Kalmpets
Maybe you’ve heard the phrase “you should do a dog sport with your dog”? Ever wondered what it means? For years dogs have been bred to either work with or for humans. Dog sports are a great way to nurture…
ReadMany clients I see feed a pure kibble (dry biscuit) based diet … Can you imagine how you would feel eating the same type of food, over and over, day after day …? In my opinion feeding solely a biscuit/kibble…
ReadI have to admit that when I see a puppy my insides do turn to mush. There is just something about that puppy smell, big innocent eyes… Ahhhhh if only they could stay puppies forever – but they don’t and…
ReadDog sociability is at the centre of many client concerns here at Kalmpets. Before I tackle this tricky topic indulge me for a while with a little car analogy….. If I told you that I’d just bought a Ferrari and…
ReadIts ok, the brain is just an organ Mental illness … those two words seem to trigger such a vast array of reactions… Some people are very accepting and understanding, whereas other people think that the whole concept is fictitious….
ReadWhen a dog has good dog social skills they respect personal space, use behaviours to let other dog’s know that they are not a threat and allow other dogs to have a choice of whether to interact or not. Having…
ReadWhy did I become a dog trainer? If you ask most trainers why they became trainers in the first place the answers aren’t too varied; “I owned a dog with behavioural issues (Dog Fear)” … No surprise I’m one of those…
ReadAggressive dog?…or is there a language barrier. Even though they might not be able to speak English, dogs are able to speak to us through their body language! By decoding your own dog, you will be able to communicate with…
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