Animal Business Network Cape Town

Behaviourists, Veterinary Behaviourists & TTouch Practitioners

For consultations & advice concerning pet behaviour problems such as destructiveness, aggression, inappropriate soiling, etc.

Tips

A reputable behaviourist should...

be a member of a professional organization & therefore should comply with the organization's qualification criteria & code of ethics.
be willing to give client references.
be recommended by a veterinarian.
charge a reasonable consultation fee. This is usually a few hundred Rand, bearing in mind that much of the behaviourist's work involves research, administration & report-writing.

See RED FLAGS below

Name BUSINESS	Email Website Social media	Phone Numbers	Location TIMES	Services Description: DOGS; CATS; HORSES; RABBITS; BIRDS	PROFES- SIONAL ORGAN- IZATION
Taryn Blyth KOMMETJIE CANINE COLLEGE			Kommetjie SAT AM; MON PM	DOGS Puppy classes; Adolescent classes; Canine Good Citizen; Advanced training (trick training & Rally Free); Behaviourist	CAPBT ICAN
Ludovica Barnato DOG BEHAVIOURIST & TRAINER		081 851 3330	Noordhoek & Far South Peninsula	DOGS Behaviourist; Private training; Puppy training & socialization classes	AdipCBM
Christine Wilson PET EXPECTATIONS		082 879 0008	False Bay College, Fish Hoek	DOGS Puppy & beginners training classes; Canine Good Citizen; Behaviourist	CAPBT
Jan Buchner THE COMPLETE COMPANION		083 442 4940	Lakeside	DOGS Behaviourist; Trainer	ETHOLOGY ACADEMY
Bernice Jaffe		079 883 7566	South Peninsula; City Bowl	DOGS Behaviourist; Trainer
Lucille Hepburn HOUT BAY PUPPY SCHOOL		083 527 3446	Hout Bay, Atlantic Seaboard & surrounds MON-FRI 8AM-5PM	DOGS Private behaviour consultations; FORCE-FREE, Scientifically-based Puppy Socialization & Behaviour Classes; Adolescent Classes, Adult Clicker Training; Shelter assistance; Education	COAPE DipCABT COAPE CertCAB THINKING PETS SCHOOL OF INTUITION & HEALING-Animal Communication
Kerry McDonald PET-I-KET		021 553 4117 081 271 1647	R27, Melkbosstrand, West Coast	DOGS Private behaviour consultations; Daycare & boarding (communal); Puppy & adult dog training	ETHOLOGY ACADEMY SABCAP HILLS
Gill Torr-Painter COMPANIONS FOR LIFE WINELANDS DOG TRAINING		021 987 6062 072 464 0404	Stellenbosch Joostenbergvlakte	DOGS Puppy classes; Basic home obedience for Canine Good Citizen; Behaviour consultations	SABCAP ETHOLOGY ACADEMY HILLS
Megan Arendse-Winnaar MEGZ PUPPY SCHOOL		072 379 1727 066 203 9160	Bergvliet (St Francis Vet) THURS PM & SAT AM	DOGS Puppy training & socialisation; Behaviourist; Nutritional advisor	HILLS
Marizelle Strydom		082 553 1719	Kleinmond	DOGS Behaviourist; Trainer; Puppy classes	SABCAP HILLS
Lynda Montignies DOGZ AT HOME TRAINING CENTRE		084 870 1002 021 531 4866	Pinelands SAT AM	DOGS Behaviourist; Puppy classes; Training	COAPE BCCS
Claire Grobbelaar CANINE CONCEPTS BEHAVIOUR & TRAINING		082 784 7524	Helderberg, Gordon's Bay	DOGS Dog training classes; Behaviour consultations	KAREN PRYOR ACADEMY TTOUCH COAPE ETHOLOGY ACADEMY FEAR FREE
Carmia le Roux PUPPYLOVE DAYCARE		076 637 3733	Durbanville	DOGS Doggy daycare; Indoor sleepovers; Qualified behaviourist
Nicole Alers ANIMAL ANTICS		074 189 2824	25 Eastlight way, Kirstenhof SAT & THURS	DOGS Puppy life skills; Advanced level & older dogs; Trick & scent work basic course for fun; Socials on Thursdays & Saturdays; Home consultations	COAPE HILLS FEAR FREE
Karis Bryen		073 729 8194	Knysna Cape Town	DOGS Behaviourist; Trainer
Mandy Gibson PET POTENTIAL		079 877 7178	Northern Suburbs: Edgemead, Monte Vista, Milnerton, Plattekloof MON-SAT	DOGS; CATS Private behaviour consults; One-on-one training; Group training classes for adolescent & older dogs; Puppy training & socialisation; TTouch workshops & home sessions	PRO DOG TRAINER COAPE HILLS TTOUCH
Thineke Momplé CANINE CONNECTION		083 235 6847	Paarl; Franschhoek; Wellington & surrounds	DOGS Puppy classes; Adolescent classes; Private behaviour consultations	ETHOLOGY ACADEMY TTOUCH HILLS
Kerry McDonald PET-I-KET		021 553 4117 081 271 1647	R27, Melkbosstrand, West Coast	DOGS Puppy & Adult Dog Training; Private Behaviour Consultations & Training; Daycare & Boarding (communal);	SABCAP HILLS
Jessica Leigh TALKDOG TRAINING		079 510 6993	Hout Bay, Atlantic Seaboard, Constantia, Bishopscourt & surrounds	DOGS Behaviourist; Dog obedience training; Agility training; Aquadogs swimming lessons for dogs; Fitness classes; Canine nutritionist	WEST COAST ACADEMY DOG RANCH COAPE
Yolande Ginsberg CAPE CANINE		021 072 0002	Milnerton; Tableview; Blouberg	DOGS Puppy Classes; Dog training; Behaviourist; Trick training
Susan Bellis (Vosper)		021 852 5618	Somerset West	DOGS Behaviourist; Trainer	SABCAP
Yvonne Zwiegelaar DOG DYNAMICS		072 797 9533	Constantia (SARDA) SAT AM	DOGS Puppy & Dog Training Classes; Dog dancing; Behaviour Consultations
Anita Louw		083 486 0305	Northern Suburbs	DOGS Behaviourist
Julia Evans		082 725 4213	Somerset West	DOGS Behaviourist
Georgina Wall		021 788 5987 082 950 1949		DOGS Behaviourist
Elna Marran		021 913 5065	Northern Suburbs	DOGS Behaviourist; Hills National Puppy School Co-ordinator	SABCAP HILLS
Sabrina Taljaard DOG SCHOOL		074 157 6401	Durbanville & surrounds	DOGS Puppy Training; Behaviour Consultations; Private one-on-one lessons	COAPE THINKING PETS HILLS
Sonia Patterson GSD CLUB W CAPE ALL BREEDS		083 797 2195	Parow; Bellville	DOGS Behaviourist; Trainer
Judy Post PENINSULA PUPPY SCHOOL DOG HUB		082 732 5645	Diep River WED PM	DOGS; CATS Animal behaviour practitioner; Puppy classes; Dog trainer: Force free positive reinforcement, Clicker training, Reactive/aggressive dog classes	CAPBT COAPE TTOUCH
JP Smith		078 624 7311	Southern Suburbs; South Peninsula	DOGS Behaviourist; Trainer; Dog walker	COAPE
Lee van der Westhuizen		021 782 1766	Fish Hoek	DOGS Behaviourist
Nikki Aylen		021 683 0216 084 683 0216		DOGS Behaviourist
Sone Benecke		084 622 6109	Kraaifontein	DOGS Behaviourist
Renee Wicks PAWZITIVE DOG TRAINING		082 831 0351	Durbanville	DOGS Behaviour consultations; Obedience training
Elizma van Deventer-Kleynhans BETHANIE DIEREKLINIEK		083 407 8215	Stellenbosch	DOGS Canine Behaviour Specialist working with AWSS, Shelter-dog assistance, one-on-one obedience, mild aggression
Louise Basson DOG CARE CENTRE		021 987 1027 076 742 5130	Joostenbergvlakte	DOGS; CATS; RABBITS; HORSES Behaviourist; Professional dog trainer specializing in reactivity; Dog day care; Boarding facility for dogs, cats & rabbits; Happy Tails Dog & Bunny grooming parlour; Pet health shop; Naturally Green pet products; Certified self-selection practitioner; Animal communicator; EFTR (Equine Fascia Trauma Relieve massage); Pet friendly holiday accommodations Barking Beach Cottage & Silver Oaks Farm Cottage	SABCAP; RAISING CANINE LLC (USA); ETHOLOGY ACADEMY; THE ANIMAL HEALING ACADEMY
Caroline Barnard		084 445 1850	Kalbaskraal	DOGS Behaviourist	SABCAP
Melissa van der Merwe		071 897 1897	Southern Suburbs	DOGS Behaviourist	COAPE
Christopher Brookin		021 761 5236 082 664 5383	Constantia	DOGS Behaviourist; Trainer
Wendy Wilson		083 336 1761	Langebaan, West Coast	DOGS Behaviourist; Obedience	TTOUCH
Hazel King		076 144 4362	Southern Suburbs	CATS; RABBITS Behaviourist	SABCAP ETHOLOGY ACADEMY
Dr Aileen Pypers		072 599 8737	Boland; Northern Suburbs	DOGS; CATS Veterinary Behaviourist	SAVC HILLS
Clare Anderson WAGS AND PURRS		078 466 0405	Southern Suburbs, Cape Town & Atlantic Sea Board, Northern Suburbs	DOGS; CATS Behaviourist; Puppy & dog training; Kitten advice; Pet sitting	COAPE
Karen Sinovich DOG HUB		083 449 5879	Cape Town; Atlantic Seaboard; City Bowl; Southern Suburbs	DOGS; CATS Behaviourist; Puppy & Dog Trainer: Force free positive reinforcement; Clicker training; Reactive/aggressive dog classes; Canine Good Citizen tests	CAPBT COAPE
Ansie Minnaar HOT DOG ANIMAL ACTORS		084 307 2822	Hout Bay SAT PM	DOGS; CATS Licenced Wrangler; Behaviourist; Trainer
John Faul		069 466 6933		DOGS; CATS Behaviourist
Justine Kruger JUST DOGS		064 509 5006	Southern Suburbs; Northern Suburbs	DOGS; CATS Behaviourist; Trainer for good bite inhibition; Confidence & social savvy for dogs, cats & people; Quick & reliable response to verbal cues to come, sit, lie down, stand & stay
Linda van der Poel		073 665 0894	Southern Suburbs; Northern Suburbs; Atlantic Seaboard; City Bowl MON-SAT	DOGS; CATS Behaviour consultations; Dog & puppy training	COAPE THINKING PETS
Carolyn van Reenen		083 658 1198		DOGS; CATS; HORSES Advanced animal behaviourist
Cara Williams		073 747 1119		DOGS; HORSES Behaviourist
Catherine Williams		082 569 8641	Southern Suburbs	HORSES Behaviourist	TTOUCH
Alan Lockwood		072 594 3183	Western Cape	HORSES Behaviourist
Marion Walker WILD ELK THERAPY		076 678 4951	Southern suburbs; Cape Town	HORSES Behavioural, training & nutritional help; Reiki; Stud manager	EACT
Jenni Schutte BIRD'S ESSENTIAL		021 782 2801 083 675 3609	Fish Hoek, South Peninsula	BIRDS Behaviourist
Malan du Toit		083 458 9830		HORSES Behaviourist
Juliet Bradley		021 788 2876 072 111 3080	Marina da Gama	DOGS Behaviourist; Puppy classes

RED FLAGS

Behaviourists should NOT...

offer a "success only" guarantee. This is not possible in animal behaviour, as with a doctor, psychologist or veterinarian.
be obviously & unreasonably against veterinarians or other professionals in the animal field.
offer extremely controversial dietary or health advice. Always get a second opinion or do some research of your own.
advise euthanasia of an animal under 6 months of age. A second opinion should always be sought for such a drastic decision.
offer to have an animal euthanased or re-homed himself/herself by taking it with him/her. The final decision & follow-through should always be taken by the animal's owner.
use methods that seem painful, cruel or frightening to your pet or you. This should be reported in writing to the appropriate professional organizations & possibly also to the SPCA.
discourage socializing for all puppies & kittens.

If you come across one or more of these red flags, it is worth seeking a second opinion or choosing another behaviourist.

Other South African & international links:

SOUTH AFRICAN BOARD OF COMPANION ANIMAL PROFESSIONALS (SABCAP)	www.sabcap.org.za
CENTRE OF APPLIED PET ETHOLOGY SA (COAPE SA)	coapesa.com www.facebook.com/COAPESA
COAPE ASSOCIATION OF APPLIED PET BEHAVIOURISTS & TRAINERS (CAPBT)	www.capbt.org.za
THINKING PETS	thinkingpets.com
TELLINGTON TOUCH SOUTH AFRICA (TTouch)	www.ttouchsa.co.za
PET SENSE COLLEGE	www.petsensecollege.co.za
SCHOOL OF INTUITION & HEALING	schoolofintuitionandhealing.com/animal-communication-and-healing-course
FEAR FREE	fearfreepets.com
BRITISH COLLEGE OF CANINE STUDIES (BCCS)	www.britishcollegeofcaninestudies.com
SOUTH AFRICAN VETERINARY COUNCIL (SAVC)	www.savc.org.za
EQUESTRIAN ACADEMY OF CAPE TOWN (EACT)	www.highschooleact.co.za
HAPPINESS IS BEHAVIOURIST DIRECTORY	happinessis.co.za
THE DOG CLUB (Julie Bezuidenhout, Gauteng)	www.thedogclub.co.za
CANINE COMPANION (Amanda vd Walt, Online Behaviour Consultant)	caninecompanion.co.za
PATRICK KAYE HORSE PSYCHOLOGIST (Gauteng)	www.horseman.co.za
PROGRESSIVE DOG TRAINING CENTRE (Lesley de Klerk, Gauteng)	www.pawsforpeople.co.za/training
EDUPET (Dr Sonntag, Gauteng)	www.edupet.co.za