For all your Dog Training needs!
Founded in 1994 – Dog Handling Techniques is based in Lonehill – and will fulfill all your dog training and obedience requirements. Dog Training is an important part of any dog’s life and improves character, confidence and stability. It is vital in helping the dog to adapt to the role it has to play as part of the family. We offer from Puppy socialisation right through to advanced obedience training. Our venues are based in Animania vet near fourways gardens and Magalisieg near monte Casino.
We work on the basis of Positive re-enforcement , and focus on a positive and enjoyable experience!
Our Methods
We use positive reinforcement as our main method of instruction. Teaching the dog to listen to its owner willingly rather than out of fear. This method has proven to be highly effective for both the dog and the trainer. Dog Training is an important part of a dog’s life and improves character, confidence, and stability. Nothing gives us greater pleasure than seeing a happy dog with a wagging tail listening to its owner. Our dog classes run month on month and therefore you are welcome to join at any time; and stay as long as you like in order to achieve your personal goals.
Staff
Our staff compliment all have a number of years of experience and knowledge of canine behaviour and training methods.
Goals
Dog training goals are to provide handlers with a pleasant and well behaved dog within the home environment, while at the same time teaching the handler to be excellent guardians of their canine companion. Our training includes socialization and obedience training.
Wide variety of training offered to meet your needs
- Training of new puppies, including puppy socialization
- Obedience training
- Troubleshooting your problem dog
- Jumping, hyper-excitability
- Pulling on lead
- Reducing stress and separation anxiety
- Not coming when called
Class Times:
Nothing gives us greater pleasure than seeing a happy dog with a wagging tail listening to its owner. Our Dog classes
are run in 6 week courses ( Puppy and beginner obedience), we also run month to month classes once your dog has
a little more experience . You are welcome to join at any time; and stay as long as you like in order to achieve your
personal goals.
Saturday Morning Classes
Morning Training Classes are held at Merrow Down Park:
C/O Merrow Lane and Troupant Rd, Magaliesig.
Puppy Class
Saturday
10h00 – 11h00
Basic Handling
Saturday
09h00 – 11h00
Intermediate Handling
Saturday
10h00 – 11h00
Advanced Handling
Saturday
09h00 – 10h00
Saturday Afternoon Classes
Afternoon Training Classes are held at AnimaniA Veterinary Hospital:
21B Pine Rd, Broadacres AH, Sandton,.
Puppy Class 1
Saturday
15h00 – 16h00
Puppy Class 2
Saturday
16h00 – 17h00
Sunday Morning Classes
Morning Training Classes are held at AnimaniA Veterinary Hospital:
21B Pine Rd, Broadacres AH, Sandton,.
Beginner Obedience
Sunday
09h00 – 10h00
Puppy Class 1
Saturday
10h15 – 11h15
*All class times are subject to change and this is an indication of the times only.
New classes starts every two weeks
Tuition Fees
Class fees are payable on a monthly basis for group tuition. Puppy Class fees are R 950 per course (this is a 6 week course).
Please contact us to find out the start of the new course.
Basic Obedience , Intermediate and Advanced handling: R 600 per month for 4 lessons in a month for the 1st Dog.
Lessons are run over 4 Saturdays in a month, and are closed on the 5th Saturday in the month.
Click here to download our application form, which must be completed and brought with you to your first class.
Click here to download our Puppy Owner’s Guide.
*Conditions of Tuition
All owners need to sign a DHT indemnity form. All Dog Vaccinations need to be up to date. No Dogs with communicable diseases should knowingly be brought to class. All handlers should have dogs on a leash and under control during class times. All owners are liable to pick up faeces after their dogs.
Have questions? Chat with us today!
- +27 84 566 5000
- doghandlingtechniques@gmail.com
EXCELLENT Based on 13 reviews Posted on Alison Howard2025-09-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What fun it's been to spend time with Phoebe (my dog) and witness her improving each week after training. Emma and her team are awesome 👌Posted on Claude2025-08-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a very good training experience with Emma from Dog handling techniques for our Border Collie pup, CoCo. The sessions were clear, practical, and suited to CoCo’s needs. We are looking forward to starting Stage 2 of the training. I would recommend Dog handling techniques to anyone looking for reliable dog training in the Lonehill area. Excellent, thank you.Posted on Lesego Nompi Ngwenyama2025-05-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing training techniques! The 6-week programme has all the support and help you need in order to get your pup to a better place in terms of obedience and self esteem. Really happy to have taken this on! #RewardingPosted on Lucille Hallowes2025-02-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thoroughly enjoyed our puppy classes. Clear instruction provided and lots of tips.Posted on Leanne Olsen2024-06-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Been taking my 2 bosties there for over 10 years. They absolutely love it and get super excited every Saturday to go to training. Gia and Emma are absolutely the bestPosted on Angela Carter2024-06-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very experienced trainers offering training to all dogs at all levels. They encourage social behaviour in a fun and safe environment. I definitely value their dedication to us, and my dogs love to go to "school" Thank youPosted on Shane Olsen2023-08-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best dog school in fourways.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more