Why Choose Home Training? Home training is ideal for owners who want the personal attention and convenience of a qualified instructor working in their own environment. It’s especially helpful for dogs that cannot cope in a group class setup (e.g., easily stressed, over- aroused, or distracted in busy environments). Key Benefits • Familiar environment – dogs settle faster and learn more comfortably at home with fewer stressors. • Tailored, real-world solutions – training targets the behaviours you see in your home (door manners, settling, recall, leash skills around your neighbourhood, enrichment routines). • Family involvement – everyone learns the same cues and routines for consistent results. • Convenience – no travel, no juggling schedules; sessions are arranged around your lifestyle. • Focused progress – one-on-one coaching means precise feedback and quicker, cleaner outcomes. Your Instructor Steve McClean – Senior Instructor. Steve brings a wealth of practical skill and calm, clear coaching to HomeTrain. • Canine Culture© Obedience Instructor Merit Certificate • Former Training Director of the Meridian Rottweiler League • Gold Super Pup Trainer (SP# G0903/3) • One of the few qualified Working Trials Assistants in South Africa • Official assailant at the KUSA National Working Trials for five years • Member of the Kennel Union of South Africa • Proud owner and handler of a Belgian Malinois What We Focus On While Steve brings extensive experience across obedience, working trials, tracking, and manwork, McKaynine HomeTrain is generally offered as a bespoke programme centred on at-home obedience and enrichment. That includes: • Foundations for puppies and newly adopted dogs • Household manners (settle, impulse control, polite greetings, door etiquette) • Calmness training and structured enrichment plans • Leash handling and neighbourhood walks • Step-ups for future group classes (if/when appropriate) Who It’s For HomeTrain is a great fit if you: • Prefer private, flexible sessions at home • Have a dog who struggles in class environments • Want targeted help with behaviours that occur in your home or on your usual routes • Need advanced guidance that’s adapted to your dog and your space Enquiries Ready to chat about your dog and goals? Email us: hometrain@mckaynine.co.za