Category Archives: Instructor Course Level 3

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Diane Redelinghuys

So excited to embark on level 2 and 3, ( intermediate and advanced ) dog instructors’ course at South African Dog Training College South African Dog Training College today. The next two weeks I will be tapping into the knowledge and years of experience of Chris Vd Westhuizen and his wonderful wife Christine. 

I have been attending “school ” just over 18 months, and their daughter Biata has taken Alex and I from basic home obedience right up to the advanced class in only 18 months. In the first year, Alex achieved his Canine Good Citizen  Gold level, the highest level. This is an international recognized programme.  Alex has learnt to negotiate all the obstacles in an agility course, learnt how to ride escalators, lifts, negotiate open stairs and walk on open grid surfaces.

Chris exposed me to scent work, organising a seminar with Clinton Cilliers and Ansunet Cilliers. I attended a week long course with The Master Miguel Angel Carbajal Porto  and his team from Spain with Clinton Cilliers doing mantrailing. I saw my Alex come alive. He LOVED it.

I have now started my young terrorist, Benjamin on the same Journey.

Diane Redelinghuys

Training type: Dog Instructor Course Level 1

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Marietjie Nicholson

My foundation… I will be fur-eva grateful to Christ & Christine for sharing their valuable knowledge & expertise! It was a privilege and an honour to do my training at SA Dog Training College.

Marietjie attended Levels 1 – 3 Instructor courses that we present. She is a first class handler and instructor. She now has her own kennels and rescue centre in Pretoria. She is a breeder of excellent Labrador Retrievers. Highly Recommended.

Training type: Dog Instructor Course Level 3

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Elmarie & Michelle

Dear Christine,

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for inviting us to meet with you yesterday. You can’t imagine how much it means to us. It really inspired me to try even harder and accept that there will be days either one of the “team” will not be in a good space, but it doesn’t mean that we should give up.

Thank you to everyone who worked with Roxy yesterday, had the patience and perseverance because she did not make it easy for them.

Will send you some pics as well.

Kind Regards,
Elmarie and Michelle

P.S. Please thank Debbie for her calm and relaxed, yet knowledgeable demeanour. Loved working with her.

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Training type: Dog Instructor Course Level 1

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Johan

Thank you very much for everything.

Training type: Instructor Course Level 3 Midrand

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Debbie

Fantastic, enjoyed the fresh air with the animals in between. Christine and Chris is, as always, excellent. Christine pushes the students which is excellent. Thank you for all you do and did for us.

Training type: Instructor Course Level 3 Alberton

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Carly

I really appreciate having the two different instructors teaching us, showing us how, just because you plan a class you must be able to adapt with what is happening on that day. Basically showing me that one way is not always the correct or only option when it comes to training dogs.

Training type: Instructor Course Level 3 Botswana

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Christopher

I truly appreciate the relationship and experience I have gained from both of you. I love the venue, it’s open and calming and I felt it helped me absorb information easier. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and I would recommend this course to anyone who has the interest and passion to work with dogs.

Training type: Instructor Course Level 3 Dalpark

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Khooram

Good morning Romayne. This is Khooram from India, could you please show this video to Christine about an aggressive GSD that I’m training.

Training type: Instructor Course Level 3 India

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Joanie Viljoen

This year was a year with so many challenges and disappointments, dreams that I built and put my whole heart and soul into them were destroyed in a blink of an eye, but I kept believing and trusting that the Lord put me on the path for a reason, I was for 2 weeks at SADTC dog training college, what a challenge to be behind the books again at 36 and my husband and children far away from me, with Sheriff by my side we tackled everything and unpacked a lot of tears, it wasn’t easy, but after 2 weeks Could I stand with my Certificates as a trained dog instructor, it was worth it, I built a lot of friendships and those that were already there were built even stronger, I know in my heart the Lord has a plan for our lives, no matter how difficult it is, I feed l also proud to be called His child and to be able to live out His purpose for our lives. Thank you to everyone at college and at home who assisted me and encouraged me to keep going and push through.

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Training type: Dog Instructor Course Level 3

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This instructor students joins us from India, here he is working with dogs that are reactive to other dogs. He is doing very well and is now presenting his own classes.

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New Instructor – Qualified to Level 3

I came to a school to talk to children about what a dog training Instructor does. I told them about S.A. Dog Training College and also about my business. I wanted to share this with you cos I would not have been able to do this without you and Chris. I am planning to talk to the High schoolers as well. Thank you so much!

Training type: Instructor Course Level 3

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Hancke

I enjoyed learning about scent work and also the move advanced exercises, like distance control.

I enjoyed all the lectures and practical’s. All relevant and good depth and detail.

I really enjoyed learning all of this stuff. I have learned a lot over the past 4 weeks and I am excited to go and put it into practice. Thank you.

Training type: Instructor Course Level 3 KwaZulu Natal

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Khooram

You guys were really sweet.

Week after week, my experience and views about this course are more positively stronger. Consistency and the in-depth studies and practical we have, I would suggest a day off weekly, as it does take a toll mentally, but overall, it has been an eye opener, as it was in-depth understanding on behaviour of dogs.. Always THINK LIKE A DOG.

Training type: Instructor Course Level 3 India

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Tamryn

How to identify body language in dogs was extremely valuable.

Thank you for the time and effort put into helping me to become a better instructor and behaviourist. I am looking forward to doing more work and getting more involved. Thank you Chris and Christine, you changed my life.

Training type: Instructor Course Level 3 Dalpark

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Aungenie

Different behaviours and how some can look like others is the most valuable lesson I have learnt.

All the topics were taught perfectly. It was a great venue and was very good.

Training type: Instructor Course Level 3 Centurion

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Natalie

Very happy with the course, will help improve my understanding of dogs and work better my dog day care career.

Training type: Instructor Course Level 3 Sandton

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Chelsea

Hello Chris! I hope you and the family are well! Please send all my love! I wanted to thank you all once again for your guidance and expert knowledge that everyone at SADTC brought me. I have just had a long time client, with their Great Dane (just over 1 year old intact bitch)listen to my recommendation and get their dog to a vet before starting with behaviour modification. They sent their dog to me for board and I noticed a new behaviour. She will furiously chase her tail to the point of hurting it when anything raises her threshold. I tried exercising her out and working the mind, didn’t change it. Recommended she go to the vet and rule anything out. Lo and behold, it is a situation that requires medication and she will be right as rain with the right management going forward. They thanked me profusely because the vet said it is hard to pinpoint and people mistake the tail chasing as boredom and boredom alone. It wasn’t adding up for me so I told her VET before they see me again and she is coming to me again on Thursday so I will monitor and see.

Thank you for teaching me the importance of being humble. There are too many hectic dog trainers out there all fighting and being crazy against one another and forgetting we do this for the dogs and the owners who care. Thank you to you, Christine, Biata and everyone who worked with me. I look forward to maybe popping by next time I’m up again to say hello

Training type: Dog Instructor Course

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Marc

The last 4 weeks have been incredibly impactful, I’m incredibly grateful for the knowledge I’ve gained and even more so for the confidence that’s been instilled. I’ve found my purpose and now I’m looking forward to growing even more, as a handler, trainer and instructor and most importantly a better human. Thank you Christine & Chris!

Training type: Dog Training Instructor Course Level 3 Sunninghill

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Leam

You guys are amazing and I hope to be like you are, I am now going into this lifestyle for sure! It was really great working here and learning, especially how to properly shape behaviour. I can’t wait for Level 4!

Training type: Dog Training Instructor Course Level 3 Heidelberg

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Casper

Thank you for dealing with us with so much honesty. Stay that way eventually the message comes through. It’s for the benefit of the animal’s safety/handler’s knowledge – A pleasure.

Training type: Dog Training Instructor Course Level 3 Pretoria

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Katie

Nothing bad to say/improve on. Excellent presenters and passion is always represented, whether in class or outside of college, they are always willing to help us. Nothing should be changed the work done at SADTC is changing dogs and handlers lives constantly.

Training type: Dog Training Instructor Course Level 2 Boskruin

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Lizelle

Everything I learned was most valuable, the venue is perfect, no criticism. Personally I like everything you do, I have nothing to complain about. Thank you very much – I loved it!

Training type: Dog Instructor Course Polokwane

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Bianca

I rate this course a 10 out of 10. I have no complaints about anything, I loved being here.

Training type: Dog Instructor Course Edenvale

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Chiara

I enjoyed handling all the dogs in the correct way, loved the course and all people involved. Thank you for having me!

Training type: Dog Instructor Course Pretoria

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Chelsea

Fantastic presenters with great knowledge about dogs, people and life. The facilities were very good, and I am happy with all the topics presented and covered. Thank you to everyone

Training type: Dog Instructor Course Cape Town

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Marietjie

Marietjie did our instructor courses and taught in Pakistan, and made great headway for the legislation for animal rights etc.

Chris Vd Westhuizen thanks for all the knowledge gained through you & Christine @SA Dog Training College! One of the best ‘investments’ in my life!

Training type: Dog Instructor Course Pretoria

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Anonymous

Hi Christine,

I just wanted to let you know that Phillip is with X at X in X. I dropped him off there this past weekend. He is doing his DH course as well and getting lots of experience. He says yesterday a guy came to give them some extra training and this was someone who jumped out of an airplane with his dog! He was so excited and awed. He says the course material is very tough.. I just wanted to thank you and Chris again for all that you have done for Phillip. He absolutely blossomed and found purpose and passion and it was thanks to you both. You made such a huge impression on him and he looks up to you. I can never say thank you enough. I hope you have a lovely day.

Training type: Dog Instructor Courses | Dog Instructor Class Courses Level 3

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Sam

Let’s do a Level 4!

Training type: Dog Instructor Course Sunnyrock | Dog Instructor Course Sunnyrock Level 3

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Erin

The training is going so amazing.

Once you have had your eyes opened by people like yourselves it’s very difficult to turn and not try change the world.

I cannot even begin to tell you how many dogs have come my way “ you are their last chance ” type of comments and I’ve got them back to being the best dogs they can be and it’s humbling to be able to rebuild the relationship between them and their owners It’s beautiful.

I have 88 dogs I deal with now and still love every minute of it.

Thank you for everything
Erin

Training type: Dog Instructor Class Honeydew | Dog Instructor Class Honeydew Level 3

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Marietjie

Weereens wil ek julle bedank vir die fantastiese kursusse wat julle aanbied en die manier waarop julle studente toerus om selfversekerd kennis oor te dra en so ons passie “honde” te bevorder! Nóóit het ek gedink dat dit wat ek 3 jaar terug by en van julle geleer het, eendag in Pakistan van waarde sal wees nie!

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Liefde vanuit Islamabad, Pakistan
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Training type: Dog Instructor Course Pakistan | Dog Instructor Course Centurion

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Cindy

Looking forward to Level 4.

Love, Cindy.

Training type: Dog Instructor Course Natal | Dog Instructor Course Natal Level 3

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Iryna

The course was fantastic, learnt lots of new ideas, excellent experience, enjoyed every moment of it!

Love, Iryna.

Training type: Dog Instructor Course Ukraine | Dog Instructor Course Ukraine Level 3

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Chereen

I would rate the course a 10, we need more courses like this.

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Training type: Dog Instructor Course KwaZulu-Natal | Dog Instructor Course KwaZulu-Natal Level 3

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Erin

The courses are fun and awesome and I will be back for more!

Regards, Erin.

Training type: Dog Instructor Course Honeydew | Dog Instructor Course Honeydew Level 3

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Milton

I always really enjoy your dog training courses, especially the practical’s.

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Training type: Dog Instructor Course Zimbabwe | Dog Instructor Course Zimbabwe Level 3

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Corné

It is great to build a relationship, knowing that we can refer back to your knowledge and expertise when we get stuck.

Regards, Corné.

Training type: Dog Instructor Course South Africa | Dog Instructor Course South Africa Level 3