Trusted Pet Care Since 2020

Where Every Paw Finds Its Path

Professional dog training, behaviour modification, daily walks, and comfortable boarding — all under one roof, with genuine care for every tail that wags.

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What We Offer

Complete Care for Your Best Friend

From basic obedience to complex behaviour challenges, our certified trainers and experienced handlers are here to help your dog thrive.

Training 

Training for real life — not just the training field. At Runs With Dogs, we believe good training is about more than teaching your dog to sit and stay. It's about building communication, confidence and reliability so that you and your dog can enjoy everyday life together. Our training programs are designed to meet dogs where they are and help them progress through different stages of learning — from foundational obedience to advanced skills and real-world training. Whether you're starting with a puppy, navigating the teenage stage, working with an adult dog or looking to take your dog's training to the next level, we'll help you build the skills you need.

Our Training Options

  • Puppy TrainingBuild the foundations for a confident, engaged and well-mannered dog.
  • Teenage TrainingChannel your adolescent dog's energy while strengthening engagement, focus and obedience.
  • Adult TrainingBuild reliable everyday obedience and address the skills your adult dog needs to thrive.
  • Advanced ObedienceTake your dog's training further with greater reliability, focus and control around distractions.
  • Urban Dog TrainingTake your dog's training into the real world and learn how to navigate everyday environments with confidence.
  • The Dog ClubFor graduates who want to keep training, exploring and enjoying life with their dogs.
Small Groups. Practical Training. Real-Life Results.

Our group classes are intentionally kept small so every dog and handler receives individual attention while still benefiting from training around other dogs and distractions.

Training isn't about creating a perfect dog. It's about creating a dog you can communicate with, trust and enjoy wherever life takes you.

Behaviour Modification

Personalised support for dogs struggling with fear, anxiety, reactivity, overexcitement or other challenging behaviours. We focus on understanding the underlying cause and building calmer, more confident responses through practical training

Dog Walking

Professional walks designed around your dog's physical and social needs. Choose from small-group walks for dogs who enjoy appropriate socialisation, or one-on-one walks for dogs who require individual attention.

Overnight Boarding

Home based boarding,your dog lives with a dog trainer. Your dog gets a home-away-from-home experience.All new dogs undergo a free assessment for acceptance into boarding.

Board-and-train 

An intensive training stay where your dog receives structured training, daily enrichment and guidance tailored to their individual needs. Board & Train is designed to build practical skills while giving you the knowledge to maintain those behaviours at home.

What's Included
  • AccommodationComfortable home-based living with a professional dog trainer.
  • Daily TrainingStructured sessions focused on your dog's specific goals.
  • EnrichmentMental stimulation and play to ensure a balanced experience.
Program Options
  • 2-Week ProgramPerfect for foundational skills and behaviour correction.
  • 4-Week ProgramIdeal for comprehensive training and deeper behaviour modification.
Dog trainer working with an obedient golden retriever during a training session in a sunny park
Our Story

Built on Love, Driven by Science

Pawsitive Paths was founded in 2016 by head trainer Sarah Mitchell, a certified applied animal behaviourist with over twelve years of hands-on experience. After years of working in shelter environments where she saw first-hand how behaviour issues led to relinquishment, Sarah knew there had to be a better way.

Today, our team of four full-time trainers and three dedicated walkers serves more than 200 families across the greater metropolitan area. We combine modern behavioural science with old-fashioned compassion — because every dog deserves patience, consistency, and a whole lot of encouragement.

8+Years of Experience
200+Families Served
1,500+Dogs Trained
Client Stories

What Families Are Saying

Don't just take our word for it — hear from the pet parents whose lives have been transformed alongside their dogs.

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We brought our rescue shepherd mix, Max, who was terrified of other dogs and pulled like a freight train on walks. After just eight weeks of behaviour modification, Max greets strangers calmly and walks beside us without a single tug. The team at Pawsitive Paths genuinely changed our lives.

Jennifer & David K.
Parents of Max, 4-year-old Shepherd Mix
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I travel frequently for work and always felt guilty leaving Luna behind. The overnight boarding at Pawsitive Paths is outstanding — she comes home relaxed, well-exercised, and actually excited to go. The daily photo updates give me total peace of mind.

Rachel M.
Owner of Luna, 2-year-old Border Collie
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The daycare program has been a game-changer for our energetic labrador, Rocky. He used to destroy furniture out of boredom. Now he burns off all his energy during supervised play and comes home peaceful and content. Worth every penny.

Thomas & Priya S.
Parents of Rocky, 3-year-old Labrador
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Ready to Start Your Journey?

Whether you need a quick walk, a full training programme, or a safe place for your dog while you're away, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out today for a free consultation.

082 355 9184 
runswithdogssa@gmail.com
Randburg, Sandton and Roodepoort.