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Monday 07:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 07:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 07:00 - 17:00 Thursday 07:00 - 17:00 Friday 07:00 - 17:00 Saturday 08:00 - 12:00

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10/12/2024

Congratulations Puppy 1 - Such a fun group and the owners really put their everything into these gorgeous pups! Happy Graduation 😊

05/12/2024

Bookings are now open for the first intake of 2025. These classes fill up incredibly fast. Book now to ensure your spot!!! Contact Lindsay on 076 309 0341

30/11/2024

29/11/2024

Beyond excited to announce that the incredible and very talented Kutlwano Yika will be performing live for us! We are so excited!!!

27/11/2024

Our 100g patties are pre-portioned, easy to serve, and packed with nutrients. All-natural, balanced, and complete—each patty is made up of 80% fresh, human-grade meat with bone and 20% fresh vegetables and fruits. Add a nutritious punch to your little dog's meals for less than R15 a day!

27/11/2024

ITS THIS WEEKEND!!!! Join us for the most epic Christmas Market, our awesome demos and of course the 2k walk.

25/11/2024

EXCITING NEWS: Our private lessons are expanding. We come to you.

We now travel:

Alberton
Verwoedpark
Glenvista
Bedfordview
Edenvale

25/11/2024

Duke's Academy for Dogs Kennels for December. Book today for your furkids to stay with us, to be safe and give you peace of mind while you celebrate the festive season. Book today.

25/11/2024

Don't forget about our First ever Christmas Market. We have amazing dogs coming and doing the most amazing Demos.

23/11/2024

Puppy 1 Graduation. Congratulations to
Ella
Kitri
Maverick

06/11/2024

The schedule for the day. Do not miss out on any of these amazing and fun events!

DJ - 11am to 12h30
Man Trailing - 12h30 to 13h15
Dancing - 13h30 to 14h15
Protection work - 14h30

26/10/2024

We had fun yesterday. Our daycare pups did not disappoint.

1st Place: Lion Dog
2nd Place: Bee Dog

Thank you to everyone for making the effort and dressing up!

19/10/2024

Beyond proud of these handlers and their pups. They really went to town! Congratulations to our awesome winners:

Puppy 2:
1st Place: Gohan - Teenager Mutant Ninja Turtle
2nd Place: Freddy the Builder
3rd Place: Astro the Astonaut

Puppy group 1:
1st Place - Ella the Dancing Queen

Puppy group 2:
1st Place - Gigi - Which Dog

Congratulations everyone 👏 💜 💖 ❤️ 💓

18/10/2024

I'd say we're making head way!

15/10/2024

So exited about this. Halloween 🎃 at Duke's

Address

101 Swartkoppies Road
Alberton
2190

Opening Hours

Monday	07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 17:00
Thursday	07:00 - 17:00
Friday	07:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 12:00

Website

http://www.dukesacademyfordogs.yolasite.com/

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Videos

Loved this Puppy 1 class. Graduation Puppy 1

3 months ago I met these two: Kirsty and Sox. Sox is a little cross breed who was showing signs of Recource Gaurding and wasn't able to walk on a lead without trying to get off the lead and run away. Well with absolute hard work and dedication Kirsty has excelled in her training with Sox. The guarding has improved 10fold and the lead walking is 100% better. Now able to walk outside on the lead. Beyond proud!!!! Congratulations guys. Your hard work has paid off!

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS FOR THIS WONDERFUL EVENT Ricky Pet Products Bravecto South Africa MSD South Africa Hennie Alberts Vet

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Love our Saturday slots. Agility Foundation Puppy 1 Puppy 2

A slow mo kind of day 😊😊

This weekend my Border Collie Explore and I competed in an Agility Show. The judge was Alen from Croatia. First time running under an international Judge. Well my boy did not disappoint. WOW What a thrill! My boy got a fabulous clear round and a 3rd place with a signing. What an epic weekend!! Beyond proud of my boy!!!

Good life at Daycare

Reasons to Allow your dogs to sniff: When you’re taking your dog for a walk, do you let them move at their own pace and sniff freely, or do you dictate where and when they can sniff? Sniffing is a powerful behavior for dogs that serves a variety of functions. Here are five reasons to let your dog sniff when out in the world. 1. Sniffing is how dogs learn about the world. Dogs have an incredible olfactory system (sense of smell), one of the best in the animal kingdom. Dogs have up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their nose (we have about 5 million), and it’s estimated that about one eighth of a dog’s brain is dedicated to olfaction. Dogs evolved to use their sense of smell to survive - to find food, to learn about other members of their species, to navigate the landscape, and to evade predators. Sniffing is the primary means by which dogs gather and process information about the world. It’s as essential as sight is to humans. Would you want to take a walk with a blindfold on? 2. Sniffing lets your dog be a dog. All dogs should be given daily opportunities to practice the innate behaviors that make them dogs, and sniffing is no exception. Playing, vocalizing, digging, scavenging, foraging, and hunting are all normal dog behaviors that we often see as “problems” when done in contexts that we don’t like. Giving your dog plenty of opportunities to sniff is an easy, no brainer way to let your dog be a dog! 3. Sniffing works your dog’s brain. Because such a large portion of their brain is dedicated to their sense of smell, sniffing is a great way to give your dog’s brain a workout - and a happy side effect of this will be a more calm, relaxed dog at home. While a sniff walk will certainly engage your dog’s brain, you can level up by playing scavenging games in your house or yard (scattering or hiding treats for your dog to find), using food puzzles, or signing up for a nose work class. Try out some scent games for mental enrichment, a

Why introduce your furkids to puzzles? They offer mental stimulation Mental stimulation is essential for your dog’s overall wellbeing as it reduces stress, builds confidence, and relieves anxiety. When dogs don’t get enough mental stimulation they may fall into bad habits such as barking or chewing things they shouldn’t. Puzzle toys are a fantastic way to engage your dog’s mind when you don’t have as much time to walk or play with them. Your pup will eat slower Eating too quickly may cause your dog to vomit or experience physical discomfort. In extreme cases it can even cause a dangerous medical condition known as Bloat (though this is rare). If your pup is a ravenous eater, a puzzle toy is a great way to help slow them down. Rather than stuffing puzzle toys with treats, use them as a delivery method for your dog’s regular meals. Whether your dog eats kibble, wet food, or a combination, there are toys out there that will accommodate any food. Another alternative is a slow-feed dog bowl. These bowls are similar to interactive toys, but instead of ” solving” a puzzle by moving pieces around, these bowls have built-in ridges that prevent dogs from gobbling up huge mouthfuls of food quickly. They reduce anxiety Anxiety can be common in dogs and can have many possible causes; including being left alone and fear of an unfamiliar setting. Fortunately, giving your dog a job to focus on is a powerful way to reduce anxiety, if only temporarily. Puzzle toys are a great way to do this! When your dog is focused on uncovering the delicious snacks hidden inside the puzzle toy they’ll likely be less focused on whatever is causing their anxiety. If you’re traveling and need to help your dog adjust to spending time in the car, hoping to keep them occupied in a hotel room, or need to leave your pup home alone for a few hours, set them up with a puzzle to solve! Note: If you’re leaving your dog unsupervised with the puzzle toy, make sure it doesn’t hav