Services · Programmes

Specialized training tailored to vital needs.

We differentiate clearly between pet training and specialised assistance work. Every programme below is force-free and built on science-based reinforcement.

Service 01 · MEDICAL ALERT TRACK · SCENT CONDITIONING

Diabetic Alert Dog Training

A specialised scent-alert programme that teaches dogs to detect blood glucose shifts before they become dangerous, giving handlers and families an added safety net.

Best For: Type 1 diabetics, families with diabetic children, and handlers with hypoglycemic unawareness or nocturnal monitoring challenges.
Alert Training: Scent discrimination using breath and skin samples, persistent alert behaviours, and reliable night-time wake-up signals.
Task Scope: High/low glucose alerts, fetching a testing kit or a named person, and public access neutrality for school or workplace environments.
Important Note: A Diabetic Alert Dog supports — but never replaces — standard glucose monitoring, insulin protocols, and medical advice.

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Service 02 · BEHAVIOURAL CONSULTATIONS · IN-PERSON OR REMOTE

Intensive Behaviour Modification

Before a dog can work, they must be emotionally sound. If your dog struggles with specific behavioural roadblocks, we fix the foundation first.

Best For: Dogs experiencing leash reactivity, hyper-arousal, fear, or separation anxiety.
Methodology: 100% force-free, science-based positive reinforcement techniques that build authentic canine confidence.
Format: Structured intake, written protocol tailored to your household, and follow-up sessions to adjust the plan as the dog changes.

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Service 03 · 6–24 MONTH PROGRAMME · OWNER-TRAINED

The Owner-Trainer PSD Track

A comprehensive, multi-month program designed for handlers who want to train their own dog under expert behavioural supervision.

Duration: 6 to 24 months, depending on the dog's starting age and aptitude.
Curriculum Pillars: Advanced impulse control, public access neutrality, and customized disability mitigation.
Specific Task Conditioning: Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT), Tactile Interruption (nudging/pawing to break anxiety loops), and creating physical safety barriers in crowds.
Includes: Complete training log templates, direct coaching, final public safety evaluation, and formal body corporate certification letters upon graduation.

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Service 04 · MEDICAL RESPONSE TRACK · CUSTOM TASKS

Seizure Response Dog Training

A focused programme that teaches dogs to respond safely and reliably when a seizure occurs, providing physical assistance, emergency signalling, and post-seizure comfort.

Best For: People living with epilepsy or seizure disorders, families seeking an added safety layer, and handlers who need reliable public-access support.
Response Tasks: Alert barking at seizure onset, fetching help or pressing an emergency button, deep pressure therapy, tactile stimulation, and protecting the handler from injury.
Post-Seizure Support: Retrieving a phone, medication or food, acting as a brace to help the handler stand, and providing continued comfort during recovery.
Important Note: Kinnear Dog Training Seizure Response Dogs are not trained to predict seizure activity before it happens. Some dogs may develop pre-warning ability over time, but this is not guaranteed or consistently reliable.

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Service 05 · FACILITY-BASED & MOBILE THERAPY DOGS

Therapy Dog & Fur-Therapist Programme

The Fur-Therapist programme supports children and adults emotionally, mentally and physically by developing a unique bond with specially trained dogs. We train dogs to work alongside counsellors and mental health professionals, or to become certified mobile therapy teams visiting facilities across South Africa.

Best For: Counsellors, psychologists, schools, frail-care facilities, and handlers seeking certified mobile therapy dog work.
Certification Requirements: Canine Good Citizen Bronze Award, an in-situ facility suitability test, and three special comfort skills.
Comfort Skills: Custom comfort behaviours tailored to the facility or client group, including deep pressure engagement, gentle interaction cues, and environmental neutrality.
Placement Settings: Psychiatric and psychology centres, trauma centres, court houses, university campuses, schools, corporate offices, assisted living and nursing homes, and children's care homes.

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