Cape Town's
Top Dog Behaviourists!
About Us
At Splendid K9, we help dog owners gain clarity and achieve lasting behavioural change. Based in Cape Town and trusted since 2017, we’ve guided 1000’s of dogs through personally tailored, science-based training and behaviour consultations. With measurable and sustainable results.
We specialise in working with aggressive/reactive, anxious, fearful, over-excited dogs as well as disobedience. Offering structured, one-on-one guidance both in-person and online. Whether you’re dealing with excessive barking, leash pulling, aggression, or general disobedience, we provide real-world solutions that empower both dog and owner.
Our core services include:
• Private Behaviour Consultations
• Customised Training Programs
• Ongoing Support and Training Strategy for long-term success.
We combine behavioural science, coaching, and proven training techniques to create calmer homes and happier dogs. No gimmicks. No quick fixes. Just expert guidance built on trust, results, and compassion.
At Splendid K9, we don’t just train dogs, we equip owners. We resolve challenges. And we make behaviour change possible.
Storm Freestone
Owner and Dog Behaviorist
Storm Freestone is the Founder and Dog Behaviourist of Splendid K9.
Perhaps you've heard him on Cape Talk or CCFM Radio?
Or read his articles on News24, Business Insider and Infurmation?
He has introduced and created a unique approach in Dog Behaviorism.
Approaching in skill of Positive Reinforcement, Counter Conditioning and Desensitization along with the newly introduced coherence of Cognitive Coaching. Creating a highly effective impact with behavior related challenges.
Establishing the integration and effectiveness of emotional contagion between dogs and their people. To establish an understanding, create new patterns of behavior and an overall greatly progressive relationship. On top of understanding your dog's behavior, reasoning behind the behavior and what needs to be implemented in order to change it.
Focus areas:
Aggression, Reactivity, Anxiety, Nervousness, Seperation/Isolation Anxiety, Fear, Idiopathic Based Aggression, Socialization.
Behaviour Modification Services Include:
Impulse Control, Seperation/Isolation Anxiety, Car Related Anxiety, Generalised Fear etc.
As well as,
Dog on Dog Aggression, Dog on Human Aggression, Territorial Aggression, Redirected Aggression, Resource Guarding, Fearful Nipping/Barking/Growling/Lunging, Idiopathic Based Aggression, etc.
Please note, our program options are the best option for consistent, effective results in training and the best value for your money. Saving you up to R3450.
Each program option consists of four to eight, one hour long appointments in the comfort of your home, or within a public setting.
What Our Clients Have To Say
''I am so glad that I found Storm, and I highly recommend him. He gave us some excellent tips that has already made a big difference in one day of practise. We feel so confident and at ease after his visit.
Thank you so much Splendid K9!''
Stephanie Van Gelderen
''I was gobsmacked at the change in Puppy. She no longer charges up to other dogs aggressively barking. Her fear has been quelled. Thank you SO much Storm!''
Elloise Du Toit
''Storm was wonderful with Max! He clearly knew what he was doing, and had such a great understanding of dog behavior. We saw a change in Max immediately during the session, and now feel confident going forward. We have been following Storm's advice and see progress already. Storm was very reasonably priced, especially because he is honest and told us that we don't need more sessions, rather we just need repetition in what he taught us. I highly recommend Splendid K9!''
Madeline Johnson
''I asked Storm to help me with my very reactive dog. Storm was very calm and patient with my dog Rylie and by the end of the hour my dog was calm and relaxed. I am very grateful for your help. Thank you Storm.''
Charmaine Werner
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