Love your dog.
Dread the
behaviour?
The barking. The pulling. The “please don’t do that”.
Let’s understand what’s going on — and work towards a better everyday life, together.

What does your dog need help with?
Good dog.
Challenging moments.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
Start with what’s making life difficult.
Barking & lunging
Let’s work on it ↗02Pulling on walks
Let’s work on it ↗03Aggression & guarding
Let’s work on it ↗04Puppy biting & toilet training
Let’s work on it ↗05Anxiety & being left alone
Let’s work on it ↗06Basic & advanced obedience
From sit and stay to reliable recall — build your dog’s skills, focus and everyday manners.
Explore obedience training ↗07Other
Jumping up, chewing, digging or something else? Tell us what’s making life with your dog tricky.
Explore other issues ↗We train for
life together.
Your dog is part of the family. Training should help you enjoy that relationship — at home, on walks, and around the things that make life tricky.
At Pets4Life Academy, we look beyond the command to understand the behaviour. Then we work with you, your dog and your household on a practical way forward.
Explore your training options ↗First, we listen.
Tell us about your dog, the difficult moments and what you want to change.
A plan for your dog.
Start with an individual assessment. We explain the next steps and suitable training options.
Practise for real life.
Build skills together, with your household involved and consistent practice between sessions.
Let’s clear
things up.
Can you help with reactivity or aggression?
We work with dogs facing behavioural challenges, including reactivity and aggression. Tell us about any incidents before booking so we can discuss a suitable assessment and arrival plan.
Is my dog too old to start?
We work with dogs at different life stages. Tell us about your dog’s age, health and behaviour so we can discuss realistic goals and suitable training.
Do I need to attend the training?
You are an important part of the process. We invite the household to the initial session so everyone can build consistent communication and practise the same skills at home.
How quickly will I see a change?
Every dog and situation is different. Your assessment helps us set realistic expectations. Progress depends on the behaviour, your dog’s needs and consistent practice; we do not promise a fixed number of sessions.
Where is Pets4Life Academy?
Find us at 4 Sandpiper Crescent, Okavango Park, Brackenfell. We welcome owners from Durbanville and the surrounding northern suburbs. Appointments are booked with the team on WhatsApp.
Less “oh no”.
More “good dog”.
Tell us what’s happening. We’ll help you find a starting point.
Book an assessment ↗Book with us on WhatsAppOr call 079 534 0080