From Family Companion to Life-Saving Medical Aid.
Professional canine behaviour modification, Medical and Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD) training across South Africa. We help you owner-train your dog to mitigate medical emergencies, panic attacks, anxiety, and trauma with absolute reliability.
A Service Dog is not just a pet. It is a medical necessity.
Navigating medical conditions, severe anxiety, panic disorders, or PTSD is an everyday battle. A fully trained Psychiatric Service Dog doesn't just offer emotional comfort — they perform specific, physical tasks that interrupt escalating symptoms and ground you when you need it most.
We bridge the gap between professional animal behaviour science and your personal medical needs. Our rigorous, data-driven owner-trainer programme transforms focused dogs into legally justifiable auxiliary aids that meet the highest standards of public safety and behavioural obedience.
Your journey to a certified assistance team.
Suitability Assessment
We evaluate your dog's natural temperament, environmental neutrality, and aptitude for service work before you invest your time.
Structured Owner-Training
You and your dog train side-by-side. We guide you through advanced obedience, desensitisation, and specialized task training.
Public Access & Testing
We log hours in high-distraction environments, culminating in a rigorous behavioural evaluation ensuring flawless public manners.
Formal Certification
Upon successful graduation, we issue comprehensive behavioural certification and logbook data to support your legal rights with body corporates and landlords.
Ethics as a
benchmark.
We adhere to rigorous international metrics for assistance dog work. Our training adopts the operational standards set by Assistance Dogs International (ADI) and the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP).
"The body corporate required third-party proof of obedience. Kinnear Dog Training's documentation didn't just meet their standard — it exceeded it."
— Handler Sarah & Assistance Dog 'Bowie'
Book a behaviour assessment.
Start with an intake assessment. We'll evaluate temperament, suitability, and next steps for your specific handler-dog team.
Submit Intake Form