KALEE - Canine Wellbeing & Education

19/06/2026

Professional Dog Sitter Needed ❣️

A friend is looking for a trusted dog sitting during the school summer holidays for three beautiful spaniels. They are in Talbot Green.

It's 2 days a week Monday and Thursday, an hour around 10am and the same about 1pm

Please pop me a message and I can provide them your details 🫶🐾 🫶

19/06/2026

💜 Let's ID this beautiful plant - place your answers in the comments 💜 and I'll tell you about her in detail later along with the benefits to dogs and humans. I may even provide a recipe ❣️

Updated💜🌿💜

So this beauty is -

🌿 SELF-HEAL (Prunella vulgaris). It is A Little Plant with a Lot to Offer 🌿

One of my favourite wild plants to spot on walks is Self-Heal. Often growing quietly amongst grasses, along pathways, and in meadows, it's easy to overlook. Yet this humble purple-flowered plant has a long history of traditional use for supporting wellbeing in both people and animals. It is growing abundantly on my front lawn.

I have picked a few (but left some for the bees) and I will dry and make into a healing salve and a tea.

A little bit about self heal 🫶

As its name suggests, Self-Heal has been valued for centuries as a herb associated with the body's natural healing processes. Rich in beneficial plant compounds, it has traditionally been used to support healthy skin, soothe minor irritations, and promote general wellbeing.

For dogs, Self-Heal is one of the many plants that may be explored through self-selection, where dogs are offered safe opportunities to engage with botanicals and choose what interests them. Some dogs may be drawn to it through scent alone, while others show no interest at all. Their choices can often be fascinating to observe.

Traditionally, Self-Heal has been associated with:

🐾 Supporting healthy skin and minor abrasions
🐾 Promoting the body's natural inflammatory response
🐾 General immune system support
🐾 Providing antioxidant properties
🐾 Supporting overall vitality and wellbeing

I often encourage guardians to look more closely at the plants growing around them. Nature provides an incredible pharmacy, and many common wildflowers have a rich history of traditional use.

As always, herbs are not a substitute for veterinary care, but they can form part of a holistic approach that considers the whole dog body, mind and environment.

Do get in touch with me if you would like a botanical consultation for your dog 💜

Have you spotted Self-Heal on your walks recently? I'd love to see your photos in the comments! 🌿💜

18/06/2026

🐶🐾House of Dogs Thursday🐾🐶

Can you link these two images❓

Please pop your answer in the comments

Clue - think along the lines of health 🫶

Update ❣️ Answer in the comments ❣️

15/06/2026

The Dogs Trust National Dog Survey 2026 is the latest edition of the UK’s largest dog‑welfare survey, designed to understand how dogs live, what owners struggle with, and what support is needed across the country.

The 2026 survey is currently open and takes around 15 minutes to complete.

Dogs Trust uses the data to shape behaviour support services, housing campaigns, and welfare initiatives such as fireworks‑anxiety research.

The nation's dogs need you! National Dog Survey 2026 | Dogs Trust

We're calling on all dog lovers to be part of the UK's biggest dog survey and help us make the world a better place for our four-legged friends. Have your say!

15/06/2026

Recovery & Rehabilitation

🐾Canine Massage Monday💜

After exercise or minor injury, massage can reduce muscle tension and support recovery.

💡 Tip: Combine with stretching and always consult your vet and a professional canine massage therapist if in doubt.

📩 Book a Canine Massage session – please pop me a message❣️

14/06/2026

🌞 Quick Question Sunday #4 ❣️

Signs of heatstroke in dogs include:

A) Excessive panting
B) Bright red gums
C) Vomiting
D) All of the above

Keep your eyes open for the answer tomorrow in the comments 👇

🐾 Master heatstroke recognition and treatment in our canine first aid course.

14/06/2026

Hosted by the fabulous Marie from Lead On, I’ll be diving into the overloaded canine nervous system and how botanicals can make a real difference.

When: 26th July via Zoom
Time:3pm – 4pm

Live, interactive, and packed with practical takeaways

🐾Does your dog live on high alert — always watching, always listening, always “on”?

🐾Do they struggle to switch off, settle, or recover after everyday stress?

If so, Marie has kindly invited me to go LIVE to share something that can make a real difference for sensitive dogs:

❣️Botanicals for the Overloaded Nervous System ❣️

A gentle, dog led approach to helping reactive, anxious, and easily overwhelmed dogs feel calmer, safer, and more resilient.

For £28, you’ll learn how the nervous system shapes behaviour, why sensitive dogs get stuck in cycles of reactivity, and how botanical self selection can support emotional balance from the inside out.

You’ll discover:
• why some dogs live in constant “threat scanning” mode
• how stress stacking and poor recovery keep dogs overwhelmed
• how the nose and nervous system work together
• which botanicals support different emotional profiles
• how to offer botanicals safely at home using choice, not force

This isn’t about quick fixes or suppressing behaviour, it’s about understanding the dog in front of you and supporting their nervous system with compassion and science informed care.

If you live with a sensitive, reactive, anxious, or easily overwhelmed dog, this hour will give you clarity, confidence, and practical tools you can start using straight away!

👇To book your place, click below👇

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/botanicals-for-the-overloaded-nervous-system-tickets-1991563290413?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*1am75ru*_up*MQ..*_ga*Mzk1Njc5Nzc1LjE3ODExODA2NDM.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODExODA2NDIkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODExODA2NDIkajYwJGwwJGgw

13/06/2026

💛 A to Z of Botanicals for Dogs 💛
D is for Dandelion 🌼

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is often seen as a simple w**d, yet it is one of the most respected traditional herbs in both herbalism and canine self-selection work. Every part of the plant — leaf, root and flower — offers different supportive properties, and many dogs appear naturally drawn to it.

In self-selection, dogs may choose dandelion for support with:

🐾 Liver and detoxification support
🐾 Kidney and urinary health
🐾 Digestive stimulation
🐾 Sluggish appetite
🐾 Fluid balance and drainage
🐾 Skin irritation and itchiness
🐾 Inflammatory conditions
🐾 Senior dog support
🐾 General vitality and recovery

Dandelion is naturally rich in:
✨ Bitter plant compounds
✨ Potassium and trace minerals
✨ Antioxidants
✨ Prebiotic fibres
✨ Vitamins A, C and K

Energetically, dandelion is often considered a cleansing and regulating herb. Some dogs may seek it during times of physical imbalance, seasonal change, medication recovery or when the body appears to need support with elimination pathways.

In zoopharmacognosy, dogs may interact with dandelion in different ways depending on their needs. Some may nibble fresh leaves directly from the ground, others may choose dried root, sniff preparations deeply, or simply investigate and walk away. The dog’s behaviour and level of engagement can provide important insight.

Dandelion is also a wonderful reminder that healing support can often be found in the most overlooked places. 🌱

As always, safe guidance, appropriate sourcing and respect for the dog’s individual choices are essential.

Have you ever observed your dog self-select dandelion? I’d love to hear your experiences 👇

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12/06/2026

❣️ Why Wouldn’t You Want to Know How to Save Your Dog’s Life❓

When you share your life with a dog, you become their whole world.
So ask yourself why wouldn’t you want the skills that could save them when it matters most.

Imagine this:

You’re out on a walk.
You’re miles from the nearest vet.
Something happens such as choking, collapse, a sudden injury and your dog is struggling.

In that moment, you are the first responder.

Not Google, not the vet, YOU.

And those first few minutes are everything.

Learning canine first aid is about being the calm, capable guardian your dog needs if the unexpected ever does happen.

My accredited workshops in Cardiff and Newport teach you how to:

❤️ Stay calm and take control in those first critical moments
❤️ Spot early warning signs before things escalate
❤️ Handle choking safely
❤️ Manage bleeding and injuries
❤️ Recognise shock and respond quickly
❤️ Act fast in heatstroke -a summer essential
❤️ And so much more 🫶

Because when your dog needs you most, knowledge is everything.

‼️🐾 THE SUMMER THREE — Accredited Canine First Aid Workshops 🐾‼️

This summer, I’m running three special Level 2 ProTrainings‑accredited canine first aid workshops — one in Newport and two in Cardiff. These will be the only group workshops I teach this year.

I’ve been teaching canine first aid since 2018, and every workshop is delivered using the latest, evidence‑based methods to help you feel confident, calm, and prepared in an emergency.

Each workshop is a 6‑hour, hands‑on day covering essential skills every guardian and pet professional should know — from recognising early signs of illness to responding safely and effectively when something goes wrong.

📍 Locations
• Cardiff – July
• Newport – August
• Cardiff – September

£74 per person
Includes your accredited certificate, all materials, and a supportive, relaxed learning environment.

Small group sizes
Spaces are limited to keep the day personal and comfortable.

If you’d like to join one of the Summer Three, keep your eyes 👀 on this page for dates and booking links. Or send me a message.

Booking Links for Cardiff -

Sunday 19th July start at 10am finish 4pm £74 Old Church Rooms, Radyr - https://www.protrainings.uk/classrooms/353470/signup

Saturday 05th Sept start at 10am finish 4pm £74 Old Church Rooms, Radyr - https://www.protrainings.uk/classrooms/353471/signup

Newport Sunday 16th August start at 11am finish 5pm £74 Gwehelog Village Hall - Usk Nr Newport - https://www.protrainings.uk/classrooms/354204/signup

Note 🐾🐾 if anyone can't make this dates please contact me for 1:1 training 🐾🐾

Let’s make this the summer you feel fully prepared for anything your dog might need.