PawsUnite K9 Academy

14/08/2025

This is Ares, he never got along with cats when he was younger. 📷

These days Ares allows the family cat to train with him, it was not always like this though.

Ares was not aggressive to Tiger (The cat), he just did not know how to react, but with proper training Ares quickly learnt that Tiger was a friend.

Clare and her family had rescued Ares back in 2023 when he was 16 months old and they have been taking amazing care of Ares along with their other 2 pitbulls and cat. 🐾

Sonja had taught him not to hurt Tiger a long time ago, this video is how it's going with them these days... 💛

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Marizanne Kemp Ferreira | Sonja Biermann

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05/08/2025

Tug-of-war science-based transforms Behavior - and having fun training

Tug-of-war is a powerful, high value tool for building impulse control, channeling natural drives like prey drive, and strengthening your bond in human-dog relationship.

Impulse control + clear cues = strong partnership.

Why playing properly structured Tug-of-war matters in every dog's life:
1. High value mental & physical enrichment/stimulation.

2. Impulse control & self discipline.

3. Perfect for puppy development focus. in young dog's, gentle Tug-of-war promotes bite inhibition, mouth targeting, coordinating, and impulse control while their bodies develop. Also teaches calm play behavior during teething.

4. confidence building & emotional resilience

5. Stress relief & behavioral balance.

6. Healthy outlets for natural instincts.

7. Appropriate bite and mouth use.

8. Teaches communication through cues and body language.

9. Supports consistent training sessions.

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Marizanne Kemp Ferreira Sonja Biermann

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05/08/2025

We just uploaded a brand new video on youtube!

Check it out 👉
https://youtu.be/brDsOQ0Khss?si=m9pgBLMFnJJPAJZK

31/07/2025

Want to watch our newest video on youtube?

🐶 Ellie-Mae thought it was a tug-of-war game ... It was recall training! 🐾

https://youtu.be/yhHwtyKqvVk?si=SZcO9EAcF3doJ9TT

31/07/2025

🐶 Ellie-Mae thought it was a tug-of-war game ... It was recall training! 🐾

Ellie-Mae was having the time of her life with this training session!
.. We are wondering if she even realized she was training at all... 🐾💛

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Marizanne Kemp Ferreira Sonja Biermann

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27/07/2025

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞-𝐌𝐚𝐞'𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Watch 6 month old Ellie-Mae, a spirited pitbull pup, show early engagement and precision at PawsUnite K9 Academy 💛 🐾

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Marizanne Kemp Ferreira

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26/07/2025

🐾 What you're watching is more than just an advanced sit - it's the result of a deep trust-based bond between handler, mom Marizanne Kemp Ferreira and pup, Ellie-Mae at PawsUnite K9 Academy.

From our very first session we built a foundation of trust and clear communication. Without that emotional connection these confident precise stair sits wouldn't be possible because when the human-dog partnership is strong, the puppy understands your intentions as clearly as you speak them.

Training becomes not just about cues - but but a shared language built on respect, consistency, love and care. That makes every stair-sit moment unique, purposeful, and moving.

At PawsUnite K9 Academy, we don't just teach a sit - we nurture a message understood and a bond celebrated. 🐾

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06/06/2025

(Re upload different song)

We are so excited to bring this amazing video to you all! Ellie-Mae and her mommy Marizanne have built so much trust over the course of a couple weeks that they trust each other enough to do such a difficult stunt! 🐾

Not even 4 months yet, and EM can already backup! 👏

Who's dog can do a backup? Leave a comment and tell us! 💬
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05/06/2025

Video just uploaded to our YouTube! ℹ️

Ellie-Mae 🐾Staying like the awesome girl she is! This time Marizanne had ran and hid which is why EM was a bit more hesitant than usual!She did amazing!!! ?...

05/06/2025

Ellie-Mae 🐾

Staying like the awesome girl she is!

This time Marizanne had ran and hid which is why EM was a bit more hesitant than usual!

She did amazing!!! 👏
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26/06/2024

Enjoy 😀 the full "Recall" video with Ares, a rescued 2.5-year-old Pitbull, and K, my 13-year-old granddaughter. Tigger (a 16-year-old cat) is training with us, and can he do the "Recall"? A short video will follow later in the week. Please 🙏 share so we can show the world Pitbulls are not a bad breed.
Sonja Biermann