPPIES
Biata has been endorsed to instruct to Beginner level through S.A. DOG TRAINING COLLEGE & KENNELS. Congratulations are in order and she is already doing a sterling job teaching junior pups that have just progressed from puppy level 1 (2 – 5½ months old) .
Biata has introduced a new course for the pups that are promoted from pups 1. They have so much fun in her class that it makes the handlers with older dogs want to join in. But this is just for slightly older puppies. There are photos under the Gallery.

Come visit us on a Saturday morning and see what we do and how much fun you can have with a pup or older dogs. Many of our handlers state that they don’t know what they used to do on Saturday mornings and how much fun they missed out on.

Dog Training Instructor Classes now global.
Our first ever International training course was launched in September, 2009.  We had a qualified instructor from India, and learners and behaviourists from Botswana and South Africa as well.

 It was with great satisfaction and excitement that we held the 3 week course at S.A.  DOG TRAINING COLLEGE, as it was a true work of art.  It was the first of its kind we have offered and was extremely comprehensive.  This is not only for complete beginners but also for people that want to enhance their capabilities. 
The feedback and participation was exhilarating, so we have decided to make this a permanent course we offer. We have included success stories about this course for you to peruse.

We have now had enquiries from the U.S.A, Singapore, Jordan, and many African countries to do this course again.  The next scheduled course is tentatively planned for March 2010.
Feel free to contact us if you would like more details about the course, as we need many dedicated, humane instructors all over the world.  Congratulations to those of you who already work with these methods.  Even if you are a seasoned instructor/behaviourist this course will be beneficial to you.

What a compliment to be teaching people from all over the world and receiving the feedback we did. What an inspiration to us!

Bookings are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Kursus gedoen Maart 2012

As ‘n Afrikaanse persoon van die Noord Kaap skryf ek die terugvoer verslag in  Afrikaans.
Ek wil die personeel van die SADTC bedank vir ‘n wonderlike kursus. Dit is van Chris tot Oom Johannes. Vir die gasvryheid en vriendelikheid wat die personeel bied. Wat hulle ons van honde geleer het was wonderlik. Die kennis wat Chris en Christine vir ons oorgedra het kom van jare se ondervinding. Dit behels ook nie net die kennis van hond nie. Hulle leer jou ook om jouself te vind. Mens kom agter dat  jy nederig en klein is in die lewe. Hulle leer jou ook  mense kennis.  Wat ek ook ondervind het is die hegte band van ‘n gelukkige en ondersteunende familie. Soos Chris heeldag sê. Hondemense bly nederig en opreg.
Die instukteur kursus beveel ek ten sterkste aan. Enige persoon wat ‘n passie het vir honde en om dit ‘n lewenstyl wil maak, beveel ek aan om die kursus te doen. Die werk en opleiding is uiters professioneel. Die standaard is hoog en baie interesant. Ons het geleer en lekker gelag en die tyd geniet.
Magda se gastehuis beveel ek aan. Die kos is heerlik.
Dankie aan Chris en Christine. Julle is Wonderlike hondemense.
Danie Koch
082 945 2699

Hey Chris and Christine!

How are you doing? Thanks again for a great course; it was a real confidence builder. I am making plans to put up kennels. Can't wait!
Renee

Hi Chris & Christine, 
As you might have read from my blog, to me the course is still very relevant and I feel that it is the best course that I have done so far. I took my time to visit several dog training grounds just to have a feel and see their training methods. I can assure you that SADTC is the best. I went as far as visiting the . . . .  Dog Training . . .  and still I came back with the same feeling that you guys are the best.
I have not opened any dog training centre at the moment, but I am training my own dogs and my friends' dogs and the results have been wonderful. I have not added anything to my knowledge but all what you taught me at the college and so far so good.

The only thing that I have to do is to come for a refresher course or training and that will put me in a better position to then open my own dog training centre. 
As far as what I learned at the college is concerned, I am happy and will gladly make recommendations where I feel something has to be changed or done in a different way.

Regards,
 Maqhawe Norman Mamba

Hi Christine

It was an excellent course, value for money, much more than I initially expected. The exams were a surprise and made it more professional, and of course the practical’s were the best. When I tell everyone we wrote 4 exams, they were surprised and said, "So it’s quite serious"..........

Regards

Zoe Bosman
Adventure Sport
Swaziland

Hi Christine,

Thank you so much to you and Chris for everything and mostly for your kindness. Coming over was the best decision I have ever made. I will keep in touch.

Regards to the SADTC gang
 Kelly (Botswana)

Hi Guys & Girls,

It was good to meet all of you and some of the spouses.  What I really love is to see how you guys are just so happy, keep it up!

A few words to express a big thank you for your understanding and it is humbling to meet people that find the time and humanity to care.  I can assure you, that Jan only says the kindest ... and also the funniest things about all of you, that includes the ‘Adams family’ and the Magda clan.  The way all of you embraced him is truly something that shows the calibre of the human beings that you are. 

My best wishes to all of you, I hope you will be blessed in the same way that you are a blessing to animals and your fellow man.

Kind regards
LB

Good news is that Bonny is doing very well after the instructor’s course, in fact so well she has been to further training and she will be going to America - Ohio in June to go do some more. she says she got govt sponsorship. as far as training goes she says so far she is only working with her 10 or so dogs.. Anyway, we are meeting tomorrow morning and going to chat a little bit and share what we can. I want to see her babies as well and I’ll go show her mine..

I am excited!!!

Kelly

We (my wife and I) went to the SADTC with high expectations but were amazed by the level of instructing we received, firstly they care for the dogs and understand dogs to the point where it amazes one.

Atmosphere was relaxed and Christine (little Napoleon) goes out of her way to ensure every instructor understands what is needed and relates to each persons individual level so everybody understands what and why they are doing things.

Plenty of theory helps one see dog training more "holistically" and then the practical helps you relate to the theory in bringing it all together.

In short we went as strangers soon became good friends and later left as family, and our lives are richer for it

“Keep a short leash not a tight one,” still resounds in my ears - thanks Chris, many a handler is going to get sick of me repeating these exact words.

Kindest regards
Clinton and Ansunet

Hi Christine,

I spoke to Jan a bit earlier, he had a great day and was a real chatter box, and he loves the dog that has been allocated to him for tomorrow.

Once again, thank you so much for your intervention, insight, acceptance and empathy.  Angels seem to come in many disguises.  I think you have a great programme going!  I admire your knowledge and insight

Let me tell you something ... I think you have launched Jan towards his purpose in life.

Regards
LB

March 2012

Maqhawe

I intend enrolling her at the South African Dog Training College as soon as all her innoculations are done. No trial by error here, I want her to be trained where I learned all that I know today as far as Dog training is concerned.

Maqhawe (Norman.)

Charlene

Well Eden Dog Training is going extremely well, we are ending off with a dog fun day-then closing till next year.

My first adult class consists of 2 German Shepherd, a pointer and a Labrador, that is my evening class, well every handler started by being pulled all over, after 3 to 4 lessons there was a huge improvement.

All is going good and with 12 students and more enrolled for next year, I am learning fast

Regards

Kagiso

“Growing up from childhood having dogs which are not trained and still having the consistency of caring for pets, I must say, SADTC has given me more love to dogs than any other programs I watched on TV. I’ve never handled or trained with dogs until I registered for an Instructor course with SADTC. I’ve learnt what dog world entails and every dog owner I meet, I’m trying to coach or share my experience I received.
At the moment I preach about dogs to my friends and hope to educate them how to treat pets, not just only dogs. I’m considering starting a non profit organisation in Mamelodi for all the dog lovers, to mostly, educate and demonstrate that a dog is mans best friend”  

Kind Regards,
Kagiso

Adél

Being at the SADTC and seeing what they do is just a positively overwhelming sight, but taking the actual instructors course with them, getting first hand experience was for me priceless moments.  One thing is for certain, the more you learn about dogs, the more you want to learn and with Chris and Christine as your instructors you cannot go wrong. What I knew before I started on the course was the more you work with dogs the more experience you get.  What I learned during this course and completing it, was extremely valuable to me.   I learned the more I work with the dogs the more I can learn from them.  It taught me not just how to understand and help train them, but also how to apply as best as I can, their way of looking at life, into my way of looking at life; simple, uncomplicated, always forgiving and full of love.    

Give Hugs to all
Adél

Dale

 Hi Chris & Christine,

 I just want to thank you opening a whole new world of opportunities for me. The instructor’s course was so much more than I expected. I loved every second of it. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and experience with me. I will definitely be back for the advanced course; I'm really excited about that. I have a very special place in my heart for the both of you; you really made me feel part of the family from the first second of meeting you. Please send my regards to Oom Johan and his girl Luna, and big hugs to Misty, the gorgeous husky girl - I miss them so much. I joined in with the dog training club in my area (the lady is also Christine) and I love every second of it. I also had a job offer at a vet in . . , but I'm not ready to give up the beach yet, but I'm sure something similar will come up in my area in the near future. South Africa is blessed to have warm, loving and inspiring mentors such as yourself and I'm sure that you will move many more mountains for dogs and dog lovers in the future!

All my love,
Dale.

Charlene

Hi Christine

How are you and the family? I am well and got loads of good news to share

It was tough finding grounds, to start off, after much asking around a hotel in the center of town has given  me the go ahead to use  their grounds, and payment is minimum wow, so we have a bar, restaurant, loo facility and fenced off parking bay, etc to start training.

So in short my club is Eden Dog Training Club, as for the other club it has dwindled away completely with 2 ladies who have other commitments. But they still function. My old club in C.T have 2 fly ball boxes for me and are adding training manuals, they not using them, just little jumps needed.

Have 5 new puppies without advertising, so yaaa that's me in a nut shell.

Loads of love
Charlene

September 2011

Ramona

HI CHRISTINE EN CHRIS

HOE GAAN DIT DAAR BY JULLE, HIER GAAN DIT BAIE GOED. EK WIL NET VIR JULLE LAAT WEET DAT EK DIE KURSUS VAN SEPTEMBER  2011 BAIE GENIET HET. EK HET SO BAIE GELEER BY JULLE! DIE KENNIS WAT EK BY JULLE GEKRY HET HET REEDS HANDIG TE PAS GEKOM. HONDE WAT EK AFRIG VORDER ALREEDS BAIE GOED. BAIE DANKIE VIR DIE GELEENTHEID WAT JULLE VIR MY GEGEE HET EN EK KAN MY DROME LAAT WAAR WORD. BAIE DANKIE VIR JULLE GASVRYHEID EK SAL JULLE NIE VERGEET NIE.STUUR GROETE

RAMONA

Charlene

To S.A.D.T.C. September 2011 Dear Chris and Christine I want to thank you both for your input into my life; you have given me a new vision and inspired me to be a better person, handler and instructor. With your passion Christine there is no doubt that any of your students would fail, as you only know how to make people succeed, with their dogs and without. Your no nonsense attitude gave me the courage to be able to say no when it is no, yes when it is yes and to be firm at all times. Your approach to all your members was one of seniority, patience and guidance. You were able to see the cracks in my life and began plastering it up, with determination and go for it attitude. You gave me confidence in my ability to instruct people with their dogs. I miss hearing your voice, and miss your club, as they are amazing people in the dog world. You have a fabulous team. A team is only as strong as their leader. You both have a awesome sense of humor and the college would not be where it is today without you both Chris you wear no mask and call a spade a spade, people like you are hard to find. Your slogan think like a dog, will always repeat itself in my head. And people check your attitude, yip that’s right now you thinking like a dog. There were a few people who left foot prints on your heart forever they impacted you to be a better man, and gave you understanding into the dog world, which you shared with all your students , your generosity with your knowledge will go a long way to saving many of dogs. I learnt a lot by listening to you, and appreciate your honesty and sound advice. Chris you have a special family who love you, always good to see, and encouraging for others The course was more than I expected, well worth every penny spent. Staying at Suikerbosch was a wonderful experience and a must for all students, there hospitality great food and altogether a good company was the cherry on top of the course The course was extremely intense hard work, and a great challenge. Thank you both once again

Charlene

Ps. I am starting my own obedience dog school in my area thanks to S.A.D.T.C

Christell

Hi Christine,

Once again I would like to thank you and Chris for the stunning course.  I’m much more observant when watching television with dogs in the program.

Christell

Daleen

I would do the course all over  again, any time!!

I am really looking forward to the advanced course!!

Thanks again for all your effort

Best regards

Daleen Van Aswegen

Martelle

Ek wil net baie dankie se vir als wat julle gedoen het vir my in die 2weke daar. Dat jul ons gedruk het om net ons beste te gee.  Ek kan nie glo dit is verby nie en wens ek dan terug kom.  Dit was als die moeitewerd en sal graag weer 'n  draai wil kom maak.  Ek kan nie wag vir die opvolg kurses nie, ek begin sommer nou as spaar.  Ek het verskriklik baie geleer en se weer baie dankie vir al julle hulp, belangstelling en liefde. 
Baie liefde
Martelle

SADTC, based in South Africa, is THE Dog Training College! Although several other such institutions may exist, SADTC should ALWAYS be your first choice when deciding to either train (or board) your dog/dogs, or when considering a career in dog training!!!

Although I may have attended University (for more then a few years) and received a few degrees in Zoology, I always felt that the more practical component was lacking, not to mention the shortage of enthusiasm displayed by many a lecturer. Unlike University however, that was most definitely NOT the case when I enrolled for the Instructors Course (Basic Home Obedience) presented by Chris and Christine. I am happy to report that this course far surpassed my expectations!! Chris and Christine are not only experienced presenters, but their enthusiasm is positively contagious! The study material presented to us was comprehensive, well laid out and easy to understand. The atmosphere was always relaxed and the course was presented in an informal manner - I never once felt out of place or too uncomfortable to ask a question. The practical tasks, though challenging, were exciting, fun to partake in, and highly rewarding!! This was without a doubt the most interesting and insightful course I have attended!!!

I believe that SADTC can be described as being: Successful, Accomplished, Driven, Tenacious, and Compassionate!! Not only do they care about the welfare and emotional state of all the dogs trained with them or boarded in their kennels, but they also care about every handler. I like to think of them as family, because I always feel at home in their company - they are always understanding, helpful and supportive.

Simone van Tonder

Its so good looking at the progress on my dog training skills since I
completed the course. I wonder how the other guys that did the course with
me are finding the results. Before, I used to struggle with basic commands,
I put the training into practice and within two days my dog could follow
commands and now its progressing on daily basis. The course was worth the
effort.

It was such hard work at the college and it's good to see the results. It
was so tiring and when we graduated the fatigue was not there, but a day
later it set in. I had to take a deserved break from all the running around
and rested.

Guys send your pictures and I would really like to hear from all of you.

Once again, what a wonderful bunch of guys you are. We learnt from the best and let's ensure that we do not disappoint our instructors who put up so much work into making us the best we could be. Let's be living examples that the college produces the best trainers.

Posted By Maqhawe to Qhawe's
Dog Training Tips at 3/31/2011 07:03:00 AM

I would like to thank you both for the most incredible two weeks of my life. I have learnt a lot from you. You are really two very special people. It is good to know that there are still people like you out there who also love dogs as much as I do. Dogs are amazing creatures with wonderful qualities and thanks to you sharing your knowledge I am able to bring out the best in my dogs. ALL dogs need love and to be treated with respect, we as dog owners owe it to them.  I really can recommend this course to anyone who wants to make a difference in a dog's life. This course was a life changing experience for me and you made me see dogs through different eyes. Keep up your good work!

You made them happy too

Gina
Kushka
Kayla
Odie  

Regards Karlien Smit

Anyway thanks again the course was brilliant...

Janine

Hi Christine & Chris!!!

Herewith my course report:

During January 2011 I came across the website of SADTC. After reading a few articles on the website I enquired about the Instructors course and was I mighty impressed with the quick response I received. This made me realize these people were serious and passionate about dog training.

A few days later I contacted Christine and made an appointment to go to SADTC to meet her and get a better idea of what the course would entail. On our arrival at SADTC (which was a Saturday) we noticed several groups of people with their dogs on the field busy with training, it struck me that everything was so organized and structured and again I was very impressed.

Then we met Christine a very energetic, confidant and friendly woman. She made us feel right at home by introducing us to everybody and explained to me what I needed to know. During the conversation Chris joined us, while talking to him I could see the passion he has for dogs in his eyes. That was it my mind was made up, SADTC was the perfect place for me to do my training. While walking back to our vehicle my husband told me that he had peace of mind leaving me in the capable hands of Chris and Christine for two weeks. That was yet another confirmation that SADTC was the right choice.

I started my training on 5 March 2011. SADTC is a wonderful place to study the venue is relaxing and stimulating. I really enjoyed having classes outdoors. (except for the few times the weather forced us inside) The two week course was very intensive with a lot of information to absorb but every day was a new experience. The study material is of the highest quality. I learnt not to only look at a dog but to observe to think and then to act. "Go back to basics"  I would highly recommend SADTC to any one who wish to get involved in dog training and the Instructors course is a must for all who has a passion to work with dogs.

CHRISTINE:     I really enjoyed working with you and learning from you. You are brilliant with all dogs your ability to read a dogs behavior is astounding. Your patience with dogs is out of this world ( Referring to Turbo) you really have the interest of dog and handler at heart.

CHRIS:            You are an excellent teacher with an abundance of knowledge, but yet you are so down to earth. You are approachable and humorous. You can truly paint a picture with words. Thanks to you I think like a dog and their behavior make sense to me now.

CHRIS & CHRISTINE:     Your Knowledge, passion, patience and professionalism made a huge impact on me and change my life forever.
                                      I really enjoyed being with you. Thankyou for passing on your knowledge, for the encouragement and fun we had together.
                                      I do believe you two are the BEST in the dog training field.
                                      YOU ARE FANTASTIC!!!!!! 

Much Respect
Adelle Joubert

Hello Christine,

My family and i are all doing fine, we thank God for His mercy upon us.
Am doing fine in Dog Business.
So, I decided to training a dog for 2 weeks because I don’t have the facility to board dogs.
and I allow then to bring the dog food. But I think I will do better in future the way things are going.

I want to open a pet shop in my area so that people can be buying pet items from me.
Am happy to hear that the training went on successful, are you still holding the advance level in September? Pls let me know in time so that i can start my preparation right now.
How is my dear Chris? Please tell Bianta and Her husby that i miss them so much. i can wait to see them by September.

Take good care of urself

Michael

Tomorrow I am starting my last week at training, but that will only be the beginning of a very long journey. This is a wonderful place to study, the environment and staff is supper.Its just amzing how much one can learn about dogs in one day, so you can imagine how much that is in two weeks. I have seen and learnt so much.I will leave this place as a better person to help my people as I have always done in the past, but my understanding will be totally different.
I have been taught to always put the dog first.
I am attending with a bunch of dog lovers and it feels like I'm lkving in a dog world. We are such an amazing team, though we are from different back grounds and countries. We speak the same dog language and that is what matters. I will definitely miss the team and wonderful instructors. Its amazing how you can make a difference in a dogs life within such a short period. I have worked with several dogs and they are all amazing animals. looking forward to chat with all of you guys after the course and I will be able to give you a break down of the course and the two people who have made such a big impact in my life, Chris and Christine Van Der Westhuizen.
KEEP A "SHORT" NOT A "TIGHT" LEASH, till we chat again.

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Posted By Maqhawe to Qhawe's Dog Training Tips at 3/13/2011 12:39:00 PM

Delano

Thanks for the assessment. I really appreciate your honesty and encouragement.  

I am doing well over here still teaching Swazi students.  

Concerning the job at our sppc, i am very glad to inform you that I was called by the Chairman to inform me that hey have accepted my request to train their rescued dogs.  I am still looking forward to that new challenge.   

 I am enjoying some of the lessons and dog advises given in the internet. At least now, everything makes sense to me. Thanks to your course. I am also trying to follow any dog program in TV and the amazing thing is that whatever they do, it is exactly what we learned during the course. Like you have said, once I start working with dogs here, I hope to improve my handling ability. There is a program called dog cell in Animal Planet, which work with transforming or correcting behavioral problems in dogs and its amazing how the behaviours change in 4 wks. Another one in National Geographic channel is Dog whisper, which shows how dogs are trained in the USA. It is exactly what we have been doing. I am really enjoying watching this with so much relevant knowledge!  

Thanks a Lot Hope to hear from you.
Wishing you all the best.  
Mduduzi

My experience with you people show how wonderful and lovely you are, I really enjoy myself and I will miss you all. Please have wonderful week.

Michael (Nigeria.)

Hello Christine,

How are you and Chris?  It is good to hear from you again.

Below is my assessment for the instructor course  

I learnt From SADTC that all dogs are the same, Good Dog Good Owner. I enjoyed the course; it was constructed and well delivered. It was a great foundation for me to start with in life.

The school is a home learning, a place to be all the time. The venue is a relaxing one and a pleasant working environment.

To Chris: - You are excellent Motivator, a Connector full with abundant knowledge. From you, I have learnt how to think like a dog in order to get thing right. You are my mentor, a fatherly one and forever you will be.

To Christine:- You are full of wonder, a professional Instructor. A genuine, concern and lovely mother. Your ability and capacity speaks a lot about you.

Your patience, your passion encourage both handler and dogs. I really enjoyed being with you, forever my heart will continue speaking about you.

Thank you Chris and Christine.

 Also, my thank also goes to my friend BIATA and her lovely Husby Darrel, for their encouragement and hospitality during my course. You people are lovely family. I am putting all the knowledge into practice here in my Country and if I forget anything at all – I WILL ALWAYS GO BACK TO THE BASES.

I attended the September 2010 Basic Obedience Course that was presented at SADTC where I completed the course and am now a basic obedience instructor. I had no background in this field and it was all new to me. I started off doing research on the net for the most competent training facility and SADTC came out tops.  

The two week course was drilling and exhausting but with all the experience and knowledge Chris and Christine had to offer, two weeks felt to short. There were so many bases to cover from raising your pup, diseases, as well as poison proofing and this was only the technical side of things. We still had to attend the practical, have first hand experience on how to present a class and how to handle difficult dogs as well as owners.  

Everyday was a new experience, a new learning curve; there was never a dull moment. Both Chris and Christine have been in their field for many years and they had all the experience on the do’s & don’t, previous harsh methods used and what’s the better option in today’s day and age and why? There wasn’t a question they couldn’t answer, a dog they couldn’t train. I was in awe of these two people.  

SADTC facilities are clean, open and friendly. A very relaxed environment, where you could just let your mind wonder to the possibilities and take in as much information as possible.  

I highly recommend SADTC, not just to take your dog for training but also if you are keen on becoming an instructor. Go for the best in the field you won’t ever look back.  

I didn’t just learn about dogs and training, but I also became part of a family.  

Yours sincerely Estey

1. What I didn’t like

Well honestly, there’s not much I didn’t like, so this is a short bit…Very short, because I loved it!

3. What I liked

I took this course because I wanted to find some way to help Leah and my other dogs, and I’ve walked away with so much knowledge, I’m still trying to absorb it all! Thanks to Christine and Chris I have learnt to be more observant, to really look at a dog, look at his body posture, his handler’s body posture, and then to connect all the dots … Needless to say, that’s a skill that I find myself using with people now, because I’ve been taught to really look, and not just glance.

For me, Christine and Chris are the closest to dog whisperers I think I will come across in my life. From Chris I learnt how a dog thinks, what motivates (and de-motivates) him and how to understand him, and from Christine I’ve learnt how to read body language, how to speak to a dog and how to communicate with the handler… If I heard “don’t solve the problem, solve the cause” once, I heard a thousand times, but it must have sunk in at number 970, because I find myself trying to do it with every dog I see!

Christine and Chris you both answered every question patiently, even for the 10th time, and not once did I ever feel that you guys were getting impatient, despite how slow I was learning!! I’ve seen more than a hundred dogs on your training grounds on a Saturday, and not once have I seen a dog humiliated, hurt or yelled at … They all come in for some “school”, their tails are wagging and you can just see that they are having a ball! And that’s thanks to you guys … Thank you so much for one of the best experiences of my life!


It was such a nice positive experience, please keep it like that!! We all had lots of laughs, I loved sitting there watching the horses and breathing fresh air. For me it was the most stimulating environment to be in...

Regards, Belinda

I learnt the S.A.D.T.C. way to communicate with my dog in an easier, kinder and more humane way, from the dog’s point of view. The entire course was very informative. I was humbled and ashamed by how little the human race actually knows about “mans’ best friend.”

Chris is an excellent teacher with an abundance of knowledge regarding every topic dog-related. He humbled the entire class with his passion for dogs and his genuine concern for what is in the dog’s best interest. He was professional at all times, while remaining open to opinions & suggestions and his humourous, down-to-earth attitude made the lessons more interesting and understandable.

Christine is brilliant with any and all dogs. Her ability to recognize and react to a dog’s mood or behaviour is so interesting. She has a genuine concern & love for dogs and people. She is excellent practically and is able to teach inexperience handlers & beginner dogs in a short amount of time. Her patience along with her passion to aspire handlers & dogs makes her so successful. She was professional throughout the course, while remaining approachable & humourous.

The venue was relaxing and it was pleasant working outdoors, the tuck shop was also very useful. Overall the course was insightful, interesting, kind & motivational.

The most valuable information I learnt was how to read the different behaviours of dogs and realizing how little mistakes can make a big difference.

Chris & Christine are very knowledgeable. I enjoyed both the theory and the practical.

I thoroughly enjoyed the course, the topics were really interesting and there was just so much to absorb. Thank you to Chris & Christine for passing on all their knowledge and experience. I also enjoyed all the practical sessions working with the different breeds and learning their characters.

The presenters knew the subject matter very well and the presentation was excellent.

(Mduduzi is from Swaziland and has a Bsc in Agriculture, he had never worked with any dogs before. He is now planning to open up his own training school in Swaziland.

I have learnt from Chris & Christine to think like a dog. Love, patience, care, bonding, etc. is very important. Chris & Christine were very good, I am amazed at how good they are and I hope to be that good some day.

The venue was very good, everything was amazing. I loved the protection work display.

Chris, Christine you are 2 amazing people, I look up to you.

I thought everything was fine, the information was always given in such a way that everyone participated, which kept it interesting.

I have been blown away by S.A. DOG TRAINING COLLEGE. The people are amazing, I have no suggestions as I think it is perfect!

This was a highlight of my life, to have met awesome people and learn so much about one of the animals I adore.

Thanks Chris and Christine.

Regards, Chantal

Hi guys,

Here is my comments on the instructors course:

The "Meet and Greet" the night before the course started was an excellent idea! Your warm welcome and introduction to everyone made me feel right at home even though I was so far away from home

Information and practical experience given throughout the course was an excellent way of laying down a foundation of knowledge to be able to start our own dog training club.
The only "downfall" that I found was that the afternoons with the theory felt a bit long. Even though Chris spoke with great enthusiasm, I thought that if you could somehow manage to sometimes maybe have the theory class in the morning and practical in the afternoon.

I am very satisfied with the course and the information supplied to us. And will definitely come back for more!

When I left Ladysmith to attend your course I thought I had a great love for dogs, but when I returned I loved and respected them even more because I understood so much more.
I can't wait to start educating my fellow dog owners so that they may also experience the same love and respect for their companions.

Thank you to both of you (Chris & Chirstene) and to Biata and Darrel for your laughs and support and sharing of knowledge! You are the perfect family and absolutely my role models!

I also hope to get my practical assessment from you soon!

Barkingly Yours,
Naomi Coetzee

Thanks for the good words ! It is great too hear coming from you ,i sure will bug you if i feel i am stuck with some thing. Like i said '' I think your course was not only puppies and home obedience ,but much much more. I think you should rename this course like ''The dog instuctors bible '' cause that is what it is ..One can branch out into any field of training from here, but this is a must do.

Hope to work with you again soon .See ya just now !

Thedogsbestfriend
Delano.Henriques
www.dogstrainingindia.com

Hi Christine,

The seminar was brilliant, 10/10 for the subjects presented. your knowledge on behavior and training is astounding.

The venue was great, 8/10 a few more comfortable chairs would be great.

I would most definitely attend more seminars, I think you guys are exceptional presenters. What I like about you guys is that you talk normal language,
and make it easy to understand. Also if I didn't understand something you were more than willing to show and discuss things with me.

If anyone ever ask me where I learned the most on behavior it would be from you guys. I think all the people that study ethology must attend your seminars.
you guys put everything into perspective.

I would like to say this course was intense, and maybe recommend that when you do another 1 that you give the guys a bit more time off. maybe a Sunday afternoon.

thank you guys for everything, you made me realize that it's not just a job, it is a lifestyle. I thank God that I met you guys, you gave me confidence and something to
work for and believe in.

I wish maybe 1 day to have just a little bit of your knowledge and drive.

Regards

Lindy Maritz
082 929 3538