Dog Training School

13/07/2026

Welldone Marinda and Charné for doing so well with your puppies!! Thankyou for taking the time and love to socialize and train your puppies!!!

13/07/2026

Buddy en Marinda, baie geluk met dat julle die klassies voltooi het. Julle het so awesome gedoen. En Ma-Marinda dankie dat jy vir Buddy die beste wil gee. BRAG - Beagle Rescue South Africa

13/07/2026

Pikkie en Charne het Puppy skool bygewoon en so mooi deur al die klassies gewerk!! Baie geluk julle twee!! Pikkie het so vinnig geleer sy is n sterretjie!!

15/06/2026

02/06/2026

👀☕ WACKY WEDNESDAY SPECIAL!

TODAY ONLY — every mug order comes with a FREE 250g House Blend Hot Chocolate 🍫🔥

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So for ONLY R125 you get:

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⏳ Ends midnight tonight!

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Rescue Roast

02/06/2026

🧠 Why Chew Toys Matter for Mental Stimulation

Chewing isn’t just a habit — it’s a natural way for dogs to think, focus, and self-regulate 🐾

💡 When dogs chew:
• They engage problem-solving instincts
• They release endorphins (feel-good hormones)
• They reduce boredom, stress, and anxiety

❄️ During colder months, when dogs spend more time indoors, this becomes even more important

👉 Chew toys provide a healthy outlet for energy and mental stimulation

Right chew = calmer dog, especially indoors 🐶

02/06/2026

CULTIVATING CALMNESS
We teach our dogs all sorts of things, but maybe don’t realize that teaching “calm” is an important behaviour that has so many positive applications for both us and our dogs.

Calmness is the foundation that allows dogs to think, problem solve, cope and become more resilient to the world around them.

A dog that can settle, regulate their emotions and recover from excitement or stress is far better equipped to handle everyday challenges such as unexpected events, new environments, other dogs, visitors etc.

Calm behaviour supports emotional resilience, reduces anxiety, and lowers the risk of stress-related reactive or unwanted behaviour. It also supports physical health, as chronic arousal can contribute to a lowered immune system, gut or digestive issues and suppressed recovery.

When dogs are taught how to switch off, rest, and feel safe, the nervous system can function at its best.

Some ways to teach calmness:
Settle on a mat or in another place and capturing and rewarding calm behaviour –
The Calm Settle - for dogs and puppies – by Emily Larlham -Kikopup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr1olzgidMw

Scenting, sniffing and foraging are very effective and simple way to promote relaxation. These activities lower the pulse rate and create feelings of wellbeing.

Chewing is another powerful relaxation tool. Dogs use chewing to relieve stress, frustration or anxiety. Chewing has a calming effect on the adrenal-pituitary axis in the brain which triggers the release of endorphins. It’s like self-medication for stress or anxiety.

Relaxing music that is specifically made for dogs can also work well, especially with dogs that get over excited in a car or have storm or firework fear.

When playing an exciting, high-energy game with your dog, take frequent breaks before starting up again to help your dog wind down and become calmer.

Aromatherapy, ear or other types of massage are other ways to help create calmness.
TTouch massage - A gentle way to calm & connect from HeartDog https://www.heartdogtrainers.com/blog/ttouch-for-dogs
Aromatherapy for dogs
By Jackie Gowland - BSc. Animal Science & Advanced Canine Nutritionist
https://bit.ly/3NKM7qQ

Cortisol holidays are also really important after a stressful event to prevent trigger stacking and allow cortisol levels to return to normal.

Calm is not something we can force our dogs to be, but it’s an invaluable life skill that needs to be taught, practiced and reinforced on a regular basis.