Family: I have been married to Koos for 30 years and have two children, Christiaan and Ilana. Ilana has been helping at the club for a number of years.
Dogs: I have 4 dogs.
- Snoekie – a X-terrier – 15 years old and still going strong although she is half blind and deaf.
- Einstein – Long coated German Shepherd – turns 10 in July
- Sophi – a X-whatever – 6 years
- Juno – a X-limited edition – 8 months
Other Animals: 3 Redtail Boa Constrictors, Veiled Chameleon, Crested Gecko, fishes, two cats and rats.
I started training at Cape Province Dog Club when Einstein was a puppy. I have been a trainer at the club for 8 years. My own dogs loves going to the beach and Juno is a swim champion. No wave can put her off retrieving her ball. With no training I would never have been able to take them of the lead to run around, but really worked hard on a perfect recall and have no trouble calling them all to me.
I really enjoy training and helping people to manage their dogs. With a little hard work and dedication any dog can be trained to be a well-behaved companion. And don’t forget to enjoy it and have fun! Dogs are there to enrich our lives.
