About
Tesem Dog Training
The Tesem was a type of dog rather than a breed as we know today. Tesem roughly translates to “Hunting Dog” and was kept by the Ancient Egyptians as a hunter, a guardian, and companion. Primitive in appearance – prick ears, long legs, and curled tails – it is believed that both the Basenji, Saluki, Azawakh, Sloughi and Africanis are descendants of of the Tesem.
Tesem Dog Training draws on the ancient connection between human and dog and aims to teach others about the benefits of having a dog, why and how we as humans decided to ‘own’ dogs and how the first dogs grew to be the modern dogs we live with today. Modern dogs, much like modern humans, have not physiologically changed very much in the past 10,000 years, but as human civilization has grown, so has the way we live, train and interact with our canine companions.
Though many dog training techniques are universal – how to teach a dog to sit, or stay – individual dogs may occasionally portray unique behaviours that their owners might not understand. We want to help connect you and your dog by teaching you more about canine history, including breed differences and environmental influences, as well as examining your specific concerns and how to integrate your dog into your lifestyle.
Our Dog Trainers
Kimberley Collins
I am a thirty-something woman with various qualifications across several subjects including Multimedia Film Production, Wildlife Conservation, Telecommunications, Retail, and most importantly, Dog Behaviour and Dog Training.
I love dogs and I love their ability to communicate so incredibly effectively with humans. One of my primary goals as a ‘Dog Person’ is to teach others about the benefits of having a dog, why and how we as humans even decided to ‘own’ dogs and how the first dogs grew to be the modern dogs we live with today.
South African Dog Training College and Kennels Obedience Instructors Course Level 1 Beginners
South African Dog Training College and Kennels Obedience Instructors Course Level 2 Novice
Pet Sense College Canine Behaviour and Training Diploma with Merit
Coursera Dog Emotion and Cognition
Field Guide Association of South Africa Level 1 Field Guide
Dunbar Academy Professional Dog Trainer Program
Valmay Weyers
After 12 years of experience in dog grooming and pet nutrition in a retail environment, I am breaking out to connect with people’s pets in a more interactive way. Primarily by aiding clients in their day-to-day life by house- and pet-sitting, as well as dog walking, I am also working on certification for dog behaviour and training, as well as cat behaviour management.
Coursera Dog Emotion and Cognition