Linda van der Poel
Animal Behaviour Consultant
DipCABT (NOCN UK), Cert CAB
ThinkingPets Confi Puppy Instructor
CAPBT SA Member
Tel: 073 6650894


I am passionate about animals, about their welfare and about how they are treated.

I have rescued, nursed, tamed, homed, loved and lost many dogs and cats over the last 20 odd years, I have lived with diggers, biters, fighters, inappropriate toileters and fearful animals. I am also a Mum. So, I understand the frustration and heartache of many a pet owner and rescuer, loving and living with some rather unpleasant behaviour issues can be daunting and heart-breaking.

My studies in animal behaviour have equipped me with the tools and knowledge to assist both animal and owner. Using modern, science based, and force free behaviour modification tools and training, my aim is to empower both animal and owner with coping strategies, an understanding of each other’s expectations, and a relationship based on trust. I do not claim to be an ‘animal whisperer ‘, I can’t promise you a ‘magic ‘cure or overnight fix, because animal behaviour does not work that way. I can promise a commitment to understanding, to not judging, to helping you find a practical way to resolve issues such as aggression, inappropriate toileting issues, barking etc.

I am proud to use force free and Positive Reinforcement techniques and am passionate about educating animal lovers, owners and rescuers about these exiting, dynamic and gentle animal behaviour and training developments.