Koven Moodley - Smart Pet Behaviour

30/06/2025

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28/06/2025

LEAD REACTIVITY - ACHILLES

This beautiful boy was lead reactive when he saw other dogs while on a walk in his neighborhood. Because he is a VERY strong boy, his guardian was having trouble walking him herself.

I only did 1 session with the guardians and Achilles on a HARNESS and long lead, with online coaching afterward. I received this message after 2 weeks of them working daily with Achilles:

"Koven - we took all your advice on a walk and it WORKED!! 🙏🙏
We threw treats on the ground for Achilles to sniff out at all the trigger gates and he didn’t even react! We also used the long lead we have & it worked like magic. He is such a pleasure to walk."

If you want to improve your dog's behaviours or build on existing training, it's best to do it sooner rather than later before any inappropriate behaviours or habits become so cemented that it takes a longer time to improve or change. We were able to improve Achilles' behaviour on walks in a short time as his guardians got in touch as soon as they realized that they needed professional assistance. They did not wait for years, hoping that the issue would resolve itself.

Seek assistance sooner - it can make a huge difference in your dog's behaviour...

No head harness, gentle leader, martingale collar, flat collar, choke collar or prong collar was used to work with Achilles. No force, no fear no pain. Only science-based based, ethical, force-free and positive reinforcement methods were used based on a strong understanding of Achilles' emotions and behaviour motivations.

28/06/2025

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27/06/2025

Please open your heart to this traumatized girl. She is fearful and hence nips if touched without consent. I will assist you with her rehabilitation.

Contact the Organization below directly if you can assist 🙏

UPDATE: WE'RE POSSIBLY SORTED THANKS

URGENT FOSTER HOME NEEDED FOR A ONE YEAR OLD FEMALE SPRINGER SPANIEL IN JOHANNESBURG
We're looking for an urgent foster home in Gauteng for a one year old female springer spaniel that needs to be rehabilitated with the assistance of a behaviourist. Currently, she is fearful towards humans and other dogs, and can nip, so she needs time to decompress and trust new people. She will need a freestanding house, not a complex, with someone at home during the day. No children and no cats. If there are dogs in the home, they will need to be kept away from her until she becomes used to them. Please do not apply if you are not an experienced spaniel owner and are willing to follow the advices of a behaviourist. Please email us on [email protected] if you can assist. Many thanks.

26/06/2025

Healing, safety, confidence and self expression are number 1 priorities in our home...especially, very, very loud and boisterous self expression 😄

26/06/2025

25/06/2025

The cold front hitting the Cape today will carry over the rest of South Africa during the next few days. This promises gale force winds, rain, frost and snow in many parts of the country. Please bring your pets indoors. They can die from exposure due to the extreme weather conditions. A kennel and blanket is not enough - show compassion and bring them indoors 🥶

Please share pics of your monsters being cozy and toasty...

25/06/2025

Take care of your companions when around heaters...

24/06/2025

Off lead consequences...🤣

23/06/2025

Dexter is just the most BEAUTIFUL Rottie boy, only two years old and now hoping for a new life in a loving home. Trying his best to make sense of what is happening in his life, this boy will be the most loyal, faithful companion one could ever hope for. Please come and meet Dexter soon? ROODEPOORT AREA ONLY, STRICT HOMECHECKS WILL BE DONE.

23/06/2025

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Socialisation is a term that many struggle to define.
It's often confused with play, but play is a completely separate and important skill.
In a world that pushes constant interaction ….where dogs are expected to greet and play with every other dog they see, we can unintentionally create a dog who views every other dog as a source of excitement.
This isn’t socialisation… and it never was.

A better way to think about socialisation is acclimation, helping your dog adjust to everything the world offers, not just other dogs.

Weather
Surfaces
Animals
Crowds of people, all ethnicities, ages, and movement styles
Noises
Scents

That’s just a taste of what true socialisation really is.

Acceptance is another way to view it.
Accepting, not reacting.
Building positive associations.

That is true socialisation.