Tisean Govender

I started to form a close bond with dogs at a very young age of nine when I hadn't even had my first dog yet. I was envious that all my friends had dogs and I didn't - then one day I came home and there he was. A Boerboel/German Shepherd X puppy named Diesel. Diesel stole my heart and that was the moment I realized I wanted to devote my life to dogs.

Years later a lazy Labrador named Mason, with his lumpy face, came into my life and taught me how to have fun. Mason is still my pride and joy. Then came energetic Dash, who was sent to teach me that even though there are bad things in the world, it can always be fixed by paw prints. Storm, a little Labrador mix was rescued by my family and I from Oscars Arc. He is such a big sweetie. Storm has completed the Puppy and Canine Life Skills 1 training courses at our very own PawFect Pups school !

After high school I contacted behaviorists about where I could best acquire the knowledge of canine behaviour and soon after that I enrolled at COAPE (Centre of Applied Pet Ethology) and completed the C01 DogWise Stage 1 training course. I have also completed first aid courses through Pet Vet Nurse & First Aid for Dogs. Over the years I have attended various workshops and lectures on TTouch techniques, pet nutrition, and canine aggression.

I am a certified positive reinforcement and force-free dog trainer & behaviourist. I also run and own PawFect Daycare which is a subdivision of PawFect Pups school for puppies and dogs.

COAPE Diploma, MHERA Qualifed (DipCABT) C.C.A.B
COAPE certificate, C01 DogWise Stage 1 training & behaviour. CertCAB 'Certificate in Animal Behaviour'.
Puppy Instructor Training Course completed through Puppies in Balance.
Introduction to Canine Nutrition Course completed through Claws 'n Paws Pet Nutrition.
Level 1 certified in Canine First Aid.
I am a member of The Pet Professional Guild.

I have a passion for all things with 4 legs and fur. My goal in life is to educate pet guardians on their furkids to care for and understand them better.