Active Paws @ Johannesburg

I'm Abz. I've had pets since I was 5 years old. Pets have always been members of my family. It's an amazing feeling to be able to love a being unconditionally, knowing they will accept it full heartedly. Pets are so hard not to love - another crazy, fun filled bundle of joy. I am always reminded how to love and open my heart.
Pom Poms is 3 years old. He's my service dog, a Border Collie cross. But has an irresistible appearance of a Dolmation. He's incredible.

He has a grave face, but he's approach to greeting people and then asking to give a hug wins anyone. He has a lot of charisma and is always game for new adventures.

Our latest adventure was going on 3 long distance trips in public transport. Within minutes, he had the commuters wooed. That just tells you how sociable he is.

We communicate a lot together, so he's quite used to my voice pitches and is very good with understanding what people want and even better at negotiating for what he wants.

He is not human or noise distracted, which is important because he's often at malls and busy road intersections. He's focus and love for work is heart-warming and always appreciated.

As much as he works hard, he plays just as hard. Out of his toys, he always picks out the chewy tyer, and don't think you're going to have a normal fetch session. It's more like Capture the flag.

He has a spot on every couch and bed, and has me travel with a blanket when we go to work. He's the best soul to have around for comfort, laughs and a reminder that the world is filled with love and reasons to smile.

His full name is Siddhartha, named after Buddha, for his seeming great sense of intelligence and wisdom and his unlimited capacity to love.
Love. Safe. Protect. These are what I make sure the family and the fluffy one feels when with me.
I serve with my whole heart. Bring an energetic spirit.
I know the value of loving the fluffy ones, to an owner and my goal is to make sure they don't notice their person is gone.
I am able to read animal behaviour rapidly.
My communication with pets allows for respect and both fun.
Building relationships and serving keeps me doing what I do. Acquiring knowledge and understanding how and why pets behave the way they do, how they communicate is the biggest reward factor.

Skills and qualifications

Skill to administer medications

Behavioral modifications

Experience in training

Able to recognise subtle signs of a problem

Basic understanding of how to manage and care for pet

Other skills

Have had Guide Dog Training. Communicate with pets in their communication language. Can break the ice and teach obedience super fast. I pay attention to detail