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COAPE Association of Pet Behaviourists and Trainers

Please scroll through the list below to find someone in your country to help you with your pet's behaviour and training.

Species include Dogs, Cats, Horses, Rabbits and other Exotics, and Birds.

To find help in the UK and Ireland, please click here.

Australia
Practitioner
Charlotte Smithson
8 Woodland Loop, Edgewater, Perth, WA, 6027, Australia
Telephone: 08 9206 3890, 043899 8204
Website:
eMail: dogcatbehaviour@iinet.net.au
Map:

Information:
Behavioural Consultations for companion animals via Veterinary Referral.

Puppy Pre-school and Kitten Play-School(Ocean Keys Vet Hospital)Junior Puppy classes, Clicker Training for puppies.

Clicker Training Workshops and One to one obedience training

Talks, Seminars available on request. Tafe Lecturer. Lectured at Perth Zoo.

Belgium
Practitioner
Dorothy McGoldrick
Kerkstraat 74, Kessel-Lo, 3010, Belgium
Telephone: +32 16253406, +32 495253406
Website:
eMail:
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Information:

Germany
Practitioner
Rolf C. Franck
Stimsenberg 22, Wulsbüttel, 27628, Germany
Telephone: (+49) 4746 6195, (+49) 4746 931813,
Website: http://www.blauerhund.de, http://www.rolfcfranck.de
eMail: rolf@blauerhund.de, rolfcfranck@aol.com
Map: 1: Click Here to Find Us

Information:
Behaviour Counselling for dog and cat owners. All Problems dealt with. 15 years of experience in the field.

Dogtraining for Petdogs, Agility and competitive Obedience. Alle based on the clicker trainung principle. Fenced dogtraining field with top agility equipment.

New Puppyschool! Completely new concept that has been running since 2004. No freeplay and lots of habituation and socialisation with the strong help of the clicker training. Social scills are learned from well chosen adult dogs!

Seminars on dog behaviour and dog training in basic obedience, puppy training, Agility and competitive Obedience (FCI).

Talks on verious topics. (also in English)

Holland
Affiliate
Sandra Geven
Gerard Scholtenstraat 96b, Rotterdam, South Holland, 3035 SP, Holland
Telephone: 0031 621 421 382
Website: http://www.wuff-dog-training.com, http://www.maatjemeteenstaartje.com
eMail: Sandra@wuff-dog-training.com, info@maatjemeteenstaartje.com
Map: 1: Click Here to Find Us

Information:
Wuff offers one-2-one training and behavioural advice for dogs

Training supportdogs for children with special needs

New! babies and dogs How to prepare your dog(s) for the new arrival.

Japan
Affiliate
Erina Sato
Tokyo/Kyoto, Japan
Telephone:
Website: http://www.petbehaviorist.info/
eMail: mail@petbehaviorist.info
Map:

Information:
Behavioural Consultations for dogs and cats.

Poland
Practitioner
Andrew Klosinski
Dozynkowa Str. 51, Krakow, 31-234, Poland
Telephone: +48 12 415 00 30, +48 607 42 71 71
Website: http://amichien.pl
eMail: aklosinski@amichien.pl
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Information:
Home visit consultations via veterinary referral covering all aspects of dog and cat behaviour problems.

Education center for dog&cat owners, dog trainers, behaviourists. Seminars and courses on dog and cat behaviour.

AmiChien is official partner of COAPE having licence to COAPE courses including COAPE Diploma Course for polish-speaking students.

Portugal
Affiliate
Susana Imaginario
Rua José Afono 3B, Lagos, Algarve, 8600-601, Portugal
Telephone: 282767539, 918027788
Website: http://www.pet-utopia.pt
eMail: susana@pet-utopia.pt
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Information:

South Africa
Practitioner
Karin Landsberg
Johannesburg / Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Telephone: +27114630269, +27820499209, +27732690418
Website: http://www.thinkingpets.com
eMail: karin@thinkingpets.com, info@thinkingpets.com
Map: 1: Click Here to Find Us

Information:
Behaviour Consultations offered throughout South Africa for all Canine and Feline behaviour problems.

We are the only practice licensed to host the COAPE courses in the Southern Hemisphere and are currently offering CO1,CO2,CO3,CO4 and the COAPE Diploma Stage 1. For more information please visit http://www.thinkingpets.com

Instructor courses in practical dog training and basic behaviour are available to anyone wishing to further their knowledge in animal behaviour and training.

ThinkingPets offers puppy and kitten socialization/habituation classes, adult obedience training, remedial classes for reactive dogs and individual lessons in a variety of cities in South Africa and Mozambique.

Practitioner
Mike Wood
Little Lumley, Main Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
Telephone: ++27 21 790 9787, ++27 21 790 9778,
Website: http://www.animalbehaviour.co.za
eMail: mike@animalbehaviour.co.za
Map: 1: Click Here to Find Us

Information:
If you are experiencing problems with the behaviour of your cats or dogs, either at home or when out of the house, I am available to help you understand the foundations of the problems, as well as advise you on how best to change things around.

All Behaviour Consultations for cat problems are routinely done in your home, and this home visit service is also available for dog owners.

The Centre Of Applied Pet Ethology's state-of-the-art EMRA model (assessing emotionality, mood-state and the factors reinforcing the behaviour) is the core approach used in all the Cape Animal Behaviour Centre's work.

We also offer Puppy Socialisation and Clicker Home Training Classes from Junior level onwards using the levels system - optimising your choice and letting you progress at your own rate. One-on-one training and remedial options are also available.

I am also able to offer selection advice for prospective owners and a gentle ear for those struggling with the loss of a beloved pet. As well as this, I periodically do media interviews, public workshops and seminars.

Practitioner
Gillian Pirow
Dog Dynamics, Brommersvlei Road, Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa
Telephone: 072 79 79 533
Website: http://www.dogdynamics.co.za
eMail: info@dogdynamics.co.za
Map:

Information:
Dog Dynamics is able to offer clients the following:

Puppy socialisation and habituation classes are held for puppies under 16 weeks of age with no more than 8 puppies in one class with two qualified instructors. Clicker classes are held for clients and their dogs from foundation level upwards.

We also offer one on one training for clients who are unable to join a class and home training. Fun agility classes are also offered.

Behaviour advice and consultations are offered for dogs with problems.

Affiliate
Claire Grobbelaar
Gordons Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
Telephone: ++27 21 856 5886,
Website: http://www.canineconcepts.co.za
eMail: info@canineconcepts.co.za
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Information:
Previously known as DogSense. We have moved to Gordons Bay to a newly built 450m2 indoor & wheelchair friendly facility.

We use clicker training and promote only non-confrontational training techniques over a variety of training courses.

We provide group & individual training

Puppy socialisation classes Obedience training Tellington Ttouch(TM) Playgroups Talks & workshops Behaviour consultations

Affiliate
Tersia Kock
Johannesburg, South Africa
Telephone: 0828280505
Website: http://www.dogstoheal.co.za
eMail: tkock@telkomsa.net, tersia@dogstoheal.co.za
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Information:
Puppy classes in Oaklands and in Parkwood in Johannesburg on Saturdays and Sundays.

Behaviour counselling for various problems. Private sessions are held at your home

Training classes for older dogs who have had no training before as well as more advanced dogs

Ttouch is used for individual clients as well as in class setups

No pain or fear induced suggestions will be made. Clicker training is also incorporated in the classes and private sesssion

Affiliate
Anelize van Wyk
Pretoria, South Africa
Telephone: +27 79 272 4595
Website: http://www.furrytails.co.za
eMail: anelize@furrytails.co.za
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Information:
Puppy Classes - for puppies up to 16 weeks using positive reinforcement and TTouch.

Basic Obedience Classes - for dogs 4 months and up using clicker training.

Private Training - for owners that can't attend the class times or dogs that can't cope in a class situation.

Behaviour Consultations - for owners with dogs that have behaviour issues that they want addressed.

Tellington TTouch Sessions - for owners that want to learn how the help their dogs using TTouch.

Affiliate
Lizann Brown
Bedfordview, Johannesburg, South Africa
Telephone: +27834693221,
Website: www.cleverpets.co.za
eMail: info@cleverpets.co.za
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Information:
Behaviour Consults, Pet Sitting, Puppy Socialisation Classes, At home training sessions, Kitten Habituation Classes

Affiliate
Yolande Ginsberg
Melkbosstrand, Cape Town, South Africa
Telephone: +27215532764, +27722606166
Website:
eMail: yolande@cape-canine.com
Map:

Information:
DipCABT; BA (psychology)

Behaviour consultations, Puppy socialisation and training classes, training (clicker)

Affiliate
Nicky Lucka
Johannesburg, South Africa
Telephone: 0834081517
Website:
eMail: lucka@absamail.co.za
Map:

Information:
Puppy classes - dogs between 8 & 16 weeks. Courses run over a 6 week period. TTouch & positive reinforcement are used.

Behaviour Consultations - for owners who need help with behaviour problems.

TTouch - for owners who would like to learn to help their companion animals using TTouch (behaviour, health issues as well as a general feeling of wellbeing are addressed). Workshops also held.

Private sessions - for owners who would prefer to train at home due to time constraints or due to them not being able to intergrate their dog into a class environment

Affiliate
Melissa van der Merwe
Southern Suburbs, Cape Town, South Africa
Telephone: 071 897 1897
Website: http://www.animalmanners.co.za
eMail: animalmanners@gmail.com
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Information:
Melissa is a companion animal behaviourist and trainer who's primary aim is to improve the relationship between pet and owner.

Rekindling of this relationship is achieved by educating owners about basic dog behaviours and also bringing awareness that their pet is an individual.

Melissa qualified as a Behaviourist in 2011 (DipCAPBT)and is also currently practicing as a veterinary nurse (DipVetNurs)in Cape Town.

Consultations, Training (Individual and Group) and clicker training.

United Arab Emirates
Practitioner
Michelle Creasy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Telephone: 0097150 784 5350,
Website: http://www.pawstraining.com
eMail: , info@pawstraining.com
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Information:

United States
Practitioner
Kirsty Peake
P O Box 362, Emigrant, Montana, 59027, United States
Telephone: (406) 579 6869 or (406) 223 9842
Website: http://www.peakeservices.co.uk
eMail: kirsty@kajpeake.ndo.co.uk
Map: 1: Click Here to Find Us

Information:
Kirsty runs the Pet Matters pet behaviour and training practice covering south Devon in the UK and Montana, USA Kirsty is a Companion Animal Behaviour Practitioner, one of the first to achieve this. She is also a Tutor for COAPE.

Pet behaviour problems are seen with veterinary referral only. Kirsty splits her time between the UK and USA but her base is in the UK. She offers complementary advice while in the USA and covers the Bozeman/Emigrant areas

Initial contact by email please.

Kirsty is a member of the Professional Speakers Association and gives talks on topics such as dog behaviour (all aspects); from wolf to dog; Wolves of Yellowstone National Park; impact of dogs in our national parks.

Affiliate
Ailigh Vanderbush
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46219, United States
Telephone: 317-695-5464,
Website: http://www.animalia.us
eMail: ailigh@animalia.us
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Information:
We offer a full service pet behavior service either on site or in your home. We also offer dog training, dog daycare, and animal education programs.

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