Animal Psychology Clinic

05/05/2026

04/04/2026

If your dog is constantly licking or chewing their paws, it’s not just a quirky habit, it’s a signal. In many cases, it’s your dog’s way of telling you their immune system is reacting to something in their environment. Grass, pollen, lawn chemicals, and everyday irritants can build up on their paws with every step outside. The good news is that something as simple as a daily paw soak can dramatically reduce that exposure and bring real relief, often without the need for medications.
My blog walks you through a gentle, effective at-home routine that helps remove allergens, calm inflammation, and support healing from the outside in. It also covers when to look deeper, including yeast overgrowth, food sensitivities, or parasites, so you can address the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Link to my article, in the comments ⬇️🐾

09/12/2025

Horses are large, powerful animals and, if they have cause for alarm, their instinct is to move away quickly.

Speeding cars, engines being revved, loud music or horns being blasted, any of these can easily startle horses.

As road users, understanding what to do when you meet a horse on the road is crucial.

If you encounter a horse when you're behind the wheel, slow down to no more than 10mph, keep your distance and prepare to stop.

Avoid any actions that may startle the horse.
Watch out for signals from the rider and, when it's safe to do so, pass the rider with at least 2m room, at least a car’s width.

Riders should ensure they are clearly seen and wear hi-visibility clothing. Lights can also be useful to highlight your presence. Use the appropriate hand signals to make other road users aware of your intentions to manoeuvre.

To all road users, slow down and play your part in keeping everyone who uses the roads safe.

If a collision occurs it can have devastating consequences.

23/07/2025

If you need dog training or puppy training in Northern Ireland, get in touch with me at Animal Psychology Clinic today!

20/06/2025

09/06/2025

Puppy Training and Socialisation Classes
Certified Animal Behaviourist and Trainer
Tuesday Evenings (4x week courses £85.00)
Held in Comber, County Down
Next class starts Tuesday 15th July at 6.30pm
Book on https://www.animalpsychologyclinic.co.uk/dog-and-puppy..

Animal Psychology Clinic in Northern Ireland. Help for dog behaviour problems and cat behaviour problems, dog training classes and puppy training classes.

10/02/2022

Puppy Training and Socialisation Classes
Certified Animal Behaviourist and Trainer
Tuesday Evenings (4x week courses £75.00)
Newtownards Scout Hall, BT23 6BW
Next class starts Tuesday 15th at 7.30pm
Book on https://www.animalpsychologyclinic.co.uk/dog-and-puppy...

31/01/2022

Puppy Training, Management and Socialisation Classes.
Next class Tuesday 8th February 2022
4 Week Course £75
Time 7.30pm - 8.25pm
Newtownards.
We cover all puppy problems too.

Bookings via our website
www.animalpsychologyclinic.co.uk
Kathryn McRobb BA PgDip MSc CDBC
Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant

19/01/2022

Some of last night’s participants🤗
We have very limited spaces left for our next puppy class:
Starting Tuesday 25th January 2022
4 Week Course
Time 6.30pm - 7.25pm
Newtownards

Our bookings are also open for the following class:
Starting Tuesday 8th February 2022
4 Week Course
Time 7.30pm - 8.25pm

We would love to see you there!

23/12/2021

A couple of the lovely puppies who joined us on Tuesday evening!
Our January puppy classes are available to book on our website at www.animalpsychologyclinic.co.uk
Merry Christmas everyone🎄

17/12/2021

That Friday feeling🤪
Have a great weekend everyone🎄