Doggy Haven - Guesthouse, Daycare & Puppy Training Facility

09/08/2024

Geseënde Vrouedag vir al my vroue kliënte. Julle is baie kosbaar en spesiaal vir my. Geniet die daggie.,💞🌺

01/07/2024

Dear valuable clients,

Hope you are all doing well.

I would like to let you know that Doggy Haven Guesthouse, Daycare and Puppy Training Facility will be closed on the following dates for a few short breaks:

26 - 30 July;
15 - 17 Aug;
31 - 1 Sept;
7 - 8 Sept;

Please try and make alternative arrangements for your fur baby during these times.

Our service will commence as normal between and after the above dates.

Have a lovely day and keep well.

Kind regards,

Gerda Ras🐶🥰
Owner
Doggy Haven Guesthouse, Daycare & Puppy Training Facility
Mobile: 083 390 3590
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:

Doggy Guesthouse, Daycare and Puppy Training Facility. We are passionate about caring and loving all animals. -Doggy School -Puppy Training Doggy Guesthouse

12/05/2024

07/01/2024

𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒, 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐒 & 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 ⭐️

Book your January sterilizations, dentals and vaccinations NOW to avoid any disappointment! SPACE IS LIMITED!

HOW TO BOOK:

1) Follow this link to our online booking form
https://form.jotform.com/210082498833055

2) We will send you an email confirming your booking within TWO WORKING DAYS. Your booking is only confirmed once we send you your email with the 2 page confirmation booking.

3) All payments to be made on the day, either cash or card. No eft payments.



0829600600 OR [email protected] for more info.

02/01/2024

Wishing all my clients a prosperous and wonderful happy new year 2024.

29/09/2023

Sometimes training can seem like something you have to make significant life changes to incorporate successfully.

One of the many things which makes dogs remarkable is how much you can teach and how quickly they can learn and adapt new habits with just 10-20 minutes a day spread out over a few short, clear and enriching sessions.

Connecting these sessions to existing habits you find yourself regularly performing daily can be a great way to easily integrate consistency and reach new achievements together.

23/09/2023

14/09/2023

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09/04/2023

Happy Easter to all my wonderful clients. Thank you for all your support.

13/03/2023

Just another day, playing in Ouma's garden with my friends. 🤣🐾

05/02/2023

Happy first Birthday to one of my pups whom I helped raised and trained from last year April till now. I am very proud of him as he knows a lot of commands. His listening skills are also very good. Ouma loves you so much Duke. Hope you enjoy the day and your jammy cake. His mommy ordered such a nice cake for him. 🐶❤️❤️❤️

09/01/2023

Please take note that Doggy Haven - Guesthouse, Daycare & Puppy Training Facility will be closed for a short break from 11th - 29th January 2023.

25/12/2022

To all my dearest and valuable customers.

I would like to thank you for all your wonderful support and friendliness during this year.🤗🌸

I am so blessed to have each and everyone of you as my customer and friend.

I would like to wish you, your family and fur baby a prosperous, joyful and peaceful festive season and a very Happy New Year.🥳🥳🥳

May you all be blessed and be safe.

Please note that Doggy Haven Guesthouse, Daycare and Puppy Training Facility will be closed for a short break from 11 - 29 Jan 2023.

Thereafter the business will re-open again as usual.

Best wishes, lots of love and a big hug for your fur baby from me.🐶🥰🐶

Gerda Ras
Doggy Haven Guesthouse, Daycare and Puppy Training Facility.🌸

30/11/2022

Thought for the Day

THE GIFT OF CHILDREN

"There really are places in the heart you don't even know exist until you love a child."

~ Anne Lamott

Image Credit: Suzie Eszterhas

24/11/2022

So often what I hear from people is they want solutions and suggestions for how to get their dog to NOT do something. And it's easy to get stuck thinking "How do I get him to not jump on me? How do I make him not chase the cat?" etc. But it isn't really helpful because it only addresses one part of the equation. The other half is what the dog should do instead. What would you rather he do in that moment? "Nothing" is not a behavior. It's not really something we can cue. We can't cue a dog to "not do something." But we can cue them to DO something else. We can cue him to sit instead of jump. We can cue him to down instead of chase the cat. We can cue a specific behavior. So when it comes to changing our dog's behavior, remember that asking them not to do something is a more ambiguous, unclear thing then to ask them to do something concrete. Ask your dog To Do!

24/11/2022

For those of my cliënts who might be interested to go and have some fun with their fur babies.❤️❤️❤️

Muddy Puppy will be hosting an event on Sunday the 4th December at Walkhaven Dog Park. All dog owners and their furry companions can spend some quality time, walking, running and completing obstacles for both dogs and owners, taking on the mud and water and just enjoying the 2.5 km course together.

09/10/2022

BEHAVIOUR, EMOTIONS AND NEEDS - THE LINK

Behind every behaviour is an emotion, and behind that emotion is a need. Understand and fulfill the need and emotion may improve which will improve the behaviour.

If your dog is reactive - he probably is stressed or worried and needs space.

If your dog is chewing up your furniture - he is probably is bored and needs more mental and physical stimulation or appropriate chewing opportunities.

If your dog is marking in the home - he could be anxious and may need more empathy, attention and understanding.

If your dog is nipping your child - he may be irritated and needs space from your child as the child is playing too roughly.

If your dog is growling when you approach his food bowl - he may be feeling insecure about his food and needs space to eat in peace.

If your dog is refusing to get off the couch - he is probably feeling comfortable there and wants to stay on unless you can show him an equally or more comfortable space to go to.

If your dog is stealing stuff off the counter - he may be entertaining himself and needs more mental stimulation and training. He also needs less temptation...

If your dog loves her ball and is obsessive about playing with it - she could need more variation in mentally stimulating activities as she is feeling bored and frustrated.

If your dog pulls on a lead - he may be excited to sniff a nice smell or he may need to feel a bit unrestrained so make the lead longer and walk where he wants to go.

If your dog is afraid of a storm - she could just want you to comfort her.

If your dog cries when left alone - she could be feeling abandoned and afraid, and therefore needs company as she was not taught how to be alone. Giving her activities when alone could help her focus on something else and not her loneliness.

If your dog is digging holes - he could feel compelled to dig as digging is in his genetics so provide him a digging pit.

If your dog is barking excessively - he could be bored or stressed or lonely. He could need human companionship or mental activities to occupy himself with.

If your dog is not coming back when you call him - he probably needs something more rewarding when he reaches you as opposed to 'good boy'.

These are SOME examples. What does your dog's behaviour tell you about his needs and how can you fulfil it safely?

01/07/2022

To all my clients and followers. Incase you are interested.

27/06/2022

Meet Henri. He has been a Doggy Haven family member since the age of 6 weeks (top photo)
Today he is almost 6 months old (bottom photo). He has learned crucial skills such as socializing with other dogs, walking on a leash, sitting and even lying down.

He also has a good routine which makes toilet training easy. He has also learned to keep himself busy by chewing on healthy doggy chews such as the hooves or tracheas.

27/06/2022

Let us tell you a bit about ourselves. My name is Gerda.

Me and my 2 beautiful daughters are passionate about caring and loving all animals. We believe they need to be looked after and treated well, the same as in their own house and environment.

We look after your pet the way you do. They sleep inside the house with us all the time – even on our beds.

This is NO Kennel or Hotel! Our aim is to care and love! Pets are never left unattended or alone.

Please note that we can only accommodate pets that are neutered or spayed.

We only specialize in small to medium dogs.