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Happy tails wagged at Marks Park

Dog owners gathered for a training session that involved some cute puppies and some dogs that were eager to please their owner.

Pet owners gathered at Marks Park to give some undivided attention to their favourite four-legged mammals.

Shailen Morar with Apollo. Photo: Neo Phashe
Duncan Horner with Kaisho. Photo: Neo Phashe

These community members came together at Marks Park All Breeds Dog Training Club where they spent their Sunday mornings having quality time with the dogs through means of training.

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Toro follows the sit command perfectly. Photo: Neo Phashe
Jenny Tennant with her sweet Roxy. Photo: Neo Phashe
Neapolitan Mastiffs, Biagio and Sienna with their ‘mum’ Lizelle Piater. Photo: Neo Phashe

From puppies to much older dogs, it was a sight that had the power to captivate any dog lover’s attention. One could clearly witness the bond between dog and owner further harvest right in front of them with every sit/stay command.

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Elmie Visser practices the sit command with her dog Klara. Photo: Neo Phashe
Elmie Visser with Klara. Photo: Neo Phashe

There were all sorts of breeds too, from big, burly Neopolitan Mastiffs to teacup-sized pooches and every adorable breed in between.

Here are some dog owners with their cute ‘best friends’ while at the Emmarentia-based club.

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Margaret Gerritsen embraces Tessa lovingly. Photo: Neo Phashe
Muhammad Akoodie with Bella. Photo: Neo Phashe
Renee Coetsee and her German shepard, Bella. Photo: Neo Phashe

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