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Dogtales At Dogtales we welcome all breeds & use positive reinforcement & force free methods only Specializing in explosives detection, EDD & MDD.

Dogtales Puppy School is founded & owned by Sheri Rosslee who is an accredited K9 Behaviorist & K9 trainer. Sheri has studied through the Ethology Academy doing her basic, advanced & practitioners. Further studies include Thinking Pets confi-puppy & Denel-Mechem achieving her highest level in working with & training service dogs. Registered with Psira & SASSETA. We work on a first come, first serve basis so booking before hand is crucial. We have group classes every Saturday morning. Basic obedience training for beginners & puppy adolescence classes. Children are welcome as they form part of the socialization but need to be under the supervision of an adult. We welcome all breeds, and only positive reinforcement methods are used. Dogtales also offers one-on-one classes for behavioral related issues. We understand that not all dogs are able to socialize and therefore we offer these classes so that they too can be part of training. We use certain training techniques according to the dogs specific needs. Positive reinforcement training is encouraged. Dogtales also has their very own Pet Sitters Club available to those who need a reliable & qualified pet sitter. All Nanny's have extensive background experience in working with animals & all have their police clearance certificates. Trained to work with all dogs. Visit our website and discover an exciting variety of Rogz must have products for your everyday doggy needs.

You’ve started walking at quieter times.You ask visitors to ignore him when they arrive.You know which noises send him u...
29/10/2026

You’ve started walking at quieter times.
You ask visitors to ignore him when they arrive.
You know which noises send him under the bed.
You haven’t gone out together in a while because someone needs to stay with the dog.

Somewhere along the way, you’ve built a routine around the things he struggles with.

Maybe you’ve wondered why. Maybe you’ve been told he’s spoiled, needs firmer boundaries or will “get used to it.”

This November, we’re looking closer.

At the dog who follows you everywhere. Who lies down but keeps watch. Who approaches someone, then growls when they reach for him. Who coped yesterday and can’t today.

When everyday life doesn’t feel safe.
A month of unpacking canine anxiety—the confusing bits, the easily missed bits, and the moments when your dog needs you to say, “Actually, let’s give him some space.”

Sound familiar? What’s the thing you find yourself planning around for your dog?

27/10/2026

She has four paws. She’s apparently holding out for wings 😂🐾

According to her dad, this little fluff jumps off EVERYTHING. Furniture? Launch pad. Height? A minor detail. Dad? Understandably concerned.

Another funny Dogtale from a household where “please don’t jump off that” has become a full-time job.

Does your dog also keep you employed as their unpaid stunt coordinator? 👇

22/10/2026

Sadie’s pest control service. No qualifications. Unmatched enthusiasm 😂🍂

According to her mom, she thinks she can take on every bug. Today’s suspect appears to be a leaf, but Sadie isn’t taking chances.

Our funny Dogtales continue with this little weirdo, whom we fully support. 🐾

What harmless thing does your dog take VERY seriously? 👇

20/10/2026

“Dooooo you wanna…” 👀

Ruby and Riley would like you to finish that sentence. Preferably with a walk, a cruise or a sweet.

Certain phrases get their little heads wobbling, and honestly? We’d struggle to resist saying them again.

What words get an instant reaction from your dog—even when you thought you said them quietly? 👇

🐾 THE FINAL ROUND! 🐾We’re wrapping up the year with our final two puppy school courses! 🎓🐶Whether you’ve got a little pu...
20/10/2026

🐾 THE FINAL ROUND! 🐾

We’re wrapping up the year with our final two puppy school courses! 🎓🐶

Whether you’ve got a little pup just starting out or a teenager testing all the boundaries, we’ve got a class for you!

🐕 Junior Puppy School | 2–5 months
🐕 Intermediate Puppy School | 6 months+

Six weeks of learning, building confidence, improving manners and strengthening that all-important bond between you and your pup! 🐾

📍 Blue Hills Veterinary Hospital, Midrand
📅 Saturday mornings
📩 Limited spaces available – book your pup’s spot before we close out the year!

Let’s finish 2026 on four paws! 🐾

PUPPY ESSENTIALS | LESS IS MORE!Bringing home a new puppy? Before you fill your shopping cart with every cute toy, fancy...
19/10/2026

PUPPY ESSENTIALS | LESS IS MORE!

Bringing home a new puppy? Before you fill your shopping cart with every cute toy, fancy bed and puppy accessory, remember that a happy puppy doesn’t need a house full of things! 🐶

It’s not about how much you buy, but how thoughtfully you prepare.

A comfortable place to rest, a few appropriate toys, safe walking equipment and the basics for everyday care are more than enough to get started.

What matters most can’t be bought: patience, consistency, routine and time spent building a relationship with your puppy.💚

Keep it simple. Focus on what your puppy actually needs, and add to your collection as they grow.

After all, the best investment you’ll make isn’t in puppy supplies — it’s in raising a confident, happy and well-adjusted companion.

TICK SEASON IS HERE! 🕷️With the warmer weather, ticks are becoming more active, and it’s important to keep our dogs prot...
18/10/2026

TICK SEASON IS HERE! 🕷️

With the warmer weather, ticks are becoming more active, and it’s important to keep our dogs protected!

🐕 A few simple precautions:
✔️ Stay up to date with tick preventatives.
✔️ Check your dog after walks, especially around the ears, neck, paws and belly.
✔️ Keep grass and overgrown areas trimmed.
✔️ If you find a tick, remove it carefully with a tick-removal tool or fine-tipped tweezers.

🚨 Know the signs of biliary:
Lethargy, loss of appetite, fever, pale gums, weakness or dark urine.

Biliary can progress quickly, so if you notice any of these symptoms, seek veterinary attention immediately.

A quick tick check can go a long way in keeping your dog safe!💚

"My sausage dog won’t stop barking at guests.” That tells us what the dog is doing—but not why.Is the barking driven by ...
15/10/2026

"My sausage dog won’t stop barking at guests.” That tells us what the dog is doing—but not why.

Is the barking driven by alarm, fear, excitement, frustration or a need for distance?

Does it begin at the gate, stop when the guest sits down, then restart when they move?

This case stays open because barking isn’t a diagnosis. Before trying to stop the noise, we need to understand the pattern around it.

The barking is loud. The clues are quieter. 🐾

13/10/2026

You get a dog for companionship. Suddenly you’re doing unplanned cardio in public 😂🏃‍♀️

She bolted. Her human followed. We can safely say only one of them thought this was a fun activity.

This month’s funny Dogtales continue with a reminder that behind every runaway dog is an owner hoping nobody they know is watching. 🐾

Has your dog ever made you run for your dignity? Tell us the story. 👇

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62 Main Road, Blue Hills
Midrand
1685

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Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 14:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 08:30 - 11:30

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