Dog Training and Kennels at Broadlands
At Broadlands Kennels, we specialise in professional dog training for security, safety, and performance. We develop highly skilled working dogs that are reliable, obedient, and capable in real-world situations.
We work with:
- Farmers and rural families who need security dogs for protection
- Individuals and families who prioritise personal safety
- Security companies requiring trained working dogs for operational use
- Dog owners who want structured, advanced dog training beyond basic obedience
In a country where safety is a daily concern, an untrained dog is not enough.
We solve this by transforming dogs into disciplined, focused, and dependable partners trained for protection, detection, and control.
Dog Training for Security, Protection and Working Dogs, Mpumalanga, Highveld.
Train a reliable protection dog in 4–12 weeks — or stop living with an untrained liability. We do board and train programs. We are 90 minutes from Johannesburg, OT Tambo airport. We have 270ha of training ground, enough for a track and search.
You are in South Africa. Safety is not optional. It is a necessity. We always validate why products are too expensive, the issues is you do not really understand the value, till it is too late.
The question is not what K9 train cost …the question is what it will cost if you DON’T …
What we offer
Our training programs are designed to build confident, capable dogs through structured, hands-on development.
We offer basic programs for households, more advanced and specialised training and certification on request.
Before we embark on any training, we assess the dogs to ensure they have the right temperament and drive for the job we are training them for.
Dog Training and obedience
Foundational and advanced dog training focused on control, discipline, and reliability in any environment.
Tactical & Personal Protection Training
We train dogs for real-world security and personal protection, ensuring they can respond correctly under pressure while remaining stable and obedient.
Scent Work & Imprinting
Specialised scent detection training where dogs are imprinted to identify specific odours with precision and consistency.
Detection Training
We develop dogs for detection work, focusing on accuracy, focus, and controlled indication — essential for security and operational environments.
Tracking and Trailing
Advanced tracking techniques used in working dogs for locating people or following scent trails over distance and time.
Pets
We host weekly workshops in Standerton for pet owners who want obedience training and solve behavioural problems.
Workshops
We also host workshops. We host personal protection for farmers on Saturdays, Canicross, Mantrailing, bitework, decoy. Please whatsapp us for information.
We offer accommodation for you and your K9 ...
We offer on-site accommodation for clients who want to stay and train with their dogs. We have 3 rondawels, a stone house and you can set up camp if you wish. We have a shared ablution and kitchen area. This allows for:
- Hands-on involvement in your dog’s training
- A deeper understanding of handling and control
- A more personalised dog training experience
Staying at Broadlands is not a getaway — it’s an experience of real farm life. Walk the land, explore open fields, and cool off in the dam after a long day outdoors. This is where you disconnect from the noise and reconnect with nature on its own terms.
Birdlife is everywhere, with over 52 species to spot if you’re willing to slow down and look. Wildlife moves around you, not for show — but because this is their home.
Mornings break with the sharp call of jackals across the veld. You will find the Duikers move to the woods and take shelter for the day. Nights settle in with the steady hooting of owls and the kind of silence you don’t get in the city, whilst the sky fill up with stars so bright you wonder how you could have missed it all these years.
In season, the dam comes alive — a full-on kakofonie of frogs, loud, wild, and untamed. And if you’re lucky, flamingos pass through, adding something unexpected to an already raw landscape.
Just land, water, wildlife — and the real outdoors.
Workshops & K9 Training Venue – Mpumalanga Highveld
Set on over 270 hectares, our venue offers open training fields, dedicated bite work areas, tracking terrain, and a professional 10-kennel facility. The environment is structured yet natural — ideal for obedience, detection, protection, and advanced working dog training.
Accommodation and meals is available nearby in partnership with Val Hotel, making it easy to host multi-day workshops and events., making it easy to host multi-day workshops and events.
Prices
Basic Training Programs
Focused on obedience, control, and foundational behaviour. Ideal for:
- Family dogs needing structure
- First-time working dog owners
- Discipline
- Obedience
- Control
- Hand signals
- Corrective behaviour
R6500 (3-5 weeks).
Specialised Training Programs
Designed for dogs entering working roles such as:
- Personal Protection
- Scent work & imprinting
- Tracking & trailing
- Detection training
- Anti-poaching training
R6600 per month (1-3 months)
Advanced & Protection Programs
For clients who require high-level security and personal protection dogs. Includes:
- Tactical training
- Controlled bite work
- Real-world scenario training
- Handler integration
- Certification of K9
R7000 per month (1-3 months)
Maintenance
You can bring your K9 back to us for maintenance. We recommend you book your K9 when you go on holiday so we can work while you rest.
Talk to your trainer regarding prices for board and train.
We run seasonal and holiday specials.
KIAN KRUGER
“Trusted by farmers, families, and security professionals”
Kian Kruger is a dedicated K9 trainer with a strong foundation in working dog development, security training, and handler education. He has completed his DH 1–5 qualifications, PSIRA and Firearm competencies, along with formal training as a facilitator and presenter, equipping him to train both dogs and handlers at a professional level.
Kian has been actively involved in training bite work, apprehension, and operational K9 teams, working with dogs in real-world environments where control, precision, and reliability are essential.
His true passion lies in understanding each dog as an individual. Kian focuses on modern, effective training methods that prioritise clear communication, trust, and consistency. He does not rely on harsh techniques, but rather builds strong, respectful partnerships between dog and handler — creating dogs that are confident, stable, and responsive.
He manages and works with his own team of trained and certified working dogs, specialising in:
- Detection work
- Tracking and trailing
- Protection and bite work
Outside of training, Kian is deeply connected to nature and an active lifestyle. Whether working dogs on the field, maintaining peak physical fitness, or spending time outdoors, his life reflects the discipline and structure he brings into his training.
In his personal time, he enjoys reading and training in his home gym on the farm — always striving for growth, both mentally and physically.
Working with Kian means working with someone who is fully committed to the craft. His passion for dogs, respect for the work, and dedication to excellence set a standard that defines Broadlands Kennels.
Trainer
In the news ...
Our story ...
A few years ago, our parents made a bold decision — to rebuild Broadlands, a nearly 40-year neglected family farm in Cedarmont, near Standerton. What started as a restoration project soon became something far more meaningful. We pitched in and renovated the buildings and brought in a Dutch Shepherd, Trigger, as a personal protection dog for two elderly parents living on the farm. He was more than security — he was companionship, presence, and peace of mind. But life changed.
After the passing of my mother, and facing reality, I could no longer look after my father on the farm, and he could no longer remain alone on the isolated farm. Almost overnight, we were faced with two realities:
What would become of Trigger… and how would we protect a farm that had become vulnerable after years of investment? During this time, we were supported by experienced trainers who helped stabilise the situation and we continued the development of Trigger as a detection and protection dog. The immediate security risk was reduced — but it became clear that Broadlands had far greater potential.
Then, in December 2025, everything shifted. Kian Kruger, a skilled and passionate dog trainer, needed a new base for his training operations. We offered him the opportunity to build something bigger — not just for him, but for the community. We constructed a professional 10-kennel facility and began the process of becoming PAPA licensed. That was the beginning of Broadlands Kennels & K9 Training.
-Mignon (Nolte) Smit
Volunteer and learn ...
We welcome passionate individuals who want to gain real experience in dog training and working dog development.
Our volunteer program offers free accommodation for up to one month.
Daily exposure to professional dog training, security work, and working dogs with hands-on learning in a structured environment.
(Volunteers provide their own food. Accommodation is FREE.)