Emma-Louise
Oh my gosh we loved it! The trainer is so amazing. I can see our puppy learning plenty in the coming months.
Thank you so much for checking up.
Oh my gosh we loved it! The trainer is so amazing. I can see our puppy learning plenty in the coming months.
Thank you so much for checking up.
This was a great experience for me and my dog. We both enjoyed it very much and greatly benefitted from it.
I must say both Kai and I enjoyed the session very much and look forward to completing the training.
No real suggestions or concerns from my end. 🙂 Great job and keep it up!
Rest assured that Kruz continues to develop his training weekly regardless of us not being in SA. Kyle and him have a weekly slot for his training but we also improve his skills as we travel and expose him to all sorts of environments. I am proud to say the SADTC and its training principles that we were exposed to has made an impression on Kruz ability as we travel.
Thank you and see you all soon.
We have no complaints and are happy with the classes. We learned so much in one day and looking forward to the remaining classes.
Aimee’s first puppy class went very well, thank you.
She was absolutely pooped when we got home. So far, so good. Thank you for checking in.
I really enjoyed Izzy and I’s first lesson! And I can’t wait until we’re able to do some agility!! (She already goes through a tunnel we have at home haha!)
Everyone was very helpful and encouraging.
I am extremely excited for our next lesson this Sunday.
I thoroughly enjoyed the lesson. Leam is an excellent instructor.
We were there on Sunday. Training was amazing. Biata is soooo good!
We loved our first lesson, I’ve trained with SADTC before, many years ago, and I’m happy that none of the standards have faltered. Our pups were a bit overwhelmed, but I know they will start to love class very soon.
“New” Chris is great, his guidance and advice were very helpful and he did it with a lot patience, “Old” Chris is still a legend and his knowledge is second to none, he still have a passion to share his knowledge, the same passion I experienced the first time I trained there. I loved having him in class
Hubby was also a bit overwhelmed and his patience were tested to the limit, he is used to giving orders and being obeyed the first time, and now a little stubborn puppy is humbling him.
Can’t wait for our next class. Have a great day!
Morning Romayne, I have one happy child with you guys at the moment she loves every minute of what she is doing thank you to you all if you can convey my appreciation to Christine and Chris.
Please can you send me the pricing for the Trailing Course.
We really enjoyed the lesson, the “brats” had a blast, and the bonus was they were totally exhausted when we got home, what a treat it was and Chris our instructor was awesome.
We had a ton of fun and the relationship with our pups is absolutely blossoming.
Thank you for enquiring I believe Bailey did enjoy her first session although very distracted by the new environment and all the various activities going on. The one small issue was that as we were a very large group spread across the field it was very hard to hear the instructions and conversations happening across the group due to all the background activities but sure we will get used to it going forward.
It was wonderful and I learned so much.
I really enjoyed the first lesson at Honeydew, I thought that the instructor was very patient, concise and overall ran the lesson very well.
Looking forward to the next one.
Our first lesson was on Saturday at Kliprivier. It was wonderful, although my dog has energy in abundance, and couldn’t sit still.
The trainers knows what to do and that made it a lot easier.
I really enjoyed my first lesson and so did Odin! He was exhausted by the time we got home. I would recommend SADTC to anyone with a puppy!
We’ve only been for 1 lesson on Saturday at Kliprivier!
It was awesome, thank you!
The first lesson was fantastic, Chris is knowledgeable and helpful. Very happy with it.
Everything went well from my side, I have no complaints and I’m glad with how it went.
I am not sure who I should speak to regarding service dog training, could I please have some help.
Lesson was good thank you, just need to practice a lot.
Dearest Romayne,
What a lovely session Roxy and I had again today (including that very gracious fall on the patch of grass ???? hillariously funny).
When I look back to when we started there, I can just say, ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC and AMAZING work from the team. Even as handler, I’ve grown sooooo much.
I always thought I knew dogs, but after this course I realised where I went wrong and was able to rectify it (and am still learning).
So whilst we’re on this topic and nearing the end of the course I would like to request more details on the next course. I really want Roxy to have maximum benefit from the obedience courses, but also to be a happy “child”. ???? (she’s like a child to us all)
Please thank the team again for their absolute dedication and love for dogs. I salute them and Roxy “bark” them!
Hope to hear from you soon on those courses.
The lessen was very good thank you.
It went well. We embarrased to say we didn’t get the trainer’s name. He is however great. We would like to purchase the patience that he has exercised!
Everything went well from my side, I have no complaints and I’m glad with how it went.
I am not sure who I should speak to regarding service dog training, could I please have some help.
The lesson was informative and my pups and I enjoyed it.
We thoroughly enjoyed the lesson. No issues
Good morning Romayne,
Hope you’re well on this chilly morning. Just to let you know that the seat cover fits perfectly. I’m super excited about it and so is Roxy. I had to improvise a bit with the dog safety belt, as I did not want to make a hole in the cover. All those extra long double leashes came in very handy.
Training is going well so far and the team at Honeydew is really great. Love their training style and their willingness to assist when I get stuck on something. I have in the process also become more confident as handler and have to thank the team for this ????????
Training at home is also going very well. Pushing hard, and managing. So proud to say that we’re training with SADTC.
Have a great day and stay warm.
Gooday Romayne
It was great my fox terrier Arielle never sit or lie down.
Know she do it, and it feel so good i can not wait for more training i practice everyday to sit and lie down and she do it very well
Fisrt i thought she will not listen because she is very hyperactive, and it feel so good when she do it
Hi Romayne,
I was happy with the lesson and Leam was great with Cody.
He was a bit overwhelmed at first with all the other dogs as he is not social but was calmer at the end of the lesson.
I will do the homework and preserve and I am sure it will be beneficial.
Good day , Romayne
We had a class with Leam on Saturday.
He’s amazing, very firm , professional and kind , our girl likes him too .
Hi Romayne,
Thanks for the email. Wow, class was just super awesome.
Theory was excellent and our first lesson with Biata was so informative, she certainly is an excellent trainer. (Will get to know the other trainers better over time, though Brett was also very friendly and helpful.) I like the approach and am confident that Roxy and I will manage. She is now confidently walking with the half-check collar and the harnass is only used when in transit. What a HUGE difference. (Thanks for the advice)
Can’t wait till next Sunday. So totally worth it.
Hi Romayne,
Thank you for your email.
I must say both Kai and I enjoyed the session very much and look forward to completing the training.
No real suggestions or concerns from my end. 🙂
Great job and keep it up!
Hi
This was a great experience for me and my dog. We both enjoyed it very much and greatly benefited from it.
Please note that I will unfortunately not be able to attend on Saturday 20/05/2023.
Hi there,
Oh my gosh we loved it! The trainer is so amazing. I can see our puppy learning plenty in the coming months.
Thank you so much for checking up.
Hi Romayne,
I am writing to express my utmost satisfaction and gratitude for the wonderful first lesson Loki and I attended. The training session itself was exceptionally well-structured and comprehensive. I am confident that my puppy and I are in capable hands, and I eagerly anticipate the upcoming lessons.
Thank you for making a positive difference in the lives of dogs and their owners.
Debbie was so friendly, well-spoken and her demonstrations were on point. She corrected us when we were doing it wrong and gave advice and both our dogs managed to get the sit, down and stand right through the guidance. She didn’t make anyone feel bad when our doggies decided not to follow through and gave everyone support they needed. Our lil Yorkie Bear is not friendly at all and barks a lot at the other dogs, We arrived an hour early to try and get him used to the area and maybe calm down but he continued barking and lunging and Debbie was very patient. I really do think the way Debbie engaged with the handlers was a bonus she did not screaming and shout but corrected us respectfully as we were all new and very overwhelmed. I truly do see the value of these classes. Will miss having Debbie in our session next week.
We had so much fun with Luna & Coco and Debbie was great and yes, we have most certainly enjoyed our first lesson. Looking forward to next week.
All went well, and I was happy with the training. Going forward, implementing all I was taught will need dedication but Mac is so worth it.
I will be coming through again on Saturday.
Was awesome, die instructor het baie tyd gespend om die moet en moenies te verduidelik en tot die kids deel gemaak. Was cool dat hulle die breeds bymekaar gesit het wat kan saam werk.
Teething problems, lol. It went fine.
The first lesson was very productive for us and we had learnt alot in that 1 hour, it helped us to improve as handlers and our dog to improve his abilities
Thank you very much
The first lesson was great, got a lot of insight and I’m quite excited to progress with my dog thank you.
Only complaint is that the trainer needs to be patient with those who are there for the first time, it’s difficult to get grips with what she is saying and controlling my dog and still following the trainers instructions, my dog is difficult I know that, I’m also afraid of him hurting someone and/or another dog while at the classes but that’s why I’m there trying to get him trained.
Hi There,
Training session was really helpful.
We learnt a lot already and we are excited to see what the next lessons are all about.
Thank you
No complaints. It was fun, Sandra is lovely and the elderly gentleman very knowledgeable and helpful too.
Hi Romayne
I think it went really well, Sandra is a great trainer, with lots of patience and love to give to the pups. The elderly gentleman that assisted, was also great, and as I understand, has years of experience with dogs, so that is a great bonus.
We are trying our best to teach Zeus what we’ve learned over the weekend, so far so good.
Good day
We just again want to say Thank you to the instructors/trainers. They have given myself so good tips on training Kai and she is picking up very fast. We had a good time and it has been very informative. We cant wait to come back.
PS I have informed Sandra that we are unable to attend the last class on the 26 Nov as I have a course to attend. How will I get the “home work” for December when the college is closed.
Good day.
First briefing and lesson was great, the instructors are very informative and helpful.
I think its great that my wife and daughter could accompany me on the first lesson as this involves the family.
Hi Romayne
The lesson was very insightful, Liam was really helpful towards the training of not only our dog but us too
We really picked the perfect place to train our little boy
Everytime I’ve asked for advice on a matter leam has assisted. If I have asked for further knowledge on something, he has enquired by other instructors. He’s on his game, very helpful and friendly.
It was a good experience. I have no complaints at all.
The trainer on the day was Liam and he was, excellent, patient and it looked like he really knew what he was talking about.
Thank you, see you again this Saturday.
Despite Matilda being very afraid (she is a rescue baby), it was a wonderful morning. Sandra is absolutely amazing! She was so kind and gentle with Matilda and gave me such good guidance. The love and care she has for the babies just shines through her. Oh and Chris was equally wonderful!
I am so very grateful to have found you and so look forward to the next lessons.
My dog has issues with distraction and attending a group class I think will help him focus while other dogs and people around. The instructor was friendly and clear and what said made sense. A generally fun outing. No complaints.
We are very impressed with how Sandra has handled our pups and her attention to detail is amazing.
She is so good with our pups and they loved her from the start. Thank you for the outstanding standards
Wow, is all I can say. Sandra is super with us and the dogs.
We need more training than the dogs. She is happy to repeat the instructions and the dogs love her.
I am happy with the class we are in too. It is more than I expected. We are very happy.
Good day yes this first lesson was fantastic I had fun, Shelby had fun and I look forward to Saturday.
I am highly satisfied with what we have been taught this far. Keep up the good work.
We had a great first lesson, thank you. Looking forward to the next one.
Liam was super sweet with Jackpot and very understanding about Jackpots anxiety issues. He gave me some good advice that I have been trying at home.
Jackpot was absolutely brilliant and coped very well. I really enjoyed the lesson and it was a good learning experience for both of us.
The most difficult part for me was getting Jackpot from the car to the training field and then back to the car, I am still having difficulty leading him but other than that I think it went really well and I’m looking forward to the next one.
The class was very pleasant! The pups enjoyed it a lot.
I am satisfied thank you
I think it’s perfect!
The lesson was fantastic, I’ve learned so much our instructor Debbie was lovely, thanks so much for everything!
I always enjoy being at Sadtc, I have no complaints. Thank you to every one for always being kind and ready to help
Thank you for your email, I was impressed I think in time Chopper is going to do great with you.
I am very happy.
We were completely satisfied with the lesson. We are very happy that we made the decision to train with your school.
All went well. Hopefully Senna will be chasing the bigger puppies around soon.
We had a great first lesson, thank you. Looking forward to the next one.
Saturday went very well. We both enjoyed it.
1st lesson went really well learnt new things and was very enjoyable. Looking forward to our next lesson
My first lesson with Skip went really well, thank you for asking. We enjoyed our lesson with our instructor.
It was really valuable and we learned a lot.
Was great fun as always. See you Saturday.
Very satisfied thanks!
Really enjoyed going back to basics with the pups. The trainer was amazing as always!
Zara first lesson on Saturday was good, although she was distracted with lots of activities all around.
Our instructor was awesome, very patient with Zara and very caring. Can’t wait for the next lesson this Saturday.
I have been doing my homework this week, teaching Zara to “Sit” “Down”, making eye contact as well as calling her to come to me. She been doing all the commands perfect.
Kayla and Mila loved it. They are working hard every day and loving it.
My parents had a much better lesson on Saturday. Hermione was not as anxious and was working much better than she did on her first lesson, which made the experience more pleasant for the both of them. They did arrive 30 minutes before class, which I think helped a lot. We are going to try and do the same this coming Saturday.
My mom is a big animal lover, like myself and always wants to put her animals first. I think the more my mom sees Hermione improve and start to work well the more she will enjoy the process.
We will definitely work on the massage/touch to help Hermione. Thank you for your advice Chris, we will work on what you have suggested.
We absolutely loved every moment of it…
I would recommend the SADTC to all who I meet.
I promise, if it was not for all Troy’s sports – we would not miss a session.
Thanks for that feedback. So glad you are enjoying life in the bush. I always thought your pre class theory session was a bit special and something I never saw anywhere else. Never came close to same level of doggy trg professionalism in any other civvy club.
6 years ago I sat in ICU with Caleb after a dog attack. He could barely move his neck and today he still had the scars on his neck from the teeth. It was easily one of the most scary moments of my life. I’m still thankful to each and every person who was there along the way. But mostly to Mark Winterbottom and the South African Dog Training College. Today Caleb lives and loves two ginormous dogs with no fear. What more could I ask for?

The training session was really good thank you.
No complaints
Yes, everything was fine, looking forward to the next lesson. I know it can be a frustration as a first time handler but with your knowledge and expertise I can only hope for the best.
We both thoroughly enjoyed the lesson.
I was very satisfied, thank you so much.
Saturday went very well. We both enjoyed it.
1st lesson went really well learnt new things and was very enjoyable. Looking forward to our next lesson
It was really valuable and we learned a lot.
Was great fun as always. See you Saturday.
Very satisfied thanks!
Really enjoyed going back to basics with the pups. The trainer was amazing as always!
Kayla and Mila loved it. They are working hard everyday and loving it.
My parents had a much better lesson on Saturday. Hermione was not as anxious and was working much better than she did on her first lesson, which made the experience more pleasant for the both of them. They did arrive 30 minutes before class, which I think helped a lot. We are going to try and do the same this coming Saturday.
We will definitely work on the massage/touch on the tips and tails to help her.
Thank you for your advice Chris, we will work on what you have suggested.
We absolutely loved every moment of it…
I would recommend the SADTC to all who I meet. I promise, if it was not for all Troy’s sports – we would not miss a session.
Loved the filming link! Didn’t realise Ayla was such a champion at handling, was really nice to see.
We want to thank you both for accepting us into your family at SADTC. You and your team: Chris, Sandra, Biata, Annemarie, Keith, Matt, and the rest of the team in their own ways have taught us to understand and appreciate our dogs – children: Maximus, Buddy – much more than most people would in their lifetime.
We are now trained to not fail our animals because of you and your team. THANK YOU!
We are very happy that our babies can do the basic home obedience, We wish you and your business all the success and will be back to visit and show that we are keeping up with all the training that you have taught us.
We have a lot of love and admiration for all of you and we will surely miss the interaction and making you all laugh with our “naughty” behavior ?.
Thank you so much, you guys really were great, we enjoyed all of our time with you.
You guys have been amazing and we will keep on referring you guys to all of our friends in the Vaal.
We hope you guys are very blessed going forward.
Baie dankie vir alles. Ons en Ollie het die klasse vreeslik geniet, hy gaan tannie en al sy nuwe maatjies baie mis.
Baie dankie vir die moeite en omgee.
Ons wens julle almal net die beste toe voorentoe.
It was lovely! We were quite nervous at the beginning, but Biata is such an awesome instructor.
Just want to get our practice in this week so we don’t disappoint.
We really enjoyed the lesson, it started on time and we received valuable information. Lucy was exhausted afterwards and we also love how she was able to get time to socialise with other puppies.
We had a very memorable experience on our first day. Very happy with our trainer in the puppy class.