About Us – Trusted Puppy Training & Dog Behaviour Specialists in Cape Town

The FurBuddies Philosophy.

At FurBuddies, we believe that professional dog training should strengthen the bond between you and your pet. Established in 2020 by Juan de Bruyn, FurBuddies provides certified, force-free, and reward-driven dog training and behaviour consulting across Cape Town. We focus entirely on positive reinforcement methods, transforming stressful behavioral challenges into opportunities for calm, cooperative companionship. Our mission is simple: to help local dog owners build strong, trusting, and lifelong relationships with their furry friends through clear communication and science-backed training philosophies

Positive reinforcement training

We offer positive reinforcement, force-free , reward-driven Puppy Training and socialisation and Dog Behaviour consulting services based on compassion and understanding the needs of every individual dog and puppy. We don’t only teach dogs and puppies, but also their owners how to understand what and how their FurBuddies communicate with them to create harmonious and loving relationships between you and your best friend.

Your dog is your mirror. Dogs are highly sensitive and intuitive souls that reflect their owners emotions and energies. At FurBuddies we work with both the dog and the owner to align these energies and help establish a common language of verbal and non-verbal communication. Every dog is unique and has his or her own way of communicating their feelings and emotions. We as humans don’t always understand what are dogs are trying to communicate to us. This is where FurBuddies can help bridge the communication gap.

Our philosophy is the cornerstone of all the services we offer to our valued two and four legged friends and family.

Why choose us?

• Certified dog and puppy behaviour specialists
• Positive reinforcement training methods
• Private in-home behaviour consultations
• Our large footprint in Cape Town
• Medical Aid Approved: Because we are registered with the Animal Behaviour Consultants of South Africa, our behavioral consultation fees are covered by the majority of South African pet insurance providers.
• Science-Based Approach: We actively reject punitive training methods. Our techniques rely on modern, ethical animal behavior science.
• Small Group Focus: Our localized puppy socialization classes maintain low numbers to ensure individualized attention and safety.

Choosing the right trainer can make a significant difference in your dog’s development.

At FurBuddies we believe in kind, effective and science-based training methods.

What makes us different:

✔ Positive reinforcement training methods
✔ Small group puppy classes
✔ Personalised training plans
✔ Proven, science-backed dog and puppy training and behaviour consulting
✔ Supportive and compassionate training philosophy

Our mission is to help dogs and their owners build strong, trusting and lifelong relationships.

Our Specialised Dog Training Services

We understand that every dog has a unique personality. That is why we provide flexible training options designed to fit into your lifestyle:

1. Puppy Training & Socialisation Classes: Geared for pups aged 12 weeks to 4 months to build foundational life skills and prevent reactivity early on.
2. In-Home Private Dog Training: Customised sessions right at your doorstep, dealing with leash pulling, basic obedience, recall, and boundaries.
3. Advanced Behaviour Consultations: Specialised intervention targeting severe struggles such as separation anxiety, resource guarding, fear, and dog-to-dog aggression.
   Cape Town Communities We Service
   We proudly provide personalized, in-home training sessions across Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs and Atlantic Seaboard, including:
   • Blouberg, Table View, and West Beach
   • Sunningdale, Parklands, and Parklands North
   • Milnerton, Flamingo Vlei, and Melkbosstrand
   • Durbanville and greater Cape Town surrounding areas
   Ready to build a calmer, happier relationship with your dog? Contact FurBuddies Today to book a private consultation or join our next local puppy group class.

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 Donald Webster 
 
 
 
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Great place to take your new puppy for his first classes. You will get great instruction and learn so much on how to train your pup. Interaction with others in a controlled environment.  These classes are a must for any young puppy.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jennifer Newby 
 
 
 
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Thanks Juan for the excellent puppy training sessions, Jackson loved it and we going to miss our Saturday morning lessons.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Leeuwner Esterhuysen 
 
 
 
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I would recommend the puppy classes for all puppies! It's great for bonding with your pup, teaching them valuable commands, and also socializing them from a young age.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Mandy Baker 
 
 
 
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As a first-time dog owner, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but attending these behavioral and socializing classes was an amazing experience. The sessions were incredibly informative and gave me the tools I needed to feel confident in my new role.
​The change in my pup, Benny, has been wonderful to see. He has learned so much in such a short time, but more importantly, his confidence has soared. Watching him go from his first day to interacting so positively with the other dogs has been the highlight of our journey so far. I highly recommend Juan(trainer) and FurBuddies to anyone looking to give their fur baby the best start possible!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jessica E' Silva 
 
 
 
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Absolutely fantastic service! Juan is super knowledgeable and really helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the classes and learned a lot 🌟 🐾
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Aldarie van Greune 
 
 
 
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Jaun was an absolute pleasure to have around. He helped us so much with our puppy and made lessons easy and fun. He is a great trainer
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Hester Engelbrecht Morrison 
 
 
 
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Juan was brilliant! Happy to  recommend him.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Barbara Amory 
 
 
 
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Juan is so good with the doggies.  Brodie made fabulous friends.  The moms and dads also become friends.  Solid puppy training to build on going forward.  The word "look" has got Brodie focusing and will be used forever going forward.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tiaan Britz 
 
 
 
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I sing praise to Juan.
Thank you so much for setting Azariah up to become the best version of herself, also for all your patients and stellar advice. The individual attention spent during classes is amazing.
Looking forward to the next level training.
You are PAWSOME!!
DROOLS and kisses from Azariah.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
    
 
 

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