Kindred K9

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Kindred K9 Professional dog training near Durban. From puppies to advanced obedience, boarding programs, & more.

Founded by Samantha, who has a huge passion for helping dogs and their humans thrive together.
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Such a great morning!! All the inboarders had such a good time and were such stars supporting the amazing people running...
14/06/2026

Such a great morning!! All the inboarders had such a good time and were such stars supporting the amazing people running the comrades this morning 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️ Well done to all the runners!

Tafari turns 5 today 🥳 Flip aren't I so lucky to have such an amazing best friend 😁 Happy Birthday Marie Biscuit Sunshin...
05/06/2026

Tafari turns 5 today 🥳 Flip aren't I so lucky to have such an amazing best friend 😁 Happy Birthday Marie Biscuit Sunshine 💜

The trail is calling. 🐾KZN June is about to get wild, and we want YOU there.We're bringing the Carbajal Mantrailing Work...
07/04/2026

The trail is calling. 🐾
KZN June is about to get wild, and we want YOU there.

We're bringing the Carbajal Mantrailing Workshop to KwaZulu-Natal for a two day experience that will transform the way you and your dog work together.

Whether you're new to mantrailing or looking to level up your skills, this is the workshop you've been waiting for.

🗓️ 27 & 28 June 2026
📍 KwaZulu-Natal
Hosted by Kindred K9 in partnership with The Mantrailing Tribe Club you know the standard is going to be high.

Spots are limited, so don't sleep on this one. Reach out now to secure your place 👇

📲 Ansunet: +27 79 695 8587
📲 Sam: +27 84 827 3633

Tag a friend who needs to be there! 👇

Share a photo of your lazy dogs in the comments! 👇📸💤​Tomorrow kicks off a 4 day long weekend, and while we usually love ...
02/04/2026

Share a photo of your lazy dogs in the comments! 👇📸💤
​Tomorrow kicks off a 4 day long weekend, and while we usually love a good training session or adventure, we fully support some serious snoozing over the next few days. We want to see those top tier couch potatoes!
​How are you and your pups spending the break? Let the lounging commence!

30/03/2026

Let them just be a dog! 🐕
​Training is incredibly important, but what happens after training is where the real magic happens. Unstructured play and rest days are when the learning actually settles in their brains and more importantly, when your bond deepens. Show them you aren't just their trainer, you're their person. ❤️

​How does your dog like to decompress and goof off after working hard? Tell us below! 👇

Strangers stress this boy out, same Blu, same. 😂10 months old, incredibly sweet, and about to have his whole world chang...
26/03/2026

Strangers stress this boy out, same Blu, same. 😂
10 months old, incredibly sweet, and about to have his whole world changed.

He's joined us at Kindred K9 because right now, the world is just too much. A new stranger? Terrifying. A fun distraction? Forget focus. Feeling overwhelmed? Full shutdown.

Here's the thing most people don't know: when a dog gets overexcited or shuts down, they're not being naughty. They just haven't learned how to process their environment yet. No one ever taught them how.
That's exactly what we're here for.

Over the coming weeks, Blu is going to learn structure, build real confidence, and discover that the world isn't as scary as it seems. His brain is going to slow down. His focus is going to sharpen. And that handler bond? It's going to grow into something solid.

Comment a 🐾 if you're team Blu.

I was scared to take my own dog out.Cooper was nervous, reactive, and so emotionally tuned into me that whatever I was f...
25/03/2026

I was scared to take my own dog out.

Cooper was nervous, reactive, and so emotionally tuned into me that whatever I was feeling, he felt too.

I was scared to take him out. Didn't know which Cooper I'd get from one moment to the next and leaving him for two weeks at four years old felt like a risk I wasn't sure would pay off.

A few days in, he met Akira. He reacted. She didn't even flinch. And when he didn't get the response he was bracing for, something in him just... released. He started ignoring the other dogs.

Then came his first public session people pushing into his space, Cooper on edge and Sam did something that changed everything.

She advocated for him. Showed him he was allowed to simply move away. Cooper settled almost immediately.
He's still learning.

Busy places aren't his favourite, and he has his crate for when the world gets too loud. But he listens now. He assesses before he reacts. We're going to pet-friendly spots together, and that cuddle bug personality the one I knew was always in there is fully back.
Four years old wasn't too late. It was just the beginning. 🐾


Address

St Helier Road
Gillitts

Opening Hours

Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 14:00
Sunday 09:00 - 14:00

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