Dogs To Heal - Dog Training Johannesburg

🐾 Exciting News for Puppy Parents! 🐾 Our new puppy classes are starting soon at Dogs to Heal! No need to wait until your pup is fully vaccinated—let’s start building those pawsitive habits right away! 🐶✨

Get ready for some tail-wagging fun and learning!
Contact us now to secure your spot!

[email protected]
+27 82 828 0505

Yesterday, we celebrated three amazing graduates of all sizes, who became fast friends during their journey. The grass, however, is still working on completing the course! 🌿🐾

🐾 We can’t promise they’ll stay squeaky clean, but we guarantee you’ll love every paw-shake and tail wag!

Let’s make some un-fur-gettable memories together! 🐕🤝

How did your pup wish you a happy woman's day?

While consulting the other day, I found myself explaining that the client's dog might battle with anxiety. Excessive barking and chewing will bring relief in such a case.

And then it hit me: those are the problematic behaviours my new rescue Gandalf display. He might be feeling anxious!!

We started to address the emotional state, and voilá...there is already a small difference. The work will be necessary in the long term, though.

Contact us if you need to work with your dog's barking or chewing.

🎉 Happy 2nd Birthday, Didi! 🐾

Your wagging tail and loving eyes bring so much joy to our lives every day. Here's to more fun, cuddles, and adventures together! 🎂🐶❤️

Join us in wishing Didi a very happy birthday in the comment section

Dogs have feelings just like we do. If they have feelings about a certain thing or situation, ignoring their limitations destroys your relationship by breaking down your trust account. This can lead to other behavioral issues.

Its best to respect their limitations by learning how to help them cope and if this means you don’t go certain places with you pup or you can’t bring her to the dog park or any number of things, then please don’t force the issue because it’s what you want or it’s convenient for you. Trust is all you’ve got. Don’t jeopardize that.

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WHAT THE F?

Recognising stress responses in dogs.

Fight or flight are well known reactions to fear or stress, but these other “F” words are also important to understand and be aware of as they may not always be so obvious.

Freeze, Fawn, Fidget or Fool around are also responses to stress or fear and are also commonly seen in people.

Some dogs may have a genetic predisposition to one type of response while some react based on previous experience - what has worked for them before or what hasn’t. Some dogs have different reactions depending on the specific context.

Recognising and taking note of situations or circumstances where these responses are seen is important in understanding how our dogs are feeling.

When we recognise a fear or a stress response, we are able to intervene and advocate for our dogs.

💙 UPDATE: 31 JULY 2024 - WENT HOME 💙
💙 UPDATE: 25 JULY 2024 - RESERVED 💙 PENDING MEET AND GREET 💙

Our magnificent Duke stands tall like a giant, commanding attention and respect from all. But, once you get up close, you'll discover Duke is a big, lovable giant with nothing but love to offer.

Duke is a male, Rottweiler dog of around 2 years old. Meet and greet is non-negotiable with other dogs and children. Due to Duke's stature, we want to ensure he is homed to a home suitable to his needs and requirements.

Remember we are situated at 96 Denne road, Witpoort, Brakpan.

‼️See below important information‼️

Pet Adoption Guidelines
Our updated adoption fees are as follows:
• Adult Dogs - R1200
• Puppies - R1300
• Adult Cats - R900
• Kittens - R950

Our adoption packages include the following:
• 3 required vaccinations
• Rabies vaccination
• Microchipping
• Deworming
• Sterilisation
• And, of course, a beautiful pet

We would like to ensure that the pet you adopt is healthy and well-prepared for life with you. In order to make the adoption process quicker and smoother, please bring the following documents with you when you visit:

• Your ID Document
• Proof of address
• Current animal's vaccination cards and proof of sterilisation
• If you are renting, a letter of approval from your landlord for adopting an additional pet
• If you live in a complex or an estate, permission from your body corporate or a statement stating that you are allowed to have a pet.

To book an appointment for adoption, please use the link on this post, call our office at 011 742 2007, 071 695 3458, or email us at [email protected].
We want to make the adoption process as simple and safe as possible for both our pets and yours. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Doesn't matter how serious you are about sitting perfectly, or playing perfectly - we welcome you!

Please contact us on:

WhatsApp 📱0828280505
Email 📧 [email protected]

Do you think Romeo enjoyed the talk in class?🤣🤣🤣

After 1 course and 3 lessons together GSD Bella decided enough was enough...Allie had to play.

And Bella did all the things no human could teach her.

Those holy moments when we know they know more

YES PLEASE!!

When your client, who left your classes to 'try out something else,' (not so verbalised at the time but read: breed specific club where prongs are used) invites you back.

Is it just my timeline or are the most absurd Rottweiler videos everywhere?
'Rottie rumble?'
'Don't wake them when they're sleeping (and proceeds to do same?)
And tomorrow some child does this and who is in the newspaper?
We don't deserve dogs.

When you take your dogs to the park, please let them out of the car a bit calmer (try a lead or 2.) Nobody wants your dog in their face.
NOBODY!!

People who let dog walkers take their dogs in groups to a park: do you know how much influence 1 person has over 12 dogs?
Or even 4?

I listen much better in puppy class from here, thank you

Just spoken to a first time dog owner. Said she: it is no use to drop my dog off at a school and they train him.

My response: what I don't get is that a first time dog person gets that, but not long timers.

And there you have your morning meditation.

𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐀 𝐃𝐎𝐆

Don't Judge Anyone By What They Have. ...
Live In The Present Tense. ...
Let Go And Move On. ...
Be Loyal And Courageous. ...
Be Honest. ...
Enjoy The Simple Things In Life. ...
Always Be Curious. ...
The Outdoors Are Your Friend.

Isn't it sweet how some rescue dogs, who have never seen one, know exactly what to do with a bed?💛💛💛

So some knowledgeable(??) bloke says there is no place for science in dog training. I would love to know where else science is not welcome 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Great fun was had....

At our stand at the AACL/Absolute Pets Dog walk day yesterday. That is a standard height table...and a gorgeous Irish Wolfhound girl.

I suppose you can find the hidden treats in whatever way you wish to. 🤩

When your client, with whom you worked for months - crate training, duration thereof, desensitizing to noise, being carried, being driven, being calm - lets you know they landed safely in the UK. Gosh, the respect for this person, and her dogs!! 💜💜💜