Are you looking for quality dog training?  Then look no further! Through working with Muckyhound, you, together with your dog, can build on a strong relationship training in a safe and fun environment. So take a minute to browse through our website and then give us a call. We would absolutely love to make things simpler and easier for you, because you and your dog deserve to have a safe, fun and happy life together!

Muckyhound is headed up by Jo Malherbe, an experienced and highly qualified dog trainer and Behaviour Technician. At Muckyhound we base our dog training and behaviour programs on scientific training theories, with positive reinforcement forming the foundation of all our work.

We pursue one simple goal: to show and teach dog owners how to get the very best from their dogs.  A trained family dog is a pleasure to be around which makes it easy to enjoy a happy, exciting and loving life together.

We believe that dog training should be entertaining for both dog and owner. We use effective reward based training tailored to all family members, whatever the age or physical ability.  No matter how old your dog is we have the right solution – be it puppy, adolescent, adult or a senior.

Does your dog have unwanted behaviours?  Would you like to start training with your dog but find it hard to fit it into your day?  Muckyhound Dog training can now help you remotely!  Remote programs are designed to address each clients specific training needs and are delivered using bespoke video tutorials which can be accessed online and anytime.  Throughout the program you will be coached by a leading dog trainer using scientific, reward-based training methods.  Read more here.

Positive and effective dog training, online and anytime!  Dogs don’t come knowing the key skills needed to be a Good Boy or Girl and just like young children, they need teachers to show them the way.  Of course, this will require a little effort from you too.  Commit to just 5 minutes a day and marvel at the results. Click here to find out more.

Muckyhound Dog Training covers a variety of areas from teaching puppy life skills to foundation training for  adolescent and adult dogs.  Foundation training is instruction on how to teach your dog the basics required to live in harmony with you, your family and other humans.  We offer One-to-One@Home training programs covering these essential foundation skills.  Good Behaviour group training is also available.

Worried about unwanted behaviours?   If you’re concerned about your dog’s behaviour, for example resource guarding or separation anxiety, Muckyhound Dog Training specialises in one-to-one@home programs to address these and other concerning behaviours.  The length of the program is dependent on the severity and type of problem being dealt with.  Read more here

Give your puppy the best chance in life! Muckyhound Dog Training offers fun Puppy Life Skills One-to-One@Home training programs for you and your puppy.  Puppy Life Skills is instruction on how to teach your puppy to cope with the demands of living with human rules and requirements.  Puppy Learn & Play group sessions are also available.