Kalmpets
I’m Australian. I was born in Australia and speak English. During high school (a long, long time ago) I was taught German, so I can speak a little of that, and I was married to an Italian; so again I…
ReadRecently my neighbour relayed that my 2-year-old spaniel was barking for an hour after I left to go to work. This came as a shock to me as my dog never barks! And what was more worrying is that I…
ReadMaking good choices is the cornerstone to good dog training. But do we always get it right? As a society we tend to be reactive rather than proactive; we don’t put up a stop sign or a set of traffic…
ReadWhen you call your dog’s name what happens? Does it turn its head to you without hesitation? Or do you have to repeat it? When I ask my clients this question the answer is usually that it depends on where…
ReadDoggy dementia results from abnormal brain function causing behavioural changes including disorientation, housebreaking problems, and changes in sleeping patterns and interactions with others. 1 in 3 of dogs 11-12 years of age and 3 in 4 dogs 15 years or…
ReadSpring is in full swing and that means our friends the bees are in peak activity. Heres what you need to know about bee stings in dogs. Bee stings in dogs can result in 3 types of responses: 1) small,…
ReadAt Kalmpets, we focus on good mental health for our furry friends. It seems like we rarely acknowledge the toll that our pets well-being takes on our own mental health. It’s not easy to live with anxious dogs Our clients…
ReadMaybe 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…
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