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Animal Behaviour
Focusing on the animal’s underlying emotional state to change behavioural responses.
Learn more ↗Animal behaviour & rehabilitation
Better understanding.
Happier animals.
Behaviour and training consultations for dogs, cats and horses — with a special focus on the rehabilitation of rescues. Gentle, positive methods that follow your animal’s lead.
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Over ten years of hands-on experience.FIRST, DO NO HARMEvery animal deserves to be understood.
Positive methods only ✳Following the animal’s lead ✳Rescues welcome ✳
Services
Support for every
step of the journey.
Hands-on training, online consultations and behavioural rehabilitation — for dogs, cats and horses.
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Training
Using positive training methods to teach an animal desired behaviours.
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Online consultations
Convenient online sessions where you are carefully guided through training or behavioural concerns.
Learn more ↗The Hakuna approach
“First, do no harm.”
Marcelle uses only positive training methods, believing that following the animal’s lead is the key to success. Every plan starts with the animal in front of her — their emotions, their environment and the people they share it with.
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Tell us about your animal
Complete the consultation form for your dog, cat or horse so we understand what’s been happening.
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Understand the emotions behind it
We look at the underlying emotional state driving the behaviour — not just the behaviour on the surface.
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A gentle, positive plan
Hands-on or online, you’re guided through practical steps that follow your animal’s lead.
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Celebrate the small wins
Progress takes time. We focus on trust, confidence and a stronger bond.
The heart behind Hakuna Matata
About us
Meet Marcelle.
Marcelle is a passionate animal behaviourist and trainer, with a special focus on the rehabilitation of rescues. With over ten years of experience, she offers behaviour and training consultations for dogs, cats and horses — from hands-on training to online consultations and behavioural rehabilitation.
Driven by a deep connection to animals, her gentle approach and dedication make her a trusted expert in animal training, behaviour and rehabilitation.
- Diploma in Animal BehaviourThe Centre of Applied Pet Ethology (COAPE SA)
- Certificate in Early Canine DevelopmentUniversity of Pretoria
- Advanced Award in Feline Behaviour
- Trained in Tellington TTouchPlus various certificates in animal welfare
Life on the farmHer love for animals doesn’t stop at work — Marcelle lives on a farm surrounded by her own rescued companions: 4 cats, 2 dogs, donkeys, geese and more.
10+Years’ experience
3Dogs · Cats · Horses
100%Positive methods
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“First, do no harm. Following the animal’s lead is the key to success.”
MARCELLE · HAKUNA MATATA
Consultation forms
Ready to begin?
Choose your animal.
Complete the consultation form for your animal. It helps Marcelle understand your situation before your first session.
A few good questions
Before we get started.
Not sure whether to reach out? Here are a few things that may help you take the first step.
Marcelle offers behaviour and training consultations for dogs, cats and horses, with a special focus on the rehabilitation of rescues.
Positive methods reward the behaviours you want to see more often, so animals learn through motivation, trust and clear communication — never fear or force. Guided by the motto “first, do no harm,” these are the only methods Marcelle uses.
Yes. Online consultations are convenient sessions where you’re carefully guided through training or behavioural concerns from home.
Start by completing the consultation form for your dog, cat or horse above, or get in touch by phone or email.
A sudden change can sometimes be linked to pain or another health concern. Contact your veterinarian to rule out medical causes; behaviour support can complement veterinary care where appropriate.
Small steps can change everything.
Tell us a little about your animal and what you’d like help with.
Contact
Let’s start with a conversation.
You don’t need to have all the answers. Share what’s been happening, and we can take it from there.
- Phone067 003 2330
- Emailmarcellemvh@gmail.com
- Consultation formsDog · Cat · Horse ↗