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YAPPI Training Academy
AI-powered dog training that delivers real results. YAPPI Training Academy combines expert guidance, structured socialisation, and real-time progress tracking to build confidence and essential social skills—no owner participation needed. Our personalised approach, supported by mentor dogs, ensures every dog thrives in a stress-free, nurturing environment.
4 Paws Inn & Hotel Adult Socialisation Integration Course
The Socialisation Integration Course is a unique five-day program tailored to help dogs that show potential for group settings but require additional support to feel comfortable in a daycare environment. Designed to boost confidence, develop social skills, and prepare pets for the daycare routine, this course is ideal for dogs that need a structured introduction to social environments.
Pricing: R1,200 for the complete five-day course.
4 Paws Inn & Hotel Puppy Socialisation Integration Course
This manual provides comprehensive guidance for handlers running the 5-Day Puppy Integration Course at 4 Paws Inn & Hotel. The course is specifically designed for puppies aged 3-12 months, focusing on developmentally appropriate socialization, confidence building, and basic skills development.
Pricing: R1,200 for the complete five-day course.
YAPPI TRAINING SUCCESS STORIES
See how we've helped dogs thrive.
Copper's Journey
Challenge: Started extremely shy with a confidence level of 1/5, showing wariness in group settings and hesitation with direct social engagement.
Solution: Through our structured 5-day program, Copper received personalized attention with carefully selected mentor dogs and gradual group integration.
Result: Achieved perfect 5/5 scores across all areas: social confidence, group integration, and stress management. Now engages in group play and shows natural leadership qualities.
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Luna & Caesar's Story
Challenge: Luna arrived with trust challenges and high anxiety, while Caesar showed initial hesitation despite natural friendliness.
Solution: Customized parallel integration allowing both dogs to progress at their own pace with carefully matched mentor dogs and structured group activities.
Result: Both achieved remarkable transformations - Luna developed from 2/5 to 4/5 in social confidence, while Caesar progressed to show excellent group integration skills.
Jesper's Success
Challenge: Extremely nervous and submissive behavior, struggling with basic social interactions and showing high stress in group settings.
Solution: Patient, step-by-step confidence building with carefully selected mentor dog Charlie and individualized positive reinforcement techniques.
Result: Complete transformation achieving 5/5 across all metrics - from nervous newcomer to confident social butterfly with natural leadership qualities.
Diego's Achievement
Challenge: Started with low confidence (2/5) and significant handler dependency, showing hesitation in social situations.
Solution: Progressive confidence building through structured social exposure and expert handler guidance focusing on independent decision-making.
Result: Achieved perfect 5/5 scores in confidence, social competence, and leadership skills, becoming a natural group play leader.
Thor's Progress
Challenge: Initially nervous and reserved (2/5 confidence), showing uncertainty in group settings and resource sharing challenges.
Solution: Thoughtful integration program respecting his careful nature while gradually building confidence through structured socialization.
Result: Achieved impressive 4/5 scores across key areas while maintaining his thoughtful personality, showing excellent stress management and group integration.
4 Paws Inn & Hotel ODIN Specialised Rehabilitation Course
Transform Your Dog's Social Future
A revolutionary 12-week intensive rehabilitation program designed for dogs requiring specialised social reintegration. Full-time commitment Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
R7,500 for full program (excluding standard daycare fees)
Ruhi's Journey: Building Confidence Through Structured Socialisation
At 4 Paws Inn & Hotel, we are proud to showcase Ruhi's incredible transformation through our 5-day Socialisation Integration Course. Ruhi, who initially exhibited extreme timidity and fearfulness, progressed to confidently engaging with other dogs and exploring new environments—an achievement made possible by our structured and supportive approach.
Ruhi's Initial Challenges
On her first day, Ruhi displayed:
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High levels of nervousness and avoidance
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Reluctance to engage with humans or other dogs
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Panting, pacing, and a strong desire to hide
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Limited exploration of her environment
Structured Training Approach
Our programme provided Ruhi with:
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Gradual exposure to a safe social environment, introducing her to mentor dogs who played a key role in her confidence-building process.
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AI-powered progress tracking, allowing us to monitor her improvements in real-time and adjust training to meet her unique needs.
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Gentle reinforcement techniques, ensuring a stress-free adaptation process tailored to her comfort level.
Key Milestones Achieved
By the end of the programme, Ruhi demonstrated:
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A significant reduction in stress signals
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Increased voluntary social interaction
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Greater confidence in exploring new surroundings
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Successful integration with groups of 4+ dogs
What Sets YAPPI Apart?
Unlike traditional training methods, our AI-enhanced programme provides:
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No owner participation required, allowing your dog to learn independently in a structured, supervised environment.
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Mentor dog support, where experienced dogs guide and encourage socialisation—something traditional training does not offer.
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Full transparency, with daily updates and access to detailed progress reports at any time.
We invite you to review our case studies and see firsthand how our unique approach helps dogs like Ruhi thrive.
What Makes YAPPI Training Academy Different?
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No Owner Participation Required: Unlike traditional training that requires you to attend every session, YAPPI’s structured programme allows your dog to receive expert training independently, giving you more flexibility in your schedule.
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AI-Powered Tracking & Insights: Our cutting-edge YAPPI technology provides real-time progress updates, behavioural tracking, and daily reports, ensuring you have full visibility of your dog's development without any guesswork.
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Intensive 5-Day Training Programme: Your dog benefits from 40 hours of immersive, structured socialisation and behaviour training in a professional, controlled environment.
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Social Pack Integration: A key feature of our training is introducing your dog to our well-balanced social pack, where experienced dogs act as mentors—something traditional training simply does not offer.
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Consistent and Structured Environment: Rather than sporadic, one-hour sessions, your dog will experience continuous reinforcement in a supervised daycare setting, leading to faster and more effective results.
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Regular Photo & Video Updates: You will receive daily multimedia updates, allowing you to witness your dog’s progress and transformation every step of the way.
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Ongoing Support & Reinforcement: Following completion of the programme, your dog can continue socialisation through our daycare services to reinforce learned behaviours for long-term success.
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Transparent, Proven Results: We invite all pet parents to review our case studies and see the results for themselves. You are always welcome to request access to our training data and progress reports to ensure complete transparency and confidence in our methods.
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Exceptional Value for Money: Our comprehensive programme delivers outstanding results at a fraction of the cost of traditional training methods, which often lack structure and follow-up.
