T'Shinga Kennels

T'Shinga Kennels T’shinga Kennels is a boarding and training kennel in the beautiful Assagay Valley outside Hillcrest. Dogs from the same family can easily be boarded together.

T’Shinga Boarding Kennels has been established to bring back the personal touch to the boarding of our canine companions. We keep in touch as best we can, through our page during the period the dogs are with us, giving peace of mind. Clients can enquire about their dog via a direct kennel phone link to the duty kennel staff member. Boarding dogs are exercised daily, spending as much of th

e day…depending on the weather…in our designated outdoor exercise areas. At night the guest dogs sleep in the comfort of our spacious kennels. Where single dogs are compatible they are able to share a kennel for companionship. We also have a specialised “BOARD AND TRAIN” option. David Padbury
0829070744 or [email protected]

IT HAS BEEN….It has been extremely hot and humid over the festive season, then heavy rain…and most of our time has been ...
06/01/2025

IT HAS BEEN….
It has been extremely hot and humid over the festive season, then heavy rain…and most of our time has been managing the dogs through the great variations in the weather. At one stage we wet the areas around the kennels and in the exercise areas…wetting the roofs was on the cards, but the measures taken worked. Fortunately the kennels are open all the way round, and there is movement of air throughout… it makes a great difference. Water was changed regularly to keep it fresh and cooler…
With the big storm yesterday Leonard was keeping an eye on the dogs…he got the drop-downs in place before the storm, and this not only keeps the kennels dry, it helps calm the dogs.
Here are some random photos…@

01/01/2025

Well, it is all over now and New Year begins. We had a nice bit of rain earlier, just enough to keep the fireworks under control up here on the hill.

31/12/2024

NEW YEARS KENNEL WATCH..
With the rain falling, and while we build up to the midnight hour we also have a bit of fun with our dogs in between kennel checks…they would normally be up in the kennel area with us, but tonight is a bit different due to the rain.
As the midnight hour arrives we are permanently in the kennels from 11:30🤗

31/12/2024

OUR NEW YEAR’s EVE KENNEL WATCH
Checking all is well so far…sadly the rain has hindered our traditional braai amongst the guests, but we are there…Leonard is checking all is well… there is always one that barks no matter what…🤭

31/12/2024

Now the rain has stopped, but we wish to assure our clients we’re on top of the situation. 🦋

24/12/2024

Just for those who love their dogs…they are in great care.

EARLY MORNING..This morning was an opportunity to interact with our guests at the kennels. Every morning we try and get ...
24/12/2024

EARLY MORNING..
This morning was an opportunity to interact with our guests at the kennels. Every morning we try and get quality time in with them all…time and weather dependant. We get to work with them all during the course of day.
The mix and match is carefully monitored.

YOUR DOG KNOWSFor those of you who are serious about your dogs, want the best out of them and for them, you need to dige...
23/12/2024

YOUR DOG KNOWS
For those of you who are serious about your dogs, want the best out of them and for them, you need to digest this one slowly and well…
"Your dog sees through to the places you hide, the parts of you even you don’t always want to look at. It’s not just that they sense how you’re feeling—they seem to see beneath all that, into the things that drift beneath words, into the quiet wishes and half-buried fears you keep locked up tight. They know what you carry, even when you’re not sure yourself.

There’s a kind of understanding in their eyes that’s hard to put a finger on. They’re not reading the face you show the world; they’re tuned into something deeper, something you didn’t even know could be seen. They notice when the weight you carry feels lighter, or when it’s heavy enough to bend you, and they don’t pull away. They stay, steady as ever, as if they know that being there is all they really need to do.

Your dog doesn’t need the story behind the look in your eyes. They just take it all in, holding a warm space for all of it—the good, the uncertain, the things that don’t make sense. It’s as if they’ve carved out a place in your heart, a place that holds them just as much as they hold you. And in that soft understanding, you find a comfort no other human can offer. You see, your dog just knows. They always have and always will. Always by your side. Always with you in the brink of greatness or on the edge of darkness. They're always there. Never missing a moment. Always giving you love no matter what it is you're going through."
R.M. Drake - Dog People

Art Credit: Labrador Forums

Pairing by Whispers from the Heart

MBOMVU HAS ARRIVEDIt has been quite a challenging time for this lovely Lab…she is returning to South Africa from the UK ...
20/12/2024

MBOMVU HAS ARRIVED
It has been quite a challenging time for this lovely Lab…she is returning to South Africa from the UK and the family, who will join her, will be back on the 26th of December.
She arrived at 21:30 this evening, had a long wee, a quick run round the exercise area and went into her kennel without any problem at all… and ate her food.
After that it was a settling down period and is now safe and warm in the kennel.
Well done Richard for enduring many hiccups along the way to see the safe arrival…and to Wayne of Pet Port for delivering the new arrival so efficiently.
Now for a short stand the family will all be back together again…
My admiration for a family who went the extra mile to keep Mbomvu with them through thick and thin.

17/12/2024

So nice to have a quick session with Blue late this afternoon after a long day training various clients in the Durban area.

Me and you, and a dog named blue…Blue is not in for training, only boarding…where we can we try to make a difference… he...
16/12/2024

Me and you, and a dog named blue…Blue is not in for training, only boarding…where we can we try to make a difference… hence the title”Exclusive Kennels” It all depends on time and biddability…and it brings great joy to our hearts.

A DOG CALLED BLUEBlue is one of our guests, a young rescue Pitbull who gets reactive from time to time. He arrived yeste...
15/12/2024

A DOG CALLED BLUE
Blue is one of our guests, a young rescue Pitbull who gets reactive from time to time. He arrived yesterday in a muzzle, and we wondered how this was going to pan out.
Time was taken to get to know him, and to build up trust…time to get to build both our confidence and relate to one another.
After a walk in the exercise area, and back to his kennel…it was time to take the muzzle off. No issues, and we practiced putting it on and off, and then settled him for the night last night. No problems… and he had a good night.
Early this morning it was time to get some exercise and get the toilet routine done. He was pretty calm… out the muzzle on and off we went.
This afternoon we transioned to no muzzle from start to finish, and what fun we had. Blue is a young dog and needs to build confidence and have time to experience various things. That will come… but for now we can handle him, and when he sees me he gets excited and responds.
We love helping owners to overcome their issues with their dog…it is all about the correct training, and the right mindset.
Good on you Blue🤗

TIME TO RUN FREEIt has been a pretty hot day, so the guests in the kennels were out and about early this morning…then sp...
15/12/2024

TIME TO RUN FREE
It has been a pretty hot day, so the guests in the kennels were out and about early this morning…then spent the hottest part of the day in the shade and coolness of the kennels. Now, as the coolness of the afternoon arrives we are rotating them to play and relax before being fed and prepared for the night. Fun all round.

A VARIED LIFELife at the T’shinga Canine Center is varied. Apart from some of the routine, there is variety as well…Apar...
14/12/2024

A VARIED LIFE
Life at the T’shinga Canine Center is varied. Apart from some of the routine, there is variety as well…
Apart from cleaning, feeding and many other tasks, we have a few others that cross our daily paths…and strangely enough we have to train and grow in our experience of them…

14/12/2024

There is nothing better than being out in the early morning working with your dogs and keeping the reason we have our working dogs alive and well…🤗

11/12/2024

FUN FUN FUN…
It is simply amazing how much fun and pleasure training can be…with some very interesting variations and interactions. Just love how some things unfold…🤗

EXTENDED PLAY TIMEToday the weather is perfect for a long stay in the exercise areas…here is a Quick Look at a couple of...
06/12/2024

EXTENDED PLAY TIME
Today the weather is perfect for a long stay in the exercise areas…here is a Quick Look at a couple of our guests…

JUST ANOTHER DAYSome of the life in the kennels that make our day…
06/12/2024

JUST ANOTHER DAY
Some of the life in the kennels that make our day…

Address

4 Gowans Road, Assagay
Durban
3660

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 10:00
15:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 10:00
15:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 10:00
15:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 10:00
15:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 10:00
15:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 10:00
Sunday 15:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27829070744

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IT IS OVER HARDLY Hardly any noise up here, and there was no disturbance in the kennels. The dogs were all quite settled. We waited for half an hour then turned in ourselves.
IT IS OVER HARDLY Hardly any noise up here, and there was no disturbance in the kennels. The dogs were all quite settled. We waited for half an hour then turned in ourselves.

Well, it is all over now and New Year begins. We had a nice bit of rain earlier, just enough to keep the fireworks under control up here on the hill.

MY NEW-YEAR
MY NEW-YEAR

NEW YEARS KENNEL WATCH.. With the rain falling, and while we build up to the midnight hour we also have a bit of fun with our dogs in between kennel checks…they would normally be up in the kennel area with us, but tonight is a bit different due to the rain. As the midnight hour arrives we are permanently in the kennels from 11:30🤗

CHECK TIME
CHECK TIME

OUR NEW YEAR’s EVE KENNEL WATCH Checking all is well so far…sadly the rain has hindered our traditional braai amongst the guests, but we are there…Leonard is checking all is well… there is always one that barks no matter what…🤭

DURING THE RAIN TONIGHT…
DURING THE RAIN TONIGHT…

Now the rain has stopped, but we wish to assure our clients we’re on top of the situation. 🦋

Good Morning …
Good Morning …

Just for those who love their dogs…they are in great care.

THE BEST OF BLUE.
THE BEST OF BLUE.

So nice to have a quick session with Blue late this afternoon after a long day training various clients in the Durban area.

THIS IS BLUE…this morning it was time to push the boundaries and raise the bar. Now, 48 hours later we have a bond and a trust…and can enjoy each other’s company…

EARLY MORNING JOY
EARLY MORNING JOY

There is nothing better than being out in the early morning working with your dogs and keeping the reason we have our working dogs alive and well…🤗

TRAINING CAN BE FUN
TRAINING CAN BE FUN

FUN FUN FUN… It is simply amazing how much fun and pleasure training can be…with some very interesting variations and interactions. Just love how some things unfold…🤗

POINTER TRAINING Pointer training can be rather challenging to some. I prefer to do mine in the comfort of the lounge, in the comfort of my armchair, in the comfort of a glowing fire, with a comfortable dog and comfortable birds…and to put the cherry on top…add a comfortable Scotch…🌹…great way to get comfortable results…🦋

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