Trusted by puppy families since 1999, McKaynine’s puppy classes are tried- and-tested, helping puppies and their people build confidence, life skills, and a strong relationship from day one.

Give your puppy the best start in life

What’s included in our puppy course?

Science-based Training Clear, kind, modern proven methods

For more than 25 years, McKaynine has helped puppies grow into confident, well- adjusted dogs.

Our classes focus on the foundations that matter most during early development, including: calm social skills around dogs and people confidence in new environments handling and body awareness sit, down, stay and lead manners settling and focus skills toilet training guidance biting and chewing management confidence during veterinary and grooming handling practical home life skills

Whether you’re dealing with biting, chewing, toilet training, overexcitement, pulling on lead, or uncertainty around socialisation, our classes give you practical guidance and real support. You do not need to wait until problems become habits.

McKaynine has been helping puppies and their people since 1999, with a trusted, structured programme developed through decades of hands-on experience. Our focus is not just on obedience, but helping your puppy develop: confidence social competence real-world life skills This is what makes the difference between a puppy who simply “knows commands” and a puppy who can thrive in daily life.

Find puppy classes near you McKaynine puppy classes are available across Johannesburg and Pretoria, with branches in Honeydew, Midstream, Delta, Randburg, Randfontein and now also in Kyalami.

Why choose McKaynine puppy classes

Help with the puppy challenges you’re facing right now

What your puppy will learn

Trusted by puppy families across Johannesburg & Pretoria

What age should my puppy start training? The best time to start puppy training is as soon as your puppy joins your family. Early training helps build confidence, good manners and positive social skills during your puppy's most important learning period. Does my puppy need to be fully vaccinated? No. Waiting until your puppy has completed all vaccinations may mean missing valuable socialisation opportunities. Puppies attending McKaynine classes must meet our vaccination requirements before joining classes. What will my puppy learn? Our puppy classes focus on much more than basic obedience. You'll learn how to develop confidence, social skills, calm behaviour, handling, loose lead walking, recalls and practical life skills that prepare your puppy for adulthood. What if my puppy is shy or nervous? That's perfectly normal. Our instructors carefully manage interactions and help each puppy develop confidence at their own pace through beneficial experiences. Can the whole family attend classes? Yes. We encourage the whole family to become involved so everyone learns the same techniques and your puppy receives consistent guidance at home. If young children attend classes we ask that another adult is present to supervise the children i.e. one person for pup and children is probably a bit much. Are puppy classes only about obedience? No. While your puppy will learn foundation obedience, our primary goal is to help you raise a confident, well-adjusted family companion that can cope successfully with everyday life. What happens after puppy classes? Most graduates continue into our structured obedience programme, where they build on the skills learned in puppy school and continue developing into confident, reliable companions. Where are puppy classes held? McKaynine puppy classes are available at multiple venues across Gauteng, including Kyalami, Honeydew, Midstream, Randburg, Randfontein and Delta. Simply choose the branch that's most convenient for you. Is my puppy too young to start training? Probably not! Puppies begin learning from the moment they arrive in their new home. Our puppy classes are designed specifically for young puppies (and their owners), helping them develop confidence, good social skills and appropriate behaviours during this important stage of development. If you have any another questions please drop us a line - we’re help to help!