Pawsitive Pawsabilities

🎉 Voting is officially OPEN for Best of Pretoria! 🎉

We’re absolutely paws-itively thrilled and so grateful that our amazing clients have nominated us in TWO categories: Best Pet Training and & Best Veterinary Physiotherapist!

If we've helped your furry family member learn, heal, grow, or wag a little happier, we'd love it if you could show us some love by following the link below and casting your vote. ❤️

Every vote means the world to us – thank you for being part of our wonderful fur-family!

👉https://www.bestofsouthafrica.co.za/pretoria/bop-voting-pets/

We've been nominated for Best of Pretoria! Thank you so much to all of our lovely clients who nominated us 💛 Voting opens tomorrow ✅ Watch this space for more details on voting and for updates and exciting news as the competition progresses

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! 🐾💙

Whether your child barks, meows, chirps, squeaks, neighs, or hisses, today we celebrate you.

And no, we’re not buying the tough-guy act. We've all seen the videos titled "My dad with the cat he didn't want" and somehow that same cat is now sleeping on your pillow, eating premium snacks, and being referred to as "Daddy's little princess."

We know the truth. One pair of big brown eyes, one heart-shaped nose, or one tiny paw reaching out for a cuddle, and suddenly the self-proclaimed "man of the house" is speaking in a baby voice and taking 437 photos of his pet every week.

To the cat dads being woken at 5am because Her Royal Highness has decided breakfast is overdue. To the dog dads who claim they don't spoil their pets while secretly sharing half the couch, all the blankets, and most of their personal space. To the bird dads, rabbit dads, reptile dads, horse dads, and every other pet dad in between: we see you.

And trust us, we know. We see you in our sessions. We see the proud smiles, the endless photos, the worried questions, the treats "just because," and the way your pets look at you like you're the greatest thing since tennis balls and tuna.

Thank you for loving your furry, feathered, scaled, and whiskered kids so fiercely.
Happy Father's Day to all pet dads (including dads who never wanted a pet... and somehow ended up completely obsessed with one. ❤️)

Not every dog that suddenly becomes weak has injured a muscle or a joint. Sometimes the problem lies within the nerves themselves.

Acute Polyradiculoneuritis (APN) is a neurological condition that affects the communication between a dog's brain and muscles, often causing weakness that starts in the hind legs and progresses forwards. While seeing your dog struggle to stand or walk can be frightening, many dogs make excellent recoveries with time, supportive care, and physiotherapy.

In this post, we're taking a closer look at what APN is, what causes it, the signs to watch for, and how rehabilitation can help affected dogs get back on their paws.
Have you ever heard of APN before? Let us know in the comments! 🐾💙 Dealing with APN in your fur baby right now? Get in touch, we can help!

Has your sweet little puppy suddenly developed selective hearing?

Welcome to the rebellious teenage years! From around 20 weeks of age and onwards, many young dogs start testing boundaries, forgetting their manners, and discovering that distractions are far more interesting than listening to their humans.

Our Intermediate Puppy Class is designed specifically for growing pups who need a little extra structure, guidance, and discipline as they navigate adolescence. Through positive training and practical life skills, we'll help your young dog build the foundations needed to grow into a calm, confident, and well-mannered adult companion.

🐾 6-week course
🐾 1-hour long classes on Saturdays mornings
🐾 R1700 per dog

Because every teenager needs guidance, and dogs are no exception!
Contact us for more details or to reserve your dog's place in class.

How many shoes have mysteriously disappeared under the couch since your puppy arrived? And why is every leaf, sock, and pebble suddenly the greatest treasure ever discovered?

Raising a puppy is adorable chaos - but the right guidance can help your little whirlwind grow into a confident companion ready to navigate the world with ease.
Our Puppy Classes are a 7-week course designed to help puppies build confidence, social skills, and good manners while learning about the world around them in a safe and positive way.

🐶 7-week course, classes are 1 hour long and take place on Saturdays.
🐶 R1800 per puppy

Reach out to us to find out more or book your puppy’s spot - because tiny paws grow up fast!

Meet Jasper! 🐾

This chatty little gentleman is on a mission to get back on his paws after battling IVDD. With the help of physiotherapy, a shiny new set of wheels, and a mom he's absolutely inseparable from, he's making great strides every day.

Jasper has plenty to say about his treatment plan, and he's wonderfully determined when it comes to doing things his way. Luckily, that same determination is helping him tackle his rehabilitation like a champion.

Keep rolling, Jasper - we're all rooting for you!

Hip dysplasia is one of the most common orthopedic conditions affecting our pets, particularly dogs - but cats can suffer from it too. 🐾

Because pets often adapt to pain gradually, the signs can be easy to overlook until significant arthritis has developed. Learning what to watch for can help your pet receive treatment earlier and stay active and comfortable for longer.

If your fur-baby is suffering from hip dysplasia, and you need help, don't hesitate to reach out to us about our weight management or pain relief physio programs.