Kalmpets
At 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…
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…
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