Trained Working Dogs and Dog Training
A Dedicated Team of Professional Working Dog Trainers
South Africa Tactical Canine is a specialist working dog training organisation built on experience, discipline, and real-world application. Our team is dedicated to producing reliable, confident working dogs through ethical training methods and proven systems developed for practical environments.
Professional Trainers
Our team consists of experienced handlers and trainers with backgrounds in working dogs, tactical environments, conservation support, and specialised canine disciplines.
Real-World Training
We train dogs for real-world performance — not theory. Every dog is exposed to controlled, progressive scenarios to ensure reliability under pressure.
Specialised Disciplines
From protection and tracking to anti-poaching and gun dogs, our experience spans multiple working roles requiring precision, control, and confidence.
Ethical and Structured Methods
Our training philosophy prioritises clarity, fairness, and structure, producing dogs that are confident, responsive, and stable.
Client Focused Approach
Each dog and handler team is trained according to specific needs, environments, and expectations — no one-size-fits-all programs.
Our trainers work hands-on with each dog throughout the development process. From early foundation work to advanced operational training, every stage is handled by experienced professionals committed to excellence. Our team believes that a strong relationship between dog and handler is essential for long-term success, and we prioritise proper integration, communication, and ongoing support.
Todd was born in Zambia and he spent his youth in Zimbabwe, where hunting, fishing, falconry and dogs was his way of life.
Since 1985 Todd has lived in Southern Africa. He has been totally committed to Wildlife & Conservation, as both Professional Hunter and Professional Trails Guide, working throughout the “Big Five” Wildlife areas.
Having been in the Safari & Conservation Business for over 31 years, Todd Lutman, along with Anneline and their team of handlers, are dedicated to the success of South Africa Tactical Canine it’s facilities and the training it provides.
Todd takes great care and pride in ensuring that the training facilities and infrastructure are managed professionally and with attention to detail.
Supporting South Africa’s Safari industry, South Africa Tactical Canine has perfected a unique and highly successful training program for Bloodspoor Dogs to assist in locating wounded game.
As South Africa also offers some of the World’s Best Bird Shooting opportunities, part of South Africa Tactical Canine’s training programs and trained dog sales, is to provide high-quality, professionally trained, Gun Dogs as well as providing professional training of Gun Dogs for their clients.
“Dogs and training of dogs and handlers, is our passion. It’s a way of life for our family and our team.”
“My K9 handlers & I personally handle all the training of our own dogs and that of our clients’ dogs, at our home and base.”
“We are located between Vaalwater & Lephalale in the Limpopo Province in South Africa.”
Anneline, mother of two son’s & grandmother to four beautiful grandchildren was born in Bloemfontein, in the Free State and her career path always led to sales or marketing.
In 2002, Anneline and her family, relocated to Pretoria where she started working with wildlife and after a few years started her own Game Trading business.
In 2017, she met Todd Lutman, an Englishman from Zimbabwe, who was her perfect match, as both shared a love for animals. Todd introduced Anneline to his world of Tactical Training for K9’s, their handlers & everything there is to know about dogs.
Since then Anneline has made it her mission to raise and train the puppies & assist with handler training. She is also responsible for the marketing of their business on all levels, from merchandising, corporate clothing, website updates & social media to getting the necessary information to clients and potential clients.
Lately Anneline is the “Spokesperson” for South Africa Tactical Canine, regularly being the guest speaker at events, speaking about the importance of K9’s and their special purposes.
She is at Todd’s side every step of the way, fully committed to the success of their operation.
For them, there is no 09:00-17:00 as the need to assist with farm attacks, anti-poaching institutions and regular families needing protection, is very real.
Their operation is not for the faint of heart as the K9’s receive intense training and need a lot of special attention to be the best at their game.
Hard work, dedication and humbleness is important and this, perfectly portrays Anneline.
Kai is the Operations Manager and part-owner of South Africa Tactical Canine, as well as a second-generation dog trainer who has grown up working with dogs his entire life. For the past five years, he has been fully immersed in building a self-sustaining training operation focused on real-world results—nothing done on the side and nothing based on theory alone.
His foundation was further shaped by three years working in Sweden, where he trained and handled specific Swedish dog breeds, worked within hunting and wildlife environments, and immersed himself deeply in Scandinavian working-dog culture. This period refined his understanding of drive balance, environmental neutrality, endurance-based work, and the importance of calm, thinking dogs under pressure.
During his time in Sweden, Kai also managed large-scale operations outside of dog training. He ran one of Sweden’s largest Christmas tree farms, overseeing seasonal staff, logistics, land management, and production at scale. In addition, he served as Operations Manager for Nordic Stretch Tents, coordinating high-level events, complex logistics, and crews across demanding environments. These roles sharpened his leadership, systems thinking, and ability to operate under pressure—skills that directly translate into how he structures training, manages dogs, and works with clients today.
Kai personally handles all client and dog training, specialising in personal protection dogs, behaviour rehabilitation, obedience, mantrailing, and working farm dogs. His greatest strength lies in producing dogs that are safe, controlled, and reliable in everyday environments—whether protecting farming families or working with high-end private clients.
He does not believe in talking about training; he believes in showing it. Real dogs, real public spaces, and real clients confidently handling exceptional dogs. His work is built on transparency, discipline, and proof.
Todd was born in Zambia and he spent his youth in Zimbabwe, where hunting, fishing, falconry and dogs was his way of life.
Since 1985 Todd has lived in Southern Africa. He has been totally committed to Wildlife & Conservation, as both Professional Hunter and Professional Trails Guide, working throughout the “Big Five” Wildlife areas.
Having been in the Safari & Conservation Business for over 31 years, Todd Lutman, along with Anneline and their team of handlers, are dedicated to the success of South Africa Tactical Canine it’s facilities and the training it provides.
Todd takes great care and pride in ensuring that the training facilities and infrastructure are managed professionally and with attention to detail.
Supporting South Africa’s Safari industry, South Africa Tactical Canine has perfected a unique and highly successful training program for Bloodspoor Dogs to assist in locating wounded game.
As South Africa also offers some of the World’s Best Bird Shooting opportunities, part of South Africa Tactical Canine’s training programs and trained dog sales, is to provide high-quality, professionally trained, Gun Dogs as well as providing professional training of Gun Dogs for their clients.
“Dogs and training of dogs and handlers, is our passion. It’s a way of life for our family and our team.”
“My K9 handlers & I personally handle all the training of our own dogs and that of our clients’ dogs, at our home and base.”
“We are located between Vaalwater & Lephalale in the Limpopo Province in South Africa.”
Anneline, mother of two son’s & grandmother to four beautiful grandchildren was born in Bloemfontein, in the Free State and her career path always led to sales or marketing.
In 2002, Anneline and her family, relocated to Pretoria where she started working with wildlife and after a few years started her own Game Trading business.
In 2017, she met Todd Lutman, an Englishman from Zimbabwe, who was her perfect match, as both shared a love for animals. Todd introduced Anneline to his world of Tactical Training for K9’s, their handlers & everything there is to know about dogs.
Since then Anneline has made it her mission to raise and train the puppies & assist with handler training. She is also responsible for the marketing of their business on all levels, from merchandising, corporate clothing, website updates & social media to getting the necessary information to clients and potential clients.
Lately Anneline is the “Spokesperson” for South Africa Tactical Canine, regularly being the guest speaker at events, speaking about the importance of K9’s and their special purposes.
She is at Todd’s side every step of the way, fully committed to the success of their operation.
For them, there is no 09:00-17:00 as the need to assist with farm attacks, anti-poaching institutions and regular families needing protection, is very real.
Their operation is not for the faint of heart as the K9’s receive intense training and need a lot of special attention to be the best at their game.
Hard work, dedication and humbleness is important and this, perfectly portrays Anneline.
Kai is the Operations Manager and part-owner of South Africa Tactical Canine, as well as a second-generation dog trainer who has grown up working with dogs his entire life. For the past five years, he has been fully immersed in building a self-sustaining training operation focused on real-world results—nothing done on the side and nothing based on theory alone.
His foundation was further shaped by three years working in Sweden, where he trained and handled specific Swedish dog breeds, worked within hunting and wildlife environments, and immersed himself deeply in Scandinavian working-dog culture. This period refined his understanding of drive balance, environmental neutrality, endurance-based work, and the importance of calm, thinking dogs under pressure.
During his time in Sweden, Kai also managed large-scale operations outside of dog training. He ran one of Sweden’s largest Christmas tree farms, overseeing seasonal staff, logistics, land management, and production at scale. In addition, he served as Operations Manager for Nordic Stretch Tents, coordinating high-level events, complex logistics, and crews across demanding environments. These roles sharpened his leadership, systems thinking, and ability to operate under pressure—skills that directly translate into how he structures training, manages dogs, and works with clients today.
Kai personally handles all client and dog training, specialising in personal protection dogs, behaviour rehabilitation, obedience, mantrailing, and working farm dogs. His greatest strength lies in producing dogs that are safe, controlled, and reliable in everyday environments—whether protecting farming families or working with high-end private clients.
Sandra is our chef and she also assists in raising the puppies.
Norman has been with Todd for many years and trains Bloodspoor and Mantrailing Dogs.
Phineas is responsible for Bird Dog, Mantrailing & Bloodspoor training.
Blessing assists in Mantrailing, Bloodspoor and Obedience Training and is also a Mantrailing Runner.
Pearson assists with the Personal Protection Dogs as a Decoy (Helper) and assists with obedience training. He is also a Mantrailing Runner.
Andrew assists with the Personal Protection Dogs and with obedience training. He is also a Mantrailing Runner.
Thomas is our Kennel Master and Decoy(Helper) assisting as Mantrailing Runner and with Obedience training.
Contact South Africa Tactical Canine for more information on our Training Courses as well as our Trained and Certified Working dogs for sale. Our mission and passion is to provide you and your family with the perfect companion and we will happily assist in matching a suitable dog and providing the best possible training to both dog and owner.
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