Dog Training

Requirements of an instructor offering puppy classes

What are the minimum requirements of an instructor offering puppy classes? 1. In-depth knowledge of the puppy development calendar and the ‘critical stages’ of canine development. 2. In-depth knowledge of breeds, and their particular characteristics, development, motivation, original purpose and genetics. 3. A vast knowledge and personal ‘hands-on’ experience in the many disciplines of dog […]

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Animaltalk Top Dog 100 Ratings

POINTS AS AT 22 MAY 2015. Errors and Omissions excluded. Enquiries by email or fax only please to Carol Immelman: email – cruella@iafrica.com or fax – 086 671 9956. Rules can be viewed here. RANK POINTS DOG’S NAME BREED 1 3790 MIDNIGHTDREAM THRILL’F VICTORY SHIH TZU 2 2061 SCARAMOUCHE SHOW MUST GO ON AFGHAN 3 1559 ELAMIR CLASSIC

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WUMA SA Agility Championships

  The South African Agility Championships is the most prestigious event that the agility community has on their calendar. Dogs from across the country have to qualify by competing in four trials prior to the event. The top 60 dogs across all three height categories then qualify to compete at the SA Championships. In addition,

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Canine sports at a glance

Here is a brief overview of some canine sport disciplines you can do in South Africa: Agility – Contact and non-contact agility fall in this category. Contact agility is a fun sport with obstacles including jumps, weave poles, tunnels and contact equipment that the dog walks on. Non-contact agility is similar, but equipment is replaced with

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Perfecting your Park Etiquette

Is your pooch a well-mannered park-goer or are you that dreaded owner the other dog walkers avoid? Make sure that you stick to the unwritten rules of public parks by teaching your best friend how to behave around other dogs, puppies, children and adults. It could save you from some very nasty situations. Finding the

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