Find a behaviourist

Looking for a COAPE Qualified and Endorsed, world-class behaviourist or trainer? Each of the professionals listed below subscribes to COAPE’s Ethics and have signed a Code of Conduct commitment to only use force-free protocols in their businesses.  Their areas, as well as services are described in the table below to ensure that you find the best behaviourist or trainer in your area to assist with any problems you may be experiencing with your companion.   

Name Area Services Cell number Email
Ashleigh Hart-McCafferty Bushmans River Mouth Behaviour consultations (in person, dogs and cats) +27828519521 [email protected]
Name Area Services Cell number Email
Sandy Cosser Welkom Behaviour consultations (in person, dogs only) +27 72 379 0349 [email protected]
Anle Allison Sasolburg Behaviour consultations (in person, dogs and cats). Dog training (adult and puppy). +27 82 774 9531 [email protected]
NameAreaServicesCell numberEmail
Koven MoodleyJohannesburgPhysical and online canine and feline behaviour consultations. +27 71 893 3199[email protected]
Marina da ConceicaoVanderbijlparkBehaviour consultations (in person, dogs and cats). Behaviour consultations via zoom. Adult and puppy dog training.+27 84 312 7763[email protected]
Tammy GregorJohannesburgWork with Rescue/Shelter dogs matching them appropriately to the family and helping them to settle in during their initial adjustment period.+27 83 616 0588[email protected]
Lucia Liesel TerblanchePretoriaBehaviour consultations (in person, dogs and cats).+27 79 046 7435[email protected]
Jessica PrinslooMidrandBehaviour consultations (in person and via Zoom) for both dogs and cats. Online puppy programme. Pet supplies.+27 82 851 8448[email protected]
Lizelle ChapmanEast RandBehaviour consultations (in person, dogs only).+27 72 265 7114[email protected]hool.co.za
Jancke OppermanWest RandBehaviour consultations (dogs and cats) in person and via Zoom. Dog training (puppy only).+27 73 413 6913[email protected]
Charmain SouthonWalkervilleBehaviour consultations (dogs and cats) in person and via Zoom. Dog training (puppy and adult classes).+27 83 399 5868[email protected]
Ruth BotsRandburgBehaviour consultations (dogs and cats) in person and via Zoom. Dog training (adult only).+27 82 551 8236[email protected]
Claudia SanneJohannesburgBehaviour consultations (in person, dogs only).+27 82 321 7515[email protected]
Chani BritsPretoriaBehaviour consultations (in person, dogs and cats).+27 83 259 1962[email protected]
Diane Beverley-PooleLittle FallsBehaviour consultations (in person, dogs only).+27 82 321 4379[email protected]
Jeanette MellorJohannesburgBehaviour consultations (in person and via zoom) for dogs only. Adult dog training.+27 82 824 0963[email protected]
Sascha OdayarCenturionBehaviour consultations for dogs, cats and rabbits. Dog training for puppies & adults. Pet supplies.+27 64 610 0401[email protected]
Taryn BrehmRandburgBehaviour consultations (in person, dogs and cats). Dog training (puppy and adult classes). Dog walking. Pet sitting.+27 83 502 4987[email protected]
Name Area Services Cell number Email
Moira Meyer Rosetta Behaviour consultations (dogs and cats) in person and via Zoom. Puppy and Dog Training in classes, private lessons and board-and-train. Dog Hotel. Rehabilitation and step down facility for dogs recovering from injuries or surgery. +27 71 382 8772 [email protected]
Daniel Stewart Durban metropolitan Home and Zoom behaviour consultations for dogs and cats. Puppy, adult and aggressive dog training and behaviour modification. +27 76 658 2574  [email protected]
Andrea Ording-Jespersen Durban Behaviour consultations (in person, dogs only). Puppy school and adult dog training. Hooper’s training, rally freestyle, heelwork to music, canine musical freestyle. Pet supplies. +27 72 835 5352 [email protected]
Leslie O’Brien Durban Behaviour consultations (dogs only) in person and via zoom. Dog training (adult and puppy classes). +27 82 321 3648 [email protected]
Name Area Services Cell number Email
Name Area Services Cell number Email
Alta Massyn Mbombela Behaviour consultations (in person, dogs only). Dog training (adult and puppy). Pet supplies. Animal Grooming. +27 82 855 3614 [email protected]






NameAreaServicesCell numberEmail
Name Area Services Cell number Email
Gordon Banks Hartebeespoort Behaviour consultations (in person, dogs only). Rehabilitation work and dog training. +27 83 795 2588 [email protected]
Sabrina Raaff Potchefstroom Behaviour consultations (dogs and cats) in person and via Zoom. Dog training (puppy and adult classes). +27 79 697 5047 [email protected]
NameAreaServicesCell numberEmail
Taryn BlythCape Town – Deep South. From from Kalk Bay / Noordhoek to Simonstown / Scarborough.Training for ages from puppies to advanced.None available[email protected]
George van HuyssteenGeorgePuppy early learning classes. Behaviour consultations (dogs) in person and via Zoom.+27 67 354 1781[email protected]
Karen SinovichCape Town – Southern suburbs, the CBD and the Atlantic Seaboard as well as Hout Bay.Behaviour consultations (in person, dogs only).+27 83 449 5879[email protected]
Christine WilsonCape Town – Southern Suburbs and South Peninsula.Behaviour consultations (in person, dogs and cats). Puppy classes.+27 82 879 0008[email protected]
Michele ChristiansCape Town – JoostenbergvlakteBehaviour consultations (in person, dogs and cats). Dog training (puppy and adult classes).None available[email protected]
Morag CardosoCape Town – Hout BayVolunteer dog behaviour work at local rescue – Darg.+27 82 606 2950[email protected]
Nadia HugoCape Town – Northern SuburbsPet sitting, behaviour consultations for dogs (zoom or in person), dog walking and leash training.+27 82 821 1896[email protected]
Judy PostCape Town – all areasBehaviour consultations (dogs and cats) in person and via Zoom. Dog training (adult and puppy classes).+27 82 732 5645[email protected]
Denise Beverley Anne KrugerLangebaanBehaviour consultations (in person, dogs only). Dog training (adult and puppy classes). Dog walking. Pet supplies.+27 82 409 3130[email protected]
Lucille HepburnHout BayBehaviour consultations (in person, dogs and cats). Dog training (adult and puppy).+27 83 527 3446[email protected]
NameAreaServicesCell numberEmail
Emma BarnettWallingford, OxfordshireDog training (puppy only)+44 7788174506[email protected]
Reneé VenterOxford, OxfordshireBehaviour consultations (in person and via Zoom) for both dogs and cats. Dog training for puppies and adults. Dog walking.+44 7765796526[email protected]
Lisa NixSelby, North YorkshireBehaviour consultations (in person and via Zoom) for both dogs and cats.+44 7749244664[email protected]
Anita DoweMilton Keynes, BuckinghamshireBehaviour consultations (via zoom)+44 7450298404[email protected]
Karen Levent FarnellAshford, KentBehaviour consultations (in person and via zoom) for dogs and cats. Dog training (adult and puppy).+44 (0) 7554 977 226[email protected]
Name Area Services Cell number Email
Ilse Fourie (Colic) Abu Dhabi – Khalifa City A Behaviour consultations (in person, dogs and cats). +97 152 240 1912 [email protected]

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