Trained Working Dogs and Dog Training
Professional Training for Retrievers, Pointers & Flushers
South Africa Tactical Canine provides professional gun dog and bird dog training for hunters who demand reliability, control, and performance in the field. Our training programmes develop disciplined, confident dogs capable of working effectively before, during, and after the shot.
South Africa Tactical Canine (SATC) specialises in training bird dogs for hunting and retrieving, including retrievers, pointers, and flushing dogs. Each dog is trained using proven methods that prioritise steadiness, obedience, and field reliability.
Our programmes focus on:
✔ Reliable game retrieval
✔ Controlled response to gunfire
✔ Precision pointing and flushing
✔ Calm handling under hunting pressure
Training is adapted to each dog’s breed, ability, and the hunter’s specific requirements.
South Africa Tactical Canine (SATC) specialises in training bird dogs for hunting and retrieving, including retrievers, pointers, and flushing dogs. Each dog is trained using proven methods that prioritise steadiness, obedience, and field reliability.
Our programmes focus on:
✔ Reliable game retrieval
✔ Controlled response to gunfire
✔ Precision pointing and flushing
✔ Calm handling under hunting pressure
Training is adapted to each dog’s breed, ability, and the hunter’s specific requirements.
Dogs trained to retrieve fallen game cleanly and efficiently, with a soft mouth and reliable delivery to hand.
Development of natural pointing instincts combined with steadiness, control, and obedience in the field.
Training flushing dogs to locate, flush, and retrieve birds while maintaining responsiveness and control.
Versatile dogs trained to combine retrieving, flushing, and obedience for hunters requiring adaptable performance.
Dogs trained to retrieve fallen game cleanly and efficiently, with a soft mouth and reliable delivery to hand.
Development of natural pointing instincts combined with steadiness, control, and obedience in the field.
Training flushing dogs to locate, flush, and retrieve birds while maintaining responsiveness and control.
Versatile dogs trained to combine retrieving, flushing, and obedience for hunters requiring adaptable performance.
Our trainers specialise in working dogs and hunting dogs, not generic obedience training.
We use structured, field-tested methods designed to build consistency, confidence, and reliability.
Dogs trained to enhance the hunting experience through dependable performance and control.
Our trainers specialise in working dogs and hunting dogs, not generic obedience training.
We use structured, field-tested methods designed to build consistency, confidence, and reliability.
Dogs trained to enhance the hunting experience through dependable performance and control.
Each gun dog we train is assessed for:
Drive and willingness to work
Temperament and steadiness
Trainability and responsiveness
Physical ability and endurance
Our goal is to develop dogs that are:
✔ Obedient
✔ Confident
✔ Reliable under pressure
✔ Enjoyable to hunt with
Each gun dog we train is assessed for:
Drive and willingness to work
Temperament and steadiness
Trainability and responsiveness
Physical ability and endurance
Our goal is to develop dogs that are:
✔ Obedient
✔ Confident
✔ Reliable under pressure
✔ Enjoyable to hunt with
The Foundation Level is taught during the first month of the Basic Formal Training Class. During this month, dogs get to work with birds almost ever day.
They retrieve birds, and get used to being in the field. By using the physical commands of check cords, whoa posts and command leads Todd is able to teach fundamental behaviors to the dogs. Through repetition he is able to develop conditioned responses.
A dog has reached the level of conditioned responses when he will do a certain thing every time when commanded, no matter what his distraction level is. This is the core of Todd’s Training Program where everything builds upon the dog’s conditioned responses to these basic skills.
The Intermediate Program, second month, transforms a dog from mechanical commands to low level remote commands in the field. Ultimately, verbal commands are overlaid to the conditioned response.
At this level dogs are becoming steady on game, learning to honor another dog’s point and quartering on command.
During the third month of the Basic Puppy Training Program they enter the Advanced Level. At this time your puppy has been through 2 very important stages before moving onto the Advanced Program where they learn to work scent in adverse conditions, how to look for and recognize backing situations, mark and hunt dead birds, retrieve, and take direction and go with you in the field.
The Foundation Level is taught during the first month of the Basic Formal Training Class. During this month, dogs get to work with birds almost ever day.
They retrieve birds, and get used to being in the field. By using the physical commands of check cords, whoa posts and command leads Todd is able to teach fundamental behaviors to the dogs. Through repetition he is able to develop conditioned responses.
A dog has reached the level of conditioned responses when he will do a certain thing every time when commanded, no matter what his distraction level is. This is the core of Todd’s Training Program where everything builds upon the dog’s conditioned responses to these basic skills.
The Intermediate Program, second month, transforms a dog from mechanical commands to low level remote commands in the field. Ultimately, verbal commands are overlaid to the conditioned response.
At this level dogs are becoming steady on game, learning to honor another dog’s point and quartering on command.
During the third month of the Basic Puppy Training Program they enter the Advanced Level. At this time your puppy has been through 2 very important stages before moving onto the Advanced Program where they learn to work scent in adverse conditions, how to look for and recognize backing situations, mark and hunt dead birds, retrieve, and take direction and go with you in the field.
Build your dog’s inherent prey drive. Prepare him for formal training on pigeons at our facility in Vaalwater and Settlers Limpopo. Your dog is guaranteed bird contact with every outing.P.O.R.
Exposure to Wild Birds. Build your dog’s inherent prey drive. Prepare him for formal training on Francolin. Your dog will have the opportunity to learn to work wild birds. The amount of birds encountered will depend on your dog’s proficiency and general hunting conditions. P.O.R.
Steady your dog and develop the fundamental skills every bird dog should know. The Basic Class gets your dog started on the right path. P.O.R.
Opportunities to be a part of these trips take place from April. These are great ways to get your dog in shape, both physically and mentally, for a season of hunting wild birds. This class is similar to a semester abroad for a young student. It broadens their horizons, matures them, and polishes their skills more than any other class. P.O.R.
General obedience is offered throughout the year. We can teach your dog to heel calmly, come to you, sit/stay, not to jump on people and general manners that will make him a pleasure to be around. We can also transition all of these cues to the remote cue of an e-collar. P.O.R.
On-Site Private Instruction can be arranged with advance notice. P.O.R.
General obedience is offered throughout the year. We can teach your dog to heel calmly, come to you, sit/stay, not to jump on people and general manners that will make him a pleasure to be around. We can also transition all of these cues to the remote cue of an e-collar. P.O.R.
On-Site Private Instruction can be arranged with advance notice. P.O.R.
Whether you require a retriever, pointer, flusher, or a versatile bird dog, South Africa Tactical Canine offers professional training programmes tailored to your hunting needs.
Todd Lutman
Email:
todd@k9tracking.co.za
Mobile:
082 419 7486
Anneline Pienaar
Email:
anneline2424@gmail.com
Mobile:
063 837 4688
Kai Lutman
Email:
kai@satacticalcanine.com
Mobile:
062 656 0394