Kalmpets is a team of Veterinary behaviourists with a combined 40 years of expert skills in dog behaviour that take a positive approach to dog behaviour problems. We use evidence-based, complementary and integrative treatments to address behaviour problems in dogs and cats. We accept referrals from veterinarians, trainers and the general public.
Our areas of expertise include:
Anxiety, Barking, Social problems between dogs/cats, Separation related behaviours, Aggression, Destructive behaviours, Obsessive, compulsive behaviour, Hyperactivity, Fearful and avoidant behaviours, Impulse control issues, Canine and Feline Dementia, Noise sensitivity, Complex behaviour cases, House Soiling.
Kalmpets accepts referrals for all animals although we typically consult for dog behaviour and cat behaviour problems. We offer behavioural solutions for a range of behavioural health problems ensuring your companion has the best quality of life moving forward. Our team strives to provide excellent, collaborative care for you and your pet which includes your primary care vet, our behaviour vet and a collaborating behavioural trainer.
Dog Behaviour Solutions
Dogs are creatures of habit, even when those habits are not the ones you want them to exhibit. If you often wonder what makes your pet behave the way he does, you aren’t alone. Dog behaviour has been a topic of interest to all types of specialists and researchers during the past decades. Advances in understanding how dogs think and why they act the way they do has provided specialists with the tools we need to change the way they act.
Kalmpets offers a variety of dog behaviour solutions for behaviour problems for pets from puppies to senior dogs. Everything we do is based on proven methods. Training your dog is more than just showing it what to do and hoping that he understands what you want.
Our holistic approach to dog training and dog behaviour problems includes using positive reinforcement, addressing nutrition and exercise needs, and creating a fun environment where it can learn new things. It’s a better way to care for your dog.
What We Offer
Our diverse team of specialists provides dogs with the right type of dog care to create a happier, more balanced member of the family. We know how to break through the communication barrier and let your dog know what kind of behaviour you expect from him. Without a solid foundation, it is nearly impossible to teach your dog the skills needed to excel in recreational or competitive events such as running agility courses.
Business ID: 51808
Ann-Maree Lockett
Dr Kate is absolutely brilliant!! Caring, professional and so knowledgeable. I’m so grateful that we have her helping with our fur baby – she’s the best.
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Dear Ann-Maree, Thank you for taking the time to give such positive feedback. I am so happy to be able to support you and your fur baby, Master H. I genuinely appreciate the feedback and look forward to future positive updates!
Wayne Anthony
I tried many other services over the years until my vet referred me to Kalmpets. On the day of the first consult I felt like it was the first time in 4 years my dogs behaviour problems have been understood and addressed. Dr Kate and her team are wise and supportive and best still the treatments work. For the first time in years I have been able to take my reactive dog on a walk and it be a real joy. I can’t not thank and recommend Kalmpets enough!!!. My only regret is that I didn’t go to Kalmpets sooner!
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Dear Wayne, Thank you for your feedback. It has been a terrific result for our team based approach. We really appreciate the recommendation. Wishing you and family a safe, happy and healthy festive season.
Sasha J
I cannot recommend Dr Kate at Kalmpets enough. We were very fortunate that she was able to see our adopted pup. Nothing was too much trouble for Dr Kate. She even let us do a video/zoom consult as our pup wasn’t well enough to present to the centre. She was understanding, non judgemental, highly professional, very knowledgeable and thorough.
We received a thorough summary of our consult, charts to record our progress and detailed reports on ways we could move forward with our pup. We were able to contact her via email or phone, if we needed support which really put us at ease.
She also checked up with us a few weeks afterwards to see if our pup was doing okay. She genuinely cares and has changed our pup’s life for the better.
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Dear Sasha,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback. I am so grateful to be able to provide you and Taffy the support you needed to get some positive behavioural momentum.
I am in awe of the relationship you have developed with the beautiful Taffy and know that with your love and support and the new team we have created, she will continue to thrive.
I will always be on her team and forever available to provide support to you. Well done on all you have achieved.
Dan Jolley
The best place to go for effective, evidence-based help with your dog’s behaviour. Little Mango is certainly a lot happier for it.
Cannot recommend highly enough.
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Deanne Vegvary
Taking on a Rescue dog is not easy, and Dr Kate provided so much help and support. She is very caring, realistic with her solutions and non-judgemental. My girl Meeka has come such a long way from when we first saw Dr Kate and she has definitely helped Meeka to live her “best life”. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Kate and Kalmpets to anyone in a similar situation as I was.
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Coco Jones
amazing!!
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Thank you for the feedback, I am so pleased we were able to meet your expectations.
Grace Bailey
Dr Kate was such a great help with Ernie and I would recommend her to any of my friends!
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Dear Grace, so kind of you to send that lovely positive feedback!
Rowan Maddern
I can’t rate Kalmpets highly enough! We tried many trainers, behaviourists and more to solve our dogs behaviour problems. Dr Kate explained why our dog was doing the behaviours and provided a realistic solution…..and it worked! Peace in our home has been restored and our dogs quality of life has never been better. My only wish is that we had found Kalmpets sooner.
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Thank you for your 5 star review. We appreciate your kind words and pleased we were able to exceed expectations and get a great result for Tilly.
Vera Szito
Kalmpets have changed our lives. We saw Dr Kate on 2 occasions with my dog, for what I thought were 2 unrelated issues, but were in fact very closely related. On both occasions Dr Kate diagnosed him, explained clearly what was happening after listening to my descriptions, and talked about treatment options. A written summary was provided after the consult, and Dr Kate was available via phone and email for follow-up issues and questions. I am so grateful that we started our journey with Dr Kate. She is empathetic, knowledgeable, non-judgemental and incredibly caring. My dog is so lucky to have such a phenomenal team caring for him and helping him to live his best life.
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Thankyou Vera, it was wonderful working with you and your family. Csoki is a lucky boy to be surrounded by so much love. Wishing him many years of best health.
maria kounis
Took my little man Merv to see Dr Kate and she was amazing. Would highly recommend for your fur babies issues.
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