Duke's Academy for Dogs

08/05/2025

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08/05/2025

Why must Animal Welfare Rescue Organisations take note of the THE NEW ANIMAL IMPROVEMENT ACT?

We aren't breeders

But there are breeders out there.
- Backyard breeders (Unregulated)
- Breeder (Regulated)
"The Animal Improvement Act in South Africa, specifically Act 62 of 1998, aims to improve the production and performance of animals by regulating breeding, identification, and the utilization of genetically superior animals."

I have never distinguished between the two. But there is an entire industry out there that we are about to become a part of.
The new survey by Ban Animal Trading, The Paw Company & Pug Rescue specifically refers to the different types of breeding.
Their aim is to stop back yard breeding.

I thought I'd give you insight to the already existing list of "Declared Animals" under regulated breeding

WHAT’S CHANGING - EFFECTIVE 1 JUNE 2025

Here’s what you need to know:

Breed Restrictions
Only dog breeds officially listed as “Declared Animals” may be imported into SA.

These changes are based on:
Final Guidelines for Dog Importations and Exportations - 2025

Declared Dog Breed Lists from the 2016 and 2019 Amendments to the Animal Improvement Act

You can view them here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1J0DTdYvCy6cpA0hjfJBHvqHez_44G53N?usp=sharing

This include the full regulations, breed lists, and the forms used by agents.

Registrar of Animal Improvement,
Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, Private Bag X250, Pretoria (Tshwane), 0001.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 012 319 7093 / 7434 / 7486 / 7576.

03/05/2025

A HUGE welcome to our New Pups for May.

Pip - Bull Terrier
Bailey - Bull Terrier
Hunter - Labrador
AJ - American Bully
Yogi - American Bully

23/04/2025

https://youtu.be/Fn_JrcWL59Q?feature=shared

One of the toughest and longest jobs Phoenix had ever done! But she was incredible!!! Proud to say the least!

23/04/2025

Meaning of Phoenix:

"a unique bird that lived for five or six centuries in the Arabian desert, after this time burning itself on a funeral pyre and rising from the ashes with renewed youth to live through another cycle.
"a person or thing regarded as uniquely remarkable in some respect."

My Phoenix.....you rose to every occasion, every challenge, every task! You did things I didn't know a small dog like you could do! You rose above everything and everyone and made the world a better place!!!! We had many years of incredible adventures together! Showing me what the film industry was all about. You truly were the Meryl Streep of the Dog World. You will forever be remembered, loved, spoken about and truly cherished! Now, rise in heaven and play forever and more! Thank you for giving me a life time of memories my sweet Skamonkel! I will forever miss you! Blake & Carter will miss you too! Thank you for always been the best big sister to them!!!! They were so lucky to have you! Until we meet again! 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺💔

22/04/2025

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Classes are based on a 6 wee course.

We cover:
Socializing with people and animals
Potty training
Bite inhibition
Basic Obedience
Body awareness
Sound exposure
Health talks
Behavior assistance
Diet advice
Agility play

18/04/2025

Wishing you all a blessed and Happy Easter 🐰 🐣 😊 ✨️ ☺️

13/04/2025

12/04/2025

Puppy classes - learning to think for themselves and confidence building! All in a days work at Duke's Academy for Dogs

10/04/2025

Are you able to train your dog off lead....anywhere? If that's what you want and need help then Duke's Academy for Dogs is the place to call. Training doesn't have to be a chore or bore, it can be so much more. Contact us today to find out more 🐶🐕🐾🐾

10/04/2025

Brand new Puppy 1 intake. Sign up today to book your alot