Calm Pet Vet

10/05/2026

What a great day with Dr Channy sharing their expertise in behaviour and nutrition with the Northern Adelaide Senior College students 💜💜💜

01/03/2026

We've been a little quiet - busy finishing co-authoring a paper on the impawtance of understanding nail clipping in veterinary practice! 🤓
Read the full article https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/13/2/115 💜

25/01/2026

How to look for humane and ethical training!

When selecting a training course, consider the ethics, credentials, and reviews of the provider.

Does the course focus on science-based methods?

Are the tutors knowledgeable and respectful of dogs' needs?

Ethical training ensures that both dogs and their owners receive the best guidance.

04/01/2026

📣 Dr Channy comments on the use of ipads for enrichment of cats in shelters & hospitals 😻

An animal hospital in Melbourne has found cats and kittens that watch TV shows on iPads are more likely to be adopted and well socialised.

17/12/2025

17/12/2025

🐕🚩 Tail wag ≠ happy every time!
Myth Busted: Wagging can mean excitement, stress, or nerves — read the full body language 👀

💬 Did you know this one? Drop a 🐶 if yes!

18/11/2025

One thing that makes a BIG difference for dogs who struggle (or any dog)...

is giving them more agency!

Agency means giving your dog the ability to make decisions about their actions and surroundings instead of simply reacting to what us humans dictate.

In humans, agency often involves having autonomy, decision-making power, and a sense of control over one’s life.

For dogs, agency might involve things like being able to decide when and where to rest, how to interact with their environment, or how to respond to certain situations.

Agency is important for every dog's wellbeing because:
-It helps them build their confidence and sense of security
-It can help them feel less anxious and reduce stress
-It helps strengthen the bond between you and your dog

If you'd like to learn more about agency and other ways to improve your dog's life, check out our book: Canine Enrichment For The Real World by Allie Bender and Emily Strong. Available on Amazon, Dogwise, and Audible!

11/11/2025

💯% no brainer 💜💜💜

11/11/2025

Some dogs don't like some / most other dogs, and that's ok! 💜💜💜

We had to bring back this classic post, as always it is a great reminder that if your dog doesn't love other dogs, that is ok. And you're not alone!

Dog sociability is a spectrum! Each dog has different preferences on which dogs they like (or don’t), and that’s normal!!

After putting out the original post on this topic, we’ve gotten a lot of requests for a poster. So we reached out to the increeeedible Lili Chin to help us turn this into something special. to make this for us.

Want a copy for your shelter, training facility, house, etc? Download it for free at link in bio or at:

everydogaustin.org/post/spectrum

Where is YOUR dog on the sociability spectrum?

06/11/2025

We are a huge fan of keeping cats on property so long as their instinctive needs are met - which is easier than you might think!

Check out Catworks Enclosures for brilliant and eye-catching catio ideas 😽

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-06/cat-owner-creates-enclosure-to-keep-animals-safe/105951784?utm_medium=social&utm_content=sf279067235&utm_campaign=abc_australia&utm_source=m.facebook.com&fbclid=IwdGRjcAN5CkpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR78sU_iefJ4Bz8IqBWArd_8Xm9DIofNz2_K4M3jsCnjSPskXhZlDHCwPbppgQ_aem_57KuabmiQNAxp5-m9iGSFg

Tim Bestwick has modified his northern NSW so his beloved seven cats do not spoil his other passion, bird watching.