Meet Our Trainers
Denise Ledingham
Denise is married with two boys and shares her home with seven dogs, four cats, and cockatiels – most of them rescues!
She began training dogs and working in the veterinary field in 1999. That same year, she founded EduPup Puppy School, which continues to help puppies and their families get off to the best possible start.
Denise is committed to ongoing education in dog behaviour and training. She has completed a course in Ethology (Companion Animal Behaviour) through the University of Pretoria, as well as the Hill's Puppy Courses.
She began training dogs and working in the veterinary field in 1999. That same year, she founded EduPup Puppy School, which continues to help puppies and their families get off to the best possible start.
Denise is committed to ongoing education in dog behaviour and training. She has completed a course in Ethology (Companion Animal Behaviour) through the University of Pretoria, as well as the Hill's Puppy Courses.
Reantha Maistry (Reah)
Reah is a Professional Civil Engineer who spends her free time pursuing her passion for dog training and behaviour. She began training dogs in 2015 and joined Denise at EduPup Puppy School as a trainer in 2020.
She shares her home with four dogs (two German Shepherds, a Collie/Staffy cross rescue, and a mixed-breed rescue from the Cato Ridge bush) and a calico cat.
Reah has completed the Hill's Puppy Courses and is currently completing the COAPE DogWise Course, which focuses on ethical, science-based dog training, dog communication, and behaviour.
She has a particular interest in dog behaviour and psychology and is passionate about helping dogs and their owners build strong, lifelong relationships.
She shares her home with four dogs (two German Shepherds, a Collie/Staffy cross rescue, and a mixed-breed rescue from the Cato Ridge bush) and a calico cat.
Reah has completed the Hill's Puppy Courses and is currently completing the COAPE DogWise Course, which focuses on ethical, science-based dog training, dog communication, and behaviour.
She has a particular interest in dog behaviour and psychology and is passionate about helping dogs and their owners build strong, lifelong relationships.