Each ThinkingPets instructor is required to attend a rigorous training course, as well as ongoing educational workshops throughout the year to ensure the highest level of training and experience in our classes, as well as guaranteeing that everyone who hosts a ThinkingPets class is up to date with the latest TTouch, training and behavioural techniques used internationally.
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Digging problems
Does your dog dig up your garden? The best way to stop the endless excavations is to create a safe, allowed digging area for him where he can dig to his heart’s content. It’s really easy to create:The digging patch should be big enough for your dog to rummage about in, so choose an area…
Toys for your cat
Cat toys need to be activated – moving – in order to make them fun for felines. Look at the following ideas for keeping your cat stimulated: Fishing rod toys: These are easy to make and great fun to play with. You can drag one past his line of vision and keep him interested by…
Ttouch for fear of thunderstorms and lightning
One of the opposites of fear is confidence or assurance. When our pets are fearful, how can we teach them that the fear is unwarranted? There are many ways via animal behavior that can help such as desensitizing an animal to certain things like loud noises. The problem with playing a tape of thunder is…
The difference between obedience problems and behaviour problems
People can confuse behavior problems for obedience training problems. Below you will find a list of each, so you can easily identify what you need help with. Once you’ve done that, please feel free to contact us for assistance. Obedience problems: Not coming when you call him. Pulling on lead. Not sitting, lying down, waiting…
The Intricacies of Animal Behaviour and Training
Discussing various books and opinions as a guide for all dog owners By Karin Landsberg (DipCABT (NOCN UK), CAPBT Practitioner, CertCAB) The field of Behaviour is an interesting one, with never a dull moment. Different opinions between trainers, behaviourists and other professionals can often make it hard for pet owners to choose which belief system…
How to recognize a good puppy school
We often get asked “what constitutes a GOOD puppy school?” by our students and clients. Those questions prompted this article, to make this information available to everyone out there who is thinking about getting a puppy. At ThinkingPets, we aim to educate South Africa (and indeed the world) about positive training techniques. If more people…
Why TTouch can be an effective holistic tool to alliviate pain and stress
By Sarah Fisher (© Sarah Fisher) The Tellington TTouch (TTEAM) is a truly unique method of working with all animal species. Developed by Linda Tellington Jones, the Tellington TTouch uses simple body movements (TTouches) to improve circulation and co-ordination and to enhance general health. Where appropriate, ground exercises may be used in combination with the…
Toys for your dog
Dogs of all ages need toys, not just when they’re puppies. The best form of stimulation for your dog when he’s alone is chew toys. Chew toys are objects that the dog can chew, swallow and digest. Examples are: Cow hooves Rawhide bones Ostrich larynxes Pigs ears Rawhide strips Ostrich bones These toys should all…
‘Tis the season to be merry
It is that time of year again where we all get into the spirit of giving. There are adverts everywhere encouraging us to buy this or that. Often those adverts contain the cutest pictures of puppies popping out of parcels wrapped with colourful Christmas paper, with a great big red ribbon attached. Christmas cards with…
ThinkingPets offers comprehensive training courses for people wishing to become involved in the field of companion animal training. Our courses are designed to equip students to open a training school for puppies and kittens as well as dogs, and provide clients with outstanding services. Our course material is constantly changing in accordance with the latest science and industry changes. Our students are equipped theoretically as well as practically and are well versed in not only animal behaviour and training but good business practice as well.