Success Stories
Léana & Gryffin
Hi Chris
So far the experience has been both entertaining and informative – I enjoy your sense of humour and Gryffin LOVES your treats.
I am really impressed with the training methods and how quickly Gryffin responds to the commands/signals – when he is not being lazy.
We look forward to our next lesson and see you on Saturday!
Kind regards
Léana & Gryffin
Training type: Dog Training Gauteng
Thumesan
Hi Chris,
Over the last few weeks we have seen a huge improvement in our pups behavior and obedience, to add to that we also are made more aware of his behavior and way of communicating to us. The training is making a huge difference in our relationship from the first week and look forward to learning and gaining more from the course.
We have also witnessed our wrong doings and upon correcting that have seen the difference in our pups behavior.
Thank you,
Thumesan
Training type: Puppy Training Noordwyk
Margaret
Hi Romayne,
Please extend our thanks to Christine for the special she gave me. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience with SADTC and will certainly recommend all my friends to them.
I would appreciate your keeping us on your communications list still, as we would still like to support the school in any functions/events that are held.
Margaret
Training type: Dog Training Garthdale
Allison
We would like to take this opportunity to thank SADTC for all the help.
We have seen an amazing improvement with Willow and Sandra has been a fantastic instructor.
Kind regards,
Allison
Training type: Dog Training Roodepoort
Jan
Hi, Christine.
I would like to let you know that I will recommend SADTC to anyone in need of training.
Kind Regards
Jan
Training type: Dog Training Three Rivers
Michaela
Hi Christine.
The behaviour shaping is going well. It’s taking a while but definitely improving, I am able to leave the house for about 15 minutes before he starts to stress. So I think it’s definitely getting better. When I get home he is still over excited but I just ignore him until he calms down. He seems to be calming down quicker.
I have also been putting him outside for a bit even when I’m home so that he isn’t always following me around. Normally I would just leave the door open so he could come and go but he would always hang around me. At first he would stand at the door and cry but now he goes exploring for short while. I had thought that he would learn to be a bit more independent and that may help too?
I am still working on it everyday so I think we will definitely get there.
Kind regards,
Michaela
Training type: Behaviour Shaping for Separation Anxiety
Zenobia
Good day Romayne,
I would like to thank SADTC for the time we had with you doing the Basic Home Obedience Course.
We had a wonderful time with you and wish that you were closer.
Regards,
Zenobia
Training type: Obedience Training Pretoria
G
This is what happened on Saturday morning to my wife:
Our almost 5 month old German Shepherd is trained in obedience. My wife had to drop our daughter off at 5 this morning so I told her to take the Misty (the dog) with as a safety measure. The rear seats were down so the boot and that space is nice and big and Misty lies down nicely.
A traffic officer pulled my wife over and asked for her lisence and immediately asked if she has a weapon. Before she could answer, Misty sat upright when she saw the officer and the officer moved to saying that it is illegal to transport a dog without being in a crate and that it is against the road regulations. She then said that there is no such law and he got arrogant, raising his voice asking ” who is the officer, me or you”?
She replied being an officer does not automatically make your statement correct. He then made a sudden move toward the window and in a flash Misty was on my wife’s lap, muzzle halfway out the window (it was rolled down about 15cm? and she went full protection mode barking, growling and snarling at the officer!
My wife then asked the officer if he is going to give her get lisence back, or is he going to follow her to the police station to resolve this matter? He then very carefully slipped the card through the window.
As my wife drove off, she saw them making an ILLEGAL u-turn in the middle of an intersection and drive off.
- Asking for license with no greeting or checking the license disc in the window.
- Immediately asking if she has a weapon. (Think he wanted to take advantage of my wife for either a bribe or maybe something else as there are many fake cops out there.)
- Not planning on the GSD in the car.
The training is going very well. I will send you video links. The tracking is going extremely good! Heads down moving at a pace that requires me to run a bit to get to the item so she can get her toy.
Nova is very thorough, moving slowly, but directly on the trail keeping her head down. Misty runs at a pace switching between tracking and trailing, not necessarily moving on the spoor, but getting to her target as fast as possible.
As for the poison prevention, it is going really well. If food falls out they either stops eating and move away until I place it back in their bowl, or continues to eat and leaves the food that fell out.
I will be in touch for further lessons on protection.
Regards, G
Training type: Protection Training Bronkhorstspruit
Petro
Hi Christine,
Thank you, we really enjoyed our training!
Warm regards,
Petro
Training type: Dog Training Blue Saddle Ranches
Trev
Good day
Kindly note that we will be cancelling our Saturday classes due to it clashing with our honours schedule, we will however be looking at private classes for Chuck to keep the training going.
Thank you so much for the excellent services provided! You guys are still our number 1 holiday home.
Regards
Trev
Training type: Dog Trainer Alberton
Maria
Dear Christine,
Training is going well. I’m concentrating on Rasca and socialising. I walk with her and put her on sits when strangers pass by. She is doing much better–now I need to work on her lounging at cars. I take her to peoples homes and she does very well. She is a different dog in other settings. Still weary but much less agressive. Maca is a saint, she does her commands very well.
Rasca has a new trick now. She sits for cuddles, which is cute. I am slowly working with her on the jumping and im trying to be the pack leader.
All the best!
Maria
Training type: Dog Training Lesotho
Marloth Park Wildlife
Much improved. Thanks a lot to you Chris and Christine for the training course Giselle and Jaco went on.
Training type: Dog Training Mpumalanga
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.