Success Stories
Alex
The training is going very well he is listening to me more since I believe my attitude toward him has changed he is still very busy but reacts more positively to my commands.
Training type: Dog Training
Draco
Romayne, Chris, Christine and Yolanda
Cindy and I would like to thank you on behalf of Draco.
He thoroughly enjoyed his training sessions and playtime with his training mates and especially the bond he formed with the training staff of SADTC. Although he is missing training because his parents have to work away he will surely be back for further training.
Draco says he is still training at home and looks forward to come back soon
We would all like to sincerely thank you for the special memories and look forward to seeing you soon to resume the training.
Thank you
Training type: Dog Training Heidelberg
Leisha
Teacher was awesome and really interesting – couldn’t fault anything.
Kind Regards
Leisha
Training type: Dog Training Eikenhof
Barbara
I did training with Tammy, last an I were very satisfied with her training. I will suggest any person to join your training.
Training type: Dog Training Alberton
Lynette
Dear Christine and Chris
Peter and I have felt part of your “extended family” during the time we have trained Bella and Doughnut and will miss the times spent there. Nonetheless we believe that both Peter and I and our beloved dogs Bella and Doughnut have been the better for the experience. Thank you to all of you who have played a part in it.
Please pass on our best wishes to everyone.
Kind regards
Lynette
Training type: Dog Training
Shaun
Hi Christine
Just to echo what Samantha has said and to thank you for efforts invested in Hunter by yourself and team. We do indeed have a different dog as was promised and we are now building on what he learnt
Regards, Shaun
Training type: Inboard Training Honeydew
Samantha
Hi Christine
The training is going really well. Hunter is responding to all the commands and he is an absolute charm. Matthew is unbelievable with him.
Regards,
Samantha
Training type: Honeydew Inboard Training
Janine
Hi Christine,
Going much better thank you. Chris was awesome.
Janine
Training type: Centurion Private Dog Training
Christine
Hi there Christine,
Loved our lesson today. You have a great bunch of very kind, compassionate trainers.
See you next week,
Regards Christine xx
Training type: Autism Service Dog Training
Bacci & Paollino
Bacci & Paollino were both devious thieves who spent all day running around their owner’s massive property. The female Bacci was more excitable than the male. They both jumped up on visitors. They seemed to behave when the Manager of the farm was around, but when she was not there they were incredibly naughty. The female is very intelligent, but she distrusts humans immensely. The Manager stated that SADTC would understand dog psyche more than she would, and hoped that the dogs could be re-trained!
I would just like to give you a little feedback on the brats!!! Well they aren’t such brats anymore. Today the dog washers came – it was their first bath since leaving your care. Paollino was a breeze. He behaved immaculately and was easy to handle and catch. Bacci, in fact wasn’t much different to him. She behaved very well until the last few minutes when she snapped at the handler who was bathing her, while she was trying to clip her front nails. She didn’t seem to like her foot being picked up, as opposed to the actual clipping. Peter and I distracted her and rewarded and praised any good behaviour and positive attitude and then she calmed down a lot and accepted the work on her front feet. I am VERY pleased with how they are coming along. They do not skulk into the house anymore and steal things. They do not steal food from the maids quarters anymore. The dogs’ mealtimes are more relaxed, and they are eating better – Bacci has put on a lot of weight J
They were both treated to pretty new collars – Bacci has a bright pink, and Paollino with a bright blue one. I spend a good 10 minutes with them each day, although it’s not always obedience training, praising good behaviour, making them sit and lay down etc. They enjoy the interaction and almost do tricks just to try and please me! It’s great, and I am actually slowly starting to like them. I was just indifferent to them in the past. But now they greet me properly, with respect and are very calm.
The greyhounds are doing very, very well. I have really bonded with them now and they treat me very respectfully. When they come to greet me, they turn around in front of me and sit or lie down without being asked. I think that is quite good, because it seems to me that they are settled. They do not hassle guests anymore, they play gently with Bella (the Beagle in the photo), and they have stopped stealing so much! When Peter went away on long term sick leave, another chap David took over the feeding duties, and the dogs also bonded with David. However, when Peter came back the dogs didn’t quite know what to do. But now they have actually spilt up (we were gob smacked!!!), and the female, Bacci spends her whole day with David. Paolino has decided to stay with Peter. So for most of the day they are apart, which I think has benefited them greatly.
Thank you so very much for the work that you and your family did with our dogs. It has made our lives easier, but their lives much nicer as well, as they interact properly with people now! It was of course you that set the ball rolling, so we are very grateful!!!
Kinds Regards
Ashleig
Training type: Greyhound Obedience Training
Denzel
Denzel, a stunning male Rottweiler of 9 months was a nightmare for the owners when he came in, he was destructive, not listening to commands, etc. He was also extremely strong for his age. We kept him with us for 2 weeks and the owners were thrilled when they collected him as he is now a well behaved member of the family.
Training type: Male Rottweiler Obedience Training
Diesel
Diesel, a male Rottweiler was not at all keen on other dogs. Due to this people would also often avoid him as they were quite intimidated by his attitude and size. We worked with John, his owner, and Diesel, shaping behaviour and desensitising him to other dogs, etc. John and Diesel are now in the semi-advanced class and Diesel is a much more controlled, happier animal that is keen to work and not worry about the rest. People now comment on how great Diesel is working and what a different dog he is.