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Little Pups Training Academy Puppy training for handlers and pups aged 8 - 15 weeks. Training should start as early as 8 weeks for optimal success.

Little Pups Training Academy is dedicated to helping handlers understand, communicate and form a bond with their puppies through a series of fun exercises, games and informative posters. Our goal is to have a dogs first home be it's only home through education, understanding, compassion and kindness. We use positive reinforcement training methods like lure and reward, clicker training, free shaping as well as drive training. We believe in thinking differently about how we live with our companion animals in challenging the traditional methods of training and looking at life with your dog. A well mannered, social dog that you can happily live with is not a dream but a reality by reinforcing good behaviours and providing handlers and dogs with the skills to confidently manage any situation in the real world. We regularly run innovative, fun puppy training classes with professional, qualified trainers where you and your puppy can learn and practice these skills in a supportive, safe and fun environment. Our services include group classes, private classes and a home schooling program via WhatsApp video calls.

28/09/2026

🎓 Proud Graduate — Samantha Gounden & Zeus

Congratulations to Samantha and Zeus on completing their puppy training classes! 🐾💙 It has been wonderful watching this team learn, grow and build the skills that will carry them forward together.

28/09/2026

🎓 Proud Graduates — The Ballaram Family with Smurf & Milo

A big congratulations to the Ballaram family, Smurf and Milo on completing their puppy training classes! 🐾💙 Small steps, lots of learning, and a beautiful foundation for many happy adventures together.

ENGAMENT PAYS! ❤️🐾 What's the first cue you should teach your puppy?It might surprise you tha...
04/09/2026

ENGAMENT PAYS! ❤️🐾 What's the first cue you should teach your puppy?

It might surprise you that my answer isn't sit.

Before we ask a puppy for behaviours, we want them to understand that engaging with their person is worthwhile.

Looking at you.
Checking in with you.
Following you.
Choosing to interact with you.

These little moments are the building blocks of communication.

And every time your puppy chooses you, pay them for it. ❤️

You don't need to constantly demand your puppy's attention.

Instead, create reasons for them to want to engage with you.

Because a puppy who learns that “paying attention to my person pays” is already developing one of the most valuable skills they'll need throughout their life.

At Little Pups Training Academy, we aren't just teaching puppies a list of cues.

We're helping puppies learn how to communicate with their humans, how to learn, and why working together is fun. 🐾

Build engagement first. The behaviours come afterwards.

20/08/2026

🐾 YOUR PUPPY DOESN’T NEED TO BE PERFECT 🐾

Puppies are supposed to be messy, curious, excitable, distracted and sometimes downright chaotic. 😂

They are learning how to navigate an entirely new world — and they don't need to get everything right from day one.

Training isn't about creating a perfect puppy.

It's about giving them the skills, confidence, guidance, and relationship they need to grow into a happy, balanced dog.

Celebrate the little wins. Be patient with the setbacks. Keep learning together.

And remember to enjoy your puppy while they're still a puppy. ❤️🐾

19/08/2026

🎓 CONGRATULATIONS MISSY & THE RIFFEL FAMILY! 🐾

A big congratulations to Missy and the Riffel family on graduating from Little Pups Training Academy private puppy class this past Saturday! ❤️

From lead walking and basic manners to confidence building, body awareness, trick training and working through some puppy challenges — they’ve put in the work and grown together as a team.

Well done, guys! We loved being part of your journey. 🐾❤️

18/08/2026

What puppy owners should know before bringing home a pup.

Puppies aren't little adult dogs. They're learning how to navigate an entirely new world, and that process comes with excitement, curiosity, frustration, mistakes and a whole lot of chaos.

They don't need perfection from you — and you don't need perfection from them.

They need guidance, consistency, patience, appropriate boundaries, opportunities to explore and, most importantly, a relationship with you.

Socialisation isn't about forcing your puppy to meet everyone and everything. Training isn't about controlling every behaviour. Confidence isn't built by throwing a puppy into situations they're not ready for.

It's about giving them experiences that help them learn: “I can handle this. I can figure this out. And my human is here to help me.”

So while you're teaching manners, lead walking and recall, don't forget to let them be puppies too.

Play. Explore. Get dirty. Make mistakes. Have fun.

Because this stage is incredibly short — and one day you'll miss the little chaos that is driving you crazy today. ❤️🐶

Raise the dog you want to live with. Start with the puppy in front of you.

17/08/2026

🎓🐾 CONGRATULATIONS MISSY & THE RIFFEL FAMILY! 🐾🎓

A big congratulations to Missy and her family on completing their Private Puppy Class at Little Pups Training Academy! ❤️

Throughout their training, we worked on much more than basic obedience. Missy and her family developed their communication and teamwork through lead walking skills, basic manners, jumping and mouthing, trick training, body awareness and confidence building.

Puppy training isn't just about teaching a puppy what to do. It's about teaching the humans how to understand, communicate with and guide their dog as they grow.

Missy has had a wonderful start, and we're excited to see how everything they've learned continues to develop as she grows into the dog she's meant to be. 🐶💕

Well done, Missy and the Riffel family! We are so proud of you! 🎓🐾

17/08/2026

🐾 LITTLE DOG, BIG ADVENTURE 🐾

Milo had a brilliant week at Little Pups! ❤️

This little guy spent some time exploring a rubble area, using treats to encourage him to investigate different surfaces, navigate obstacles and work things out at his own pace.

It wasn’t just about getting from A to B. It was about building conconfidence, body awareness, problem-solving skills, and trust.

We also incorporated some trick training, giving Milo an opportunity to think, learn and work together with his handler.

And just because a dog is small doesn't mean their world should be small. 🐾

Little dogs benefit enormously from being given safe opportunities to explore, experience new environments and develop confidence in their bodies and surroundings.

Milo is showing us that small paws can tackle big challenges! 💙

The socialization window.The first few months of your puppy's life are an incredible opportunity to shape how they see t...
07/08/2026

The socialization window.The first few months of your puppy's life are an incredible opportunity to shape how they see the world.

Positive experiences build confidence. Gentle exposure builds resilience. A well-socialized puppy is more likely to grow into a calm, adaptable adult dog.

Quality experiences today create confident companions tomorrow. ❤️

06/08/2026

Training is about so much more than teaching cues.

It's about building trust, communication and a relationship where your puppy chooses to work with you. Every session lays the foundation for a lifetime of confidence, cooperation and fun.

Start early. Build the relationship. Enjoy the journey. 🐶





Address

41 Boundary Road, Mnandi AH
Centurion
0157

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 14:00

Telephone

+27835077774

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